Obituaries

Jesse Melton

Jesse Melton

Jun 12, 2026

Jesse Melton

76 of Dayton, went to be with the Lord, Friday, June 12, 2026.

He was born December 6, 1949, in Hazard, Kentucky, to the late Daniel Earl Melton, Jr and Laura (Eversole) Melton.

In addition to his parents, Jesse was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Melton; sisters, Geraldine Humphrey and Earline Ritchie; and nephew, Donnie Ritchie.

He is survived by...

Donald E. Craig

Donald E. Craig

Jun 3, 2026



Donald “Don” E. Craig

age 77, of Eaton, passed peacefully into the arms of his family in Heaven on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

Born on October 17, 1948, in Richmond, Indiana, he was the son of the late Lloyd Craig and Margaret Crabtree. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jacque (Tobias) Craig; his sister, Connie Price; and his...

Peggy J. Farler-Leeper

Peggy J. Farler-Leeper

May 29, 2026

Peggy J. Farler-Leeper

80, of Eaton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, May 29, 2026.

She was born April 10, 1946 in Lewisburg, Ohio, to the late Harold L. and Margariet E. (Heindl) Wimmer.

In addition to her parent, Peggy was preceded in death by her husbands, Sam Farler and Bill Leeper, and sister, Joyce Mathieson.

She is survived by her...

Christine L. Patton

Christine L. Patton

May 28, 2026

Christine L. Patton

57, of Eaton, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026.

She was born to the late Gary A. Coffman, Sr and Karen M. (Hartshorn) Coffman.

In addition to her parents, Christine was preceded in death by her son, James Patton.

She is survived by her son, Kelly Patton; daughter, Angel Patton; grandchildren, Wyatt Patton, Khloe Curtis, and Michael Curtis; siblings, Rebecca (Mark)...

Clifford Cassidy

Clifford Cassidy

May 17, 2026

Clifford Cassidy

Age 70, of West Alexandria, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026.

He was born December 14, 1955 in Middletown, Ohio, to the late Billy and Mary Lou Cassidy.

In addition to his parents, Cliff was preceded in death by his brother, Calvin Cassidy.

He is survived by his daughters, Taylor N. Cassidy, Billie Jo Ryan and son-in-law, Roger Hercutt; along with 3...

Jeffrey Lee Estes

Jeffrey Lee Estes

May 17, 2026

Jeffrey Lee Estes

age 49, of New Lebanon, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Born on June 21, 1976, in Dayton, Ohio, Jeff was a proud graduate of Dixie High School and the Miami Valley Career Technical Center, Class of 1995.

Jeff was preceded in death by his father, Junior Lee Estes; his paternal grandparents, Ledford...

Judith Puls

Judith Puls

May 16, 2026

Judith (Judy) Ann Puls

86, of Farmersville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Judy was born on August 23, 1939, in Dayton, Ohio to her parents Dale and Francis Jean (Clark) Seigfried. She graduated from Farmersville High School. Judy was the head bookkeeper at GMAC for twenty-three years.

Following high school, Judy and her late...

James W. Erisman

James W. Erisman

May 13, 2026

James W. Erisman, 

Age 100 years and six months of Farmersville, Ohio, went to his Lord on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

He was born November 27, 1925, and was the son of Wilbur and Dorothy (Mendenhall) Erisman.

Jim retired from the United Postal Service after years of dedicated service. He was a disabled World War II veteran, being wounded at the Battle of...

Wanda Joy Rothwell

Wanda Joy Rothwell

May 6, 2026

Wanda J. Rothwell,

95, of Greenville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

She was born December 23, 1930, to the late Ozro Parker Sherwood, Sr. and Nancy Myrtle (Gray) Sherwood.

Wanda was preceded in death by her youngest son in June of 2000, Orville Dean Kennedy; 2 sisters; 5 brothers.

She is survived by her son, Randy (Emma) Kennedy; grandchildren,...

Julia I. Jones

Julia I. Jones

May 1, 2026

Julia I. Jones

87, of Eaton, went to be with the Lord, Friday, May 1, 2026.

She was born November 12, 1938, in Eaton, to the late Chester A. Thompson and Marie (Rogers) Stewart.

In addition to her parents, Julia was preceded in death by her children, Karla M. Jones, Carl Jones, Curtis Jones, Shanitta Adams, and Judy Schaffer; and stepsons, Randy Jones...

Viola M. Robbins

Viola M. Robbins

Apr 24, 2026

Viola M. Robbins

91, of West Alexandria, died Friday, April 24, 2026.

She was born March 3, 1935, in Rock Castle County, Kentucky, and as a teenager accepted the Lord as her Savior. Viola married Paul M. Robbins on December 22, 1951 and he preceded her in death on December 1, 2006.

In addition to her husband, Viola was preceded in death by...

Mabel M. Pollock

Mabel M. Pollock

Apr 20, 2026

Mabel M. Pollock

86, of Eaton, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026 surrounded by her family.

She was born November 11, 1939, in Mariba, Kentucky, to the late Omar W. and Corda M. (Back) Wilson.

In addition to her parents, Mabel was preceded in death by her first husband, Verlin Pollock, and her second husband, Paul Stephenson; as well as her siblings, Thomas...

Terri Denise Brown

Terri Denise Brown

Apr 19, 2026

Terri D. Brown

age 68, of Eaton, Ohio, gently departed this world to be with The Lord on April 19, 2026.

She was born December 25, 1957, to the late, David and Janet (Seery) Pence.

In addition to her parents, Terri was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Ronald Brown, and sister Debbie Pence.

Terri is survived by her son Nick...

Layne Ray Davis

Layne Ray Davis

Apr 15, 2026

Layne Ray Davis

age 58, of Miamisburg, Ohio, Formerly of Farmersville, Ohio passed away April 15, 2026.

He was born February 23,1968, to Donna (Davis) Napier.

Layne was 1986 Graduate of Valley View School and Miami Valley CTC.

He was proceeded in death by his grandparents Chester and Virginia (Gisewite) rose.

Layne is survived by his parents Donna (Davis) and John Napier. Brother Larry (Carrie)...

Paul T. Rogers

Paul T. Rogers

Apr 13, 2026

Paul T. Rogers

78, of Eaton, went to be with the Lord, Monday, April 13, 2026.

He was born January 7, 1948, in Richmond, Indiana, to the late Ralph E. and Ruth E. (Jennings) Rogers.

In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his brothers, Bruce Rogers, Ralph Rogers, Jr., and Donald Rogers; sister, Juanita Rogers; and special cousin, Judith...

Barbara J. Burke

Barbara J. Burke

Apr 11, 2026

Barbara J. Burke

80, of West Alexandria, formerly of Brewster and Worcester, Massachusetts, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026.

She was born January 17, 1946, in Urbana, Illinois, to the late Selmer and Laura (Selby) Johnson.

In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded to eternal life by her beloved husband, Paul F. Burke. She was also preceded by her sister-in-law, Paul’s sister...

Noel K. Nushawg, Jr.

Noel K. Nushawg, Jr.

Apr 10, 2026

Noel K. Nushawg Jr.

62, of New Lebanon, went to be with the Lord and was reunited with his mother on Friday, April 10, 2026. 

He was born May 5, 1963, in Dayton, to the late Carolyn S. (Hunt) Neyman. 

In addition to his mother, Noel was preceded in death by his stepdad, Dave Neyman; and grandparents Robert and Mary Hunt; and step...

Ralph Edward Haynes

Ralph Edward Haynes

Apr 6, 2026

Ralph Edward Haynes

57, of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away on April 6, 2026.

Born on May 16, 1968, Ralph was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Farrah, and a caring and supportive stepfather to Kyle Andrei. He will be deeply missed by his extended family, including his uncle, cousins, nieces, and nephews, all of whom held a special place in his...

Dora L. Frieszell

Dora L. Frieszell

Apr 6, 2026

Dora L. (Cundiff) Frieszell

93, of Lewisburg, joined her loved ones in Heaven, Monday, April 6, 2026.

She was born August 18, 1932, in Dayton, to the late William A. and Anna M. (Griffith) Cundiff.

In addition to her parents, Dora was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd “Buck” Frieszell; brother, Donald Cundiff; sister, Alice “Mae” Cundiff; son-in-law, Dale Severt; and grandson,...

Walter L. Baker

Walter L. Baker

Apr 3, 2026

Walter L. Baker

82, of West Alexandria, Ohio, and formerly lived in Danville, Indiana, is no longer with us as of Friday, April 3, 2026.

He was born June 23, 1943, in Indianapolis, Indiana to his parents.

Walter was preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Fields.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sheila Baker; son, Walter L. Baker III; daughter, Kaye (Jeff)...