Obituaries

Kelley Renay Cupp

Kelley Renay Cupp

May 18, 2023

Kelley Renay Cupp, age 21, of Eaton, OH passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at her residence.  She was born March 26, 2002 in Wilmington, OH.  She was a social butterfly to all that she met; was a student at the Preble County Educational Service Center; and her beautiful smile would light up any room.  Kelley was preceded in...

Betty L. Taylor

Betty L. Taylor

May 15, 2023

Betty L. Taylor, age 76, of Eaton, OH passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023 at Ft. Hamilton Hospital in Hamilton, OH.  She was born July 1, 1946 in Butler County, OH to the late Ben and Malda (Hornsby) Harbaum.  She was a member of Covenant of Peace Church in Eaton; enjoyed camping; and most of all spending time with...

Justin W. Mackie

Justin W. Mackie

May 13, 2023

Justin W. Mackie, age 32, of New Lebanon, OH and formerly of Eaton, OH, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN.  He was born May 24, 1990 in Dayton, OH.  Justin was employed as a landscaper at Hapner Lawn and Landscaping.  He was a member of the Sober Living in Dayton, OH.  He was...

George W. McVey

George W. McVey

May 11, 2023

George W. McVey, age 76 of New Lebanon, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, May 11, 2023. He was born September 26, 1946 in Harlan, Kentucky.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He loved car races, flea markets, garage sales, his vehicles, old country music, and all women. He...

Grover C. Hobbs

Grover C. Hobbs

May 10, 2023

Grover C. Hobbs, age 80, of Eaton, OH and formerly of Camden, OH passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.  He was born August 8, 1942 in Lee County, KY to the late Clayton and Verssie (Toler) Hobbs.  Grover was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Gratis, OH; retired as a custodian from Preble Shawnee Schools; and loved baseball.  In...

Dee Anna McDaniel

Dee Anna McDaniel

May 8, 2023

Dee Anna McDaniel, age 77, of Eaton, OH passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023 at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, OH.  She was born September 3, 1945 in Dothan, AL to the Late John Edwin and Merle (Hodges) Sellers.  She was a member of Hodgesville Baptist Church; was an avid reader; enjoyed Alabama football; and most of all spending time...

Edward Walters

Edward Walters

May 7, 2023

Edward Walters, age 68, of Germantown, OH and formerly of Dayton, OH, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at his daughter’s home in Eaton, OH.  He was born December 11, 1954 in Dayton, OH.  Edward enjoyed spending time with his wife Karen; making crafts and gardening; playing his guitar and singing (especially in the shower).  He retired from Middletown...

George R. Alcorn

George R. Alcorn

Apr 30, 2023

 

  George R. Alcorn, age 81, of College Corner, OH, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at McCullough-Hyde Hospital in Oxford, OH.  He was born September 26, 1941 in Estill County, KY to the late Wade and Nannie Alcorn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Wanda Alcorn; son Darryl Alcorn; grandson, Phillip...

Mason Curtis Roell

Mason Curtis Roell

Apr 29, 2023

Mason Curtis Roell, age 19, of Camden, OH passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 29, 2023.  He was born April 9, 2004 in Dayton, OH to Steven and Shirl Roell.  Mason was a 2022 graduate of Eaton High School and Miami Valley CTC, where he participated in FFA, basketball and 4-H.  He loved to hunt and fish.  He worked as...

David E. Pansing

David E. Pansing

Apr 28, 2023

David E. Pansing, age 60 of Eaton, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 28, 2023. He was born November 12, 1962 in Dayton, Ohio, son of Jack and Emma (King) Pansing. David was a loving son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. He enjoyed listening to his country music and being with his family. He had a...

Lloyd C. Busch

Lloyd C. Busch

Apr 24, 2023

Lloyd C. Busch, age 99 of Eaton, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home in Elizabeth, Colorado surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 6, 1923 to Christian John and Edna Ethel (nee Wysong) Busch on the farm in Preble County Ohio. Lloyd graduated from West Alexandra High School in 1942, where he met his wife, Clara Ellen...

Debra "Deb" Kay Chasteen

Debra "Deb" Kay Chasteen

Apr 21, 2023

 

Debra Kay Chasteen, age 50, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away in her home on April 21, 2023.

Deb was known for her beautiful singing voice and love of music. She pursued a degree in musical theater but settled for a career as an administrative assistant, most notably with the Preble County Commissioners Office.

She was a freethinking, intelligent, and...

Neoma M. Bulla

Neoma M. Bulla

Apr 21, 2023

Neoma M. Bulla, age 83, of Eaton, OH passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023 at her residence.  She was born February 6, 1940 in Eaton to the late Firman and Elner Geeding.  Neoma graduated from Eaton High School in 1958 and continued her education through Miami-Jacobs College.  She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Eaton; enjoyed traveling...

Robert "Bob" Shuttleworth Jr.

Robert "Bob" Shuttleworth Jr.

Apr 19, 2023

 

Robert “Bob” Shuttleworth Jr, age 73 of Clayton, OH passed away peacefully on April 19, 2023. He was born August 16, 1949 in Dayton, OH  son of the late Robert and Mildred Shuttleworth Sr.  In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his sister, Beverly Bell.  He is survived by his children, Angie (Shannon) Arde, Shannon (Doug)...

Larry A. Spitler

Larry A. Spitler

Apr 17, 2023

Larry A. Spitler, age 84, of West Alexandria, OH was called home after a long courageous battle with cancer on Monday, April 17, 2023.  He was born February 8, 1939 to the late Sherman and Mildred (Eby) Spitler.  Larry is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Beverly Spitler; daughters Dawn (Clayton) Mitchell, Melinda (Cage) Hart and Dawn (Steve)...

Jo Ellen Traylor

Jo Ellen Traylor

Apr 16, 2023

 

Jo Ellen Traylor, age 75 of New Paris, OH passed away peacefully on April 16, 2023 at her residence. She was born August 15, 1947 in Lewisburg, OH daughter of the late Nevin and Irene (Mils) Houdeshell. Jo was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. In addition...

Thomas "Tom" W. Hatch

Thomas "Tom" W. Hatch

Apr 14, 2023

 

Thomas “Tom” Hatch, of Eaton, OH passed away on April 14, 2023. He was a native of Warren and lived in Eaton since 1989. Tom was a devoted brother, uncle, and friend. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed working in sales, and later security, in his career. Tom loved hunting, fishing,...

Phyllis Monroe

Phyllis Monroe

Apr 14, 2023

Our dear mother Phyllis Monroe sadly passed away peacefully on April 14 2023, at the age of 90 surrounded by family. She was born in Gratis, OH to Stanley & Ruby Cooper and moved to Eaton, OH where she was a wonderful mother and raised her children Karen, Terrence “Butch” & Michael.  She was best known for always being there...

Judy A. Dillon

Judy A. Dillon

Apr 12, 2023

 

Judy Ann Dillon, age 84, of Lewisburg, OH passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.  She was born April 8, 1939 in Lewisburg to the late Robert and Josephine Good.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was an avid sports fan and loved her Cincinnati Reds...

Walter E. Kreitzer

Walter E. Kreitzer

Apr 8, 2023

Walter E. Kreitzer, age 85, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Ft. Hamilton Hospital in Hamilton, OH.  He was born May 9, 1937 in Lewisburg, OH to the late Forest and Ethyl (Rhodes) Kreitzer.  Walter was a lifelong farmer; and retired as Road Supervisor from Twin Township in Preble County.  He served on the...

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