obituaries

Jan 18, 2024

Douglas Ralph "Doug" Hartley, age 79 of Troy, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton. He was born March 8, 1944 in Troy to the late Russell Melvin Hartley and Jessie Jean (Brown) Hartley.

Doug was preceded in death by his brother Ronnie as well as sisters Dee, Lee, Wilma, and Bev.

Jan 13, 2024

Michael Gene Burns, age 69, passed away at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy on January 13, 2024. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Donald Isaac Burns and Mary (Irvine) Burns, sons Michael Gene Burns, Jr. and Michael Denver Burns; as well as his sister, Janet McCoy; and life long partner Lenora T. King.

Those left...

Jan 10, 2024

Robert Lyn Yoakem, age 70, passed away on January 10, 2024, in Troy, OH. He was born on April 18,1953 in Chillicothe, OH to Robert and Marcella (Long) Yoakem.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Ronnie Yoakem and grandsons James Anthony Price and Aaron Lucas.

Those left to cherish his memory are...

Jan 5, 2024

Deeno Lamar Taylor, age 62 of Troy, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024 at Hospice of Miami County, Troy. He was born February 24, 1961 in Sidney to the late Wilson and Elizabeth (Lucas) Taylor.

Those left to cherish Deeno's memory include his children: Ashley (Melvin) Waller of Piqua, Amber (Nathan) Collins of North Carolina, Lamarra Taylor...

Jan 2, 2024

James Michael Bush, Sr. age 68 of Troy, passed away 2:41AM Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. He was born August 8, 1955 in Sidney.

He was preceded in death by his wife and soulmate Cindy L.  Bush on April 5, 2015; as well as parents Jim and Mary Bush and Louise Williams....

Jan 1, 2024

JB Gibson, age 73 of Troy, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024 at Grandview Hospital, Dayton. He was born January 11, 1950 in Hyden, KY to the late Howard Gibson and Margaret (Collins) Mayo.

Those left to cherish JB's memory include his wife Sue (Phyillaier) Gibson; son Michael "Mike" Walker (Sally) of Mt. Gilead; daughters Tamara Gibson...

Dec 25, 2023

Joseph Wilson, age 75 of Piqua, passed away 8:10AM Monday, December 25, 2023 at Piqua Manor. He was born January 8, 1948 in Decora, GA to the late William Jefferson Wilson and Alter (Browner) Wilson.

Those left to cherish Joseph's memory include his children Michelle Webster, Derrick Wilson, William Wilson, Ellison Wilson, and Joshua Wilson; brothers Randall...

Dec 23, 2023

Kenton Lee Ganger, age 69, passed away on December 23, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on June 5, 1954 in Troy, OH to Ida Ganger and the late Buddy Duane Ganger.

Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Ida Ganger of Troy OH as well as his...

Dec 7, 2023

Gregory (Greg) Lee Stewart of Troy, OH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 7, 2023. He was 61 years old.

Greg was born in Dayton, OH to the late Frederick and Wanda (Blalock) Stewart. In 2003, he married his wife Mary Jo, and had enjoyed being partners for 20 years.

He is survived by his...

Dec 5, 2023

Randall J. Miller, born on July 16, 1944, passed away on December 5, 2023, at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy, OH. Randy was born in Wichita, KS, to Floyd F. and Mary L. (Benton) Miller while on a family vacation visiting relatives. He then returned to his family home in northern, IN where he lived until enlisting in...

Dec 4, 2023

Shirley E. Quillen, originally from West Virginia, and currently residing in Troy, OH, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 4, 2023. She was 86 years old.

Shirley was born on May 23, 1937, to the late Elwood Duncan and Icy Williams. In 1954, she married her lifelong sweetheart, Wesley, who passed away in 2017. Along with her...

Dec 1, 2023

Julie Kay DeStefano, born on April 4, 1963, passed away on December 1, 2023, leaving a legacy of love and joy. A loving wife to Mike DeStefano for over 30 years, Julie was the cherished daughter of Mary Wells and the late Walter Wells, survived by brothers Ricky and David Knecht. A dedicated mother, her love extended to daughter...

Dec 1, 2023

Xiaire Wesley Jones, 4 month old son of TeeJuan Jones and Yasmine McKinney, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy.  He was born July 22, 2023 at Kettering Medical Center, Kettering.

Xiaire's memory will be cherished by his parents, as well as paternal grandparents Leona and Johnny Jones, maternal grandparents Tamesha McKinney,...

Nov 22, 2023

Shirley G. McElfresh, age 92 of Troy, passed away 4:39AM Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at her home. She was born September 13, 1931 in Kingman, OH to the late Everett and Amelia (Carr) Gordon.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Jack McElfresh; siblings Janina Moran, Wanda Carter, Bernjay Gordon, and Donnie Gordon; and great grandson...

Nov 16, 2023

Phillip Adam Diehl, age 52 of Troy, passed away 8:50AM Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Hospice of Miami County, Troy.  He was born October 15, 1971 in Troy to the late Pieter and Joan (Roberts) Diehl.

Phillip is survived by his sister Liz (Mark) Kianka of West Milton, brother Nick (Melissa) Diehl of Pleasant Hill, as well...

Nov 12, 2023

Phyllis Jane Warfield, age 78 of Troy, passed away 1:40PM Sunday, November 12, 2023 at her residence. She was born July 3, 1945 in Sidney to the late Harry Taylor and Mary Jane (Harger) Jackson.

Those left to cherish Phyllis's memory include her children: Michael Warfield of Troy, Terrasa Warfield of Troy, Deneen (Tyrone) Callahan of Brockton,...

Nov 11, 2023

Gary Lee Hereford, Sr., age 71 of Troy, passed away at 3:55AM, Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Troy Care. He was born February 25, 1952 in Troy to the late William and Mary (Achors) Hereford.

Along with his parents, Gary was preceded in death by his wife, Dawn Renee (Lookabaugh) Hereford, and sister Sheryl.

Those...

Nov 10, 2023

Nancy Irene Hitchcock, 74, of Casstown, passed away November 10th, 2023 at home surrounded by her family.  She was born February 23, 1949, in Portsmouth, OH, the daughter of Moncie Dallas Fairchild and Irene Mae (Hale) Walters.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, as well as her sister, Peggy Shirk, and niece, Rachel Fairchild.

Nov 7, 2023

Marsha Kay Urton, age 73 of Troy, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born February 4, 1950 in Sidney to the late George and Ruth (Presser) Pash.

Marsha is survived by her children Rodney (Maria) Urton of Lebanon and Rhonda (Angela) Urton of Ocala, FL; grandson Nicholas Urton of Lebanon; the...

Nov 7, 2023

Frank Allen Stoltz, age 58 of Versailles and formerly of Troy, passed away at 6:05PM Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Versailles Rehab and Healthcare Center. He was born December 9, 1964 in Troy to the late William and Carol Stoltz.

Frank is survived by his brothers Mike Stoltz of Troy, Gary and Marsha Stoltz of Troy, and...