obituaries

Apr 30, 2023

Thurmen S. "Tom" Adkins, age 83 of Troy, passed away 5:12AM on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at his residence. He was born September 4, 1939 in Lawton, WV to the late John and Geraldine (Irvin) Adkins.

Tom met his future wife Barbel Evelyn (Marklein) Adkins while stationed in Paris. They married in October 1964. She preceded him...

Apr 17, 2023

Fred Richard Young of Troy, Ohio, peacefully left this earth and returned home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 17, 2023. He was born on April 9, 1935 in Nevada County, Arkansas to the late Carl Young Sr., and Gustavia Tidwell-Young.

He was one of 12 children. When he was of age,...

Apr 14, 2023

William (Bill) Gerald Seay passed away on April 14, 2023 at the age of 95. He was born in Troy, Ohio on January 19,1928 to Roy Napolean Seay and Ruth Theresa Myers. He was the last of their four children. His brothers Roy and Horace and sister Nancy have proceeded him in death.

A graduate of Troy...

Apr 13, 2023

James Robert Keechle, age 68 of Troy, passed away 9:31PM on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at his residence. He was born October 3, 1954 in Xenia to the late Harry "Bud" and Evelyn (Crook) Keechle.

He was preceded in death by his brothers Harry "Sonny" Keechle and Michael Kline.

Those left to cherish James's memory...

Apr 10, 2023

Alexander Brosius Hamilton was born on February 4th, 1940 in Troy, Ohio.  A 1958 graduate of Troy High School, he attended Denison University with a Bachelors degree in English in 1962.  Immediately following, Alex went to the Officers Candidate School in Newport, RI and trained as Chief Engineer Officer with the United State Navy for four year, sailing the...

Apr 5, 2023

After a brave battle David Edward Ziegler, (Dave) age of 65 of Troy, passed away Wednesday, April 5th in his home. Dave was born on August 23rd, 1957, at the Stouder Memorial Hospital in Troy, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents Louis [Edward] Ziegler and Thelma [Rea] (Ardinger) Ziegler of Troy.

Those left to...

Apr 4, 2023

Ernest Richard "Rick" Yambor, age 75 of Troy, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Troy Care and Rehabilitation. He was born April 5, 1947 in Beckley, WV to the late Ernest and Jenny Yambor.

Those left to cherish Rick's memory include his daughter Jennifer Yambor of Maryland; sons Jason Yambor of North Carolina and Brian Yambor...

Apr 3, 2023

Joseph "Joe" Roy Ferrier of Troy, Ohio passed away April 3, 2023, 94 years old at Friendship Village in Trotwood, Ohio. Joe was born on January 23, 1929, in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.

Joe was a Chrysler Master Mechanic working for Freed Brothers in Conshohocken prior to moving to Troy, Ohio in 1971 where he worked for Hobart Corporation....

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...