Obituaries

May 7, 2016

SCHMIDT, Donald E Age 82, of West Alexandria, passed away May 7, 2016. Born on May 21, 1933 in Ansonia, Ohio to the late Harold and Nora Schmidt and a 1951 graduate of Lewisburg High School, Don served in the US Army from 1953 to 1961, including 2 yrs in the Korean War. He retired from the Palladium-Item after 37...

Apr 26, 2016

Walton,  Gary Lee, age 56 of Dayton, OH. passed away Tues. April 26, 2016 in Dayton.  He was born in Dayton on June 11, 1959 to Clyde and Ellene (Milligan) Walton.  He was a graduate of Preble Shawnee High School.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from 1982 to 1992.  He is survived by 2 children, Stuart Walton, Eaton, OH. and Shawna...

Apr 14, 2016

GROSSNICKLE, John Frederick, age 84 formerly of New Lebanon and West Alexandria, passed away Thurs. April 14, 2016 in Eaton.  He was born in Montgomery County, OH. on March 4, 1932 to Ira and Louise (Bowers) Grossnickle.  John was a 1950 graduate of West Alexandria High School.  He was a member of West Alexandria Church of the Brethren.  He worked  in plumbing and construction most...

Apr 7, 2016

CONLEY, Jack, age 81 of West Alexandria, OH. passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016. He was born in Franklin Furnace, OH on January 3, 1935 to David and Minnie (Winters) Conley. He is survived by three Children, Brenda Conley of Eaton, OH., Andy (Susan) Conley of Eaton, OH., and Amber (Dean) Baumgartner of Hilliard, OH., and 11 Grandchildren and many...

Apr 6, 2016

BOURNE, Sabrina Renae, age 35 of Eaton, OH. passed away Wed. April 6, 2016.  She was born in Dayton, OH. on June 12, 1980 to Ira “Fuzzy” and Betty Lou (Gabbard) Fields.  Sabrina was a graduate of Preble Shawnee High School.  She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Betty Lou and Gary Miller, Gratis, OH. , her father and step mother, Ira...

Apr 3, 2016

BOWEN, Judith Ann, age 69, of West Alexandria, OH. passed away, Sunday, April 3, 2016 at her residence.  She was born in Dayton, OH. on Jan. 4, 1947 to Myron and Gertrude (Grosse) Witters.  She had worked as a nursing assistant.  She is survived by 4 children, Edward James (Mary) Harris, New Lebanon, OH., David J. Harris, Fairborn, OH., Sherry J. Harris, West...

Mar 28, 2016

LEIS, Harry “Philip”, age 80 of Eaton, OH. passed away Monday, March 28, 2016. He was born in Brookville, OH. oh July 9, 1935 to Harry and Lillian (Priser) Leis. He served in the U.S Army. He had retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He is survived by his two sisters, Norma Jean Piper (Leis) and Linda J. Russ (Leis),...

Mar 20, 2016

FULTZ, Daniel C., age 65 of West Elkton, OH. passed away Sun. Mar. 20, 2016.  He was born in Manifee County, KY. on Aug. 8, 1950 to  Clayton and Helen (Fugate) Fultz.  He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He had retired from A.K. Steel after 36 ½ years. He had attended West  Elkton United Methodist Church and was a member of the NRA.  He...

Mar 6, 2016

CLARK, Vivian Gail, age 82, of West Alexandria, OH. passed away Sun. March 6, 2016 in Eaton.  She was born in Pike County, OH. on Jan. 29, 1934 to H.G. and Alta (Shanks) Raybourn.  She had graduated from Trotwood High School.  She is survived by a sons, Thomas Shane Clark, Harrison, Arkansas, and Guy (Nita) Clark, Walnut Groove, MO., daughters, Melodie (Chris) Comer,...

Mar 2, 2016

Flora B. Burrows, age 85, of Eaton, OH, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at the Knolls of Oxford. She was born June 1, 1930 in Eaton, OH to the late George W. and Fern M. (Shafer) Horn. She was a member of the Church of Christ, Eaton, OH. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death...

Feb 20, 2016

LOXLEY, John David, age 80, of Eaton, OH. passed away Sat. Feb. 20, 2016 in Dayton.  He was born in Preble County, OH on Jan. 11, 1936 to George and Ethel (Price) Loxley.  He was a graduate of Lanier High School, West Alexandria, OH. and Ohio  University in Athens.  He was a civil engineer and retired in 1996 after 32 years at ODOT.  John was...

Feb 17, 2016

PIERSON,  Maxine, age 85, of West Elkton, OH.  passed away Wed. Feb. 17, 2016 in Eaton.  She was born Aug. 31, 1930 to William and Mary Ballard.  She was a graduate of West Elkton High School.  She is survived by two daughters, Pam (Larry) Ristaneo, West Alexandria, OH., Andrea (Don) Gray, New Lebanon, OH., 4 grandsons, Christopher Gray, Cincinnati, OH., Michael Ristaneo, West Alexandria, OH.,...

Jan 29, 2016

BOGGS, James, age 67 of New Port Richie, FL. formerly of West Alexandria, OH., died Fri. Jan. 29, 2016 in FL.  He is survived by his wife, Margaret Boggs, his mother, Stella (Dareld) Eby, Eaton, OH., son, Andrew Boggs, daughters, Stephanie Mullins, Mary Keller, Iris Mooney, 2 stepsons,  Marshall Stearns, David Stearns, 2 brothers, Danny Boggs, Christopher Boggs, sisters, Rachael Dale, Mary...

Jan 24, 2016

SUMMERS, Dale,  age 67   of West Alexandria, OH. passed away Sun. Jan. 24, 2016 in Dayton.  He was born in Dayton on March 8, 1948 to Dale E. and Betty (Uhrig) Summers.  Dale was a 1966 graduate of Twin Valley South High School.  He owned and operated the Valley Carpet Store in West Alexandria for over 42 years.  He was preceded in death by his...

Jan 24, 2016

ADKINS, Michelle Lee, age 47 of Camden, OH. passed away Sun. Jan. 24,2016 at her residence.  She was born in Dayton, OH. to Billy R. and Marlee (Burnett) Walters.  She was a graduate of Twin Valley South High School and had worked for Neaton Mfg. in Eaton.  She is survived by 4 children, Charles N. Reece Jr., Caitlynn Reece, Lynndsey Lee Adkins, all...

Jan 18, 2016

WASHINGTON, Michael N., age 63 of West Alexandria, OH. passed away Mon. Jan. 18, 2016.  He was a graduate of Twin Valley South High School and worked as a truck driver and farmer most of his life.  He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Cheryl Washington, 3 children, Todd (Becky) Washington, Michelle (Bubba) Clark, Craig (Cheri) Washington, all of New...

Jan 17, 2016

Jan 16, 2016

Imogene Dutze, age 80, of Gratis, OH, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016 at the Vancrest Health Care Center, Eaton, OH. She was born December 15, 1935 in Frenchburg, KY to the late Samuel & Alma Long. Imogene retired from the Kroger Store in Eaton, OH. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband...

Jan 16, 2016

STUBBLEFIELD, Ronald E., age 84 of Arcanum, OH. formerly of West Alexandria, OH. passed away Sat. Jan. 16, 2016 in Troy.  He was born in Cincinnati, OH. on Oct. 3, 1931 to John and Bonnie Stubblefield.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict.  He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Ruth Stubblefield, 2 daughters, Regina...

Jan 15, 2016

UNGER,  Charles Allen, age 69, from Eldorado, OH. died Fri. Jan. 15, 2016 in Richmond.  He was born in Dayton, OH. on March 1, 1946 to Herman J.B. and Marjorie (Guntle) Unger.  He was a 1965 graduate of Twin Valley South High School in West Alexandria, OH.  He had been employed by Parker-Hannifan Mfg.   He was a long time former member of Eldorado Fire...