obituaries

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...

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...