Obituaries

James Douglas Fox

James Douglas Fox

Apr 18, 2021

James Douglas Fox, 78, passed away Sunday morning, April 18, 2021 while surrounded by loved ones. Jim was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was born in Greenville on Nov. 2, 1942, the second of eight children, to Roy and Margaret (Ross) Fox. Jimmy, the name used only by his mother, siblings, and his wife, was an adventurous...

John W. "Jay" Campbell

John W. "Jay" Campbell

Apr 15, 2021

John W. “Jay” Campbell, age 73, of Camden, OH passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021 at the Dayton VA Medical Center.  He was born June 4, 1947 in Dayton to the late Nick and Vina (Combs) Campbell.  Jay was a 1965 graduate of Miamisburg High School; was a U.S. Army Veteran who served during the Vietnam War; was a member...

L. Lorene Sharp

L. Lorene Sharp

Apr 14, 2021

L. Lorene Sharp, age 92, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at EverHeart Hospice at Wayne Hospital in Greenville, OH.  She was born July 16, 1928 in Johnson City, TN to the late Norman and Iva Tester.  She was a member of First Baptist Church in New Lebanon, OH; and was a member of the...

Judith Ann Hall-Cole

Judith Ann Hall-Cole

Apr 14, 2021

Judith Ann Hall-Cole, age 70, of West Alexandria, OH passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at the Preble County Medical Center.  She was born August 27, 1950 in Dayton, OH to the late Howard and Gertrude Hall.  She was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church of Ingomar, OH. She is survived by her husband Ben Cole...

Brett Allen Matheny

Brett Allen Matheny

Apr 12, 2021

Brett Allen Matheny, age 43, of Dayton, OH and formerly of Eaton, OH and Morgantown, WV, passed away suddenly on Monday, April 12, 2021 at the Kettering Medical Center.  He was born June 15, 1977 in Morgantown, WV to Mike and Donna Jean Matheny.  Brett was a U.S. Air Force Veteran.  He graduated from Eaton High School in 1995.  Brett...

James P. Dearth

James P. Dearth

Apr 4, 2021

James P. Dearth, age 79 died on April 4, 2021. Jim was born in New Lexington, Ohio in 1941, was preceded in death by his parents Everett (1979) and Helen Karns Dearth/Johnson (2004), brothers George (1984) and Gerald (2003) and Dennis (2020) and is survived by his wife of 58 years Virginia Kautz Dearth, son Brian (Jan) of Ridgefield, CT...

Carol Jean Kerler

Carol Jean Kerler

Apr 3, 2021

Carol Jean (Clark) Kerler, age 75 of Eaton, Ohio died on April 3, 2021 at home surrounded by her family.  She was born October 24, 1945 in Richmond, Indiana to the late Stanley and Lucille (Straszheim) Clark.  She grew up on the family farm in Jackson Township, Preble County Ohio and graduated from Jackson High School in 1963.  Carol attended...

Judith L. Huff

Judith L. Huff

Apr 1, 2021

Judith L. Huff, age 79, of Camden, OH, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 at her residence.  She was born May 26, 1941 in Dayton, OH to the late Walter and Janet Kessing.  She was a longtime farmer with her husband Roy and was an avid quilter and sewer.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death...

James William "Bill" Pennybacker

James William "Bill" Pennybacker

Mar 31, 2021

James William “Bill” Pennybacker, age 74, of Eaton, OH and formerly of Charleston, WV passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at the Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, OH. He was born September 9, 1946 in Wheeling, WV to the late James William and Phyllis Pennybacker. He attended Union High School in Benwood, WV, Georgia State University and University of Chicago....

Jeanne Gale Flenner

Jeanne Gale Flenner

Mar 28, 2021

Jeanne Gale Flenner, age 80 of Gratis, Ohio died Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Greenbriar Nursing Home in Eaton, Ohio.  Born June 4, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Edward Thomas and Frances Irene (Stephenson) Kemmerer.

Jeanne, married Daniel Lloyd Flenner in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Provo Temple in Utah on December 28, 1973, a graduate of...

Robert L. Johnson

Robert L. Johnson

Mar 25, 2021

Robert L. Johnson, age 76, of Eaton, OH, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Grandview Hospital in Dayton.  He was born April 25, 1944 in Dayton, TN to the late Fred and Merle Johnson.  He was a U.S. Navy Veteran.  He worked at Parker-Hannifin for 14 years in Eaton and later retired from Delphi (General Motors) in Kettering after...

Susan C. Koehl

Susan C. Koehl

Mar 25, 2021

Susan C. "OBQ” Koehl, age 77, of Eaton, OH and formerly of Vandalia, OH passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021 at the Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton.  She was born December 23, 1943 in Dayton, OH to the late Joseph and Marguerite Kuntz.  She retired after being a successful business owner and enjoyed her beloved farm and vacation home...

Jacqueline Pinkstaff

Jacqueline Pinkstaff

Mar 25, 2021

Jacqueline Pinkstaff age 81 of Phoenix, Arizona went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday March 25, 2021 at John C. Lincoln hospital, born August 23, 1939 in Georgia, She was the daughter of the late Arthur A. Pinkstaff & Lauree (Nichols) Pinkstaff Sr. Jackie was a dedicated beautician, loved Butterflies and Music, She sang in the choir at...

Zelma L. Douglas

Zelma L. Douglas

Mar 19, 2021

Zelma L. Douglas, age 88, of New Paris, OH passed away Friday, March 19, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.  She was born November 8, 1932 in Liggett, KY to the late Renfro and Thelma Ross.  She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and dear friend to many.  She volunteered as nurse’s aide for several years at...

Janet M. Spitler

Janet M. Spitler

Mar 15, 2021

Janet M. Spitler, age 75, of West Alexandria, Ohio passed away Monday, March 15, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton.  She was born October 9, 1945 in Mount Pleasant, MI.  Janet was preceded in death by her father and mother Ray and Ethel Conrad; and brothers Dwayne Conrad and Paul Conrad. She is survived by her husband Floyd “Butch” Spitler Jr....

Kurt A. Petry

Kurt A. Petry

Mar 11, 2021

Kurt A. Petry, age 61, of West Manchester passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021 at his residence.  He was born November 26, 1959 in Dayton to the late Ted and Dorothy Petry.  Kurt is survived by his wife of 40 years, Connie Petry of West Manchester; son Kyle (Puneet) Petry of Cincinnati; daughters Natasha (Joshua) Wissler of Hamilton and Brittanee...

Pamela D. Matheny

Pamela D. Matheny

Mar 11, 2021

Pamela D. Matheny, age 66, of Eaton, OH, went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at the Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, OH.  She was born June 13, 1954 in Dayton, OH to the late Gerald and Doris Wilmot.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband John L....

James R. "Jimmy" Stover

James R. "Jimmy" Stover

Mar 10, 2021

James R. “Jimmy” Stover, age 68, of Eaton, OH passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at his residence.  He was born August 7, 1952 in Richmond, IN to Betty Stover and the late James Stover.  Jimmy retired from Parker Hannifin Co. in Eaton after 45 years of employment. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by...

James G. Wadman

James G. Wadman

Mar 9, 2021

James G. Wadman, age 82, of Eaton, OH passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born November 25, 1938 in New Castle, IN.  Jim was a U.S Air Force Retired Veteran, serving his country from 1957 to 1978.  He was an avid scuba diver and instructor, collecting many beautiful sea shells over the years; he...

Laura Alice Baker

Laura Alice Baker

Mar 7, 2021

Laura Alice Baker, age 74, of Eaton, OH, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021 at the Vancrest Health Care Center. She was born September 25, 1946 in Dayton, OH to the late William and Mary Weimer. She was a long-time employee of Browning and she also worked at Neaton Auto Products for several years.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded...