obituaries

Apr 2, 2024

Josephine Gloria Gwynn, age 96 of Anderson, IN and formerly of Troy, OH passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024 in New Castle, IN. She was born September 20, 1927 in the Philippines.

Josephine was preceded in death by her father Pablo Lopez; husband David Gwynn on March 18, 2020 as well as son Michael Lykens on March...

Mar 24, 2024

Bessie Getter, age 89 of Tipp City, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her beloved family. She was born December 22, 1934 in Greenup County, KY to the late Alvin and Ruth (Logan) Osborne.

Bessie was a loving wife, married to Byron "Joe" Getter for 70 years, and he preceded her in...

Mar 23, 2024

Gloria M. Bilbay, age 78 of Versailles, OH passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord on Saturday, March 23, 2024. She was born August 19, 1945, in Philadelphia, PA to the late Emma and Erich J. Buzilow. Gloria was a first-generation U.S. Citizen as her parents emigrated from Germany to the United States in the 1930s. She spent...

Mar 13, 2024

Angelia Marie "Angie" Smith, age 48 of Tipp City, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at her residence. She was born August 5, 1975 in Piqua to Keith Koon and Virginia "Gina" (Brunswick) Neal.

Those left to cherish Angie's memory include her parents, Keith (Jamie Faber) Koon of Centerville and Virginia "Gina" (Brad) Neal of Tipp City;...

Feb 25, 2024

Derrick Robert Heckman, age 46 of Troy, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. He was born February 24, 1978 in Troy to Duane and Helen (McFadden) Heckman.

Those left to cherish Derrick's memory include his mother Helen Heckman of Piqua; his children Harmony Rolf of Troy and Hayden Heckman of Troy; siblings...

Feb 24, 2024

Elaine "GiGi" Smith Massie, age 93 of Troy, passed away 11:02AM Saturday, February 24, 2024 at her residence. She was born July 5, 1930 in Frankfort, KY to the late Foster and Fannie (Duvall) Smith.

She was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters.

Those left to cherish GiGi's memory include her husband...

Feb 21, 2024

Eydie M. Akers (Rutter) died on February 21, 2024, at the age of 80 in Troy, Ohio after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was born on November 29, 1943, in Nelsonville, Ohio.

Eydie lived an extraordinary life as a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother/great who had a passion for traveling, especially to the beach. She was...

Feb 18, 2024

Edna Jane (Washington) Murray 82 of Troy Ohio. She departed this life on Sunday February 18, 2024. Edna was born on July 19, 1941 in Dumas Arkansas to the late Robert and Rosie (Turntine)White of Meroney Arkansas.

Edna was a long time domestic worker for Dr. Walter and Peg Meeker and family. She had other employment opportunities...

Feb 18, 2024

Byron "Joe" Getter, Jr. age 89 of Tipp City, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024 at his home. He was born March 15, 1934 in Vernon County, Wisconsin to the late Byron Getter, Sr. and Gloy (Randles) Getter.

Along with his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his daughter Bessie Ann Getter; brothers Malcolm Getter, Eddie...

Feb 18, 2024

Cristol Billie Metro, age 68 of Troy, passed away peacefully at 9:46PM Sunday, February 18, 2023. She was born February 27, 1955 in Buffalo, NY to the late William and Daisy (Tuttle) Schutts.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Frank Metro in July of 2021, and sisters Bonnie Howard and Lynn...

Feb 16, 2024

Stewart Randall Scott, age 70 of Covington, passed away 7:58PM Friday, February 16, 2024 at Stillwater Nursing Home, Covington. He was born March 23, 1953 in Cambridge NE to Richard and Delores Arlene (Jeager) Scott.

Stewart was preceded in death by his father Richard Scott.

Those left to cherish Stewart's memory include his mother Delores...

Feb 13, 2024

Samuel Bryan "Skip" Melvin, Jr. age 66 of Troy, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at his home. He was born November 30, 1957 in Portsmouth to the late Samuel Melvin, Sr. and Janet (Newman) Melvin.

Those left to cherish Skip's memory include his sons Caleb Melvin of Tipp City and Shawn (Jody) Gregory of Pittsburgh, PA;...

Feb 4, 2024

Mary Martha "Marty" Johnston, age 70 of Troy, passed away peacefully at 1:22AM on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at StoryPoint, Troy. She was born November 5, 1953 in Piqua to the late Arthur and Marcella (Fischer) Bell.

Along with her parents, Marty was preceded in death by infant sister Martha Elaine; her brother-in-law Mike Terry; and sister-in-law...

Feb 3, 2024

Charles Douglas "Doug" Wesco, age 79 of Troy, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024 at his residence. He was born April 30, 1944 in Troy to the late Charles and Betty (Sexauer) Wesco.

Along with his parents, Doug was preceded in death by his sister Sue Wesco.

Those left to cherish Doug's memory include his...

Jan 20, 2024

Raymond Eugene Henry breathed his final goodbye on January 20, 2024.  Gone with him are his powerful hugs, ornery smile, generous spirit, and loyal heart.  Ray lived his life on his own terms, unapologetically.  He loved his family and friends fiercely, always making sure they knew how deeply.  Those who understood and loved him will be saddened to have...

Jan 19, 2024

Gerald Wayne Butcher, age 65 of Troy, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at Hospice of Miami County, Troy. He was born July 1, 1958, in Fort Worth, TX to Bettye (Barge) Butcher, TX and the late Napoleon Butcher.

He was also preceded in death by his sister Gwenda Butcher and his brother-in-law Scott Sullenberger.

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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...