obituaries

May 5, 2022

Julia Rae Yvonne Conard, age 36 of Troy, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Ohio State Medical Center in Columbus, OH. She was born on May 20, 1985 in Troy to Vince Conard and the late Stephanie (nee Sinclair) Mertz.

In addition to her mother, Julia is preceded in death by her grandparents, Lowell and...

Apr 30, 2022

Elizabeth "Liz" Barrett Bravo Benson, cherished wife, mother, sister and friend, passed away April 30, 2022 in Wolfeboro, NH. Liz was born December 3, 1947, the second child to Lucia and Robert Bravo of Troy, OH. Young Liz developed a deep love for horses, playing 'Pony Express' riding her beloved Quarter Horse, Apache. She was also known for her...

Apr 19, 2022

Joy Lynn Willoughby, age 67 of Troy, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. She was born on December 29, 1954 in Middletown, OH to the late Orville and Elizabeth (nee Kemp) Willoughby.

Those left to cherish Joy's memory include her daughter, Elissa (Damon) Ellison of Troy; son, Christopher Calhoun...

Apr 16, 2022

Robert William Widener, age 87 of Troy, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022 at his residence. He was born July 7, 1934 in Troy to the late Clarence Ray and Edith (Conrad) Widener.

He was preceded in death by his son Thomas Widener, grandson Mark Dobbs, and sister Mary Kirves.

Those left to cherish Robert's...

Apr 14, 2022

Paul Rodgers Kerns, age 85 of Troy, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Ohio's Hospice of Miami Valley, Troy. He was born June 24, 1936 in Piqua to the late Newell M. and May (Covault) Kerns.

Those left to cherish Paul's memory include his wife Delores (Clawson) Kerns; son Mark Kerns (Tonya) of Middletown; grandchildren: Abbie...

Apr 14, 2022

Ramona A. Kimmel, age 79, of LaFollette, TN, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022.  She was a loving wife to Eugene Kimmel, the love of her life. A member of Coolidge First Baptist Church and retired RN from Jay County Hospital in Portland, Indiana. She then continued as a nurse for other friends and family. She had a great...

Apr 4, 2022

Esther Sinclair, age 86 of Troy, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022 at her home surrounded by her daughters. She was born on March 30, 1936 in New Carlisle, OH to the late Robert and Nettie (nee Flory) Artz.

In addition to her parents, Esther is preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years,...

Apr 3, 2022

On April 3, 2022 Dennis "Denny" James Partin passed away at Hospice of Dayton at the age of 57. Dennis was born on March 9, 1965 to the late Denny V. and Thelma Pauline (nee Mayes) Partin in Toledo, OH.

Denny is survived by his loving mother Pauline; sister Dawn McCall; 3 children Courtney (Christopher) Norman, Christina...

Apr 1, 2022

Doris Jean Eichler, age 94 of Troy, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022 at Randall Residence in Troy. She was born May 12, 1927 in Dugger, IN to the late Rollie and Flossie (McPherson) Eslinger.

She was preceded in death by her husband Dale A. Eichler on April 18, 2004; son Timothy Eichler in 2003; as well...

Mar 24, 2022

Amber Lynn Workman, age 26 of Troy, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022. She was born April 4, 1995 in Dayton to Arthur Workman of Troy and Andrea Caldwell Arnett of Troy.

Amber is preceded in death by her grandfather, Mickey Reed, who passed away in 2020.

Along with her parents, those left to cherish...

Mar 23, 2022

Charles Martin Heckman, Sr., age 80 of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Troy Care and Rehab. He was born on February 4, 1942 in Dayton, OH to the late Raymond and Violet (nee Rehmert) Heckman.

In addition to his parents, Charles is preceded in death by his sons Charles Martin Heckman, Jr. and...

Mar 19, 2022

Carolyn Moore, age 86 of Crestview, FL, formerly of Dayton and Troy Ohio, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Crestview Rehabilitation Center in Crestview, FL. She was born on September 29, 1935 in Troy to the late Hugh and Lucille (nee Keelum) Wheat.

In addition to her parents, Carolyn is preceded in death by her...

Mar 18, 2022

Joyce Catherine Breisch, age 88 of Sidney and formerly of Troy, passed away Friday, March 18, 2022 at Ohio Living Dorothy Love in Sidney. She was born May 25, 1933 in Allentown, PA to the late Austin and M. Dolly (Brennan) DeWalt.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Breisch, Jr. on October 22, 1999,...

Mar 14, 2022

Norman B. Karnehm, age 91 of Troy, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022 at his residence. He was born March 12, 1931 in Christiansburg to the late Alva C. and Zola J. (Massie) Karnehm.

He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret "Peggy" (Schaefer) Karnehm on August 20, 2016; son Steven A. Karnehm on July 25,...

Mar 14, 2022

Donald Lee Davis, age 85 of Troy, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022 at his residence. He was born April 15, 1936 in Miami County to the late Earl and Mildred (Smock) Davis.

He was preceded in death by his wife Juanita (Trader) Davis, who passed away in 2013; son Donald Lee Davis, Jr., two sisters, and...

Mar 12, 2022

Treva "Sue" Brown, age 80 of Centerville, OH formerly of Troy, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Bethany Village in Centerville, OH. She was born on July 5, 1941 in Troy to the late Harold and Juanita (Young) Hunt Jr.

In addition to her parents, Sue is preceded in death by her husband, Roy C....

Mar 6, 2022

Stephen "Selly" Adams, age 69, passed away suddenly but peacefully in his home on March 6th, 2022. Stephen spent the majority of his life as a distinguished Troy, Ohio resident after moving from his hometown of Clarksville, Tennessee. He served honorably in the US Army Reserves for nearly two decades and continued to serve his brothers-in-arms and his community...

Mar 6, 2022

Cindy Ann Thompson, age 62 of Troy, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at her home. She was born on July 4, 1959 in Dayton, OH to the late Tommy and Betty (nee Brush) Cavey.

Those left to cherish Cindy's memory include her sister, Lisa McClure of Troy; brother, Don (Amy) Cavey of Brookville, OH; nieces...

Feb 24, 2022

Roger Lee Stoltz, age 76 of Conover and formerly of Troy, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. He was born November 25, 1945 in Troy to the late Richard and Ruth (nee Johnson) Stoltz.

In addition to his parents, Roger is preceded in death by his daughter-in-law Melissa Stoltz.

Those...

Feb 23, 2022

Jeffrey Lee Myers, age 56 of Casstown, OH formerly of Mesa, AZ, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH. He was born on September 21, 1965 in Troy to the late Thomas Lewis and Rebecca Kiser Honeyman.

Jeffery is preceded in death by his father, Donald Myers and grandparents, Ralph...