All Obituaries

Gerald V. “Jerry” Guard, 77, of Eldorado, OH, passed into eternity on Saturday afternoon November 27, 2021. Jerry was born on September 9, 1944 in Middletown, OH, he was the third of four children born to the late Gale V. and Ethel L. (Moon) Guard. After graduation from high school, he went to work for Armco Steel in Middletown and retired after 31+ years of service. He also served for six years with the Army National Guard in Ohio and was discharged in January of 1969. An active...

Timothy R. Haney 63, of Morning Sun, passed away peacefully, Saturday, November 27, 2021. He is survived by his loving family members. Timothy was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force, enjoyed working on his computers, and was considered a technology guru.

Richard F. Lanning 94, of Knightstown, Indiana, formerly New Lebanon, passed away peacefully at home, Wednesday afternoon, November 24, 2021. He was born February 19, 1927, in Nelsonville, Ohio to the late Eli M. and Mary E. (Wilson) Lanning. Richard was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during World War II in the Pacific Theater.  He was a retired millwright after 35 years, and an avid Harley-Davidson motorcyclist.  Richard and his late wife, Evelyn V. Lanning, had visited 47...

April 26, 1957 - November 16, 2021 Marlin L. Hoke 64 yrs old, of West Alexandria, Ohio, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, November 16th. He worked for Parker Hannifin for over 30 years.  Marlin is survived by his wife, Kimberly; sister, Ellen; children, Nicole of Eaton, Ohio and Josh of Toddville, Iowa; many grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and beloved dog Annie. Marlin was predeceased by his mother, father and grandparents.  

Donnie M. Combs 64, of Englewood, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021. He was born August 5, 1957 in Harlan, Kentucky to the late Richard and Sylvia (Crider) Combs. Donnie retired in 2009 from the Jergens Bales Contractors, Inc.  He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.  With quick wit, humor, and a friendly smile, Donnie could light up any room.  He never met a stranger and was well known and respected by everyone who knew him.  He loved to fish and...

David L. Mays 86, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away peacefully at his home and surrounded by his family on Sunday afternoon November 7, 2021. Born December 25, 1934 in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of George M. and Carrie (Sherman) Mays. He earned his BS in Physics from Lincoln University in Lincoln, Pennsylvania, where he also was a member of Phi Beta Kappa fraternity, and graduated Summa Cum Laude. Drafted into the US Army in May of 1958, he spent his military service at Ft....

Todd A. McKee age 66 of West Alexandria passed away at his home on November 2, 2021 after a yearlong battle with cancer.  A lifelong residence of Preble County and West Alexandria, he was born in Dayton, Ohio on December 8, 1954 to Donald L. and Margie R. (Uhl) McKee.  Todd graduated from Twin Valley South High School in 1973 and attended "The Ohio State University" in the Agriculture Program and was a member of Alpha Gamma Sigma Fraternity plus an avid fan of the Ohio...

Linda S. Grubbs 70, of Eaton, went to be with the Lord, Monday, November 1, 2021. She was born December 26, 1950 in Jamestown, New York, to the late Burnell William Mee and Helen Louise (Carr) Snye. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by husband, Russell Grubbs; sister, Pauline; and best friend, Sandy Howard. She is survived by her children, James E. (Terri) Ball, Wanda S. (Mike) Knox, Sean (Angela) Grubbs, Audrey V. Grubbs, and Michelle M. Grubbs; grandchildren,...

Mildred Rose Wathen, 55, of Greenville, formerly of West Alexandria, passed away suddenly Sunday morning, October 31, 2021 at her home. Born January 26, 1966, she was the daughter of the late Elihue Couch, Jr. and Emma Laura (Davis) Couch. Mildred was a dedicated wife, mom, mammaw, sissy  and homemaker. She loved spending time with family, and together they built fond and lasting memories for each other. She had a special relationship with God through her hardships and disability. She...

Stanley S. Pemberton, 70, of Eaton, OH, passed away early Saturday morning October 30, 2021, following a short illness. Born June 7, 1951, he was the sixth of seven children born to the late Homer E. and Doris (Keinzle) Pemberton. A graduate of Eaton High School and member of Salem Lutheran Church in West Alexandria, for many years Stanley was the owner operator of Iron Horse Repair in Lewisburg. A member of the Antique Tractor Club, a fan of the Cincinnati Reds, he loved to watch his...