obituaries

Apr 2, 2023

Mildred Bernice Winfield, age 70 of Marietta, GA and formerly of Troy, OH passed away 9:12AM on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Wellstar Community Hospice, Marietta, GA. She was born on September 12, 1952, in Aberdeen, MS to John and Sally Coleman.

Mildred was proceeded in death by her parents John Coleman and Sally Ann Langston, and...

Mar 30, 2023

Brenda J. Roberts, age 65 of Troy, passed away 5:12AM on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus. She was born September 30, 1957 in Troy to the late Ronald and Ruby (Koeller) Alspaugh.

Those left to cherish Brenda's memory include her husband Don Roberts, whom she married November 25, 1978; son Derek...

Mar 29, 2023

James Clifton "Jim" Perry, age 80 of Cincinnati and formerly of Covington, passed away 7:30AM Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at Anderson Nursing Home in Cincinnati. He was born February 6, 1943 in Piqua to the late James Clifton Perry and Merledean "Toni" (Hunt) Perry.

Along with his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his wife Patricia...

Mar 20, 2023

Renee Audrey Clarke, age 66 of Piqua, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.  She was born on November 10, 1956, in Troy, Ohio, to Robert Bolden and Mary Sims.

Renee was a member of Grace Family Worship Center in Piqua with Pastors H. Eugene and Trina Collier.  She was...

Mar 20, 2023

DAVID EUGENE LOBENSTEIN of Albany, Ga, passed away at his home on March 20, 2023.  David was born Oct. 28, 1940 in Troy, Ohio and lived there until moving to Georgia in 2014.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Jackie (Arnett) Lobenstein.  They were married July 3, 1964.  He is also preceded...

Mar 16, 2023

Warren J. McNemar, age 90, passed away at Miami County hospice on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 10:00 P.M.  Warren was born December 14, 1932 in Annalore, WVA, son of the late Samuel and Maggie McNemar.

He is preceded in death by his wife, June (Barker) McNemar, son James McNemar, his wife Pauline (Hopson) McNemar, his brother...

Mar 14, 2023

Wesley Eugene Davis  "Skeeter", age 84, passed away in his home on Tuesday, March 14th at 1:45 PM surrounded by his family.

Skeeter was born on July 30, 1938 in Waterloo, Ohio, son of the late John and Emma Davis.

He is preceded in death by his wife Pauline "Kitty" Davis, son-in-law Timmy Hall and...

Mar 12, 2023

Gail Faye Lee, age 74 of Troy, passed away at 5:24AM on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at her residence. She was born April 29, 1948 in Troy to the late Carl and Pearl (Rickey) Mumma.

Along with her parents, Gail was preceded in death by her husband Michael Alan Lee, who passed away April 21, 2016; brother...

Feb 24, 2023

Amber Dawn (Benton) Goonan, age 41 of West Milton, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. She was born August 25, 1981 in Columbus to Quintlin and Erma (Cummings) Benton.

Amber was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents George and Betty Hicks.

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

Feb 20, 2023

Daphne "Dee" Frances Elliott, age 98 of Piqua, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 20, 2023 at Brookdale Piqua. She was born on April 8, 1924 in Lincoln, NE to the late Henry and Frances (Beltz) Craft.

In addition to her parents, Dee is preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles...

Feb 19, 2023

James Elsworth Shields, known to friends and family alike as "Jimmy" all his life, passed away suddenly Sunday evening, February 19th at his home in Vero Beach, Florida.

Jimmy was born in Troy, Ohio on April 4th, 1956, at Stouder Memorial Hospital to Doctor and Mrs. Louise Shields. He was the third of their four children, survived...

Feb 16, 2023

Sutton Ann Carter, age 2, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Dayton Children's Hospital. She was born August 29, 2020 in Troy to Shane and Rachel (Youssef) Carter.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother Mahala Youssef and paternal grandfather Clarence Carter.

Along with her parents, Sutton is survived by her sister...

Feb 6, 2023

B. Anne Cox, age 89 of Troy, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023 at Troy Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born May 30, 1933 in Piqua to the late John and Grace Hammond.

Anne married Edward L. Cox on April 28, 1954 and he preceded her in death on June 26, 2014.

Those left...

Feb 5, 2023

Stella Marcella Wallace, age 91 of Troy, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Koester Pavilion, Troy. She was born in Otway, OH on November 5, 1931 to the late Jesse and Ethel (nee Walters) Stamper.

In addition to her parents, Marcella is preceded in death by her husband Donald Wallace who passed away on June...

Feb 4, 2023

Lucy Lou Kirsch, age 92 of Troy, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023 in the inpatient unit of Hospice of Miami County, Troy. She was born November 3, 1930 in Piqua to the late Milo and Garnet (Coate) Finfrock.

Lucy married Kenneth Arthur Kirsch, Sr. on June 30, 1951 and he preceded her in death on August...

Jan 27, 2023

Jan D Hunt, 84, passed away peacefully in his favorite retirement home in sunny Bradenton, Florida.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Hunt; his parents; sister Marsha Adams; brother Kay Hunt; and step sister Marsha Lee.

He is survived by his three sons Doug, Denny and David Hunt, also his 6 grandchildren...

Jan 22, 2023

Michael Joseph Lewis, age 57 of Milford and formerly of Versailles, OH, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023. He was born April 29, 1965 in Chicago, IL to Joseph Lewis and Kay Mary (McRae) Lewis.

Michael was preceded in death by his father Joseph Lewis and his sister Mary Lewis.

Those left to cherish Michael's...

Jan 18, 2023

Edward "Travis" Warren, age 68 of Troy, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2023 at home with his wife by his side after a short illness. He was born July 28, 1954 in Danville, KY to the late Edward Garrett Warren and Virginia (Pulliam) Warren.

Along with his parents, Travis was preceded in death by sister Cheryl...

Jan 17, 2023

Dennis Eugene Daugherty,70, passed away. January 17,2023 at Koestner Pavilion, Troy, Ohio. He was born in Troy , Ohio August 7, 1952 to Floy (Bud) & Alice (Bowers) Daugherty. Preceded in death by his father and a brother, Daniel Daugherty. Survived by his mother of Troy, nieces Heather and Danielle Daugherty of Piqua and his aunt ,Connie Ritter. Dennis...

Jan 17, 2023

Dennis Eugene Daugherty, 70 , passed away. January 17,2023 at Koester Pavilion, Troy, Ohio. He was born in Troy, Ohio August 7, 1952 to Floy (Bud) & Alice (Bowers) Daugherty. Preceded in death by his father and a brother, Daniel Daugherty. Survived by his mother of Troy, nieces Heather and Danielle Daugherty of Piqua and his aunt ,Connie Ritter....