obituaries

Aug 26, 2025

Jean Barbara Ryan, age 98 of Florence, KY and formerly of Tipp City, OH, passed away 5:33AM Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at Dominion Senior Living in Florence, KY. She was born March 7, 1927 in Webster, NY to the late John and Mayme (DeRoller) Vogt.

Jean was preceded in death by her first husband Thomas O'Brien in...

Aug 25, 2025

Fredrick Bruce "Rusty" Stewart, Jr. age 65 of Troy, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025 at Kettering Health, Troy. He was born May 28, 1960 in Dayton to the late Fredrick Bruce Stewart, Sr. and Wanda Richie.

Along with his parents, Rusty was preceded in death by his brother Greg Stewart.

Those left to cherish...

Aug 25, 2025

Nadine Diane Anderson-Mace, age 84 of Troy, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025 at Kettering Health, Dayton. She was born August 4, 1941 in Stephenson, MI to the late Arnold and Irene (Pesola) Klatt.

​She was preceded in death by her husband of 24 years Ted Charles Mace on December 3, 2024, as well as brother Ronald...

Aug 24, 2025

William Charles "Bill" Murphy, age 97 of Tipp City and formerly of Troy, passed away 12:15PM Sunday, August 24, 2025 at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County inpatient unit. He was born April 7, 1928 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to the late William and Vera (Yallup) Murphy.

Bill was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth Louise "Betty"...

Aug 22, 2025

Lillian D. Russell, age 87 of Troy, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025 at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County inpatient facility. She was born March 20, 1938 in Paintsville, KY to the late Edward and Mae (Conley) Sparks.

Lillian was preceded in death by her husband Jerry L. Russell on December 16, 2010; sisters Anna Lee, Ethel,...

Aug 19, 2025

Michael Webber, age 79 of Troy, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025 in the emergency room of Kettering Hospital, Troy. He was born July 21, 1946 in Jamestown, ND.

Those left to cherish Michael's memory include his wife Judy Webber; sons Nathan (John Michael) Webber, Joe Webber, and David (Connie) Webber; daughter-in-law Amber Webber; stepsons Dane Cozatt...

Aug 11, 2025

Sylvia Dawn Smith, age 89 of Troy, passed away Monday, August 11, 2025. She was born April 16, 1936 in Chillicothe to the late William Harold Viney, Sr. and Dorothy (Powell) Viney.

Sylvia was preceded in death by her husband Eugene Paul Smith who passed away in 2000; children: Paul Smith, Jr., Timothy Smith, Gary Smith, Terry...

Aug 7, 2025

Carl Ray Simons, born May 18, 1954 passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Carl survived by his lifelong partner in crime, Judy Simons; his beloved children, Ashley Simons and Shawn Simons; and dear friends Glenn and Tommy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilma and Elmer...

Aug 7, 2025

Jeffrey Wilk Zornes, age 36 of Troy, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025. He was born December 6, 1988 in Dayton to the late Jeffrey and Jeri (Manus) Zornes.

Those left to cherish Jeffrey's memory include his siblings Shaun (Jody) Manus of North Carolina , Adrienne Rudy of Troy, Lauren Rudy of Piqua, Talia Rudy of Troy,...

Aug 6, 2025

Evonne Larck-Smith, age 58, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Grandview Hospital, Dayton. She was born August 22, 1966, in Troy, OH, to Walter and Gloria Larck.

Evonne was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Smith and her mother, Gloria Larck.

Those remaining to cherish her memory are her daughters, Devon Caron...

Aug 5, 2025

Terrasa Ann Warfield, age 56 of Troy, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Miamisburg. She was born June 10, 1969 in Troy to the late Michael and Phyllis (Jackson) Warfield.

Those left to cherish Terrasa's memory include her three sons DaShawn Bush of Troy, DeVante Bush of Troy, and DaRon Bush...

Aug 3, 2025

Yvonne Antoinette Strong, age 70 of Troy, passed away 2:30AM Sunday, August 3, 2025 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. She was born December 6, 1954 in Troy to the late Julia C. Taylor.

In addition to her mother, Yvonne was preceded in death by her husband Pastor Charles E. Strong.

Those left to cherish Yvonne's...

Jul 29, 2025

Chris Martin Williams, age 61 of Troy, OH, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, OH. He was born December 13, 1963 in Troy to Bernice "Beshe" Williams.

Chris was preceded in death by his mother Bernice "Beshe" Williams, as well as grandson Khy'Aire Kyng Meyers.

Those left to cherish Chris'...

Jul 29, 2025

Jim Warren Romick, age 93 of Troy, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in the hospice unit of  Dayton VA Medical Center. He was born November 4, 1931 in Rawson, OH to the late Luther and Maxine (Krout) Romick.

Along with his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his wife Helen Romick on October 29, 2015;...

Jul 27, 2025

Patricia Ann Nuss, age 78 of Troy, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025 at her residence. She was born December 3, 1946 in Piqua to the late Joseph and Audrey (Sexauer) Wesco.

Patricia was preceded in death by her daughter Yolanda "Jeannie" Werst; brother Randy Wesco; and sister Linda Wesco.

Those left to cherish Patricia's...

Jul 26, 2025

Doris Lee Davis, age 94 of Troy, passed away 2:19PM Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Brookdale of Troy. She was born January 19, 1931 in Troy to the late William and Imogene (Masterson) Carey.

Doris was preceded in death by her husband Charles Ronald Davis on January 19, 2021; as well as son Terry Stockslager and sister...

Jul 22, 2025

Wili Parks

Wili was a free spirit, filled with curiosity and creativity. She had little patience for conventions or expectations and blazed her own trail. She showed great love and compassion for the good people around her but also was never afraid to say what was on her mind.

Wili Parks of Troy, Ohio passed...

Jul 20, 2025

Erma Kay Benton, age 68, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, July 20, 2025. She was born on January 30, 1957, in Dayton, OH to George and Betty (Cummings) Hicks.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Betty Hicks and her daughter, Amber Goonan.

Those remaining to cherish her memory...

Jul 17, 2025

Dallas Eugene Taylor, age 40 of Covington, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born on December 6, 1984, in Troy, OH to Joseph and Karen Taylor.

He was predeceased by his grandparents, Robert and Clara Taylor and Richard and Beverly Rickles. Those remaining to cherish his memory are his parents,...

Jul 14, 2025

G. Ann Sanders, age 82 of Springboro, and formerly of Troy, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025 at The Tapestry Assisted Living in Springboro. She was born August 17, 1942 in Jackson, OH to the late Arthur and Gladys (Davis) Campbell.

Along with her parents, Ann was preceded in death by brother Larry Campbell and sisters-in-law Sue...