obituaries

Jul 9, 2021

Lawrence Eugene Earley, age 63 of Piqua, passed away July 9, 2021. He was born September 1, 1957 in Troy, OH.

Those left to cherish Lawrence's memory include his daughter Amy Lightner of Troy; sons Bryan and Dylan Earley, both of Riverside; grandson Bryson Earley; sister Kim West of Piqua; and brother Kenny Kelsey of Troy.

Jul 7, 2021

Stephen James Beard, age 77 of Troy, passed away on July 7, 2021 at his home. He was born on April 18, 1944 in Dayton, OH to the late Robert Paul and Rosemary Stinson Beard.

Those left to cherish Stephen's memory include his son, Bret (Teesha) Beard of West Milton, OH; daughter, Christina (Ryan) Mayes of Washington...

Jun 29, 2021

Jennifer Lynn Belcher, age 41 of Troy, passed away on June 29, 2021 at her home. She was born in Troy on November 24, 1979 to Brenda Knife.

Those left to cherish Jennifer's memory include her mother and father, Brenda and Robert E. Knife Jr. of Troy; daughter, Mckayla Belcher of Cincinnati; son, Titus Belcher of Troy;...

Jun 8, 2021

John Burton Weaver, age 86 of Troy, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Troy Care and Rehab Center. He was born January 8, 1935 to the late Russell and Helen Lynn Weaver.

He was preceded in death by his brothers George and Daniel Weaver, sister Pauline Davis, and father and mother-in-law Kenneth and Eileen Funderburg.

Jun 6, 2021

Betty Jean Newnam, age 93 of Troy, passed away at 11:30 PM on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at SpringMeade Health Center in Tipp City, OH. She was born on April 11, 1928 in Troy to the late Ralph F. and Mildred (Weaver) Brown.

In addition to her parents, Betty is preceded in death by her husband Harold...

Jun 5, 2021

Fred Leroy Gallow, Sr. age 84 of West Milton, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021. He was born October 3, 1936 in Tioga, NY to the late Fred and Celia (Hollenbach) Gallow.

He was preceded in death by his daughter Patricia Tilton on August 3, 2017; brothers Nate and Lawrence Gallow; sister Vivian Jane Gallow Cardiff; and...

Jun 4, 2021

Technical Sergeant E-6 (TSgt) Joshua Andrew Owens, age 36 of Italy and formerly of Troy, OH, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 in Italy as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was born February 24, 1985 in Troy, OH to James Owens, Sr of Bethlehem, GA and Sue Younce of Sioux Falls, SD.

Along with his...

Jun 4, 2021

Thomas Allen Sedam, age 50 of Troy, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. He was born March 30, 1971 in Piqua.

He was preceded in death by his father-in-law John Yahle.

Those left to cherish his memory include his mother and father Jon and Rita (Brumbaugh) Loufman of Troy;...

May 25, 2021

Bonnie Ellen Austin, age 76 of Troy, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in the ER of Kettering Health Network-Piqua Hospital. She was born October 18, 1944 in Troy to the late Kenneth and Esther (Turner) Evilsizor.

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

Those left to cherish Bonnie's...

May 15, 2021

Tim Allen Jacobs, age 63 of Troy, passed away at 5:17 PM on May 15, 2021 at Kettering Health Medical Center, Troy. He was born on January 22, 1958 in Troy to the late Thomas and Rosemary (Russel) Jacobs.

He was preceded in death by brother Philip Jacobs.

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

May 11, 2021

Jessica Lynn Staten, age 32, of Troy passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Sion Medical Center in Beavercreek, OH. She was born on June 9, 1988 in Troy to Jody Staten of Troy.

She is preceded in death by her grandpa, Dave Iddings; grandma, Mary Bryant; and uncle, Jake Staten.

In addition to...

May 8, 2021

Joseph David "Joe" Hagemeyer, age 51 of Troy, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021. He was born January 27, 1970 in Greenville to Kerry "Joe" Wogoman of Greenville and Goldie (McManis) Hammond of Virginia.

He was preceded in death by brother James Hagemeyer.

Along with his parents, those left to cherish Joe's memory include his...

May 3, 2021

Kathleen Louise Bruner, age 76 of Troy, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at 7:48 PM at her home. She was born on June 27, 1944 in Dayton, OH to the late Charles and Ann (Gast) Hensley.

Those left to cherish Kathleen's memory include her sons; Michael (Michelle) Bruner of Anna, OH, Steve Bruner of West...

Apr 26, 2021

Steve Michael Welch, age 57, of Troy passed away at 6:45 PM on April 26, 2021 at the Hospice unit of Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born on October 22, 1963 in Tacoma, WA to Clyde Welch and the late Sharon Vincent.

In addition to his mother, Steve is preceded in death by his brother, Everett...

Apr 22, 2021

Joel Leon Welbaum, age 64 of Covington, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021 at the Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus. He was born November 25, 1956 in Springfield to Jackie and Audrey (Wilhelm) Welbaum.

He was preceded in death by his parents Jackie and Audrey Welbaum and brother Kelly Welbaum.

Those left to cherish...

Apr 22, 2021

Mary Ellen McLaughlin, age 82 of Troy, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021 in the inpatient unit of Hospice of Miami County. She was born September 5, 1938 in Troy to the late Raymond and Della (Plantz) Garman.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years Donald L. "Sarge" McLaughlin, who passed on August...

Apr 20, 2021

Michelle Elizabeth Jones, age 66, of Troy passed away on April 20, 2021 at her home. She was born on January 4, 1955 in Fairmont, WV to the late E. L. Jones and Ester (Dotson) Jones.

In addition to her parents, Michelle is preceded in death by her sister, Deborah Jones.

Those left to cherish...

Apr 20, 2021

John A. Patten, age 91, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021. John was born 10 minutes before his twin brother on November 7, 1929 in Piqua Ohio, to the late James and Helen Patten.

John is survived by his daughters, Anita Patten (Robert Tackett), Cheryl Chaney (Billy Chaney), four grandchildren, Lisa Johnson, Savhanna Aycock, Brittnie Patten, Brittany...

Apr 12, 2021

Frankie Jo "Frank" Pridemore, age 70 of Piqua, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 in the inpatient unit of Hospice of Miami County. He was born October 17, 1950 in Exeter, VA to the late Landon and Omia (Gallihar) Pridemore.

He was preceded in death by brothers George, Ernest, Charles, and Tom Pridemore, and sisters Joyce Hupp...

Apr 9, 2021

Freddie Mae McFadden, age 84 of Piqua, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at Kettering Health Network- Piqua Hospital. She was born January 7, 1937 in Tunica, MS to the late Willie and Caruther (Edward) Kinnel.

She was preceded in death by her husband Frank McFadden on April 2, 1993; son Arthur Wilson; grandson Derrick Kinnel; three...