Obituaries

Jim Retherford

Jim Retherford

Dec 31, 2014

Jim Retherford, age 71, of Eaton, OH passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at his residence. He was born January 9, 1943 in Hamilton, OH to the late Robert and Virginia Retherford. He was a U.S. Army Veteran who served as a Sergeant during the Cold War; he was a member of the American Legion Post #322, West Alexandria,...

Victoria Lynn Wilburn

Victoria Lynn Wilburn

Dec 24, 2014

Wilburn, Victoria Lynn “Vickie Gabbard” of Sarasota, Florida passed away on December 24, 2014.  She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Alpha Gabbard; her husband of 40 years, Daniel 'Darrel’; and several siblings.  Victoria is survived by one brother, John Gabbard of Gratis, and one sister, Sarah Elizabeth Leach of Bradenton, Florida; 1 son – Mathew R. Wilburn; 2...

Noka D. McDonald

Noka D. McDonald

Dec 21, 2014

Noka D. McDonald, age 79, of Eaton, OH passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2014 at her residence. She was born April 25, 1935 in Breathitt County, KY to the late Charles and Media Walters. She attended Eaton First Church of God, Eaton, OH. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 53...

Rick Martin

Rick Martin

Dec 21, 2014

Rick Martin, age 39, of Richmond, IN passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2014 at the Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN. He was born December 5, 1975 in Kettering, OH to Rande and Kathy Martin. Rick was a 1994 graduate of Richmond High School and graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a Bachelors Degree in 1998; he was a...

Samantha Hall

Samantha Hall

Dec 21, 2014

HALL, Samantha, age 44, formerly of Somerville, OH. died Sunday, December 21, 2014 in Lebanon, OH.  She was born in Hamilton, OH. on Sept. 23, 1970 to Richard and Mary (Nieman) Cline.  She was a graduate of Preble Shawnee High School and had attended Miami Jacobs College.  She was a former member of the Preble County Rotary Club.  She was a member of St....

Robert L. Suman

Robert L. Suman

Dec 20, 2014

Robert L. Suman, Sr., age 89, of Eaton, OH passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2014. He was born October 5, 1925 in Camden, OH to the late Paul and Clara (Woltz) Suman. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran who served during WWII; he retired from Westvaco Company in Eaton; and later retired as a bus driver from Phoenix Transit...

Charlie Harris

Charlie Harris

Dec 17, 2014

HARRIS, Charlie G., age 80 of Gratis, OH. Preble County, died unexpectedly Wed. Dec. 17, 2014 in Middletown.  He was born in Hancock County, TN. on Oct 9, 1934 to John and Eva (Green) Harris.  He had retired from General Motors after 30plus years.  He was a member of Eden Oddfellows Lodge #147, member of Poasttown First Church of God, and Masonic Lodge...

C. Eugene "Gene" Ewing

C. Eugene "Gene" Ewing

Dec 16, 2014

C. Eugene Gene Ewing, age 92, of Eaton, OH passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2014. He was born April 7, 1922 in Eaton to the late Alice Sheffer Ewing and Clifford Frank Ewing. Gene was a U.S. Navy Veteran who served during WWII; he was a longtime member of the St. Paul United Methodist Church, Eaton, OH where he...

Michael Haas

Michael Haas

Dec 15, 2014

HAAS, Michael, age 59 of Beavercreek, OH. died unexpectedly Mon. Dec. 15, 2014 in Kettering.  He was born in Xenia, OH. on Jan. 15, 1955 to William and Cleo (Chrismer) Haas.  He was a graduate of Fairborn Park Hills High School, B.S from Wright State University, M.E.E.E. from the University of Utah and Ph.D. from University of Southhampton, England.  He had worked, as...

Mary Elizabeth Little

Mary Elizabeth Little

Dec 14, 2014

LITTLE, Mary E. (Hawley-Gardner) age 84 of Eaton, OH. died Sun. Dec. 14, 2014 in Eaton.  She was born in Dayton, OH. on April 9, 1930 to Clifford and Ethel (Askins) Hawley.  She was a graduate of West Alexandria High School and also Good Samaritan School of Nursing. She was a member of Elk Creek Baptist Church, Middletown, OH. She was preceded...

Marjorie "Marge" Rust

Marjorie "Marge" Rust

Dec 13, 2014

Marjorie Marge Rust, age 92, of Camden, OH, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2014 at McCullough-Hyde Hospital in Oxford, OH. She was born July 31, 1922 in Camden to the late Charles Clay and Iva Elizabeth Nelson. Marge was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Camden; and was a long time member of the Motor Maids of...

Robert J. Stumpf

Robert J. Stumpf

Dec 12, 2014

Robert J. Stumpf, age 53, of Lewisburg, OH passed away after a long illness on Friday, December 12, 2014 at his residence. He was born April 19, 1961 in Steubenville, OH. He is survived by his daughter Lindsay; father W. Fred; mother Margie; and sisters Susie and Fredericka. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 from 1:00 pm...

Eugene Warner Donson

Eugene Warner Donson

Dec 12, 2014

DONSON, Eugene W., age 97 of Eaton, OH. died Fri. Dec. 12, 2014 in Dayton.  He was born in West Elkton, OH. on Aug. 16, 1917 to John and Valeria (Whipp) Donson.  He was a W.W.II Army veteran.  Eugene had retired from General Motors in 1980 at 42 years.  He was a member of First Brethren Church, Gratis, OH., and member King Hiram Lodge...

Glennie May Smith

Glennie May Smith

Dec 10, 2014

Private Services

Sharon E. Kelley

Sharon E. Kelley

Dec 9, 2014

Sharon E. Kelley, age 68, of Eaton, OH passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton, OH. She was born November 20, 1946 in Dayton to the late Emerson and Marjorie Hall. She was a graduate of Richmond High School and worked for 15 years at Brennans Supermarket in Lewisburg. In addition to her parents, she...

Wylnetta I. Barker

Wylnetta I. Barker

Dec 9, 2014

Wylnetta I. (Oler) Barker, 90, of Eaton, Ohio passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at the Greenbriar Senior Living Campus, where she resided for several years. She was born July 24, 1924 in Darke County, OH. She was the eldest of three children of Luther and Bessie (Shaeffer) Oler. She was married to Robert C. Barker on April 29, 1944...

Dale E. Mowry

Dale E. Mowry

Dec 7, 2014

MOWRY, Dale E., age 88 of Eldorado, OH. died suddenly Sun. Dec. 7, 2014 at his residence.  He was born in Pottsdam, OH. on April 7, 1926 to Elza and Edna Ruth (Heigher) Mowry.  He was a 1945 graduate of Trotwood Madison High School.  Dale had retired from Dayton Tire and Rubber after 30 years.  He was a life-long farmer.  He is survived by his...

Linda J. Miller

Linda J. Miller

Dec 5, 2014

Linda J. Miller, age 66, of Eaton, OH, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 05, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton after a lengthy illness. She was born July 22, 1948 in Preble County, OH. Linda professed her faith in Jesus Christ where she was a member of the Abundant Heart in Christ Church, Eaton, OH. She was preceded in death...

Duane Stanton

Duane Stanton

Dec 4, 2014

STANTON, Duane (Dewey) R., age 83 of Eaton, OH. died Thurs. Dec. 4, 2014 in Kettering.  He was born in Farmersville, OH. on July 6, 1931 to Jesse and Edna (Bowers) Stanton.  Dewey served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict and was a 60-year member of the American Legion Post #322, West Alexandria, OH.  He is survived by his sister, Delores...

Willa Fay Wolf

Willa Fay Wolf

Dec 2, 2014

Willa "Fay" Wolf, age 74, of West Alexandria, OH. died Tuesday, December 2nd, 2014 at her home.  She was born May 31, 1940 to Murley and Oma (Smith) Bunch.  She had retired from Parker-Hannifan Manufacturing.  Fay was a member of Miamisburg Assembly of God. She enjoyed ballroom dancing, bowling and cooking. She is survived by her husband of 54 years,...