obituaries

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...

Sep 4, 2023

Angela Dawn "Angel" Chamblin, age 56 of Troy, passed away 12:36AM Monday, September 4, 2023 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. She was born September 18, 1966 in Troy to John Stewart and Karen (Meek) Stewart.

Angel was preceded in death by her father, John Stewart, brother Joshua Gearhart, grandson Gavin Stewart, and sister-in-law Brenda Stewart.

Sep 1, 2023

Margaret Anna "Peggy" Persinger, age 83 of Troy, passed away 6:55AM Friday, September 1, 2023 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. She was born August 22, 1940 in Bradford to the late Nevin J. and Mildred Pearl (Smith) Hill.

Along with her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by her sisters Cindy Thomas, Sandy Whitlow, and Mary...

Aug 29, 2023

Jo Ann Svajda, age 69 of Troy, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at her residence. She was born March 17, 1954 in Troy to the late Lawrence and Donna (Snodgrass) Svajda.

Along with her parents, Jo Ann was preceded in death by her sister Brenda Lee Fitch.

Those left to cherish Jo Ann's memory...

Aug 29, 2023

Sally Ann Cook, age 91 of Englewood, passed away 2:05PM Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Cypress Pointe Health Campus, Englewood. She was born June 6, 1932 in Omaha, NE to the late James and Annabella (Wagner) Bagley.

Sally was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.

Those left to cherish Sally's memory include...

Aug 27, 2023

Daniel Paul Elliott, age 73 of Piqua, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Soin Medical Center, Beavercreek. He was born December 7, 1949 in Dayton to the late Charles and Daphne Frances "Dee" (Craft) Elliott.

Along with his parents, Daniel was preceded in death by his wife Linda Elliott, who passed in 2014, as well as...

Aug 25, 2023

Jerry Howard McLees, age 79 of Troy, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 at his residence. He was born August 7, 1944 in San Diego, CA.

Jerry was preceded in death by his sister Joan Jankowski.

Those left to cherish Jerry's memory include his wife of 18 years Nancy (Grater) McLees; daughters Heather (Gary) Hanna...

Aug 23, 2023

Jody Duwayne Bellamy, age 45 of Troy, passed away 5:12PM on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. He was born October 23, 1977 in Brazil, IN to Stanley Wayne Bellamy and Shirley (George) Bellamy.

Those left to cherish Jody's memory include his twin brother and best friend Coty Wayne Bellamy, mother Shirley Bellamy,...

Aug 16, 2023

Michael Joseph Barry, age 90 of Troy,  passed away 12:15AM Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. He was born April 7, 1933 in Cork City, Ireland to the late Theodore "Teddy" Barry and Hannah (O'Mahony) Barry.

Michael was preceded in death by his brother Tom Barry and sisters Nula Garry and Marie Garry....

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...