Obituaries

Lynda Breitung

Lynda Breitung

Sep 3, 2021

Lynda Breitung, age 61, of Roswell, GA passed away Friday, September 3, 2021 at her residence.  She was born October 6, 1959 in Dayton, OH to the late Vern and Geanell Miller.  She was a 1978 graduate of Eaton High School and a 1982 graduate of Bowling Green State University.  She started her career at Marathon Oil in Findlay, OH...

Robert Sparks Jr.

Robert Sparks Jr.

Aug 29, 2021

Robert Sparks Jr., age 72, of New Lebanon, OH passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, OH.  He was born January 14, 1949 in Dayton, OH to the late Robert and Nettie Mae (Davis) Sparks. Robert retired after 21 years at Delphi as a Millwright. He enjoyed working in the yard. He is survived by...

Brian A. Roberts

Brian A. Roberts

Aug 28, 2021

Brian A. Roberts, age 37, of Greenville, OH and formerly of Eaton, OH passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021.  He was born February 25, 1984 in Dayton, OH to Russell and Wanda Roberts.  Brian was a 2002 graduate of Eaton High School.  He was an avid dirt racing fan.  He was previously employed at Neaton Auto, GTI and Crown...

James Robert "Bob" Barker

James Robert "Bob" Barker

Aug 26, 2021

James Robert “Bob” Barker, age 82, of Eaton, OH passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Fort Hamilton Hospital.  He was born December 17, 1938 in Fountain City, IN to the late Robert J. and Marie K. (Watts) Barker.  Bob was a US Army Veteran who served with the 82nd Airborne.  He was a member of the American Legion Post...

Mary E. Kiracofe

Mary E. Kiracofe

Aug 23, 2021

Mary E. Kiracofe, age 83, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021.  She was born May 23, 1938 at home in Eaton to the late Arthur L. And Anna M. (Eikenberry) Fudge.  She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband J. William “Bill”...

Patrick Runyon

Patrick Runyon

Aug 23, 2021

A graveside service will be held at 2:30 pm on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Mound Hill Cemetery in Eaton with military honors provided by the Preble County Honor Guard and US Navy.

Charla Rae Winter

Charla Rae Winter

Aug 19, 2021

Charla Rae Winter, age 59, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021 after a short and sudden illness. Born June 1, 1962 in Waukegan, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Charles, Sr. and Gladys Preston. She was a 1980 graduate of Eaton High School, Eaton, Ohio and attended Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio, where she...

John W. Morrison

John W. Morrison

Aug 16, 2021

John W. Morrison, age 72, of Eaton, OH, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021 at Fort Hamilton Hospital in Hamilton, OH.  He was born April 3, 1949 in Prestonsburg, KY to the late Wilson and Anne (Pinion) Morrison.  John was a retired Heat and Frost Insulator out of Local #50 (originally #79 Dayton).  He enjoyed fishing, was an Amateur Radio...

James Ronald Stewart

James Ronald Stewart

Aug 15, 2021

James Ronald Stewart, age 71, of Eaton, OH passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at his residence.  He was born October 6, 1949 in Hamilton, OH to the late James Eldon and Betty (Setser) Stewart.  Ron was a 1967 graduate of Eaton High School and graduated from The Ohio State University in 1971. He taught Vocational Agriculture at...

Donna J. Eubank

Donna J. Eubank

Aug 14, 2021

Donna J. Eubank, age 79, of Rockvale, TN and formerly of Eaton, OH passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021.  She was born February 20, 1942 in Dayton, OH to the late Don and Mary (Riner) Howard.  She was a graduate of West Alexandria High School. She then went to nursing school and worked as a nurse for nearly 40...

Richard Paul Bricker

Richard Paul Bricker

Aug 13, 2021

Richard Paul Bricker, age 71 of Eaton, OH passed away peacefully on Friday, August 13, 2021 at Kettering Medical Center with his loving wife by his side. He was born January 25, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Pauline Jean Gavin.  Rich was a graduate of DeVilbiss High School and the University of Toledo. He was a veteran of...

Everett Stiver Henn

Everett Stiver Henn

Aug 11, 2021

Everett Stiver Henn, age 91, of West Manchester, OH passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville, OH. He was born March 3, 1930 in Preble County, OH to the late Oca and Sallie Stiver. At 8 years old he was adopted by Sumner and Mary Henn after a tragic car accident that killed his...

Margie Long

Margie Long

Aug 8, 2021

Margie Long, age 82, of Hillsboro, OH and formerly of West Alexandria, OH passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021 at her residence. She was born August 20, 1938 to the late Charlie and Dorothy Brewer. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 66 years Samuel Long, Jr.; brothers Kenneth and Robert Brewer,...

John Lee VanHook

John Lee VanHook

Aug 8, 2021

John Lee VanHook, age 79, of New Paris, OH passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at home. He was born December 3, 1941 in Dayton, OH to the late John and Bonnie VanHook. He built a life with his wife Beverly (Fouts) VanHook for 21 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Darlene Daniels

Darlene Daniels

Aug 8, 2021

Darlene Daniels, age 67, of West Alexandria, OH passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021 at her residence. She was born July 14, 1954 in Harlan, KY. She was preceded in death by parents Freeman Milby & Irene Edgar and sister Geraldine Morrison. She is survived by her son David Daniels; daughter Linda Hudson; grandchildren David Lee, Gabe, and Serenity; sisters...

Shirley Ann Rike

Shirley Ann Rike

Aug 3, 2021

Shirley Ann Rike, age 84, of Lewisburg, OH passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Wayne Hospital in Greenville, OH.  She was born July 22, 1937 in Dayton, OH to the late Arthur and Hazel Mead.  She is survived by her daughter Jill Daly of Lewisburg; son Gary (Kitty) Flory of Verona; son Jeffrey (Jennifer) Hangen of Valencia, CA; grandchildren:...

Clayton Joseph Clearmont

Clayton Joseph Clearmont

Aug 2, 2021

Clayton Joseph Clearmont, Age 66, passed away August 2, 2021 at his residence in Lewisburg, Ohio due to heart problems. He was born in San Francisco, California to Joseph Clearmont and Mary Clearmont (Strahm). He was survived by his sister Anita that he loved very much. He had 3 children; Michael Clearmont (Nicole), Rachel Maxey (Dean), Eric Clearmont and Fiancé...

Clyde E. Derringer

Clyde E. Derringer

Aug 2, 2021

Clyde E. Derringer, age 89 of Lewisburg, OH, was welcomed into his heavenly home on Monday, August 2, 2021 at his residence.  He was born March 12, 1932 in Montgomery County, OH to the late Clyde Joseph and Emma Mae (Lipscomb) Derringer.  On August 25, 1951 Clyde and Shirley Eklof were married and spent many happy years together until her...

Robert V. Melling

Robert V. Melling

Jul 29, 2021

Robert V. Melling, age 79, of New Paris, OH passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at his home. He was born March 16, 1942 in Eaton, OH and attended Monroe School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served from 1959-1965. He was stationed in Germany where he met his wife Elke. He was the former owner of multiple...

Dale M. McWhinney

Dale M. McWhinney

Jul 28, 2021

Dale M. McWhinney, age 80, of Eaton, OH passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Greenville Hospital.  He was born April 14, 1941 in Eaton to the late Paul and Hilda (Somers) McWhinney.  Dale was a farmer in Preble County and raised corn, soybeans, wheat, sunflowers and sorghum.  He also raised cattle, horses, chinchillas and registered Poland China Hogs...