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 December 26. 1980  Middletown Journal, Middletown, Ohio
 Angelo Deaton		 Vivian Moon
Jan 31, 2008
 June 6, 1977  Middletown Journal, Middletown, Ohio
 Arnold Deaton		 Vivian Moon
Jan 31, 2008
 April 6, 2000 Middletown Journal, Middletown, Ohio
 Artie Deaton		 Vivian Moon
Jan 31, 2008
 July 25, 1987  Middletown Journal, Middletown, Ohio
 Blaine Deaton		  
 

October 4, 2000    Middletown Journal, Middletown, Ohio
Brenda S. Deaton
     Mrs. Brenda Sargent Deaton, 40, of Middletown, died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2000, as a result of a traffic accident.
     She was born on April 22, 1960, in Middletown, Ohio, the daughter of George William Sargent and Lola E. (Kakaris) Sargent. Brenda attended the New Life Ministries Church.
     She is survived by her husband, John Deaton; her mother, Lola Edna Sargent of Middletown; a brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Karen Sargent of Franklin; a brother, Greg Sargent of Middletown; three nieces, Jackie Sargent and Rachel and Kara Deaton; and two nephews, Adam Sargent and Johnathan Deaton.
     Mrs. Deaton was preceded in death by her father, George William Sargent in 1981.
     ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Breitenbach-McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home, with the Rev. Gary Barrett officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Woodside Cemetery.

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Vivian  Moon
25 April 2007
 December 14, 1975  Middletown Journal, Middletown, Ohio
 Chester Deaton		 Vivian Moon
1 Feb 2008
 August 25, 1966  Middletown Journal, Middletown, Ohio
 Claude Deaton		 Vivian Moon
1 Feb 2008
  January 1, 1939 Sunday     Middletown Journal, Middletown, Ohio
THIRD FATALITY OCCURS ON EVE OF NEW YEAR
Crit Deaton, Father of Nine, Driver Freed After Inquiry
    Crit Deaton, 41, of 1631 Garfield Street, father of eight children, was injuried fatally early Saturday night when struck struck by an automobile while walking across South Main Street, opposite the city refuse lot.
    His death was the third traffic fatality reported in Middletown during 1938. Four died here in 1937. Albert J. Seamon, 42, of Trenton driver of the death car, told officers he did not see the victim and was not sure what he had hit until he stopped his car and walked back to the point where Deaton was lying in the roadway. 
NECK IS BROKEN 
    Corner Harry Deubel examined Deaton's body at Middletown Hospital and said death was caused by a broken neck. The man also suffered fractures of both legs in addition to other injuries.
  Deaton was accompanied by Carl Storey, Negro, of 718 Seventeenth Avenue and Napoleon Clemons, Negro, of 1702 Vermont Street. The trio had been gathering kindling wood at the dump and was enroot to their homes when the accident occurred.
    Storey and Clemons told Deputy Sheriff Arthur Linkins that Deaton started back across the highway to learn the contents being dumped by a truck which pulled into the lot just after they left, and was struck by the southbound automobile.
CONSTABLE NOTIFIED
    Storey notified Constable Harry Spencer of the mishap and the later placed the man in his automobile and stared to the hospital. Deaton died enroot to that institution.
    Seamon was taken into custody by State Highway Patrolman Max Lambert and James Gardner at the scene of the accident and taken to the Highway Patrol station to make a statement regarding the accident.
His car was placed in a public garage and he was held in custody pending the completion of Coroner Deubel's investigation, and then released.
    Sergeant Harvey Kurth of the Middletown Police Department, aided the Highway patrolmen in their investigation of the accident which was reported to the patrol and not Police Headquarters.
    Deaton was a WPA worker and had been living in Middletown for 15 years, coming here from Lee County, Ky. Surviving are his widow, Ellice; four sons, Paul, Herschel, Lonnie and Ronald; four daughters, Juanita, Linnie, Inez and Ilene; a sister Ida Spencer of Rochester, Mich., and three brothers, Oscar of Rochester, and James and John of Kentucky.
    The body was removed to the Wilson and Sons Funeral Home.
Arrangements are incomplete.

January 1, 1939 Sunday Middletown Journal, Middletown, Ohio
ACCIDENT VICTIM'S RITES WEDNESDAY
    The funeral of Crit Deaton, 41, of 1601 Garfield Street, whose death Saturday night recorded the last fatality of 1938 from an automobile accident, will be held at 2:30 P.M. Wednesday at the Clayton Street
Church of God. Deaton was killed when struck by an automobile on South Main Street.
The services will be followed by burial in Middletown Cemetery.
    Friends may view the body at the home of Luther Moore, 1605 Garfield Street. 		 by
Vivian  Moon
25 April 2007
 June 10, 2000  Middletown Journal, Middletown, Ohio
 Donald E. Deaton		 Vivian Moon
Jan 31, 2008
 December 27, 1957  Middletown Journal, Middletown, Ohio
 Dora Engle Deaton

 




 vcm: Dora Engle Deaton was the dau of Samson Engle & Lizzie Combs.
 She was the wife of Edward P. Deaton

 Vivian Moon
1 Feb 2008
 April 1, 1954  Middletown Journal, Middletown, Ohio
 Dorothy Deaton		 Vivian Moon
1 Feb 2008
 

September 17, 2009  The Western Star, Lebanon, Ohio
Dorothy (Coomer) DEATON, 75 of Lebanon passed peacefully Friday September 11, 2009 at her home. Born in Lee Co., Ky., May 1, 1934, the daughter of Abb and Malvery Coomer, she was a loving and devoted Christian wife, mother and grandmother. A devoted member of the Full Gospel Church of God in Lebanon, she enjoyed walking, attending church activities and dearly loved helping family and friends in any way she could. Preceded in death by her parents and brothers Paul arid Kenneth Coomer, she is survived by her loving husband Johnny Deaton of Lebanon, sons Gary Deaton of Harveysburg, Donnie and Ray Deaton; daughters Connie Rajeski and Angel Coomer, all of Lebanon; sisters Gladys Deaton of Lebanon, Beatrice Powell of Michigan, Geneva Fox of Beattyville, Ky., Judy Shelton and Virginia Mae Coomer, both of South Lebanon; brothers Billy Ray Coomer of Lebanon and James "Roe" Coomer of Jackson, Ky.; sixteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Visitation and funeral service was held Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at Stine & Kilburn Funeral Home, Lebanon with Rev. Ray Napier officiating. Burial was in the Miami Valley Memorial Gardens, Centerville. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.stinekilburnfuneralhome.com

by
Vivian Moon
17 October 2010
 November 6, 1994  Middletown Journal, Middletown, Ohio
 Edward Deaton		 Vivian Moon
1 Feb 2008
  December 29, 1964 Tuesday     Middletown Journal, Middletown, Ohio

Mrs. Ellice Deaton
    Mrs. Ellice (Hatton*) Deaton, 58, was pronounced dead on arrival at Middletown Hospital at 5:50 p.m. yesterday, after suffering an apparent heart attack at her home at 1112 Garfield St.
Mrs. Deaton was a former employee of the Raymond Bag Co.
    Surviving are four sons, Paul and Herschel Deaton of Middletown, Ronald Deaton of Cincinnati and Lonnie Deaton of New Mexico; four daughters, Mrs. Juanita Childers and Mrs. Eileen Schneider of Middletown; Mrs. Linnie Collins of California and Mrs. Inez Burns of Maysville, Ky.: four brothers, Goodlow, Woodrow and Charles Combs of Middletown, and John Combs of Trenton; two sisters, Mrs. Effie Meadows and Mrs. Cora* Willoughby of Middletown; 23 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
    Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Clayton Street Church of God, with the Rev. Haskel Jenkins officiating. Burial will be in Woodside Cemetery.
    Friends may call at the Wison Memorial Home tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
vcm: Cora, should be Clara Combs who married Charles Willoughby. 
She married 1st Crit DEATON and 2nd Bruce HATTON. However I believe at the time of her death she was married to Bruce Hatton but not living with him. 		 

by
Vivian  Moon
25 April 2007
 August 8, 1972  Middletown Journal, Middletown, Ohio
 Fred Deaton		 Vivian Moon
1 Feb 2008
 

March 29, 2006  Hamilton Journal-News, Hamilton, Ohio

Gene V. ''Johnny'' DEATON, age 53, of Hamilton, died Monday, March 27, 2006 at Hospice of Hamilton. He was born December 23, 1952 in Middletown, the son of Catherine (Burton) Deaton and Gene Deaton. Mr. Deaton worked at AK Steel for 34 years. He was a member of the National Wild Turkey Federation and enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Diana (Taylor) Deaton; a daughter, Amanda (Dayton) Johnson of Middletown; a son, Micah Deaton of Trenton; a stepdaughter, Christen (Allen) Henley of West Memphis, Arkansas; his mother, Catherine Deaton of Middletown; his father, Gene (Dee) Deaton of Cincinnati; three grandchildren, Torrance, Joseph, and Brittany; three sisters, Linda (Gary) Yates of Prestonsburg, Kentucky, Debbie (Chris) Eddy of Hamilton, Jennifer Deaton of Middletown; one brother, Rob Deaton of Middletown; and numerous loving aunts, co-workers, and friends. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday at the Breitenbach McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home with Mr. Tom Murphy officiating. Visitation will be 6-8:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Hickory Flat Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Indiana Blood and Marrow Transplantation Center, Attn: Amy Fredericks, 6th Tower, 1600 Albany Street, Beech Grove, IN 46107.
by
Vivian Moon
14 January 2011
 October 10, 1968  Middletown Journal, Middletown, Ohio
 Grover Deaton		 Vivian Moon
1 Feb 2008
  March 15, 1986 Saturday     Middletown Journal, Middletown, Ohio

Hershel Deaton
    Hershel Deaton, 57, of 2008 Hill Ave., died Friday at 6:30 p.m. at Middletown Regional Hospital following an extended illness.
    Mr. Deaton was born in Middletown and had lived here all of his life. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
    Surviving are two brothers, Lonnie Deaton of Denver Colo., and Robald Deaton of Middletown; three sisters, Mrs. Linnie Collins of Arlington, Texas, Mrs. Inez McGille of Owosso, Okla., and Mrs. Juanita Wilson of Middletown.
    Funeral services will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Breitenbach-McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home, the Rev. James R. Compton officiating. Burial will be in Woodside Cemetery.
    Visitation will be Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. 		by
Vivian  Moon
25 April 2007
 

January 17, 2012  Middletown Journal, Middletown, Ohio

Jill Diane (Kirby) DEATON, age 51, of Franklin, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Friday January 13, 2012 at home. Jill was born in Middletown, OH on November 8, 1960 to Leroy and Norma (Warnock) Deaton. Jill was preceded in death by her brother Jeffrey Dean Deaton. Jill is survived by her children Amber Sharp (Brian) of Kentucky and Josh Collins (Christina) of Franklin; 2 sisters, Tracy Glover (Randy) of Trenton and Jeanne Thomas (Scott Hartman) of Middletown; and 1 brother Darren Bowling (Kim) of Cincinnati and 6 grandchildren, Josh II, Katelyn, Lance, Makaya, Makiah and Richie. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.

February 21, 2012   Middletown Journal, Middletown, Ohio

Jill (Kirby) DEATON, 51, Franklin died Jan. 13, 2012. Service Tuesday February 21, 2012 at 11:00 am at the Home First Church of God in Trenton, Ohio. Anderson Funeral Home.
 

 by
Vivian  Moon
21 February 2012

 

 
December 29, 2009  Middletown Journal, Middletown, Ohio

Patricia Ann DEATON, 70, of Port Orange, Florida and formerly of Camden and Trenton, Ohio, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2009 in Eaton, Ohio. Born on September 20, 1939 in Middletown, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Warner R. & Hannah Alice (Boggs) Elam. Patricia retired in 1995 from the Laborers Union Hall Local 534 in Middletown. She was a member of the Middletown Moose Lodge # 501, the Red Hatters of Port Orange and the Eagles Lodge # 4089 of Port Orange. On December 18, 2009 Patricia and her husband John renewed their marriage vows in Lakengren with the Rev. Fred Schmidt of Camden presiding In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a great grandson, Waylon Runyon on September 2, 2005. Patricia is survived by her husband of 55 years, John T. Deaton; daughters and sons-in-law, Debra A. & Terry Dougherty of Camden, Ohio, Cathy S. & Kipling Powell of Eaton and Sandra J. & Darrell Simpson of Camden; sister and brother-in-law, Juanita & Arlie Stacy of Indianapolis, Indiana; brothers and sisters-in-law, Raymond Elam of Port Orange, Florida, Donald & Jane Elam of Monroe, Ohio, Orville & Judy Elam of Trenton, Ohio and Larry Elam of Alaska; grandchildren, John Chancey Dougherty of Monroe, Ohio, Lindsey (Jason) Gregg of Camden, Brigette (Doug) Murphy of Franklin, Ohio, Patrick (Brandi) Powell of Eaton and Darcy Powell and fiancé Shawn Runyon of Camden, Nick Powell of Eaton, John Tyler& Jessicca Simpson of Camden and Alexander John Simpson & friend Maria Mitchell of West Manchester; great grandchildren, Austin Dougherty, Maxx and Anna Gregg, Duke and Jace Murphy and Kaid Runyon; nieces and nephews. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial contributions may be made to the Debra of America supporting Epidermolysis Bullosa, c/o Lindsey Gregg, 9165 Wayne Trace Rd., Camden, Ohio 45311. Arrangements entrusted to Nein-Barnes Funeral Home, 249 North Main Street, Camden, Ohio.
by
Vivian Moon
19 October 2010
 December 27, 1957  Middletown Journal, Middletown, Ohio
 Pearl Deaton		 Vivian Moon
Jan 31, 2008
 November 17, 1994 Thursday  Middletown Journal, Middletown, Ohio
 Pearl White Deaton		 Vivian Moon
Jan 31, 2008


 		  August 19, 1994  Middletown Journal, Middletown, Ohio
 Ronald Deaton

 August 20, 1994  Middletown Journal, Middletown, Ohio
 Ronald Deaton		 Vivian Moon
Jan 31, 2008
 January 20, 1989  Middletown Journal, Middletown, Ohio
 S. Brown Deaton		 Vivian Moon
Jan 31, 2008
 December 18, 1978  Middletown Journal, Middletown, Ohio
 Solomon Deaton		 Vivian Moon
Jan 31, 2008
 January 18, 1965  Middletown Journal, Middletown, Ohio
 Ura A. Deaton		 Vivian Moon
Jan 31, 2008

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