Obituaries

Daniel Alan Lewis

Daniel Alan Lewis

Jul 9, 2020

Daniel Alan Lewis, age 48, of Eaton, OH passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at his residence.  He was born December 4, 1971 in Dayton, OH.  He was a 1991 graduate of Tri-County North High School; he worked for 20 years at Brennan’s Super-Value Grocery Store in Lewisburg; and recently worked at Krogers store in Eaton.  He is survived...

Eileen T. Pevler

Eileen T. Pevler

Jul 4, 2020

Eileen T. Pevler, age 99, of Eaton, OH, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020 at the Elmcroft of Washington Township Senior Living.  She was born March 21, 1921 in Dayton, OH to the late Charles and Eleanor Burgmeier.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Carl D. Pevler, who passed away in 2004;...

Donna "Nana" Bellar

Donna "Nana" Bellar

Jul 4, 2020

Donna “Nana” Bellar, age 85, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at her residence.  She was born May 2, 1935 in West Alexandria, OH to the late Ralph and Irene Early.  She was a graduate of West Alexandria High School.  She was a 4-H advisor for over 40 years.  In addition to her parents, she...

Lois L. Baughman

Lois L. Baughman

Jul 1, 2020

Lois Baughman, age 88, of West Alexandria passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 surrounded by her family.  She was born on January 29, 1932 and graduated from West Alexandria High School in 1950. She was an extraordinary cook and baker who found joy in making meals for her family who she loved tremendously. She was a loving and devoted...

Henry P. "Hank" Wehrly

Henry P. "Hank" Wehrly

Jun 30, 2020

Henry P. “Hank” Wehrly, age 77, of Eaton, OH passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020.  He was born October 31, 1942 in Baraboo, WI to the late Kenneth E. and Gertrude S. (Pierce) Wehrly.  He was a member of the Eaton United Church of Christ and was the former co-owner of Wehrly Electric in Eaton. In addition to his parents,...

Rodney K. "Rod" Deaton

Rodney K. "Rod" Deaton

Jun 30, 2020

Rodney K. “Rod” Deaton, age 49, of Verona, OH and formerly of Middletown, OH passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at the Ohio State Medical Center.  He was born December 21, 1970 in Middletown, OH to the late Angelo and Ellavern Deaton.  He was employed at Land O’Lakes Inc./Purina Animal Nutrition as a forklift operator in Vandalia, OH.  He was...

Tounsey Marie Bowser

Tounsey Marie Bowser

Jun 23, 2020

Tounsey Marie Bowser, age 95, of Dayton and formerly of New Lebanon, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at the Bethany Lutheran Village Retirement Center in Dayton.  She was born September 17, 1924 in Indian Springs, TN to the late George and Bertha Olinger.  She was retired from General Motors; was a former cook at the Elementary School in...

Rebecca J. Ferguson

Rebecca J. Ferguson

Jun 23, 2020

Rebecca J. “Becky” Ferguson, age 70, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at her residence.  She was born May 15, 1950 in Dayton, OH to the late Bertice and Lois (Lally) Ferguson.  Becky was a 1968 graduate of Trotwood Madison High School; she graduated with a bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University; and received...

Maron Nader

Maron Nader

Jun 22, 2020

Maron Nader, age 84, of Eaton, OH passed away Monday, June 22, 2020 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN.  He was born July 28, 1935 in Detroit, MI.  He is survived by his wife Helen Nader of Eaton, OH.  Private services.  Girton Schmidt & Boucher Gard Funeral Home, Eaton is assisting with arrangements.

Reva B. Zellers

Reva B. Zellers

Jun 21, 2020

Reva B. Zellers, wife of the late John E. Zellers, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2020 at the age of 82, after battling COVID-19.  She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  Preceded in death by her son Ronnie (Syd) Wells.  Survived by her daughters Peggy Wells, Nancy Wells-Blankenship, Melissa Wells (Chuck Lewis), and Rebecca Crooks (Ethan) Stephens;...

Joyce F. Powell

Joyce F. Powell

Jun 20, 2020

Joyce F. Powell, age 78, of Eaton, OH, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at her residence. She was born April 3, 1942 in Sparta, TN to the late J.B. and Lois Finley.  She volunteered at the Habitat for Humanity Restore in Eaton for several years. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband...

Grace E. Parker

Grace E. Parker

Jun 16, 2020

Grace E. Parker, age 88, of Eaton, OH and formerly of Martville, NY passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 16, 2020.  Grace was born on September 3, 1931 in Fair Haven, NY.  She was an active member of her church in New York where she played the organ and piano for many years.  She was preceded in death...

Lois J. Jones

Lois J. Jones

Jun 14, 2020

Lois J. Jones, age 96, of Dayton, OH and formerly of Eaton, OH, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020 at her daughter’s residence. She was born June 2, 1924 in Springfield, OH to the late Cecil R. and Deloris A. (Johannes) Buchanan. Lois was a 1942 graduate of Bryan High School in Yellow Springs, OH and studied at Miami Jacobs...

Karen S. Walters

Karen S. Walters

Jun 9, 2020

Karen S. Walters (Shake), age 61, of Germantown, OH and formerly of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at her residence. She was born February 22, 1959 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Max and Dorothy Shake. She enjoyed crafting and gardening. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her granddaughter Kailea...

Hysell V. Pennington

Hysell V. Pennington

Jun 8, 2020

Hysell Vernon Pennington, age 83, of Somerset, KY and formerly of New Paris, OH passed away June 8, 2020 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY after a sudden illness. He was born March 21, 1937 in Dew Drop, KY to the late Tom and Rosie (Goodman) Pennington. He founded P & W Auto Sales along with the New...

Dustin A. Hutchins

Dustin A. Hutchins

Jun 7, 2020

Dustin A. Hutchins, age 22, of New Paris, OH passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital due to results of an auto accident. He was born March 21, 1998 in Dayton, OH to Kevin Hutchins and Jeanyne Hutchins. He was a graduate of Eaton High School. He currently worked with his grandfather doing floor installation for...

Helen Jane Voge

Helen Jane Voge

Jun 7, 2020

Helen Jane Carrol Voge passed away on Sunday, June 7th at her home on Windy Heights Farm. Always a fan of Independence Day, she was born on the 4th of July in 1940 in Seaman, Ohio to late Ted and Jessie Carroll. She graduated from Fairview High School in Dayton, Ohio in 1958. Helen married Bill Voge on June 30th,...

Wallace D. Michael

Wallace D. Michael

Jun 3, 2020

Wallace D. Michael (Wally), age 89, of Franklin, OH and formerly of Gratis, OH went to be with our Lord Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Hospice of Butler and Warren County in Middletown, OH.  He was born April 09, 1931 in Gratis, OH to the late Norman and Norma (Darraugh) Michael.  Wallace retired from Armco Steel in Middletown, OH in...

William "Bill" Hamilton

William "Bill" Hamilton

Jun 2, 2020

William “Bill” Hamilton, age 80, of Greenville, OH and formerly of West Alexandria, OH passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at his residence. He was born June 5, 1939 in Preble County to the late George William and Virginia Ruth Hamilton. William retired as a lineman from DP&L after 39 years of service. He was an avid woodworker and grew...

Melvin E. James

Melvin E. James

May 30, 2020

Melvin E. James, age 89, of Eldorado, OH passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. He was born on October 17, 1930 in Lewisburg, OH to the late Karl W. and Inez L. (Bucher) James. Melvin retired from the Dana Perfect Circle Company in Richmond, IN and was also a longtime Preble County farmer....