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Troy, Ohio Obituaries

Barbara Kay Bennett

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...

David Ray Smith, Sr.

David Ray Smith, Sr.

Aug 19, 2026

David Ray Smith, Sr. age 71 of Midway, TN and formerly of Troy, OH, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026. He was born May 25, 1955 in Troy to the late Donald R. Smith, Sr. and Cora (Larck) Queen.

Along with his parents, David was preceded in death by his daughter April M. Bartley, brothers Daniel J. Stevens, Jr., and Walter...

Carolyn Mae "Carol" Heaton

Carolyn Mae "Carol" Heaton

Aug 15, 2026

Carolyn Mae “Carol” Heaton, age 89 of Piqua and formerly of Troy, passed away 8:42AM Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Garbry Ridge, Piqua. She was born October 9, 1936 in Greenville, OH to the late Chester “Slim” Allread and Dorothy Mae (Bowers) Allread.

Carol was preceded in death by her husband Douglas Eugene Heaton on September 25, 2021. They were married...

John Robert Straw

John Robert Straw

Aug 12, 2026

John Robert Straw, age 56 of Piqua, passed away August 12, 2026 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. He was born February 22, 1970 in Troy.

John’s memory will be cherished by his parents Danny and Brenda Cain of Troy, as well as his sister Marsha Ann Cain.

John loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman. He also enjoyed camping. John...

Ralph Wayne Burton

Ralph Wayne Burton

Jul 3, 2026

Ralph Wayne Burton passed away peacefully at the age of 74 in Troy on the morning of July 3rd 2026.

Ralph was born at home on April , 1952, in Adair County Kentucky to Srena Burton and Arthur Burton.

Ralph went to Concord Elementary School and then graduated from Troy High School Class of 1971.

Ralph was a meatcutter for 50 years and...

Nicole Ann Fergerson

Nicole Ann Fergerson

Jul 3, 2026

Nicole Ann Fergerson, age 33 of Troy, passed away 1:20AM Friday, July 3, 2026 at Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County, Troy. She was born April 5, 1993 in Dayton to Dannie Lee Fergerson and Melissa Ann Hixson.

Nicole was preceded in death by maternal grandfathers Terry Hixson and Ruben Anzaldua, paternal grandmother Vicky Langston, and aunt Christina Hixson.

Those left to cherish...

Pamela Sue Pinter

Pamela Sue Pinter

Jun 29, 2026

Pamela Sue “Pam” Pinter, age 72 of Troy, passed away 6:30PM Monday, June 29, 2026 at her residence. She was born January 20, 1954 in Dayton to the late Edward and Patricia (Woodruff) Waugh.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Andrew Delk, brother William Waugh, sisters Krista Waugh and Sabrina Waugh, and nephew Matthew Waugh.

Those...

Barbara A Huggins

Barbara A Huggins

Jun 21, 2026

Prior services entrusted to Dockray and Thomas Funeral Home, Canton, MA.

Barbara A. Huggins, of Stoughton, Massachusetts, passed away on June 21, 2026, at the age of 94. She was born on April 1, 1932, in Brockton, Massachusetts, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, kindness to others, and a warm, generous spirit that touched all who knew...

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