Obituaries

Martha P. Horton

Martha P. Horton

Dec 21, 2018

Martha Aileen Pierson Horton, age 94, of Middletown, OH, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018 at Otterbein Senior Life Care Center in Middletown. She was born November 14, 1924 in Beattyville, KY to the late Hubert and Kelsie (Strong) Pierson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son Larry Dale Horton, six sisters: Mae,...

Hazel Marie Teufel

Hazel Marie Teufel

Dec 19, 2018

TEUFEL, Hazel Marie, age 68 of West Alexandria, OH. Preble County, died Wed. Dec. 19, 2018.  She was born in Cincinnati, OH. on Aug. 19, 1950 to Robert and Jeannette (Jellison) Block.  She was a 1968 graduate of Twin Valley South High School, a 1972 graduate of Miami University and she earned her Master’s Degree from Wright State University.  Hazel was a Spanish...

Snoba Ann Rimer

Snoba Ann Rimer

Dec 13, 2018

Snoba Ann Rimer, age 80, of Eaton, OH, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 13, 2018. She was born April 23, 1938, in White Oak, KY to the late Cortis and Mary Clay (Griffitts) Lykins. Snoba retired after 30 years of employment from the Hewitt Soap Company in Dayton. She enjoyed gardening and flowers. She also was a faithful servant...

Wilferd "Ray" Mull

Wilferd "Ray" Mull

Dec 10, 2018

Wilferd “Ray” Mull, age 78, of Camden, passed away Monday, December 10, 2018 at Reid Hospital in Richmond. He was born May 31, 1940 in Middletown to the late Wilford and Thelma Mull. Ray was a former Dairy Farmer for 20 years and later retired as a Truck Driver; he was a former firefighter for the Mintonville Fire Department; was...

Earle W. Meeks

Earle W. Meeks

Dec 10, 2018

Earle W. Meeks, age 81, formerly of West Manchester, passed away Monday, December 10, 2018 at the Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton. He was born April 25, 1937 in Preble County to the late Stanley L. and Dorothy M. (Somers) Meeks. Earle was a 1955 graduate of Monroe High School and a 1959 graduate of Weaver Airline School. He was...

Lonnie D. Fudge

Lonnie D. Fudge

Dec 1, 2018

Lonnie D. Fudge, age 69, of Eaton, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018. He was born November 5, 1949 in Eaton to William and Nellie Fudge. Lonnie was a 1969 graduate of Eaton High School. He was owner/operator of Lonnie’s Garage since 1975. He was preceded in death by his wife Geneva Sue Fudge; and brother Fred Fudge. He is...

Jerry George

Jerry George

Nov 30, 2018

GEORGE, Jerry, age 68, of Lewisburg, OH. died Friday, Nov. 30, 2018 in Dayton.  He was born in Dayton on Mar. 13, 1950 to Harold and Zella (Burnett) George.  He was a graduate of Twin Valley South High School.  Jerry had retired from General Motors Mfg. in Dayton.  He is survived by a sister, Margaret Neuner, Kettering, OH., 2 brothers, Gary George, Eaton, OH.,...

Mary Clinard

Mary Clinard

Nov 27, 2018

CLINARD, Mary, age 74 of West Elkton, OH. passed away, Tues. Nov. 28, 2018 in Eaton, OH.  She was born in Winchester, KY. on Aug. 11, 1944 to Lewis and Zella (Hatton) Howell.  She had formerly worked as a nurses’ aid in Winchester, KY. Mary was a member of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Eaton, OH.   She is survived by...

Peggy J. Hayes

Peggy J. Hayes

Nov 24, 2018

Peggy J. Hayes, age 65, of Eaton, OH passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 24, 2018. She was born September 12, 1953 in Henry County, IN to the late William Luther and Lura Loree (Oler) Williams. Peggy was a 1971 graduate of Eaton High School. She worked several years for Dr. Cook and Dr. Meyer Optometry offices in Eaton; later...

Wilma Wilson

Wilma Wilson

Nov 23, 2018

WILSON,  Wilma, age 82 of Gratis Township, OH. passed away Fri. Nov. 23, 2018 at home.  She was born in Lee County, KY. on Nov. 23, 1936 to Jesse and Minnie (Toler) Day. She was a member of Deliverance Tabernacle, Middletown, OH. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Wilson in 2007.  She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Debbie...

David Meyer

David Meyer

Nov 22, 2018

MEYER, David “Bud”, age 84 of West Alexandria, OH. passed away Thurs. Nov. 22, 2018 in Eaton.  He was born in Gratis on Mar. 11, 1934 to Ralph and Ruth (Chrismer) Meyer.  He was a 1952 graduate of Lanier High School and worked as a farmer all of his life.  He was a former member of First Brethren Church, Gratis, OH.  He was preceded...

Connie J. Steinke

Connie J. Steinke

Nov 21, 2018

Connie J. Steinke, age 79, of Eaton, OH passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Grandview Hospital in Dayton. She was born December 12, 1938 in Eaton to the late Stanley and Rosella (Daniels) Morrow. She was a member of Visitation Catholic Church in Eaton and former member of St. Anne’s Sodality. Connie was also an avid quilter. In addition...

Shirley Lynn Poos

Shirley Lynn Poos

Nov 15, 2018

Shirley Lynn Poos, age 73 of Eaton, OH passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018 at Kindred Hospital in Dayton, OH. She was born October 4, 1945 in Middletown, OH. She was a Charter Member of the Northside Chapel First Church of God in Camden, OH, where she taught Sunday School for 35 years. She was an avid collector of cookie...

Martha Moore

Martha Moore

Nov 14, 2018

MOORE, Martha A., age 80, of Gratis, OH. passed away Wed. Nov. 14, 2018 in Eaton.  She was born in Somerset, KY. on Feb. 14, 1938.  She had worked many years at Dayton Flexible in Eaton.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Moore.  She is survived by 6 children, Gary (Donna) Moore, West Alexandria, OH., Mike (Velma) Moore, Paul (Cindy) Moore,...

Ryan Allan Ebersole

Ryan Allan Ebersole

Nov 9, 2018

Ryan Allan Ebersole, age 29, of New Paris, passed away suddenly on Friday, November 9, 2018. He was born August 19, 1989 in Dayton to Denise Ebersole and the late Allan Ebersole. Ryan was a 2008 graduate of National Trail High School; was a volunteer firefighter for several years in Eldorado; and currently worked at Tires Plus in Richmond as...

Clarabelle Fultz

Clarabelle Fultz

Nov 8, 2018

FULTZ, Clarabelle, age 97 formerly of West Alexandria, OH. died Thurs. Nov. 8, 2018 in Eaton.  She was born in Preble County on Aug. 28, 1921 to Herman and Hazel (Ely) Hendrickson.  She was a 1940 graduate of West Alexandria High School.  She had worked many years at NCR in Dayton.  She was a life long member of St. John Church in West Alexandria,...

Vera G. Warren

Vera G. Warren

Nov 7, 2018

Vera G. Warren, age 89 of Greenville, OH, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at Village Green Health Campus in Greenville. Private services at the convenience of the family. Girton Schmidt & Boucher Gard Funeral Home, Eaton, OH is assisting with arrangements. Online condolences at www.gsbfuneralhome.com.

Donald L. "Rocky" Doty

Donald L. "Rocky" Doty

Nov 6, 2018

Donald L. “Rocky” Doty, age 88, of Camden, OH passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Fort Hamilton Hospital, Hamilton, OH. He was born July 29, 1930 in Camden, OH to the late Clifford E. and Marie (Booker) Doty. Rocky was a U.S. Marine Veteran who served during the Korean War. He retired in 1995 from Henny Penny Corporation,...

Diana K. Vanmeter-Rowland

Diana K. Vanmeter-Rowland

Nov 6, 2018

Diana K. Vanmeter-Rowland, age 67 of New Paris, OH, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at her residence. She was born April 21, 1951 in Georgia. Diana was a former manager at Village Pantry in Richmond, IN. She is survived by husband of 26 years, Charles A. Rowland of New Paris, OH; sons Kurt Ritcher of Alabama and...

Glen Robert Butler

Glen Robert Butler

Nov 5, 2018

Glen Robert Butler, age 85, of Eaton, OH passed away on Monday, November 5, 2018 at Maple Gardens Nursing Center in Eaton. He was born March 14, 1933 in Greenwich Village, OH to the late Glen Roy and Carrie (Brown) Butler. Glen was a graduate of Eaton High School, receiving his diploma in 2013; was a U.S. Army Veteran who...