obituaries

Aug 15, 2023

James Michael Patton, age 64 of Troy, passed away at 9:46AM Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Momentous Health, Vandalia. He was born August 11, 1959 in Cleveland to the late James Patton, Jr. and Jean Evelyn Cheatham West.

Those left to cherish Michael's memory include his siblings Debra Jordan of Dayton, Sandra Patton of Troy, and Patricia...

Aug 5, 2023

Elma Mae Brown, age 95 of Sidney and formerly of Troy, passed away 9:59AM Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Ohio Living Dorothy Love in Sidney. She was born December 27, 1927 in Wheeling, WV to the late Carl and Virginia (Tubaugh) Lamka.

Elma was preceded in death by her husband Irvin R. Brown, who passed away October...

Aug 3, 2023

Rick Dean DeMoss, age 67 of Casstown, passed away 12:23PM on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at the Hospice of Miami County inpatient facility in Troy. He was born March 3, 1956 in Troy to the late William and Maxine (Fyfe) DeMoss.

Those left to cherish Rick's memory include his wife Gwen (McGillvary) DeMoss; sons Jason DeMoss of...

Aug 1, 2023

Roy Staten, Jr., age 78 of Troy, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Troy Care and Rehabilitation. He was born January 30, 1945 in Ackerville Hollow, WV to the late Roy Staten, Sr. and Frida (Bailey) Staten.

Roy was preceded in death by his son Roy "Jake" Staten, III on October 8, 2018, as well as...

Jul 29, 2023

Martha M. (Lawrence) Avey, Milford, Ohio, formerly from Troy, passed away July 29, 2023. She was born October 16, 1924 in Troy to the late Erwin Dalton and Harriett McMath Lawrence, and graduated from Troy High School in 1942.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Floyd J. Avey in 1992, and brother, Erwin E....

Jul 28, 2023

Sheila Elizabeth Marinucci, age 68, peacefully passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones in Troy, Ohio.

She was predeceased by her mother Delores Violette, her first husband, Rocco Joseph Marinucci and her brother, William Violette.

Sheila is survived by her two children, Gina Marie Marinucci of Belmawr, NJ and Rocco...

Jul 18, 2023

Barbara Lynn Charles, age 73 of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Vancrest Nursing Home in New Carlisle, OH. She was born March 27, 1950, in Hazard, KY to the late Maurice and Ollie (Cornett) Hupp.

In addition to her parents, Barbara is preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Charles, her brother, Paul...

Jul 14, 2023

Lois Jean Boyer, age 81 of Troy, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023 at her residence. She was born on October 5, 1941 in Arcanum, OH to the late Chester and Dorothy (Hosbrook) Brodrick.

In addition to her parents, Lois is preceded in death by her husband, August H. Boyer and her brother, Marvin Brodrick and...

Jul 11, 2023

Paul Eugene Coon, age 78 of Troy, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Troy Care and Rehab. He was born August 3, 1944 in Dayton.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents Kenneth M. Longstreath, Sr. and Dora Rita Coon. Others to precede Paul in death include his sister Rita McMannus and his niece/ caregiver/...

Jul 11, 2023

Marilyn Fay McIlvain, age 76 of Tipp City and formerly of Troy, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at her residence. She was born October 25, 1946 in Troy to the late Carl George Smith and Mary Elizabeth (Cross) Smith.

Marilyn was preceded in death by sisters Sandy Smith and Catherine (Smith) Booher; brother Randy Smith; two...

Jul 10, 2023

Christopher Blake Carver, age 21 of Kenton and formerly of Troy, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023 at his residence. He was born August 17, 2001 in Troy to Jason Christopher Carver and Markita Carver.

Along with his parents, those left to cherish Christopher's memory include his wife Kristen (Morrow) Carver; children Brailyn Blake, Briella Victoria, and...

Jul 7, 2023

Morris Solomon, age 93 of Troy, passed away 2:20AM Friday, July 7, 2023 at Troy Care and Rehab. He was born July 8, 1929 in Bronx, NY to the late Simon and Sprinza Solomon.

Morris was preceded in death by his wife Martha (Wright) Solomon.

Those left to cherish Morris's memory include his daughter Molly...

Jul 6, 2023

Sage Bradley Denson, age 26 of Troy, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023 at his residence. He was born April 15, 1997 in Troy to Bradley Denson of Cincinnati and Nichol Mertz of Ft. Loramie.

Sage was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Stephanie Mertz.

Sage will be remembered by his parents Bradley Denson...

Jun 27, 2023

Stacy Stuart Smallenbarger, age 69 of Celina, passed away 6:18AM Tuesday, June 27, 2023 in the inpatient unit of Hospice of Miami County, Troy. He was born September 6, 1953 in Troy to the late Robert and Patsy (Ostendorf) Smallenbarger.

Stacy was preceded in death by his brother Scott Smallenbarger, who passed away January 2, 2022.

Jun 23, 2023

Ruth Ellen Slusher, age 83 of Newark, VT, and formerly of Troy, passed away June 23, 2023. She was born in Darke County, OH on December 19, 1939 to the late Charles Raymond and Ruby Mae (Golditz) Crawford.

She was preceded in death by her husband H. John Slusher, who passed away February 21, 1999.

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Jun 19, 2023

Michael Philip Sampson, age 55 of Troy, passed away June 19, 2023 at Kettering Health, Troy. He was born January 6, 1968 in Greenville to Carl Philip Sampson and Barbara Rebecca (Seas) Crosby.

Michael is preceded in death by his father, Carl Philip Sampson.

Those left to cherish Michael's memory include his mother, Barbara Crosby...

Jun 17, 2023

Roman James Wesson, age 3, went to be with the Lord at 10:40 pm on June 17, 2023 at Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born January 10, 2020 in Dayton, OH to parents Rohsaun Wesson, Jr. and Maci Wadsworth.

Roman was predeceased by his great grandparents, Paul and Agnes Frazier, James and Phyllis Smith, Martin Wadsworth...

Jun 17, 2023

Loving mother Janice Marie Johnson, age 90 of Troy, passed away 8:50PM Saturday, June 17, 2023 at her residence. She was born July 8, 1932 in Troy to the late Gradual "Tunny" and Mattie Amelia (Williams) Huggins.

Along with her parents, Janice was preceded in death by her husbands James Earl Johnson, Sr., and George Lewis; brothers...

Jun 15, 2023

Joseph "Joey" E. Cruz, age 15 of Tipp City, passed away on Thursday June 15, 2023 at his residence in Tipp City. He was born July 23, 2007 in England to Nanette Ramirez Cruz and Anthony D. Cruz.

He was predeceased by his paternal grandmother, Lourdes Cruz, Dixon, MO.

Those left to cherish Joey's memory...

Jun 12, 2023

Monte Kay Mumford, age 82 of Troy, passed away 12:05PM Monday, June 12, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. He was born June 20, 1940 in Troy to the late Cecil and Thelma (Siler) Mumford.

He married his beloved wife Janet F. (O'Dell) Mumford on June 6, 1980 and she preceded him in death on March 22,...