obituaries

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...

Nov 7, 2023

James Edward "Jim" Lewis, age 66 of Troy, passed away 6:14AM on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at his residence. He was born February 7, 1957 in Troy to the late Lawrence and Virginia (Ivey) Lewis.

Jim was preceded in death by his son John Wayne "Duke" Lewis, who passed away August 9, 2002.

Those left...

Oct 26, 2023

Joseph Lester "Joe" Jeffery, age 63 of Springfield, passed away at 1:14PM on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County, Troy. He was born May 24, 1960 to the late Joe Ellis and Joyce Jeffery.

Along with his parents, Joe w as preceded in death by his granddaughter Angel Marie Jeffery Marquez, aunt Judith...

Oct 23, 2023

Laura Ann Adams, age 66 of Troy passed away October 23, 2023 at her residence. She was born July 18, 1957 in Lima to Wilbur Richard Molitor and Elverta (Scheele) Molitor of Russells Point.

She was preceded in death by her brother Robert Molitor.

Along with her parents, Laura is survived by her daughters Mindy...

Oct 22, 2023

Teresa Jean Swigart, age 62 of Troy, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023 at her residence. She was born May 3, 1961 in Troy to John Casey and Caroline (Tucker) McCall.

Teresa was preceded in death by her father John Casey as well as brother Dwayne Casey.

Those left to cherish Teresa's memory include her...

Oct 8, 2023

Sherry Diane Rench, age 75 of Chillicothe and formerly of Troy and Covington, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023 at her home. She was born May 9, 1948 in Piqua to the late Theodore "Ted" Overcash and Juanita (Greenbaum) Overcash.

Sherry was preceded in death by her husband Douglas William Rench on December 2, 2020 as well...

Oct 3, 2023

Rebecca Kay "Becca" Green, age 42 of Troy, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. She was born August 18, 1981 in Troy to the late Robbin Bryant.

Becca was preceded in death by her mother Robbin Bryant on April 23, 2017, as well as her uncles Michael Jacobs and Mark Jacobs, Sr....

Oct 2, 2023

Phillip Lee Jones, age 88 of Troy, passed away 2:47AM Monday, October 2, 2023. He was born January 5, 1935 in Elizabeth Township, OH to the late Ashford Raymond and Helen (Olds) Jones.

Phillip was preceded in death by his wife Gladys Irene Landes Weater, as well as two brothers Robert and Donald Jones; and stepdaughter Jane...

Sep 30, 2023

Ricardo Garcia, age 63 of Troy, passed away suddenly from cancer on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. He was born March 26, 1960 in Brownsville, TX to Maria Rita Garcia.

Those left to cherish Ricardo's memory include his wife Lucia Garcia, his son Ricardo Garcia, Jr. of Brownsville, TX, four grandchildren: Ricardo...

Sep 27, 2023

Yvonne Cathleen Wogoman, age 86 of Troy, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. She was born November 9, 1936 in Pike, KY to the late Mack and Pauline (Hunt) Williamson.

Yvonne married Byron Keith Wogoman on July 3, 1974, and he preceded her in death on July 23, 1994. She was also...

Sep 26, 2023

Chris Robert Ryman, resident of Dayton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on September 26, 2023 at the young age of 54. He was born on November 11, 1968 in Troy, Ohio, where he lived until graduating from Troy High School.

Chris was preceded in death by his father, Robert Ryman, his mother Colleen Keith, and his cherished pet...

Sep 17, 2023

John Raymond Gibbs, age 68, of Troy, OH, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 17, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gertrude and Ezzra Gibbs, brothers Donnie, Jerry, Robert and Mike Gibbs, and sister, Theresa Gibbs.

John lived his life as a dump truck driver to support his family. He enjoyed being...

Sep 14, 2023

Megan Ashley Grove, age 38 of Troy, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023. She was born July 9, 1985 in Hamilton, OH to Regina (Heatherly) Gleason.

Megan's memory will be cherished by her son Reiley Grove of Troy; husband William Grove; her mother Regina Gleason of Troy; stepdad Jason Johnston of Troy; aunt Wilma Kinser of Oak...