Dottie L. Nickels, 74, of Troy, passed away 10:11 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2015 at her residence. She was born in Hihat, KY on May 16, 1940 to the late Melvin and Dallie (Justice) Keene. She was married to Oney John Nickels, Sr., and he preceded her in death on September 8, 2011 after 28 years of marriage.

Dottie is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Virgil and Gayle Goff, Jr. of Sidney; two daughters, Brenda Fairchild of Troy, Michelle Brandenburg of Troy; five step sons, John Michael Nickels of Georgia, Roy Allen (Bonnie) Nickels of Piqua, Douglas Edward Nickels of Springfield, David Anthony Nickels of Troy, Oney John (Shannon) Nickels of Piqua; one step daughter and husband, Betty Sue and David Smith of New Mexico; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Burley and Maggie Keene of Mongo, IN, Bobby and Sheila Keene of Kendallville, IN; and one sister and brother-in-law, Zetta and Edward Frank of  Ft. Wayne, IN. She was also preceded in death by one son, Ricky Goff; three daughters, Kathy Phillips, Linda McClellan and Betty Preston; one brother, Curtis Keene; and one sister, Betty Keene Pack.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 5, 2015 at Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, Troy with Chaplain John Shelton officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home prior to the service. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Troy.