Obituaries

Donald Roy Wilson, Sr.

Donald Roy Wilson, Sr.

Jan 3, 2022

Donald Roy Wilson Sr. of Gratis, Ohio passed from this earth and entered into that great kingdom whose builder and maker is God on Monday, January 3, 2022, with his family by his side. He was born in Middletown, Ohio, on June 15th, 1956, to Wendell and Joyce Wilson. Don graduated from Preble Shawnee High School in 1974 as the...

Avis W. Hundley

Avis W. Hundley

Jan 2, 2022

Avis W. Hundley, age 100, of Eldorado, OH passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Optimized Senior Living in Lebanon, OH. He was born October 19, 1921 in Brookville, OH to the late Frank and Oda Vera Hundley. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #80 in Lewisburg, OH where he served as past master; he also served...

Jeffrey C. Pieratt

Jeffrey C. Pieratt

Dec 31, 2021

Jeffrey C. Pieratt, age 62, of Eaton, OH passed away Friday, December 31, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. He was born May 28, 1959 in Richmond, IN to the late Melvin and Doris Pieratt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister Denise Shelton. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Gail...

Kathy J. Ratliff

Kathy J. Ratliff

Dec 31, 2021

Kathy J. Ratliff, age 65, of Germantown, OH passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021 at Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, OH. She was born December 15, 1956 in Dayton, OH to the late Ronald E. and Marjorie E. (Rike) Cottrell Sr. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother Ronald E. Cottrell Jr.;...

Carol Lois Brubaker

Carol Lois Brubaker

Dec 30, 2021

Carol Lois Brubaker, age 90, of Eldorado, OH passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. She was born August 27, 1931 in Lewisburg, OH to the late Raymond and Clara (Via) Coning. She was a member of Prices Creek Old German Baptist Brethren Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

William Dean Jordan

William Dean Jordan

Dec 26, 2021

William Jordan, age 21, of New Paris, OH passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Dayton Children's Hospital wrapped in the arms of his parents. He was born April 28, 2000 in Richmond, IN to Tom & Lisa (King) Jordan. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Harold & Josephine Jordan; grandpa Lowell Dean King; aunt Gayle (King)...

James Eugene Walker, Jr.

James Eugene Walker, Jr.

Dec 25, 2021

James Eugene Walker Jr., 82, of Vandalia went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 25, 2021. He passed away after a brief illness at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. He loved helping others, whether it included giving them his time, money, food, a place to stay, or even helping them become a U.S. citizen, he was always...

Pamela K. Wilt

Pamela K. Wilt

Dec 19, 2021

Pamela K. Wilt, age 73, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at her residence. She was born January 20, 1948 in Richmond, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents Walter Ray and Elizabeth “Betty” Ayers. Pam is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Edward Wilt; son Troy (Chantel) Wilt; daughter Tricia (Aaron)...

Teresa Ann Goodwin

Teresa Ann Goodwin

Dec 18, 2021

Teresa Ann Goodwin, age 64, of Tipp City, OH, formerly of New Paris, OH passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, OH. She was born October 17, 1957 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Charles and Geneva Webb. Teresa was a 1976 graduate of Twin Valley South High School. In addition to her parents, she...

Mabel A. Dearth

Mabel A. Dearth

Dec 18, 2021

Mabel A. Dearth, age 102, of Eaton, OH went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Vancrest Healthcare Center in Eaton. She was born May 16, 1919 in Potsdam, OH to the late George and Grace (Wissinger) Karns and was the fourth in line of nine children. She married Harry Dearth in April of 1937. Harry...

Wanda M. Roberts

Wanda M. Roberts

Dec 17, 2021

Wanda M. Roberts, age 57, of Eaton, OH passed away peacefully on Friday, December 17, 2021 at Grandview Hospital in Dayton. She was born November 22, 1964 in Dayton, OH. Wanda enjoyed camping, going to car races, garage sales, and was an avid WWE Wrestling fan. She also enjoyed flowers, birds and her cats. But most of all, she dearly...

Joyce E. Moore

Joyce E. Moore

Dec 17, 2021

Joyce E. Moore, age 89 of Eaton, OH, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021 at Forest Park Health Campus in Richmond, IN. She was born December 28, 1931 in Eaton, OH to the late Emerson and Helen (Meeks) Bishop. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Leon H. Moore; sister Norma Jean Kemp. She is survived by her...

Stephen W. Pratt Jr.

Stephen W. Pratt Jr.

Dec 13, 2021

Stephen W. Pratt Jr., age 89, of Eaton, OH passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. He was born May 27, 1932 in Greenwich, Conn. to the late Stephen W. and Virgina Pratt, Sr. He was a 1950 graduate of Greenwich High School in Greenwich, CT and earned his Associates Degree from Sinclair Community...

Brian Michael Carr

Brian Michael Carr

Dec 12, 2021

Brian Michael Carr, age 64, of West Manchester, OH passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, OH. He was born August 24, 1957 in Columbus, OH. He is survived by his mother Mary Anne Carr; aunt Charlene Pool; and numerous other relatives and friends. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family....

Helen Louise McCoy

Helen Louise McCoy

Dec 11, 2021

Helen Louise McCoy, age 87, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born January 5, 1934 in Preble County, OH to the late Ralph Henry and Irene Josephine (Roberts) Early. Helen was a graduate and cheerleader of West Alexandria High School; she was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in...

Larry D. Erbaugh

Larry D. Erbaugh

Dec 7, 2021

Larry D. Erbaugh, age 64, of Eaton, OH passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH. He was born October 16, 1957 in Middletown, OH to the late Carl and Florence Erbaugh. Larry was 1976 graduate of Eaton High School; he was a truck driver for 35 years for Carl S. Akey Trucking Company...

Don L. Klapper

Don L. Klapper

Dec 5, 2021

Don L. Klapper, age 88, of Camden, OH, passed away Sunday December 5, 2021 at his residence. He was born May 11, 1933 in Hamilton, OH to the late Amiel and Thelma Klapper. Don was the former owner and operator of Klapper Excavating and also owned and operated Don & Judys Restaurant in Camden. He was also a member of...

Nancy Gay Chatfield

Nancy Gay Chatfield

Dec 4, 2021

Nancy Gay (Ellis) Chatfield, age 84, of Eaton, OH passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born December 13, 1936 in Anderson, IN to the late Ernest Ray Ellis and Dorothy Gladys (Farrell) Ellis. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her adoptive mother Eva Sauer Hampton and daughter Catherine...

Raleigh Melton

Raleigh Melton

Dec 2, 2021

Raleigh Melton, age 93, of Camden, OH passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Hospice of Hamilton. He was born on January 21, 1928 in Wooton, KY to the late Mitchell and Nancy (Hamilton) Melton. Raleigh retired from General Motors after 50 years of employment. He was a proud U.S. Army Veteran who served during the Korean War....

Betty Bernice Ardery Sheets

Betty Bernice Ardery Sheets

Dec 1, 2021

Betty Bernice Ardery Sheets, age 101, of Greenville, OH, died at the Brethren Retirement Community, on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. She was born on August 30,1920 in Union County, Indiana to Harry and Freda (Smith) Ardery. She graduated from College Corner High school in 1938. She married Ellis G. Sheets on Feb. 21, 1942. In 1969, she graduated from Miami...