Obituaries

Dorothy Coy

Dorothy Coy

Jul 29, 2026

Dorothy (Woods) Coy

age 96, of Lewisburg Ohio, passed away on Wednesday July 29th, 2026, at home after an extended illness.

Dorothy was born March 5, 1930, in Hyden, Kentucky. She was a devoted mother and dedicated to her family and friends. Dorothy was an amazing cook, seamstress, and homemaker. She lived a long life and often recounted how our family fit...

Matthew B. Ryder

Matthew B. Ryder

Jul 27, 2026

Matthew Ryder

Age 41, of New Lebanon, Passed away suddenly on Monday July 27th, 2026 at Miami Valley Hospital.

Matthew was preceded in death by his father, Benny Ryder and maternal grandparents, Jay and Bevlah Walden.

He is survived by his loving mother, Georgie Ryder; brother, Micheal Ryder; half-sister, Jill Ryder; aunt, Ruchie; aunt and uncle, Faye and Robert Garwood; his special friend...

Raymond A. Tompkins

Raymond A. Tompkins

Jul 22, 2026

Raymond A. “Spud” Tompkins

78, passed away on July 22, 2026, in Lexington, Kentucky. Born on April 8, 1948, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Edward and Patsy Tompkins, Raymond lived a life defined by loyalty, love, and service.

A proud veteran of the United States Armed Forces, Raymond served in the Army during the Vietnam Conflict and in the Army National...

Carol L. Bowlin

Carol L. Bowlin

Jul 15, 2026

Carol Lee Bowlin

Age 80, of West Alexandria, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

She was born on Oct 6, 1945, to the late Frankie and Irene (McCormick) Huff. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Israel Bowlin; brother, Roger Huff, nephew, Rodney; niece, Irene.

Carol is survived by her sons, Daryl Bowlin, Dean Bowlin,...

Mia Noel Kilgore

Mia Noel Kilgore

Jul 15, 2026

Mia Noel Kilgore

With hearts full of love and deep sorrow, we announce the birth and passing of our precious daughter, Mia, who was born asleep on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

She is survived by her mom and dad, Marissa and Marshall Kilgore; big brother, Maverick; grandparents, Jerry and Diane Kilgore and Michael and Sherrie Thomas; and uncles and aunts, Jeremy and...

William L. Combs III

William L. Combs III

Jul 4, 2026

William “Bill” Combs, of West Alexandria, passed away July 4, 2026.

He was a 1982 graduate Dixie High School/JVS.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Kathy Combs; daughter, Amber (Mark) Kaufman of Illinois; father, William “Rusty” (Dorothy) Combs of Nevada; siblings Melissa (Boyd) Williams of Tennessee, Tim Combs of Nevada, Cindy (Phil) Brown of Florida, Kevin Combs of New...

Dorothea F. Waggoner

Dorothea F. Waggoner

Jul 2, 2026

Dorothea F. Waggoner

Age 87, of Eaton, passed away peacefully, Thursday, July 2, 2026, surrounded by her family. 

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 44 years, Everett L. Waggoner; mother, Violet “Nin” Hake; step-father, Andrew Hake; sister, Carolyn Sue Elliott and her husband, Nathan; and brother, Gary Hake, and his wife, Sharon. 

Dorothea is survived by her children, Mike...

Alice Faye Grover

Alice Faye Grover

Jun 26, 2026

Alice Faye Grover

90, of Eaton formerly of West Milton, passed away Friday, June 26, 2026.

She was born December 7, 1935, in Maysville, Kentucky, to the late Paul and Thelma (Willison) Carpenter.

In addition to her parents, Faye was preceded in death by her husband, Don “Skip” Grover; sons, Brian Grover and Robert Lockard; grandsons, Nolan Pugh and Tyler Iddings; and 6...

Allen S. Howard

Allen S. Howard

Jun 25, 2026

Allen S. Howard

91 of New Lebanon, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, June 25, 2026.

He was born June 9, 1935, in Windover, Kentucky to the late Ray and Cassie Howard.

In addition to his parents, Allen was proceeded and death by his first wife Betty Howard, and siblings, Ruth, Elmer, and Robert Howard. 

He survived by his loving wife of 11...

Ralph E. Beeler

Ralph E. Beeler

Jun 23, 2026

Ralph Beeler, age 88, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

A private graveside service will be held for the family at Fairview Cemetery in West Alexandria, Ohio.

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Sandy K. Shiverdecker

Sandy K. Shiverdecker

Jun 17, 2026

Sandy K. Shiverdecker

77 of Brookville, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

She was born August 23, 1948 in Dayton to the late Robert and Gladys Shiverdecker.

She is survived by her sister Barbara Shiverdecker of Brookville; traveling buddies, Jim and Toby Tiege; and many cousins.

Sandy was a member of the Dayton Auto Racing Fan Club, the Dayton Hockey Booster Club, holding several...

E. John Durham, Jr.

E. John Durham, Jr.

Jun 15, 2026

John Durham, Jr.

68, of Eaton, passed away, Monday, June 15, 2026, at 5:24pm at Hospice of Dayton.

He was born on December 30, 1957, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Ernest John and Ella (Horn) Durham.

John was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 15 years, Scherry L. Durham; sister, Brenda and her husband Tommy West; brother, James Sanders;...

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...