Vicki K. Battista
Sep 6, 2026
Vicki K. Battista, age 75, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville, Ohio.
Vicki was born on May 15, 1951, in Richmond, Indiana, to the late Eugene and E. Catharine (Shaeffer) Battista of New Paris, Ohio. She grew up surrounded by family, hard work, animals, and the kind of everyday moments...
Betty Jane Shyers
Sep 2, 2026
Betty Jane Shyers, age 100, of Eaton, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Born on January 25, 1926 in Jacksonburg, Indiana, daughter of the late Carl J. & Ida Mae (Gibson) Kellam.
She was a 1943 graduate of Hagerstown High School.
Preceded by her husband of 42 years, Paul E. Shyers in 2008; sisters, Garnet K. Vance, Agnes Lucille Kinsinger,...
Jan R. Strayer
Aug 27, 2026
Jan R. “Pop Pop” Strayer, 86 of Verona, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2026 at his residence. Born on March 20, 1940 in Germantown, Ohio, he was the son of the late William B. and June A. (Howard) Strayer.
Jan was a 1958 Pompano Beach High School graduate. He had worked in two different career fields. He was a preeminent automotive...
Floyd "AJ" Coleman
Aug 27, 2026
Floyd “AJ” Coleman of Lewisburg, Ohio, died on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. Born on December 22, 1955 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late, Estel & Josephine (Pierce) Coleman.
He had retired from Trucking and Sheet Metal.
Lifelong Member of Renegades MC, Dayton, Ohio. Member of Morgan Baptist Church in McConnelsville, Ohio.
Preceded by his sister, Ruth Marie...
Emma L. McGinnis
Aug 19, 2026
Emma L. McGinnis, age 90 of Eaton, Ohio, died Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Maple Gardens in Eaton, Ohio. Born May 3, 1936, in Hazard, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Charlie & Edith (Potter) Gipson. She was employed at Baxter Lab and Parker-Hannifin Corp. both in Eaton. She loved to sew, cook, paint, enjoyed shopping for antiques...
John P. Ross
Aug 19, 2026
John P. Ross, 72 of Eaton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at The Springs of Richmond. Born on January 24, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Ival and Mary (Harvey) Ross.
John retired after 44 years at Henny Penny in Eaton. He was a 1972 Eaton High School graduate, member of the Eaton United...
Darrin J. Eales
Aug 14, 2026
Darrin J. Eales, age 61, of New Paris, Ohio passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. Born on April 8, 1965 in Richmond, Indiana, son of the late, Robert Joseph “Bob” & Dorothy Jean (Thompson) Eales. He was a graduate of National Trail High School. Darrin had worked for many years at TNT Holland...
Candus "Candy" Horigan
Aug 13, 2026
Candus “Candy” (Juerling) Horigan, age 66, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. Born January 2, 1960 in Richmond, Indiana, daughter of the late Paul F. & Marge Marie (Alvey) Juerling.
Preceded by her husband of 38 years, Todd E. Horigan in 2023.
Survived by her daughter, Ashley Dakota Horigan of Richmond, Indiana;...
Judith Frances "Fran" Waldo
Aug 10, 2026
Judith Frances “Fran” (Carpenter) Waldo, age 87, of Eaton, Ohio passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026 at Maple Gardens in Eaton, Ohio. Born on July 6, 1939 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Sam & Kathleen (Hale) Carpenter.
She liked to read books. She also loved to go shopping.
Preceded by sister, Sarah Jo Carpenter; son-in-law, Jospeh A....
Gail L. Phillabaum
Aug 8, 2026
Gail L. (Heckman) Phillabaum, age 80 of Brookville, Ohio, died Saturday, August 8, 2026 at EverHeart Hospice in Greenville, Ohio. Born on July 27, 1946 in Piqua, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late George D. and Bernice I. (Carter) Heckman.
Gail had retired from Iams in Lewisburg and Dayton after many years of service. She had also worked for...
William J. Cope
Aug 5, 2026
William (Bill) J. Cope, age 76 of Eaton, Ohio died Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Versailles Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Versailles, Ohio. William was born on October 8, 1949, in Franklin, Ohio, son of the late William Phillip "Whitey" & Eva Frances (Moodispaugh) Cope. He was a veteran of the United States Army having proudly served his country during...
Danielle N. Combs
Aug 1, 2026
Danielle N. Combs, age 51 of West Manchester, Ohio passed peacefully Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Danielle was born on July 7, 1975, in Darke County, Ohio, the daughter of Mike & Jan L. (Dispennette) Cook.
Danielle was a 1993 Greenville High School Graduate and a 2014 graduate of Kaplan School of Nursing. She was...
Peggy Bishop
Jul 28, 2026
Peggy Bishop, 92 of New Paris, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Greenbriar Care Community in Eaton, Ohio. She was born on August 1, 1933, in New Paris, Ohio, daughter of the late Robert Eugene and Esther E. (Smith) Melody.
Peggy was a 1951 graduate of Jefferson Twp. High School and retired from Scioto Downs Race Track in Columbus,...
Douglas Edward Triplett
Jul 27, 2026
Mr. Douglas Edward Triplett, 54, of Huntington, West Virginia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 27, 2026, while under the compassionate care of Ohio Hospice. A private Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.
Doug was born on December 2, 1971, in Huntington, West Virginia, to Donald Triplett and Janet Triplett.
He attended...
Debra Sue Williams
Jul 25, 2026
Debra Sue Williams, 69 of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2026, at her residence. Born on December 21, 1956, in Richmond, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Ella Catharine (Shaeffer) Battista.
Debra was a graduate of National Trail High School and was a retired bookkeeper. She worked for Irmar Trucking in Richmond and did bookkeeping...
Alma Geyneal Palmer
Jul 21, 2026
Alma Geyneal (Roberts) Palmer, age 89 of Brookville, Ohio died Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at her residence.
Alma was born on April 30, 1937, in Stab, Kentucky the daughter of the late Ostle O. & Mary Isabelle (Garner) Roberts. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She spent over 30 years at Thrift Drugs and...
Wanda Marie Bishop
Jul 21, 2026
Wanda Bishop, age 82 formerly of Vandalia, Ohio passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 23, 1943 in Independence, Louisiana daughter of the late Byron & Bertha Rosetta (Bennett) Robertson.
She is a beloved dear friend of Eric Pullen; much loved mother to Debra (Steve Hobbs) Robertson, Lisa (Philip)...
Patricia Ann Guntle
Jul 16, 2026
Patricia Ann (Dunn) Guntle, age 80, of Lewisburg, Ohio passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 27, 1946 in Gallipolis, Ohio.
Preceded by her parents, Gilbert E. & Emma M. (Reed) Dunn; brothers, Clarence Dunn & Edward Dunn; sister, Rosalind Smith; son-in-law, Mike Johnson; great granddaughters, Alice LaRue and Faith...
Donna Faye McFarland
Jul 11, 2026
Donna Faye (Creson) McFarland, 71, of Richmond Indiana, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Reid Hospital in Richmond. She was a cherished mother, grandmother and friend. Her presence will be deeply missed.
Donna was born on September 13, 1954 in Los Angeles County, California. She attended Gateway Church in Richmond and enjoyed hosting Bible studies. She loved her faith,...
Timothy L. Brannon, Sr.
Jul 10, 2026
Timothy L. Brannon, Sr., 66 of Lewisburg, Ohio, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026 at the Cleveland Clinic. Born on May 22, 1960 in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Thomas L. Brannon and Shirley H. (Cross) Brannon Pennington.
Tim retired from Lewisburg Container in Lewisburg after 30 years. He was a 1979 graduate of National Trail...