MODOC Nils D. Miller, 84, of Modoc, passed away on Sunday, May 26. He was born in Bethel, Indiana on August 12, 1934, to Robert F. and Jo- sephine C. Burke Miller, both of whom preceded him in death.
He was a 1951 graduate of White- water High School. He entered the US Marine Corps in 1951. He married the former Jean Robertson on January 23, 1953. They were blessed with a daughter and shared 38 years together before her death on July 9, 1991. He later met and married the former Eileen Cooper on May 2, 1992.
Nils was a member of the International Broth- erhood of Teamsters. He worked in route sales and retired from Snack Food Co. after 20 years of service. He was a member of the Anti- och Christian Church in Losantville. He enjoyed reading, hunting, claybird shooting and fishing.
He bred and trained bird dogs and enjoyed teasing his friends and family. Nils is survived by his wife of 27 years, Eileen Miller, his daughter, Debra Wright husband, Dennis; children, Renee Ridge hus- band, Bill, Dawn Wooten husband, Marty, Julie Borhofen husband, Bob, Doug Shore wife, Darla; 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, sisters, Ann Miller, Florence Miller and Camilla Hill; brother, Kenneth Miller and several nieces nephews. Nils was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Jean Miller and brothers John Robert Miller and Fred Miller Family friends may gather for visitation from 11:00 pm on Saturday, June 1, at the Smith-McQuiston Webster Funeral Home, 321 US 27 South, Fountain City. A funeral ceremony will begin at 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 1, at the funeral home, concluding with military rites by the Wayne County Honor Guard. Memorial contributions are encouraged for St.
Jude Hospital, Memorials Process- ing, 50 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www. smithmcquistonwebster.com Nils Miller NEW PARIS Robert Lee Mason 70 of New Paris passed away in his home surrounded by family and friends May 27, 2019.
He was born August 29, 1948 in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky to Emanuel and Bessie Hansel Mason and lived in this area most of his life. He was a self-employed plasterer and a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. He was a member of the Pentecostal Tabernacle. Robert was an avid hunter, woodworker and antique collector.
He loved children and was loved by all who knew him. He is survived by his mother Bessie Mason of New Paris, his friend for 11 years Joyce Covert of Muncie, six children Brian Mason of Hines- ville, Robert Lee Jr. (Wendy) Mason of Clay City, Bradley Durham of Myrtle Creek, Charlotte Crye of Clay City, Robin of Indianapolis, twelve grandchildren, two great grandchildren, three brothers Larry (Betty) Mason of Shelbyville, Ronnie (Ann) Mason of Richmond, one sister Altheia Mason of New Paris, a special cousin and a million dollar blessing Martha Rose; several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, one daugh- ter Linda Mason, one grandson Brandon Mason, two James Mason, Rodney Mason, one sister Judy Hannah. Services will be Saturday June 1, 2019 at the Pentecostal Tabernacle 480 West Eaton Pike, Richmond, Indiana 47374 with Pastor Daniel Ed- wards and Pastor Tyler Luck officiating; burial will be at Springlawn Cemetery in New Paris.
Friends may call from to Friday May 31, 2019 at the church. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stegallberheideorr.com Robert Lee Mason EATON, OH Allen L. Toney, age 77, of Eaton, OH passed away Sat- urday, May 25, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton from Cancer. He was born April 7, 1942 in Rich- mond, IN to Howard E. Toney and the late Do- rothea J.
(Miller) Toney. Al was a 1960 graduate of Dixon High School; he was a Special Deputy for the Preble County Sheriff Office; was a longtime Preble County farmer; co-owner of Bear Paw Concessions and Catering; was a former Dixon Township Trustee; and Past President of the Preble County Zoning Board of Appeals. In addition to his mother, he was also preceded in death by his brother Ken Toney. He is survived by his wife Peggy Toney of Eaton; father Howard Toney of Eaton; sister Cheryl Toney of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; daughters Marcy (Rich) Little of Eaton and Stacy (Jeff) Capek of Fishers, IN; stepson Wade (Melissa) Whitesell of Eaton; stepdaughter Wendy (Spencer) Decker of Eaton; grandchildren: Nathan Capek, Jack- son Capek, Alex Johnston, Abbi Whitesell, Alli Whitesell, Emma Arnett and Derek Decker; and nephews Brian (Lauren) Schamaun and Joshua Schamaun.
Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 from 3:30 pm until time of memorial service at 6:30 pm at the Girton Schmidt Boucher Gard Funeral Home, 226 West Main Street, Eaton. Memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Dayton, OH 45420. Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family by visiting www.gsbfuneralhome.com. Allen L. Toney 4A WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 2019 PALLADIUM-ITEM OUR MISSION STATEMENT The Palladium-Item Media Group and will be the most relevant, reliable and indispensable information provider in the Whitewater Valley and Western Ohio.
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The publisher reserves the right to change subscription rates during the term of a subscription upon seven days notice. 2019 Palladium-Item Media Group Vol. 188 No. 149 Obituaries RICHMOND Hattie Bell, 102, passed away following a brief illness on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Arbor Trace. Hat- tie was born to Jesse and Mary Anthony Echard on October 4, 1916 in Brownsville, Indiana.
She lived in Brownsville and Liberty until mov- ing to Richmond in 1932, where she lived the remainder of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, one brother Charles, two sisters Emma and Edna; her husband Paul H. Bell, one daughter Barbara Daugherty, one son Paul E. Bell and two grand- children. She is survived by her son Tom Bell, two daugh- ters Pattie Toney and Sharon (Bob) McCormac, daughter-in-law Minnie Bell, 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grand- children.
Hattie worked at lunch counter and Department Store, retiring from there at age 79. She lived independently until the age of 99 when she moved to Arbor Trace for min- imal assisted living. She enjoyed reading, working crossword puzzles, playing Scrabble and any time spent with her family. She took many memorable trips including Seattle, Las Vegas, San Juan, St. Croix, several New England states, a Caribbean cruise and multiple trips to Hawaii and Florida.
Visitation for Hattie Bell will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Stegall-Berheide-Orr Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at Earlham Cemetery with Rev. Ted Chalk officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Hattie Bell to the Friends of Morrison-Reeves Library, or the charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stegallberheideorr.com Hattie Bell EATON, OH Carl W. Couch, age 67, of Eaton, OH passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born April 23, 1952 in Ham- ilton, OH to the late Calloway and Marjorie (Benner) Couch. Carl was a musician since he was 15 years old, playing professionally for most of his life.
He was most known for playing the bass guitar. He also farmed for many years; and attended Lewisburg United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his nephew Jerry Lee Grim. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Claudia Couch of Eaton; sister Linda Grim of Eaton; nephew Rusty (Dana) Grim of Richmond; niece Cassie (Jim) Newton of Eaton; sisters-in-law: Babette (Jim) Runkle of Piqua and Ellen (Tom) Ersted of Eaton; brother- in-law Les (Eileen) Byrd of Eaton; and numerous other nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 31, 2019 from 5:00 pm until time of funeral ser- vice at 7:00 pm at the Girton Schmidt Boucher Gard Funeral Home, 226 West Main Street, Eaton with Pastor Don Trumbull officiating.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice of Dayton or Humane Society of Preble County. Online con- dolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family by visiting www.gsbfuneralhome.com. Carl W. Couch RICHMOND Evelyn L. Horney, age 95, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, May 24, 2019, at Ambassador Healthcare.
Born January 6, 1924, in Richmond, Indiana, to John and Wilma E. Rob- inson Graham, Evelyn was a 1942 graduate of Richmond High School. She lived most of her life in Richmond except when she lived in Florida for 18 years. Evelyn retired in 1989 from Tropical Telco Federal Credit Union. She also was a former employee of Schuler Jewelry Company.
Evelyn was a member of the Wesleyan Church in Fountain City. She enjoyed crocheting, painting and crafts, and spending time with her family. Survivors include her daughters, Linda (Charles) Clark of Centerville, Indiana, and Suzanne Horney of Florida; three grandchildren, Brian Gibbs of California, Lisa (Danny) Newland of Richmond, and Lori (Ken) Braden of California; five great- grandchildren, Nick (Caitlin) Braden, Dan and Eli Braden, both of California, and Hannah and Jacob Newland, both of Richmond; great-great- grandchildren, Chloe Braden and River Newland; cousins; and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. Visitation for Evelyn L.
Horney will be from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 30, 2019, at Doan Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. Funeral service will follow at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 30, 2019, at Doan Mills Funeral Home with Pastor David Anderson officiating. Entombment will be in the Earlham Memorial Mausoleum.
Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com. Evelyn L. Horney Hattie 102 Richmond 25-May Stegall-Berheide-Orr Funeral Home Bentley, Bruce 59 Connersville 25-May Showalter Blackwell Long Funeral Home NancyMarie 91 Liberty 24-May Urban-Winkler Liberty Funeral Home CarlW. 67 26-May Funeral Home Rick E. 67 Hagerstown 24-May Culberson Funeral Home 90 Richmond 26-May Stegall-Berheide-Orr Funeral Home Lee 76 Richmond 23-May Riggle-WaltermannMortuary Evelyn L.
95 Richmond 24-May Funeral Home Lawson, TeresaG. 75 26-May Robert L. Crooks Funeral Robert Lee 70 NewParis 27-May Stegall-Berheide-Orr Funeral Home Nils 84 Modoc 26-May Funeral Home Allen L. 77 25-May Funeral Home Additional information in display obituaries Obituaries appear in print and online at www.Pal-Item.com/Obituaries OBITUARIES AND DEATH NOTICES Name Age Town, State Death Date Arrangements.
