Death & Funeral Notices
FOX. Troy Anthony.
Passed away on 18-12-2025. Beloved husband of Jessica. Adored Father to Wyatt, Krystal and Luke. Cherished Son of Melanie. Grandson of Carolyn and Brian. Brother to Jack, Brittany, Lana, Kayla, Abbey and Mitchell (Dec)
A funeral service for Troy will be held in the John Dunn Memorial Chapel (9 Campbell St, Ararat) on (MONDAY) 5th January at 1pm. A private cremation will follow.
FLAVELL. John Andrew.
18-1-1948 – 17-12-2025
Beloved husband of Jenny. Much loved father and father-in-law of Jamie and Janelle, Tracey and Andrew, Brett and Kellie, Anita and Shayne. Adored Pa of 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
A celebration to honour the life of John Andrew Flavell will be held at the Willaura Memorial Hall, 93 Main St, Willaura on SUNDAY (Jan 18th) commencing at 11:00am. A private committal in Willaura Cemetery was held.
DUNN. Dorothy Joan.
5-3-1937 – 11-12-2025
Beloved wife of the late Donald. Much loved mother of Heather and Bruce and their families. A funeral service for Dorothy will be held in the Streatham Memorial Hall THURSDAY (Dec 18) commencing at 1:00pm. A private burial will precede.
YANNER. Alice Betty.
19-11-1928 – 6-12-2025
Beloved wife of the late Peter. Much loved and loving mother of Barbara, Jeanette, Judy (dec) and Darryl and their families. A funeral service for Alice will be held in the John Dunn Memorial Chapel, 9 Campbell St, Ararat FRIDAY (Dec 12) commencing at 11:00am. A private cremation will follow.
JACKSON. Brian Rex.
20-12-1928 – 30-11-2025
Beloved husband of the late Wilma. Partner of Margaret. Much loved father and father-in-law of Sandra and Richard, Carolynne and Anthony, Leslee and Chris. Pa of 10 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. A funeral service for Brian will be held in the John Dunn Memorial Chapel, 9 Campbell St, Ararat TUESDAY (Dec 16) commencing at 2:00pm. A burial will follow in the Ararat Cemetery.
GRAHAM. Elaine Marie.
Beloved wife of the late John Graham. Much loved and loving mother to Claire, Laura, Fletcher, Morgan, Elizabeth, Declan and partners. Adored grandmother to Hamish, Jethro, Charlie and Harry. A funeral service for Elaine will be held in the John Dunn Memorial Chapel, 9 Campbell St, Ararat (Dec 5) commencing at 11:00am. A private committal will be held.
CUNNINGHAM. Desmond Gerard.
7-10-1936 – 26-11-2025
Beloved husband of Mary. Much loved father and father in law of Gary and Di, Mark and Fiona, Ann and Yency, Janet, Christine and Peter. Poppa of 15 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
A mass for the repose of the soul of the late Desmond Cunningham will be held in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 304 Barkly St Ararat on FRIDAY (Dec 5) commencing at 1:00pm. A committal will follow in the Ararat Cemetery.
BOND. Robert Benjamin William.
2-2-1935 – 27-11-2025
A graveside service for Robert will be held in the Ararat Cemetery on THURSDAY (Dec 4) at 2:00pm.
STIELOW. Rodney Lou.
16-7-1953 – 13-11-2025
Beloved husband of Judy. Much loved and loving father and father-in-law of Janine, Lisa and G.J, Erin and Jamie, Mark and Riki. Pa of 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
A private committal will be held.
TODD. Donald James.
28-7-1932 – 22-11-2025
Beloved husband of Barbara. Much loved father and father in law of Susan, David, Andrew (dec), Chris and Wendy. Loving Pop of Grandpa to his 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. A graveside service for will beld on THURSDAY (Nov 27th) at 11:00am in the Ararat Cemetery.
EASTICK. William Ernest.
14-12-1940 – 28-10-2025
Passed away peacefully at home. Dearly loved husband and best mate of Jan, Jack and Molly. Loved son of Ernie and Kath Eastick (both dec). Loved brother and brother-in-law of Johnny (dec) and Pam. Much loved and respected uncle of John Francis and Debra and their families. Loved uncle Bill to Jan’s families. Private interment. A memorial will be held in Streatham Hall on 14th November at 2:00pm.
HARMER. Elaine Maude. (nee Jenkins)
12-1-1936 – 1-11-2025
Andrew and Ruth wish to advise that Elaine has died aged 89 at Lowe St. Wife of Albert (dec). Mother of Ruth, Andrew, Peter and Steven. Nan of Mathew. Sister of Marj, Doug (dec), Vivian (dec), Carol and Robert. She will be missed. A memorial service for Elaine will be held in John Dunn Chapel, 9 Campbell St, Ararat on MONDAY (Nov 10) at 2:00pm. A private committal will precede.
SANDOW. Ethney Rosa.
21-3-1935 – 1-11-2025
Passed away peacefully in Ararat. Beloved wife of the late Harry. Much loved and loving mother of David, Beverley (dec), Bruce, Virginia and Stuart (dec). A memorial service to celebrate the life of Ethney will be held in Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 2 Gordon St, Ararat on THURSDAY (Nov 6) at 11:00am. A private burial will precede.
BUCKINGHAM. Merrilyne Joy. (Nee Griffin)
Born January 10, 1951 – Passed away October 3, 2025. Our hearts are broken as we say goodbye. You were the heart and soul of our family – always there with love, laughter, and a smile that could brighten any day. We’ll forever cherish the memories, the warmth of your hugs, and the strength you gave us through every moment of our lives. You taught us what unconditional love truly means, and that love will live on in each of us forever. We miss you more than words can say, but we take comfort knowing you’re at peace. Until we meet again, together now with Dad. Forever loved and remembered by your children Clinton & Cheryl, Luke & Belinda, Adam & Maree, Daniel & Sally, Gary & Candy. Ebony, Bryden, Casey, Jordan, Damon, Ethan, Zoe, Regina, Fynn, Logan, Jaxon, Seth, Zavier & Harlow Arthur, Maddox, Emersyn, Elaine & Lacey.
A funeral service for Merrilyne Buckingham will be held in the Salvation Army Church, 88 Vincent Street, Ararat on THURSDAY (16 Oct) commencing at 2pm. A private cremation will follow.
MARSHALL. Robert Edward.
30/7/69 – 5/10/25
Beloved husband of Jill. Much loved father of Charlie (and friend of Carly), April, Natalie and Emily. Eldest son of Daryl and Anne Brother and Brother-in-law of Bronwen and Jamie, Bruce and Nozomi, James and Suzie. Son-in-law to Coral and Mick (dec) Moran. Brother-in-law to Luke and Nicole, Rod and Chrissie, Sarah and Pat. And uncle to all their children. Much loved by all his family. A memorial service for Robert Marshall will be held in the Moyston Recreation Reserve, Moyston-Great Western Rd, Moyston on TUESDAY (14 Oct) commencing at 2pm. A private cremation will precede.
MIETHKE. Paul Reinhardt.
15-3-1933 – 26-9-2025
Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Much loved and loving Father and Father-in-law of Maree and Peter, Jennifer and Damien, Joanne. Grandfather of Madeline, Georgia, Lucinda, Noah and Hugh. Great Grandfather of Jordan, Bailey and Ernest. A private service will be held.
GREEN. Robert John.
Much loved husband of Judy. Loving father and father-in-law of Michael, Pauline, Paul and Shelly, Peter, Jennifer and Mark, Jason and Kerry. 4 beautiful grandchildren Grace, Daniel, Rohan and Allie. Rest in Peace Bob. All my love, Judy – Bobby’s Girl. Funeral Prayers for the late Robert Green will be held in Church of the Immaculate Conception, 304 Barkly St, Ararat on WEDNESDAY (Oct 8) commencing at 11:30am. A private burial will precede.
DADSWELL. Graeme Leslie.
15-8-1957 – 28-9-2025
Beloved husband of Tammy. Much loved father and father-in-law of Rhett and Kara, Mark and Marti. Brother of Greg, Chris and Janine (dec). Pa of Mackenzie, Miller, Tilly, Kaiden, Rahni, Ryder and Nate. Old Pa to Opal and Jock. The funeral service for Graeme will be held in Alexandra Oval Community Centre, Waratah Ave, Ararat on FRIDAY (Oct 3) at 11:00am. A committal will follow in Mt Cole Cemetery.
JOLLY. James McCulloch.
19-11-1927 – 23-9-2025
Passed away peacefully. Beloved husband of the late Ruth. Much loved father of Trevor and Vernon (both dec). Father-in-law of Lynne. Grandfather of Jamie. Will be greatly missed by the Ararat Congregation. The funeral service for James Jolly will be held in Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 2 Gordon St, Ararat on TUESDAY (Sep 30) at 11:00am. A committal will follow in the Ararat Cemetery.
BENNETTS. Owen Kenneth.
The funeral service for Owen will be held in John Dunn’s Memorial Chapel, 9 Campbell St, Ararat on FRIDAY (Sep 19) at 11:00am. A committal will follow in the Ararat Cemetery.