Obituaries

Jackie E. Clopper

Jackie E. Clopper

Mar 7, 2026

Jackie Elizabeth Clopper

age 87 of Eaton, OH passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Vancrest peacefully in her sleep.

Jackie was born on December 2, 1938 in Canebrake, West Virginia, to Daniel & Ada Honaker.

Preceded in death by her mother Ada Lou (Sims) Honaker & her father Daniel Honaker. Siblings Arthur Honaker, Wiley Honaker, Cecil Honaker, Howard Honaker, Edward Honaker, Carson...

Ellen Sue Hickey

Ellen Sue Hickey

Mar 5, 2026

Ellen Sue (Calvert) Hickey

76, of Leon, West Virginia, formerly of West Alexandria, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, love, and laughter on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

Ellen was born September 26, 1949, in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky to George W. Sr. and Lucille (Hamilton) Calvert.

Ellen danced through life with a beautiful smile and an adventurous spirit. She was full of energy,...

Judy L. James

Judy L. James

Feb 23, 2026

Judy L. James

age 70, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Englewood Health and Rehab. Born on September 15, 1955, she was the cherished daughter of the late Elmer and Thelma Moore.

Judy was a devoted wife to her beloved husband of nearly 30 years, Norman C. James, and a loving mother to her son, Stephen Ford....

Michael D. Grant

Michael D. Grant

Feb 22, 2026

Michael D. Grant

80, of Chillicothe, formerly Dayton, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, February 22, 2026.

He is survived by his siblings, Wanda Towe, Carolyn Grant, and Patricia Gilbert; and many nieces and nephews.

Michael’s life was a testament to quiet strength, enduring faith, and the joy found in simple blessings. Born prematurely and facing disabilities from his earliest days, Michael’s...

Ronald R. Jones

Ronald R. Jones

Feb 19, 2026

Ronald “Ron” Jones

78, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, February 19, 2026.

Ron, who would later become known as quite the trickster, was fittingly born on Halloween, October 31, 1947 to the late Raymond C. and Evelyn L. Jones. He graduated from Eaton High School in 1965 and shortly after in 1966, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, proudly...

Erma L. Chapman

Erma L. Chapman

Feb 16, 2026

Erma L. (Wehrley) Chapman

90, of Eaton, went to be with the Lord, Monday, February 16, 2026.

She was born July 27, 1935, in Preble County, to the late James G. and Mary Ann (Jones) Wehrley.

As the last remaining descendent of her family, Erma was preceded in death by her siblings, Harold Wehrley, Delbert Wehrley, Lloyd Wehrley, Kenneth Wehrley, Martha Hamilton, Gerald...

Martin J. Pfiffner

Martin J. Pfiffner

Feb 13, 2026

Martin J. Pfiffner

born July 3, 1934, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026.

Martin was the son of Joseph and Stella Pfiffner and grew up on a strawberry farm in Albany, Louisiana. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1956–1958, including time at 29 Palms where he was preparing for possible deployment during tensions in Cuba.

He went on...

Jaime Alise Dick

Jaime Alise Dick

Feb 10, 2026

Jaime A. Dick

33, of Dayton, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

She was born August 21, 1992, in Dayton, to her parents, Ronald (Jennifer Payne) Dick and Kimberly (Tony Horn) Gambill.

Jaime was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Bronston Gambill and Ruie Wright; and paternal grandparents, Ronald and Linda Dick.

In addition to her parents, Jaime is...

John W. Knaff

John W. Knaff

Feb 7, 2026

John Knaff

72, of West Alexandria, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026.

He was born August 7, 1953, in Dayton, to the late William K. and Nancy B. (Smith) Knaff.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by a special cousin, Michael Davis.

He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Diane (Samson) Knaff; daughters, Lyndsey Knaff and Audrey...

Lori Erisman

Lori Erisman

Feb 3, 2026

Lori (Puls) Erisman

64, of Farmersville, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

She was born August 26, 1961, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to her parents, Herbert E. and Beverly A. (Foreman) Puls.

In addition to her mom, Lori was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Jim and Marge Foreman.

She is survived by her dad; and best friends, Kimberly Puls, Teresa Gilbert, and...

Leonard R. Burrell

Leonard R. Burrell

Feb 2, 2026

Leonard R. Burrell

78, of Eaton, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026.

He was born October 9, 1947, in Dayton, to the late Robert L. Burrell and Joyce M. (Glowe) Baker.

In addition to his parents, Leonard was preceded in death by his stepdad, Herman Baker; sister, Juanita Eades; brother, Tony Hasselman; and half-sister, Bonnie George.

He is survived by his loving wife of...

Eula M. Alford

Eula M. Alford

Jan 30, 2026

Eula M. (Meyer) Alford

88, of Eaton, formerly Greenville, went to be with the Lord, Friday, January 30, 2026.

She was born January 26, 1938, in Greenville, to the late Carl W. and Margaret E. (Gibson) Meyer.

In addition to her parents, Eula was preceded in death by her husbands, Henry “Hank” Byers and Larry Alford; son, Tim Byers; and granddaughter, Andrea Ferryman.

She...

Jerry L. Webb, Sr.

Jerry L. Webb, Sr.

Jan 22, 2026

Jerry L. Webb Sr.

80, of Dayton, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, January 22, 2026.

He was born September 11, 1945, in Dayton, to the late Cecil Webb, Sr. and Pauline (Ball) Webb.

In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his son, Jerry Lee Webb, Jr.; brother, Cecil Webb Jr.; and sisters, Linda McNeal and Marlene Heeter.

Jerry...

Mike P. Mumpower

Mike P. Mumpower

Jan 15, 2026

Mike Mumpower

71, of Eaton, formerly New Lebanon, went Home on Thursday, January 15, 2026.

He was born August 2, 1954 in Dayton to the late Ralph H. and Marjorie S. (Stover) Mumpower.

In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his brother, Ralph Mumpower, Jr.

He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years Terri Mumpower; children, Ryan (Cherisha)...

George E. Aldora, Jr.

George E. Aldora, Jr.

Jan 7, 2026

George E. Aldora, Jr.

65, of Greenville, formerly of Arcanum, went to be with the Lord, suddenly on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.

He was born September 11, 1960, in Dade County, Florida, to his parents, George E. Sr. and Dixie L. (Ullery) Aldora.

George was preceded in death by his dad, George Aldora, Sr.; son, Randon Aldora; and sister, Tina Endicott.

He is survived...

Ronald L. Sibole

Ronald L. Sibole

Jan 7, 2026

Ronald L. Sibole

65, of Springfield, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday January 7, 2026.

He was born on December 25, 1960, in Dayton, to Charles E. Sibole and V. Irene (Rothwell) Calhoun.

Ronald was preceded in death by his mother and stepdad, V. Irene and Billy Calhoun; stepmom, Nancy Sibole; paternal grandparents, Everett and Stella Sibole; maternal grandparents, Dr. Charles...

Dale A. Lautensleger

Dale A. Lautensleger

Jan 4, 2026

Dale Alan Lautensleger

born September 9, 1944, in Baltic, Ohio, went home to be with Jesus on January 4, 2026. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones.Dale was the beloved son of Eldora and Paul Lautensleger. He was also a loving brother to Richard Lautensleger and a devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many. Dale graduated from Baltic...

David Eugene Moore

David Eugene Moore

Dec 30, 2025

David Eugene Moore

July 10, 1969 – December 30, 2025

David Eugene Moore, age 56, of Eaton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Born on July 10, 1969, in Dayton, Ohio.

David is survived by his mother, Linda Jane Moore; his daughters, Davina Angel, Kristen Moore, and Shannon Moore; and his grandchildren, Chandler, Khavoni, Denver, and Teagan.

He is also survived by...

Judith D. Powell

Judith D. Powell

Dec 25, 2025

Judith Ann (Davis) Powell

Born August 15, 1934, on Kennedy Ave., (Belmont area) east Dayton, Ohio.

Her family moved to Waynesville Ohio at age 2. She attended Waynesville grade school and Waynesville High School and graduated in May of 1951.

She married Earl Lenden Powell on June 29, 1951, in Waynesville on Fifth Street. Before marrying, she had lived with her parents on...

William "Bill" Robert Bledsoe

William "Bill" Robert Bledsoe

Dec 21, 2025

William Robert Bledsoe

87, of New Lebanon, Ohio, died Sunday, December 21, 2025.

He was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 27, 1937 to the late William M. and Alice E. (Darnell) Bledsoe.

At the age of four or five years old, his family moved back to the Fairview, Virginia area, where Bill went to Fairview High School and graduated in 1956 from...