All Obituaries

Forest L. “Red” Rivers, age 83, of West Alexandria, OH passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.  He was born on October 24, 1937 in West Alexandria to the late Arnold Preston Rivers and Mildred (Raymond) Smith Stayrook.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran who served during the Korean War; was a member of the American Legion Post #322, West Alexandria; member of the West Alexandria Lions Club for over 50 years along with various other...

Kaden M. Melton, age 13, of West Alexandria, OH passed away suddenly on October 14, 2020.  He was born on November 29, 2006 in Dayton, OH.  Kaden was an 8th grade student at Twin Valley South Middle School.  He loved to fish, playing video games and football and was an avid Cincinnati Bengals fan.  He is survived by his mother and father Angel and William Blackwell of West Alexandria; sisters and brothers Mariah, Cierra, James and Liam Blackwell all of West Alexandria;...

JoAnn Thompson, age 84 of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Vancrest Health Care Center of Eaton.  She was born October 20, 1935 in Gratis, OH to the late Earl and Anna (Parker) Smith.  She was a 1953 graduate of Middletown High School.  She worked for many years at Armco Steel in Middletown as a Data Processor.   In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Thomas “Tommy” Thompson, Jr.; 10 brothers and...

Helen M. Shelton, age 77, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at her residence.  She was born on July 22, 1943 in Dayton, OH to the late Samuel and Grace (Selby) Swafford.  She graduated from Franklin High School in 1961.  Helen was also the cemetery Sexton for Lanier Township cemeteries, Twin Valley and Fairview Cemetery for 30+ years.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband George Shelton in 2017.  She...

Marilyn Sue French Steinhauser, age 80, of Eaton, OH passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Vancrest of Eaton Health Care Center.  She was born April 21, 1940 in Lancing, TN to the late Glen and Pearlie Mae (Waits) Dodson.  She operated her own child daycare center in Eaton for over 25 years.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband first Leo French; second husband David Corwin; brother David Dodson; and sister Betty Bellar.  She is...

Terry A. Barnhart, age 67, of Charleston, Illinois, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Carle Hospital, Urbana, Illinois.  Born on December 13, 1952 in Middletown, Ohio, he was the son of Russell and Helen (Hanks) Barnhart.  He was a 1971 graduate of Preble Shawnee High School in Camden, Ohio.  Terry attended Miami University, Oxford, Ohio where he received a Bachelor of Science in Education (’71), Master of Arts in History (’80) and PhD in...

Retired Lt. Colonel Michael Kent Koeller, age 79, of Alameda, CA and formerly of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020 at his residence in Bradenton, Florida.  He was born September 8, 1941 in Dayton, OH to the late Russell and Beatrice Koeller.  He is survived by his daughter Kristen Koeller, his son Mark Koeller, and his sister Linda Koeller Gault.  Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 3rd from 10:00 am until time of funeral service at 11:30...

John Fudge, born in New Lebanon, Ohio November 13th, 1938, the youngest son of the late Frederick W. and Mary Louise (Tullis) Fudge. He was also preceded in death by his step-mother, Ruth E. Fudge and by two older brothers, Malcolm T. Fudge and David C. Fudge.  He is survived by his wife, Thelma I. Fudge of Venice Florida, daughter Melinda Nickell, son Andy Fudge, grandson Jesse Nickell, granddaughter Moira Fudge, great-granddaughter Charlotte Nickell and sister Dottie Farrell (Bill)...

On Friday September 11, 2020, Kristina Katherine Lynn Moore, loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend left this world too soon at the age of 26 years old.  Born to mother Yvonne Moore and Father Timothy Moore on December 21st and lovingly raised by Mother Cindy Moore and Father Paul Moore.  Survived by Jayden Moore, Dayten Pate (Damon), brother Timothy Moore (Terri), Jacob Moore (Chrissy), Shannon Roles (Benjamin), Heather Francis (Tommy), Nathan Moore (Courtney), Gabriel Moore,...

Judy K. Henson, age 77, of Eaton, OH and formerly of Gratis, OH passed away Friday, September 4, 2020 at Vancrest of Eaton Nursing Center.  She was born July 14, 1943 in Preble County to the late Emerson and Suetta (McIntosh) Mullendore.  She was a 1961 graduate of Preble Shawnee High School.  She retired as the deli manager at the Village Pantry in Eaton.  She enjoyed crocheting and quilting and had a display at the Preble County Pork Festival for over 25 year.  In...