Gregory (Greg) Lee Stewart of Troy, OH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 7, 2023. He was 61 years old. Greg was born in Dayton, OH to the late Frederick and Wanda (Blalock) Stewart. In 2003, he married his wife Mary Jo, and had enjoyed being partners for 20 years. He is survived by his daughter, Tenishia (Mark) Zanow of Troy, OH, son, Brandon (Camille) Zanow, who lives in France, as well as his grandchildren, Adain, Bryson, Mason and Zoe. Also living are his three brothers,...

Xiaire Wesley Jones, 4 month old son of TeeJuan Jones and Yasmine McKinney, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy.  He was born July 22, 2023 at Kettering Medical Center, Kettering. Xiaire’s memory will be cherished by his parents, as well as paternal grandparents Leona and Johnny Jones, maternal grandparents Tamesha McKinney, Timothy McKinney, Jr., and Sonny Miller, maternal great-grandparents John W. Taylor, Jr. and Barbara F. Taylor, as well...

Julie Kay DeStefano, born on April 4, 1963, passed away on December 1, 2023, leaving a legacy of love and joy. A loving wife to Mike DeStefano for over 30 years, Julie was the cherished daughter of Mary Wells and the late Walter Wells, survived by brothers Ricky and David Knecht. A dedicated mother, her love extended to daughter Jessica Sideras, son-in-law Luke Sideras, and granddaughter Ashlynn Pettit. Preceded in death by close family members, Julie found joy in simple pleasures. Her...

Randall J. Miller, born on July 16, 1944, passed away on December 5, 2023, at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy, OH. Randy was born in Wichita, KS, to Floyd F. and Mary L. (Benton) Miller while on a family vacation visiting relatives. He then returned to his family home in northern, IN where he lived until enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. He was based in California and had a tour in Vietnam. Randy's career included a time in California before returning to...

Shirley E. Quillen, originally from West Virginia, and currently residing in Troy, OH, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 4, 2023. She was 86 years old. Shirley was born on May 23, 1937, to the late Elwood Duncan and Icy Williams. In 1954, she married her lifelong sweetheart, Wesley, who passed away in 2017. Along with her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her children, Curtis and Donna, her brothers, Dennis and Willie and her sister Sylvia Duncan. She is...

Shirley G. McElfresh, age 92 of Troy, passed away 4:39AM Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at her home. She was born September 13, 1931 in Kingman, OH to the late Everett and Amelia (Carr) Gordon.Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Jack McElfresh; siblings Janina Moran, Wanda Carter, Bernjay Gordon, and Donnie Gordon; and great grandson Sage Denson.Those left to cherish Shirley’s memory include her sons Nick (Alice) Gwin of Troy and Mark (Susie) Gwin of Troy; daughters Janina Mertz of...

Rebecca Kay “Becca” Green, age 42 of Troy, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. She was born August 18, 1981 in Troy to the late Robbin Bryant. Becca was preceded in death by her mother Robbin Bryant on April 23, 2017, as well as her uncles Michael Jacobs and Mark Jacobs, Sr. Those left to cherish Becca’s memory include her husband Nate Green, whom she married October 9, 2010; son Devon Larger (Delaney Roswell) of Troy; daughters Tatyana...

Phyllis Jane Warfield, age 78 of Troy, passed away 1:40PM Sunday, November 12, 2023 at her residence. She was born July 3, 1945 in Sidney to the late Harry Taylor and Mary Jane (Harger) Jackson. Those left to cherish Phyllis’s memory include her children: Michael Warfield of Troy, Terrasa Warfield of Troy, Deneen (Tyrone) Callahan of Brockton, MA, and Mehari (Monique) Warfield of Naples, FL; two sisters: Sondra Simpson of North Carolina and Darlene Jackson of Naples, FL; as well as...

Nancy Irene Hitchcock, 74, of Casstown, passed away November 10th, 2023 at home surrounded by her family.  She was born February 23, 1949, in Portsmouth, OH, the daughter of Moncie Dallas Fairchild and Irene Mae (Hale) Walters. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, as well as her sister, Peggy Shirk, and niece, Rachel Fairchild. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 47 years, Ralph “Ed” Hitchcock; her daughters, Gwen Crowe and Amanda (Chris) Shoup;...

Phillip Adam Diehl, age 52 of Troy, passed away 8:50AM Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Hospice of Miami County, Troy.  He was born October 15, 1971 in Troy to the late Pieter and Joan (Roberts) Diehl. Phillip is survived by his sister Liz (Mark) Kianka of West Milton, brother Nick (Melissa) Diehl of Pleasant Hill, as well as nephews Alexander and Bob, and niece Emily. Phillip was a 1990 graduate of Newton High School and attended ITT Tech. He worked as a machinist for Independent...