Obituaries

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...

Jan 14, 2016

MICHAEL, Alvina E., age 97, of Dayton, OH. (Jefferson Township), passed away Thurs. Jan 14, 2016.  She was born in Northridge, OH. on Feb. 8, 1918 to Henry and Clara (Schultz) Busse.  She was a graduate of Jefferson High School, a member of Liberty Community Club and member of Precious Blood Catholic Church in Dayton.  Alvina loved going to garage sales and auctions.  She...

Jan 14, 2016

FULMER, William Jr., age 85 of Fairborn, OH.  died Thurs. Jan. 14, 2016 in Cleveland.  He was born in Philadelphia, PA. On Nov. 21, 1930 to William and Emma (Wardwell) Fulmer Sr. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and he worked as a Computer Systems Specialist for the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of Rona Community Church...

Jan 2, 2016

SCOTT, Mary L., age 70 of West Alexandria, OH. passed away Sat. Jan. 2,2016  in Eaton.  She was born in Stanton Island, N.Y. on July 3, 1945 to Clifford and Annabelle (Coleman) Eubank.  She was a graduate of West Alexandria High School and had worked many years at General Motors.  She is survived by 2 sons, Clifford (Sherri) Scott and Eddie Scott, both of...

Dec 29, 2015

HAYNES, Michele, age 48 of Richmond, IN. formerly of West Alexandria, OH. passed away Tues. Dec. 29, 2015 in Richmond.  She was born in Dayton, OH. on Jan. 10, 1967 to Donald and Helen (Early) McCoy.  She was a graduate of Twin Valley South High School in West Alexandria, OH. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald McCoy.  Michele is survived...

Dec 24, 2015

Billy L. Garner, age 81, of Middletown, OH passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2015 at his residence. He was born October 4, 1934 in Preble County to the late Ulysses I. and Anna Mae (Sheard) Garner. He was a 1952 graduate of Eaton High School; he served and retired from the U.S. Army; and he also retired from the...

Dec 24, 2015

HOWARD, Branch III, age 56 of West Alexandria, OH. passed away unexpectedly, Thurs. Dec. 24, 2015 at his residence.  He was born in Madison, IN. on July 15, 1959 to Branch and Nancy (Carson) Howard.  He was a graduate of South Ripley High School in Versailles, IN.  He had attended Sinclair College.  He owned and operated Howard Electric for over 30 years. He was...

Dec 24, 2015

GILBERT, Joseph Ezra, age 98 of Eaton, OH.,  formerly of West Alexandria, passed away December 24, 2015 in Eaton, OH.  He was born in Preble County on August 18, 1917, the son of George and Alma (Guntle) Gilbert.  He was a 1936 graduate of West Alexandria High School, West Alexandria volunteer fireman for forty years, retiring as Captain.  He was one of the men...

Dec 18, 2015

JENSEN, Alecia, age 53 of Gratis Township, OH. died Friday, Dec. 18, 2015 in Middletown, OH.  She was born in Middletown on March 17, 1962 to John Murray Burnie Sr. and Norma (Rittner) Burnie.  She was a graduate of Middletown High School.  She is survived by 2 sons, Cullen (Sarah) Jensen, Middletown, OH., Zach Jensen, Huber Heights, OH., her companion, Ralph Worley, Gratis...

Dec 16, 2015

Darrell D. Burnside, age 67, of West Manchester, OH, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 16, 2015. He was born November 22, 1948 in Dayton, OH to the late Robert L. and Lucille (House) Burnside. Darrell was a 1966 graduate of Monroe High School; was a U.S. Navy Veteran who served during the Vietnam War; loved Hot Rod Cars and...

Dec 6, 2015

Nov 23, 2015

ROBERTS, Linda C., age 70 of Gratis Township, passed away Mon. Nov. 23, 2015.  She was born in Floyd County, KY. on Jan. 11, 1945.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Marion and Arizona Perry.  Linda was a graduate of Pikeville College and had been a school teacher for many years.  She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Bertchel Roberts,...

Nov 18, 2015

MULLINS, Dollie, age 93 of West Alexandria, OH. passed away Wed. Nov. 18, 2015.  She was born in Livington, KY. on May 22, 1922 to Jesse and Frankie (Howard) Mobley.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Dennis Mullins in 2000. Dollie was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, West Alexandria, OH.   She is survived by 5 children,...

Nov 17, 2015

FRIEND, Pearl J., age 94, of Carlisle, formerly of Gratis, OH.  passed away Tues. Nov. 17, 2015 in Carlisle.  She was born in Middletown, OH. on Sept. 12, 1921 to Wade and Ruth (Weber) Brown.  Pearl loved life and people.  She laughed often and was an inspiration to all who knew her.  She was a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister and grandmother. She was preceded...

Nov 11, 2015

STUBBS, Robert E., age 99 of Eaton, OH.  formerly  of Gratis, died Wed. Nov. 11, 2015 in Eaton.  He was born in Butler County on Aug. 8, 1916 to Clifford and Clara (Roberts) Stubbs.  Robert was a graduate of Gratis High School and was a W.W.II Army veteran. He had worked for Sears as an automotive service manager for many years and he was...

Oct 30, 2015

SHIVERDECKER, Russell, age 81, of West Alexandria, OH. died  Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.  He was born in Lewisburg, OH. on April 29, 1934 to Charles and Rosabell (Fox) Shiverdecker.  Russ was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served on the U.S.S. Lexington.  He had retired from General Motors in 1988 at 35 years.  He was a member of St. John Church, West Alexandria, OH.  He is...