James “Jim” H. DeWeese, Jr., age 86 of Dayton, OH formerly of Troy passed away on July 29, 2022 at Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, OH. He was born on April 5, 1936 in Piqua, OH to the late James and Lucille (Frigge) DeWeese. In addition to his parents, Jim is preceded in death by his first wife Nancy Jane (Didot) DeWeese and daughter, Lori Ann DeWeese. Those left to cherish Jim’s memory include his loving wife, Patricia DeWeese of Dayton, OH; step-mother, Shirley DeWeese of...

Lawrence “Larry” “Bubba” Savage, II, age 67 of Troy, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at his home. He was born on September 1, 1954 in Columbus, OH to the late Lawrence and Cora Jean (nee Horton) Savage, Sr. In addition to his parents, Larry is preceded in death by his brother, Gordon Whitman. Those left to cherish Larry’s memory include his loving wife Donna Maria Savage of Troy; children, Larenzo Savage of Troy, Jordyn Savage of Philadelphia, PA,...

Nathan John Sturwold, age 34 of Miamisburg and formerly of Troy, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022. He was born Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 1987.  Nathan was preceded in death by his Godmother and maternal grandmother, Rose Gehret; as well as maternal grandfather Al Gehret.  Those left to cherish Nathan's memory include his father, Charles Sturwold (stepmother Patricia Rose) of Troy; mother, Barbara Sollmann (stepfather Dean Sollmann) of Miamisburg; his brothers and best...

Roberta Louise Miller, age 79 of Troy, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County, Troy. She was born on February 27, 1943 in Troy to the late Robert and Florance (Freeze) Saul. In addition to her parents, Roberta is preceded in death by her brother, Terry Saul. Those left to cherish Roberta’s memory include her loving husband, Earl Miller; children, Jeff Miller of Troy, Tom Miller of Troy, and Shane Miller of St. Paris, OH; and grandson, Justin...

David L. Gnodle, age 63 of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at his home. He was born on February 15, 1959 in Troy to Joseph Richard and the late Patricia A. (Sandor) Gnodle. Those left to cherish David’s memory include his father, Joseph Richard Gnodle of Troy; his loving wife Cecilia Pele-Gnodle of Lawndale, CA; children, Davy (Shanyl) Gnodle of Wilmington, CA, Katherine Gnodle of Lawndale, CA, Serah Gnodle of San Tan Valley, AZ, and Penina (Fadi) Elias of Queen Creek, AZ;...

Johnson, Dolly Diane of Kettering Ohio and formerly of Covington, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home with her family on July 13, 2022.  She was born August 3, 1952 in Piqua Ohio to the late Lena Stapleton.  She married Donnie L. Johnson June 7, 1969 in Piqua Ohio and he survives. Additional survivors include two daughters, Tammi Vandervort and Candi (Joe) Layman; three sisters Kay Alexander, Geneva Blizman and Lois Fredell, sister in laws Sandra (Dwayne) Jenkins, Betty (Curt)...

Shirley Ann Brunette, age 79 of Tipp City, OH, formerly of Escanaba, MI passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy. She was born on March 25, 1943 in Escanaba, MI to the late Richard Joseph and Leona (nee Therian) Cousineau. In addition to her parents, Shirley is preceded in death by her loving husband, Vernon Henry Brunette, who she married on December 22, 1962; and her brother, Ronald “Ronnie” Richard Cousineau. Those left to cherish...

Coatis Henry "Coco" Stafford, age 66 of Troy, OH, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022 at his residence. He was born November 9, 1955 in Eagletown, OK to the late Henry Stafford and Leeoma (Warner) Stafford.  He was preceded in death by his two sisters Rosie Davis and Joyce Polk. Those left to cherish Coco's memory include his daughter Sheona Stafford of Troy, OH; grandchildren Linda Hagood and Myisha Gales; great-granddaughter Sa'Fera McCoy; brothers Winfred Stafford...

Margaret “Peggy” K. (Owens) Charette, age 88 of Auburn, WA formerly of Troy, passed away on July 5, 2022 at her home. She was born on February 22, 1934 in Troy to the late George Edward and Olive (nee Waters) Brown. In addition to her parents, Peggy is preceded in death by her first husband George H. Owens and second husband Joseph Charette; daughter, Debra Rastegar; granddaughter, Andrea Kollhoff; and brother, Ronald Brown. Those left to cherish Peggy’s memory include her...

Geraldine Louise Belcher, age 83 of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at her home. She was born on June 17, 1939 in Troy to the late Bill and Betty (nee Douglas) Clay. In addition to her parents, Geraldine is preceded in death by her siblings Tayebah Redfearn, Dwight Clay, Gary Battle, Teresa Byers, and Edward Clarke. Those left to cherish Geraldine’s memory include her loving husband of 63 years, Charles Belcher; daughter, Tamela (David) Kerns of Middletown, OH; sons,...