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Troy, Ohio Obituaries

Ronney G. Smith

Ronney G. Smith

May 12, 2026

Ronney G. Smith, age 88 of Troy, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County, Troy. He was born October 30, 1937 in Ransom, KY to the late Ralph and Vina Smith.

Ron was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years Dora (Knowles) Smith on January 30, 2019; as well as three sisters and three...

Ronald Lowell Shook

Ronald Lowell Shook

May 10, 2026

Ronald Lowell Shook, age 74 of Troy, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026 at his residence. He was born June 15, 1951 in Troy to the late Frederick and Ethel Mae (Hornbeck) Shook.

Those left to cherish Ronald’s memory include his wife Sonia (Verdier) Shook, as well as brother Rex Shook and sister Annette Smith.

Private services will be held at the...

Judy Michelle Cooper

Judy Michelle Cooper

May 3, 2026

Judy Cooper age 70 of West Milton, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County, Troy. She was born January 9, 1956 in Dayton and raised by her parents Charles Stafford and Joanna (Humphrey) Stafford.

Along with her parents, Judy was preceded in death by her husband Elisha Cooper, Jr. on November 25, 2025. They were married...

Bradden Charles Mahan

Bradden Charles Mahan

Apr 27, 2026

Bradden Charles Mahan, age 46 of Troy, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026 at his residence. He was born November 13, 1979 in Troy to Jerry and Christina (Morse) Mahan.

Bradden was preceded in death by his brother Jamie Mahan.

Those left to cherish Bradden’s memory include his parents Jerry and Christina Mahan of Casstown; son Nathaniel Mahan of West Milton; and...

Keith Allen Jackson

Keith Allen Jackson

Apr 23, 2026

Keith Allen Jackson, age 72 of Troy, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Kettering Health- Dayton Grandview Hospital. He was born July 20, 1953 in Troy to the late Ralph Harding Jackson and Pauline Jeanette (Snyder) Jackson.

Along with his parents, Keith was preceded in death by his brother Billy Jackson and sisters Kathy Immel and Susie Jackson.

Those left to...

Trina Denise Culver

Trina Denise Culver

Apr 20, 2026

Trina Denise Culver, age 74, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026 at Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County, Troy. She was born August 7, 1951 in Piqua to the late William and Alice (Stevens) Wertz.

Those left to cherish Trina’s memory include her son Aaron (Angie) Culver of Troy; daughter Amy (Bill) Stoltz of Troy; grandchildren Monica Culver, Jillian Culver, Andrew Culver,...

Denise Elaine Randall

Denise Elaine Randall

Apr 16, 2026

Denise Elaine Randall, age 73 of Troy, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2026 at her residence. She was born December 17, 1952 in Columbus to the late Samuel Marlin Abbey, Sr. and Delores Anita (Baum) Abbey.

Those left to cherish Denise’s memory include her sons Patrick Randall (fiancé Angie) of Troy and Michael Randall (Dawn) of Columbus; daughter Alainna Abbey of...

Betty Marie Higley

Betty Marie Higley

Apr 11, 2026

Betty Marie Higley, age 91 of Troy, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County, Troy. She was born April 1, 1935 in Toledo to the late Raymond C. and Doris Margaret (Wilson) Hance.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years Dennis Wesley Higley on November 16,...

Betty Jo Niles

Betty Jo Niles

Apr 1, 2026

Betty Jo Niles, age 90 of Troy, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Kettering Health- Dayton. She was born April 3, 1935 in Milton, WV to the late Alex and Thelma (McKinney) Casey.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years Von K. Niles, who passed away July 12, 2016; son Von K. Niles, Jr.; daughter Cindy...

Linda Katherine Wood

Linda Katherine Wood

Mar 30, 2026

Linda Katherine Wood, age 79 of Troy, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026. Born on July 14, 1946, in LaFollette, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Blaine Mills and Helen (Robbins) Mills.

Linda’s journey was shared with the love of her life for over sixty years, Carlos Wood, Sr. Together, they raised three children: their son, Carlos (Sally) Wood, Jr.,...

Shirley Lou Marker

Shirley Lou Marker

Mar 28, 2026

Shirley Lou Marker, aged 91, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026, in her home . Born on August 2, 1934, in Dayton, Ohio. She was the daughter of Pete and Pauline Weiss. Shirley graduated from Troy High School in 1952.Shirley married her lifelong partner, Phillip Marker, on June 6, 1953, a loving marriage that lasted over 53 years until...

Luine Chambers-Smith

Luine Chambers-Smith

Mar 26, 2026

Luine Chambers-Smith, age 90, was born on December 22, 1935, and passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at her residence in Troy, Ohio, surrounded by her loving family.

Luine was born in Walnut Hill, Florida, to George Dewey Stein and Erline (Dennis) Stein. She attended Earnest Ward High School in Walnut Hill and continued her education at Eastern Nazarene...

Nancy Kay Bowman

Nancy Kay Bowman

Mar 24, 2026

Nancy Kay Bowman, age 67 of Troy, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at VanCrest of Troy. She was born May 31, 1958 in Mansfield to Ted L. Bowman and Mary Lou (DeVore) Bowman.

Nancy was preceded in death by her father Ted, as well as her husband Terry Burr, who passed away September 2, 2020.

Those left to cherish Nancy’s memory...

James L McCuistion

James L McCuistion

Mar 24, 2026

James L. McCuistion, age 91 of Troy, passed away on his birthday, March 24, 2026 at Otterbein, Tipp City. He was born March 24, 1935 in Nashville, TN to the late Elmer and Annabell (Underwood) McCuistion.

James was preceded in death by his wife Othel (Murphy) McCuistion, who passed away July 19, 2009; son Derek McCuistion; and sisters Joyce Mowen and...

Nicholas James Cutcher

Nicholas James Cutcher

Mar 19, 2026

Nicholas James “Nick” Cutcher, age 43 of Troy, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. He was born May 14, 1982 in Troy to Dennis Cutcher and Susan Landis.

Nick was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Sylvester Cutcher and maternal grandparents Roger and Mary Landis.

Those left to cherish Nick’s memory...

Phyllis Joan "JoAnn" Cecil

Phyllis Joan "JoAnn" Cecil

Mar 18, 2026

Phyllis Joan “JoAnn” Cecil, age 92 of Wadsworth, OH and formerly of Troy, passed away March 18, 2026 at The Woodlands of Liberty Assisted Living in Wadsworth. She was born May 12, 1933 in Greenville, OH to the late Job Mitchell, Sr. and Ethel (Alexander) Mitchell.

JoAnn was preceded in death by her husband Shelby Cecil, brothers George, Paul, Robert, and...

Teresa Ann (Small) Poling

Teresa Ann (Small) Poling

Mar 18, 2026

Teresa Ann (Small) Poling, age 75 of Troy, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County, Troy. She was born December 25, 1950 in Crawley, WV to the late George and Clara (Burns) Small.

Those left to cherish Teresa’s memory include her daughter Kristy (Patrick) Chapman of Troy; son Douglas (Samantha) Poling of Greensboro, NC; brother Randy...

Vashti Worrell Love

Vashti Worrell Love

Mar 18, 2026

Vashti Worrell Love, age 95 of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at Piqua Manor. She was born on October 11, 1930 in Washington DC to the late Arthur Ulyssis Worrell and Alice Estelle (Wright) Worrell.

Along with her parents, Vashti was preceded in death by five brothers: Arthur, Milton, David, Steve, and Raymond, as well as two sisters:...

Linda Lee Conley

Linda Lee Conley

Mar 16, 2026

Linda Lee Conley, age 85 of Port Charlotte, Fl, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026 at Wilson Hospital, Sidney. She was born June 11, 1940 in Marietta, OH to the late Raymond Downey and Hellen (Buckingham) Downey.

Along with her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her sons Martin “Marty” Larck, who passed away in 2025 and Ed Larck, who...

Hobert Ray Adams

Hobert Ray Adams

Mar 14, 2026

Hobert Ray Adams, age 78 of Urbana, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026.

 Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

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