Obituaries

Richard Lee Shank

Richard Lee Shank

Oct 23, 2024

Richard Lee Shank, age 92, of Eaton, OH passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. He is survived by his wife Mary M. Brewer Shank of Eaton; daughter Cheryl Lynn (Shank) Jordan of Belgrade, MT; grandchildren Ashley Lynn (Suding) Klinker of Cincinnati, OH, Allison Michelle Suding of Dallas, TX, John David Suding of Cincinnati, OH, Rachel Kathleen Suding of Pembroke...

Joshua D. Unger

Joshua D. Unger

Oct 23, 2024

Joshua D. Unger, age 38, of Cincinnati, OH passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Joshua was born on August 15th, 1986 in Richmond, IN to Kevin and Ann Unger. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather James Hawley. Joshua is survived by his loving parents, Kevin and Ann Unger; children Aubrey and Andrew Unger and their mother...

Douglas L. Bowers

Douglas L. Bowers

Oct 21, 2024

Douglas L. Bowers, born October 23, 1949, in Dayton, OH, died peacefully at his home in Brookville, on Monday, October 21, 2024, at the age of 74. An undeserving child of God. The husband to Jill for 52 years. A loving parent of three and grandparent to nine. A humble, servant leader to many, an avid reader, and traveler of...

Marlene A. Libecap

Marlene A. Libecap

Oct 17, 2024

Marlene A. Libecap, age 72, of Eaton, OH passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond, IN. She was born on May 13, 1952 in Dayton, OH to the late John C. and Annie F. (McCarty) Crank. Marlene was a wonderful loving and caring wife, the best sister, mother, grandmother and aunt. She enjoyed singing, dancing,...

Gary M. Teague

Gary M. Teague

Oct 15, 2024

Gary M. Teague, age 71, of Eaton, OH passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH. He was born May 29, 1953 in Dayton, OH to the late Quinton and Mary (Adcock) Teague. Gary worked and retired from General Motors Truck and Bus Division in Moraine in 2008. He was a loving husband, father...

Gary L. Norris

Gary L. Norris

Oct 13, 2024

Gary L. Norris, age 82, of Lewisburg, OH passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born August 8, 1942 in Dayton, OH to the late Clifford and Ellen Norris. Gary was a 1960 graduate of Monroe High School; was a U.S Army Veteran and member of the American Legion Post # 665 where he...

Jerry & Paul Proffitt, Sr.

Jerry & Paul Proffitt, Sr.

Oct 10, 2024

Jerry L. Proffitt, age 86, of New Lebanon, OH passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 and Paul E. “Bud” Proffitt Sr., age 89, of New Lebanon, OH passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024 both at the Greenbriar Nursing Home in Eaton, OH. Jerry was born July 23, 1937 in Dayton, OH to the late Amos and Mary Alice...

George Avery Collins, Jr.

George Avery Collins, Jr.

Oct 8, 2024

George Avery Collins, Jr. passed away peacefully on October 8, 2024 at Vancrest of Eaton, after fighting through health issues over the last several months. He was 84. Born in Tipp City, Ohio, on January 22, 1940, to George Avery Collins Sr. and Mildred Collins, George grew up first on the family farm with his two sisters before moving into...

Edward Roy Wilt

Edward Roy Wilt

Oct 6, 2024

Edward Roy Wilt, age 79 of Eaton, Ohio passed away Sunday October 6, 2024 at his residence. He was born April 27, 1945. He was preceded in death by his parents Leo and Francis Wilt, brother Terry Wilt and his loving wife of 58 wonderful years Pamela Kay Wilt. Ed is survived by his son Troy (Chantel) Wilt and his...

Mary Vivia Michael

Mary Vivia Michael

Oct 5, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Vivia Michael on Saturday, October 5, 2024. She passed away in her home which was one of her last wishes. Mary, formerly from Camden, Ohio, currently made her home in Eaton, Ohio where she departed this life for her heavenly home. She was born on October 15, 1936...

Howard F. Weatherly

Howard F. Weatherly

Oct 5, 2024

Howard F. Weatherly, age 83, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024. He was born July 13, 1941 in Castine, OH to the late Nelson E. and Zelma C. Weatherly. Howard graduated from Monroe High School. He retired in 1991 as a Highway Superintendent from the Preble County Highway Department. In addition to his parents, he was...

Nancy Jane Worley

Nancy Jane Worley

Oct 3, 2024

Nancy Jane Worley passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 3rd at Hidden Springs Senior Living in Springboro, Ohio. Nancy was born on June 11, 1944 in Richmond, IN to the late James E. and Norma R. (Kuth) Glander. Nancy was a life-long resident of West Alexandria, Ohio and longtime member at Salem Lutheran Church After graduating from Twin Valley South...

Mark D. Unger

Mark D. Unger

Oct 3, 2024

Mark D. Unger, age 72, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born April 10, 1952 in Dayton, OH to the late Paul and Leona Unger. Mark was a 1970 graduate of Twin Valley South High School and earned his Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from General Motors Institute in Michigan....

Eva M. Busby

Eva M. Busby

Oct 1, 2024

Eva Mae Busby, age 88, of Eaton, OH passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at home with her loving family by her side. She was born January 12, 1936 in West Alexandria, OH to the late Jacob and Katherine Hartman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters; several nieces and nephews;...

Janice M. Watt

Janice M. Watt

Sep 30, 2024

Janice M. Watt, age 77, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 30, 2024. She was born October 22, 1946 in Eaton, OH to the late Charles and Lena (Hayes) Lipscomb. Janice was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church. Janice had several jobs over her lifetime to include the Parker Hannifin credit union, Germantown...

Eric R. Sorrell

Eric R. Sorrell

Sep 27, 2024

Eric R. Sorrell, age 60, of Eaton, OH passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife of 26 years, Sara (Duffie) and his children, Alysa, Claire, and Brady on Friday, September 27, 2024. He was born on August 31, 1964 to Riley Sorrell and the late Linda Sorrell. Eric was a 1982 graduate of Eaton High School and...

Diane Cook

Diane Cook

Sep 25, 2024

Diane (Moore) Cook passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 with family by her side. She was born to Ethel (Piggott) Vadakin and Russell Moore on September 18, 1949.

Diane was preceded in death by her husband, Edward “Ted” Cook; sister Darlene Swindler and brother Daniel Moore.

Diane is survived by her daughter, Sabrina (Kevin) Frech; grandchildren Lee (Ashley) Frech, Serena...

Jennifer C. Nicora

Jennifer C. Nicora

Sep 24, 2024

Jennifer C. Nicora, age 45, of New Lebanon, OH passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at Kettering Medical Center. She was born March 13, 1979 in Wyoming, OH to Carol Weast and the late Kenneth Mitchell Guy.

Jennifer was a loving wife and mother, cherished by her family. Her pride and joy were her children, Haleigh and Dylan, who she...

Kathleen "Kathy" Ann Courtney

Kathleen "Kathy" Ann Courtney

Sep 18, 2024

Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Courtney, age 69, of Eaton, OH passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at her residence. She was born March 4, 1955 in Lincoln, Nebraska to the late Wendall and Donna (Kolzow) Bauman. Kathy earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Wright State University; was a Registered Nurse for 36 years working at both Grandview Hospital and...

Richard B. "Rick" Laycock

Richard B. "Rick" Laycock

Sep 17, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Richard "Rick" Barklow Laycock. Rick was taken from us suddenly on September 17, 2024 at the age of 59. Rick was a native to Eaton, Ohio. 

Rick was a hardworking, kind, and generous family man. He would do anything to help anyone if he could...