Death and Funeral Announcements

STEBBINS (BOND) June Lois 28 July 1947 - 19 October 2026 Dearly loved wife of Don. Beloved mother of Christopher and Nicholas. Grandmother to Audrey, Roy, Matthew and Lucy. Mother-in-law to Sarah and Sarah. Loved sister of Leonard (dec) and James. We will love you always and miss you forever. STEBBINS A service to celebrate June’s life will be held in the Kell Funerals Chapel (crn Napier & Mill Sts), St Arnaud on FRIDAY, October 30 th at 11am. A private cremation will be held. Condolences can be placed HERE

HANNETT (BIBBY) Norma Ellen passed away peacefully on 18 th Oct. 2026, aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of Laurie (dec) and much loved mother and mother-in-law of Sandra & Kevin (dec) Hoskin; Gary (Joe) & Lisa. Loving Grandma of Talia & Rob, Zana & Jon; Tessa & Chris, Gena and Tom. Great grandma of Greta, Clova, Theodore (Teddy), Ceda and Olivia. A Life Well Lived, Re-united with Dad HANNETT A service to celebrate Norma’s life will be held at the Navarre Hall, Navarre on MONDAY, October 26 th at 2.00 pm. A private burial will then be held. Please click HERE for condolences and more information

O’SHEA Francis Robert. Born at St. Arnaud, passed away peacefully at the Donald Hospital 14-10-2026, aged 92, with Frances by his side. Son of the late Frank and Ethel (nee Evans) O’Shea. Loved and loving husband of Frances, Jill (dec.), and father and father-in-law of Shane & Raeanne, Mark & Jenice, Alison, Andrew & Vicki, Michael & Jocyln and their families. Go Tigers!. As per Frank’s wishes, a private funeral will be held. If you wish to leave a tribute please click HERE

SLORACH Shirley Margaret (née Scott) 5-8-1937 - 10-10-2026 passed away peacefully at Eventide Homes Stawell on October 10, 2026. Beloved wife of Ray Slorach (dec.). Cherished Mum and mother-in-law of Gaileen & Chris; Darron & Treen; Cindianne & Dan. Adored Gran and Great-Gran of Sam & Harper, Tori, Anthony & Addi, Sadie, Daniel, Billie & Mabel, Harriett & Ryan and Isla. Forever loved and in our hearts SLORACH A service to celebrate Shirley’s life will be held at the Navarre Hall, Navarre on FRIDAY, October 16 th at 11.00 am. A private burial will be held. Recording of service at will be available HERE

MILLEY Leslie Thomas 18-2-1963 – 28-9-2026 of Stawell. Formerly of St Arnaud. Dearly loved husband of Sharyn for 37 years. Loving son of the late Thomas & Myrtle (nee Schulz) Milley. It’s not what we write, it’s not what we say; It’s how we remember you, in our own special way. MILLEY A service to celebrate Les’ life will be held at the Stawell Eventide Homes Hall (111 Patrick st. Stawell) on FRIDAY 9 th October at 2.00 pm. A private cremation will be held.

HOWIE Leith James 11-5-1952 – 27-9-2026 of St Arnaud passed away peacefully at Gandarra Palliative Care, Ballarat. A loved brother of Meryl and forever her only love, Roslyn. Blest by the Lord, the Earth and the Heavens, this All-Terrain gentle-man, his dogs and his Land Rover gone on another adventure, driving the Gunbarrel Highway. A PRIVATE CREMATION HAS BEEN HELD

WRIGHT Kenneth Murray of Charlton passed away peacefully 19/9/2026 aged 88. Loved husband of Jill, cherished father and father-in-law to Jane and Peter, Andrew, Sally and Adam. Adored Pa to Jack, Amy, Darcy, Harrison, Georgia, Ruby, Ben and Emily. A respected Yeungroon farmer and self-taught engineer - a life well lived on the land. Remembered and missed by us all. WRIGHT A service to celebrate Ken’s life will be held at the Uniting Church, Charlton on MONDAY Sept. 28th at 2.00 pm. A private burial will be held.

HARMAN Joan Mabel 13-4-1938 – 10-9-2026 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joan, much loved sister and lifelong best friend of Doris . Adored Aunty to Jeffery & Sharon, Carl & Tui, Neil & Ebb and extended family. A treasured friend to many. Joans loss leaves an enormous emptiness in our family, especially in the heart of her beloved sister, but the beautiful memories we shared will remain forever. HARMAN A service to celebrate Joan’s life will be held at the Anglican Christ Church Old Cathedral St. Arnaud on THURSDAY, Sept. 17 th at 1.30pm. The cortege will then leave for the St. Arnaud Lawn Cemetery. The recorded service will be available HERE

JOHNSON Paul N. 21-4-1960 – 28-8-2026 of St Arnaud. Formerly of Koo-Wee-Rup, Passed away peacefully after a courageous fight against Cancer. Dearly loved father of Stephen & Liz. Adored Poppy to Sebastian, Tyson, Keira and Charlotte (Moo). Treasured Uncle to his nieces and nephews. REST PEACEFULLY DAD A PRIVATE FUNERAL HAS BEEN HELD.