Robert Dean "Bob" Speakman
Oct 10, 2026
Robert Dean “Bob” Speakman, age 87 of Troy, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Wood Glen Community in Dayton. He was born July 31, 1939 in Troy to the late Russell and Opal (May) Speakman.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife Anita Sue (Adams) Speakman on March 24, 2014. They were married 53 years.
Those left to cherish Bob’s...
Ruth Jeffryes
Oct 30, 2025
Ruth Ann Jeffryes, 90, of Troy passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Vancrest Upper Valley Health Care Center. She was born January 29, 1935 in Piqua to the late Harry and Leona Martin.
Ruth married James Jeffryes on July 19, 1958. They were married 59 years until the passing of James in 2017. Surviving Ruth are her two sons and...
David Bruce Fitzgerald
Oct 16, 2026
David Bruce Fitzgerald, age 67 of Troy, passed away Friday, October 16, 2026 at Miami Valley Hospital- South Campus in Centerville. He was born February 8, 1959 in Yuba City, CA to the late Dorothy Fitzgerald.
David’s memory will be cherished by his daughters Tessa Harris (Jason Carver) of Troy and Misty Ayres of Huber Heights; grandchildren Ethan (Dakota), Derrick “DJ”,...
Rebecca Jane Swart
Oct 11, 2026
Rebecca Jane Swart, age 75 of Casstown, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026 at her residence. She was born August 9, 1951 in Virginia to the late Balford and Helen (Newman) Vance.
Along with her parents, Rebecca was preceded in death by her brothers Steve Vance and Reggie Vance.
Those left to cherish Rebecca’s memory include her husband Roy Swart, whom she...
Julie Michelle McNutt
Oct 10, 2026
Julie Michelle McNutt, age 53 of Troy, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County, Troy. She was born July 9, 1973 in Troy to Barry and Sue (Campbell) Niesley.
Julie was preceded in death by her brother Scott Niesley.
Those left to cherish Julie’s memory include her husband Brian McNutt; her parents Barry and Sue Niesley of...
Susan Kay Beachler
Oct 9, 2026
Susan Kay Beachler, age 80 of Troy, passed away Friday, October 9, 2026 at Kettering Health- Dayton. She was born April 8, 1946 in Franklin, OH to the late Jeff and Ella Mae (Prickett) Hipsher.
Susan was preceded in death by her husband Glenn Beachler; as well as brother John Hipsher and sisters Shirley Berger and Marjorie “Tudy” Hunt.
Those left to...
Paul Edward Boggs
Oct 7, 2026
Paul Edward Boggs, age 86 of Pleasant Hill, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at Grady Memorial Hospital in Delaware, OH. He was born November 20, 1939 in Louisville, KY to the late Leburn and Dovi (Pack) Boggs.
Along with his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his son Michael E. Boggs on May 23, 2022, as well as several...
Barbara Kay Bennett
Oct 6, 2026
Barbara Kay Bennett, age 85 of Troy, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County, Troy. She was born March 14, 1941 in Troy to the late Roy and Dorothy (Persinger) Clark.
Along with her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by husbands Bill Bennett in 2011 and Donald Shade in 1974; as well as her sisters...
Michael Daniel Smith
Oct 5, 2026
Michael Daniel Smith, age 62 of Troy, passed away Monday, October 5, 2026 at his residence. He was born May 29, 1964 in Dayton to the late James and Gloria (Maxie) Smith.
Along with his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his brothers Jim Smith and John Smith, and sister Debbie Barnhart as well as father-in-law Don Godown.
Those left to...
James Lee "Jim" Burkholder
Sep 29, 2026
James Lee “Jim” Burkholder, age 79 of Piqua, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at his residence. He was born May 8, 1947 in Cumberland, MD to the late Paul and Ruth (Glotfelty) Burkholder.
Jim was preceded in death by his wife Betty Lois (Rismiller) Burkholder on December 4, 2016. They were married on October 18, 1969. He was also predeceased...
Angela Elizabeth Ebbing
Sep 21, 2026
Angela Elizabeth Ebbing, age 59 of Troy, passed away Monday, September 21, 2026 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. She was born December 20, 1966 in Dayton to John Sanders and Sharon Tomaskevitch.
Those left to cherish Angela’s memory include her husband of over 30 years Michael Ebbing of Troy; mother and stepfather Sharon and Joseph Tomaskevitch of California; her children Krista...
Letha Callahan
Sep 21, 2026
Letha Callahan, age 88 of Troy, passed away Monday, September 21, 2026 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. She was born January 18, 1938 in Frakes, KY to the late Luther and Elizabeth (Lowe) Partin.
Letha was preceded in death by her husband James M. Callahan on April 9, 2016; stepson James Edward Callahan, eight brothers and three sisters.
Those left to cherish...
Evelyn June Bell
Sep 15, 2026
Evelyn June Bell, age 99 of Troy, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County, Troy. She was born June 11, 1927 in West Milton to the late Earl LeRoy and Della Louise (Bowman) Fogle.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband Richard J. Bell in 2010, as well as 8 siblings.
Those left to cherish Evelyn’s...
John Edgar Lutz
Sep 12, 2026
John Edgar Lutz, age 81 of Troy, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. He was born January 11, 1945 in Troy to the late Robert Edward and Esther Josephine (Elking) Lutz.
John was married to Kathleen Rae “Kay” (Remley) Lutz and she preceded him in death on December 28, 2025. He was also preceded in...
Patty Lou Carey Gwinn Evans
Sep 10, 2026
Patty Lou Carey Gwinn Evans, 91 years young, of Troy, Ohio, passed peacefully in September 2026 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Patty was born on October 29, 1934, in Troy, Ohio, to the late William and Imogene (Masterson) Carey. She spent her life devoted to family, friends, and her church, touching countless lives with her kindness, generosity,...
Ronald Eugene Stewart, Jr.
Sep 7, 2026
Ronald Eugene Stewart, Jr. age, 60 of Troy, Ohio passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Troy, Ohio on December 28, 1965, to Ronald A. Stewart, Sr. and Norma J. Stewart of Troy. Mr. Stewart is preceded in death by his dear mother, Norma J. Stewart-Whitmore.
During Mr. Stewart’s lifetime, he attended Troy City...
Rachel Wilma Skinner
Sep 6, 2026
Rachel Wilma Skinner, age 94 of Troy, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026 at her residence. She was born September 1, 1932 in Coshocton, OH to the late Charles Edward Kreider and Wilma Marie (Guilliams) Kreider.
Those left to cherish Rachel’s memory include her husband Robert Skinner of Troy; stepson Mark (Diana) Skinner of Heath; grandson Christopher (Shelly) Shaw; and sister...
Jamie Matthew Eugene Conrad
Sep 5, 2026
Jamie Matthew Eugene Conrad passed away Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Miami Valley Hospital at the age of 48. He was born March 5, 1978 in Troy to Rick Conrad and Debra McFarland.
Jamie was preceded in death by his father Rick Conrad; paternal grandparents JoAnn and Clarence Conrad; and maternal grandparents Luther and Ineze McFarland.
Those left to cherish Jamie’s memory...
Larry Joseph Kinder
Sep 2, 2026
Larry Joseph Kinder, age 78 of Piqua, passed away 7:15PM Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County, Troy. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements entrusted to Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, Troy.
Estill Ray Osborne
Aug 20, 2026
Estill Ray Osborne, age 88 of Troy, passed away 2:28AM Thursday, August 20, 2026 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. He was born June 20, 1938 in Load, KY to the late Alvin and Ruth (Logan) Osborne.
Ray was preceded in death by his wife Maxine (Stigall) Osborne on July 19, 2016. They were married 61 years. He was also preceded...
