Elizabeth Ann Sanders
Jan 25, 2026
Elizabeth Ann Sanders, age 93 of Troy, passed away January 25, 2026 at Story Point in Troy, Ohio. Ann is now in Heaven being reunited with those in her family and others she knew in Christ who are already there.
She was born November 5, 1932 in Lily, Kentucky. She graduated from Lily High School in 1950 where she was the...
Kenneth Lee Schaefer
Feb 11, 2026
Kenneth Lee Schaefer, age 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 in Lexington, Virginia, following long battles with cancer and congestive heart failure. He was kind and patient until the end, and he cared deeply for too many people to be named.
He is survived by his loving wife of 49+ years, Sandra Brown Schaefer. They would have celebrated...
Melissa Montross Haines Arlin
Feb 5, 2026
Melissa Montross Haines Arlin, age 76 of Arden, NC, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Four Seasons Palliative Care in Hendersonville, NC. She was born April 14, 1949 to the late William A. Haines, Jr. and Elizabeth (Montross) Haines.
Melissa’s memory will be cherished by her daughter Meghan Montross Harlow and her husband Joe Swindell, as well as Melissa’s grandchildren...
Kimberly Sue Jensen
Feb 4, 2026
Kimberly Sue “Kim” Jensen, age 68 of Troy, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Piqua Manor. She was born September 7, 1957 in Rochester, MN.
Those left to cherish Kim’s memory include her wife Pamela Bell, whom she married July 9, 1994; as well as her son Josh Jensen of Massachusetts and brother Marty Jensen of Minnesota.
Kim graduated high school...
Mary Ann Chaney
Jan 30, 2026
Mary Ann Chaney, age 48 of Troy, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026 at her residence. She was born December 25, 1977 in Dayton to Ricky Miller and the late Mary Price (Watts).
Those left to cherish Mary’s memory include her husband Charles Chaney, whom she married June 26, 2009; father Ricky Miller of West Alexandria; her children Dylan Fugate of...
Katherine Lucille "Katie" Montgomery
Jan 28, 2026
Katherine Lucille “Katie” Montgomery, age 50 of Piqua, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Kettering Health-Main Campus. She was born July 7, 1975 in Kalamazoo, MI to William Wayne Montgomery and Marabeth (Beckman) Ketrow.
Katie was preceded in death by her father William Wayne Montgomery.
Those left to cherish Katie’s memory include her children Camren Adkins of Piqua and Casey Deaton...
Harold Norwood Hughes
Jan 26, 2026
Harold Norwood Hughes, age 77 of Troy, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026 at Kettering Health-Troy. He was born November 30,1948 in Troy to the late James Hughes and Juanita (Abrams) Hughes.
Along with his parents, Harold was preceded in death by his wives Marilyn Ward Hughes and Vicki Hughes; son Darrin Lewis; sister Lucretia Hughes; and brother Roger Hughes.
Those left...
William Ray "Billy" Veach
Jan 21, 2026
William Ray “Billy” Veach, age 59, passed away on January 21, 2026, in Casstown. He was born November 1, 1966, in Tinsley Park, IL, to the late Frank Veach, Sr and Marian (Womack) Veach.
Billy was preceded in death by his sisters, Patricia “Patty” Phillips and Brenda Brown, and his brother, Robert “Bob” Porter.
Those left to cherish Billy’s memory include his...
Stephen Ray Snyder
Jan 18, 2026
Stephen Ray Snyder, age 76 of Troy, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. He was born February 17, 1949 in Portsmouth to Carl Snyder and Dorothy (Blakesley) Snyder.
Along with his parents, Stephen was preceded in death by his brother Gary Lester Snyder and sister Judy Tyree.
Those left to cherish Stephen’s memory include his wife...
Crystal Mae Conley
Jan 18, 2026
Crystal Mae Conley, age 61 of Troy, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Vancrest of Troy. She was born November 26, 1964 in Nelsonville, OH.
Crystal was preceded in death by her parents Robbie Johnson and Jacqueline McDonald Conley, as well as her brother Timothy Conley.
Those left to cherish Crystal’s memory include her daughters Kayla Graham (fiancé Chelsea) of Middleport,...
Frederick A Justice, Sr
Jan 15, 2026
Frederick A Justice, Sr., born March 6, 1944, of West Milton, Ohio passed away January 15, 2026, at Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County.
Born to Annalee (Skaggs) Beneze in Cleveland Ohio. He served in the Army from 1961 to 1964 and the Navy from 1967 to 1969. Fred retired from long haul trucking and held many jobs over the years. Fred...
Linda Ruth Knife
Jan 13, 2026
Linda Ruth Knife, age 87 of Tipp City, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026. She was born July 9, 1938 in Troy to the late Glenn Buirley and Myra (Colville) Buirley.
Linda was preceded in death by her husband Dale Knife, Sr. on August 10, 2017 and daughter in law Kimberly Jane Knife on September 6, 2021; as well as seven...
Peggy Ishmael
Jan 12, 2026
Peggy Ishmael, age 63 of Troy, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026 at Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County, Troy. She was born June 8, 1962 in Troy to the late Michael Manson and Leona (Sloan) Manson.
Peggy’s memory will be cherished by her brother Michael Manson, Jr and his wife Tyra of AR and many other close and extended family and...
Richard Ronald "Itchy" Smith
Jan 10, 2026
Richard Ronald “Itchy” Smith, age 77 of Troy, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. He was born December 25, 1948 in Troy to the late Carl Smith and Frances (Adams) Smith.
Those left to cherish Richard’s memory include his wife Ruth (Coleman) Smith, whom he married September 20, 1969; his daughters Angie (Michael) Elleman of...
Kathy Elizabeth Godsey
Jan 9, 2026
Kathy Elizabeth Godsey, age 66 of Troy, passed away 9:30PM Friday, January 9, 2026 at Vancrest of Troy. She was born October 20, 1959 in Miami County to the late Charles Ross and Maymie Godsey.
Those left to cherish Kathy’s memory include her daughters Giselle Crawford and Sinequia Godsey; grandchildren Zatori Alice Crawford, Emanuel Williams, Joseph Williams, Leeusain Wade, and Damiah...
William Mark Thomas
Jan 8, 2026
William Mark “Bill” Thomas, Sr. age 76 of Troy, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Centerville Post Acute Care in Centerville, OH. He was born September 17, 1949 in Piqua to the late William Henry Thomas and Pauline (Carder) Thomas.
Bill was preceded in death by his son William “Billy” Thomas, Jr. on September 5, 2019; as well as sisters...
Charles Earl Bird
Jan 7, 2026
Charles Earl Bird, age 67 of Piqua, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at his residence. He was born November 7, 1958 in Moline, IL to the late Sylvester Joseph Bird and Alice Ruth (Hohner) Bird.
Along with his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his brothers Paul Edward Bird and Donald Allen Bird.
Those left to cherish Charles’ memory include...
Lieselotte "Lilo" Myers
Jan 6, 2026
Lieselotte "Lilo" Myers, age 86 of Cynthiana, KY and formerly of Troy, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Cedar Ridge Health Campus in Cynthiana, KY. She was born December 15, 1939 in Frankfurt, Germany to the late Wilhelm Albrecht and Elisabeth (Lotz) Albrecht.
Lieselotte was preceded in death by her husband Richard Dean Myers on October 30, 2022. They were...
Ruth Jan Neikirk
Jan 5, 2026
Ruth Neikirk, age 75 of Troy, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. She was born September 23, 1950 in Canton, OH to the late William Brisbine and Viola (Gross) Brisbine.
Those left to cherish Ruthy’s memory include her husband of 52 years Jeff Neikirk; children Ben (Emma) Neikirk of Indianapolis, IN and Chad Neikirk of Troy;...
Deborah Diane Elam
Jan 4, 2026
Deborah (Debbie) Diane Neikirk Elam, 72; of Troy, went home to be with the Lord on January 4, 2026 at Miami Valley Hospital. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 29,1953 in Troy, Ohio to the late Carl and Betty (DeWeese) Neikirk.
Along with her parents, Debbie was preceded in death by several aunts, uncles...
