Obituaries

Betty Jane Fisher

Betty Jane Fisher

Jun 13, 2024

Betty Jane Fisher, age 93, of Lewisburg, OH passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born May 31, 1931 in Allen County, OH to the late Thomas and Iva (Miller) Flory. Betty was a member of Prices Creek Old German Baptist Brethren Church, Eldorado, OH. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Violet J. Farmer

Violet J. Farmer

Jun 11, 2024

Violet J. Farmer, age 97, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond, IN.  She was born April 24, 1927 in Eaton to the late Everett and Pearl (Brandly) Campbell.  Violet was a member of the Ohio Corn Husking Association and member of the Circus Fans of America.  She loved flowers and enjoyed...

Karen L. Ward

Karen L. Ward

Jun 8, 2024

Karen L. Ward, age 70, of New Paris, OH, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond, IN.  She was born November 20, 1953 in Richmond to the late Delbert and Alma Ward.  She worked at Red Lobster in Richmond for over 25 years.  She loved to go fishing and enjoyed cooking.  In addition to her...

Loy Renee` Turpin

Loy Renee` Turpin

Jun 6, 2024

Loy Renee` Turpin, age 53, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at her residence.  She was born April 16, 1971 in Dayton, OH.  She was a 1989 graduate of Eaton High School; she worked as an STNA (nurses aide) at several of the local nursing homes; was an avid collector of cows; and was a member...

Janet G. Walton

Janet G. Walton

Jun 6, 2024

Janet G. (Pruitt) Walton, age 83, of Eaton, OH passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Vancrest of Eaton Health Care Center.  She was born on November 8, 1940 in Ironton, Missouri to the late Charles and Francis Pruitt.  She worked many years at the Register Herald and was Executive Secretary for the Preble County Board of DD which...

Kim A. Buckley

Kim A. Buckley

Jun 4, 2024

Kim A. Buckley, age 66, of Eaton, Ohio was born on February 25th, 1958. She passed away on June 4th, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was the beloved daughter of Darrell and Charlotte Baker. 



Kim leaves behind a legacy that will forever be cherished by those who had the privilege of knowing her. She touched the lives...

Nanette Marie Smith

Nanette Marie Smith

Jun 3, 2024

Nanette Marie Smith, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, of Eaton OH passed away at Hospice of Dayton due to complications from pancreatic cancer on June 3, 2024, leaving a void her family cannot fill.  Nanette was born in Dayton OH in 1954 to Barbara and Richard Ridgway Sr., and was the older sister to Richard Ridgway Jr. She...

Tina Marie McKinney

Tina Marie McKinney

Jun 1, 2024

Tina Marie McKinney, age 54, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton.  She was born May 25, 1970 in Dayton, OH.  Tina was a 1988 graduate with honors from Twin Valley South and J.V.S.  She enjoyed gardening and planting flowers including her favorite pansies.  She was preceded in death by her father...

Robert L. Combs

Robert L. Combs

Jun 1, 2024

Robert L. Combs, age 88, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at his residence.  He was born May 6, 1936 in Lee County, KY to the late Winfred and Hattie (Bowles) Combs.  He was a graduate of Lanier High School and earned his Bachelor and Master Degrees from Miami University in Education.  He retired from...

Bridget Marie Wilson

Bridget Marie Wilson

May 25, 2024

Bridget Marie Wilson, age 67, of Eaton, OH passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Maple Gardens Nursing Center in Eaton.  She was born June 5, 1956 in Dayton, OH to the late Richard and Norma (Shiverdecker) Klinger.  Marie enjoyed playing bingo, car shows, dancing and spending time at the Preble County Senior Center.  In addition to her parents, she...

Vera Viola Lahman

Vera Viola Lahman

May 21, 2024

Vera Viola (Denlinger) Lahman, third daughter of Ray and Angela (Kimmel) Denlinger was born April 29, 1928 in Preble Co. near New Paris, Ohio.   She passed away peacefully on May 21, 2024 at the home of her daughter near Arcanum, Ohio at the age of 96 years.   She grew up an only child on a farm on Pence...

Patricia Brunk

Patricia Brunk

May 21, 2024

Patricia Ann Lewis Brunk, age 84, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.  She was born September 1, 1939 in Silver Lake, IN to the late Elbert and Laura (Blocher) Lewis in North Manchester, IN. She was the 7th child of 9. She was baptized on May 26, 1956 in the Old German Baptist Brethren Church...

Jack "Jackie" Leon Sturgill, Jr.

Jack "Jackie" Leon Sturgill, Jr.

May 21, 2024

Jack “Jackie” Leon Sturgill Jr., age 41 of New Paris, Ohio, born December 24, 1982, passed away unexpectedly May 21, 2024.  He was born in Hamilton, Ohio to Bonnie (Mills) and Jack Sturgill.  He is survived by his wife, Cassandra Sturgill; children, Daniel (Michelle) Sturgill, Elizabeth Sturgill, Jonathan Sturgill, and Jasmine Sturgill; mother, Bonnie (Lonzo) Mills; and siblings, Jesse Sturgill...

Sharon D. Rader

Sharon D. Rader

May 20, 2024

Sharon D. Rader, age 65, of Eaton, OH, passed away after a lengthy illness on Monday, May 20, 2024 at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, OH.  She was born April 9, 1959 in Hamilton, OH to the late Myron and Evelyn “Jackie” Witters.  Sharon enjoyed riding motorcycles, spending time with friends and family; and had love for all animals.  In addition...

Helen E. Lewis

Helen E. Lewis

May 18, 2024

Helen E. Lewis, age 75, of Eaton, OH passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, OH.  She was born December 5, 1948 in Hamilton, OH to the late George and Marie Shull.  Helen enjoyed sewing and crocheting.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Daniel Alan Lewis; sisters Sherry...

James "Jim" E. Wysocki

James "Jim" E. Wysocki

May 17, 2024

James “Jim” E. Wysocki, age 75, of Eaton, OH passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024.  He was born April 15, 1949 in Mansfield, OH to the late Edward S. and Eleanor F. (Fraser) Wysocki.  Jim was a graduate of Bellbrook High School; worked for General Motors in Dayton for 33 years; and later retired after 11 years as the...

Saundra S. Zimmerman

Saundra S. Zimmerman

May 16, 2024

Saundra S. Zimmerman, age 86, of Eaton, OH passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Vancrest of Eaton Health Care Center.  She was born July 13, 1937 in Eaton to the late Robert and Irene (Middaugh) Jefferson.  Saundra was a member of the Living Word Church in Vandalia where she worked as a secretary for several years.  She and...

Linda L. Samuels

Linda L. Samuels

May 15, 2024

Linda L. Samuels, age 62, of Eaton, OH passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Kettering Medical Center in Kettering.  She was born March 24, 1962 in Dayton, OH.  Linda was a 1980 graduate of Fairmont East High School where she was a member of the Marching Band and later earned her bachelor's degree in accounting.  She previously worked...

Steve Zimmerman

Steve Zimmerman

May 11, 2024

Steve Zimmerman, age 66, of Eaton, OH passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties.  He was born June 10, 1957 in Dayton, OH to the late Charles Waldo and Pauline Zimmerman.  Steve was a local auto mechanic for many years.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his longtime...

Marsha S. Reid

Marsha S. Reid

May 10, 2024

Marsha S. Reid, age 76, of New Paris, OH passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton.  She was born May 5, 1948 in Glendale, CA to the late Lloyd E. Sr and Bonna J. (Melton) McNutt.  Marsha retired as a customer service representative for Pacific Bell; enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and their friends; and...