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Troy, Ohio Obituaries

James Henry Archie

James Henry Archie

Oct 15, 2016

James H. Archie, age 73 of Troy, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016 at his residence. He was born September 12, 1943 in Troy to the late Edward E. and Thelma M. (Ross) Archie.

James is survived by daughter and son-in-law Audra "Joey" and Douglas Taylor of Troy; four grandchildren: Isaiah, Shanelle, Sierra, and...

Carol E (Brown)  Jordan

Carol E (Brown) Jordan

Oct 8, 2016

Carol E. Jordan, age 79, of Troy passed away at 6:52 p.m. Saturday, October 8, 2016, at Springmeade Health Center.  She was born January 14, 1937, in Troy to Roy C. Brown, Sr. and Audrey Lauber Brown.  She was married to William Elmer Jordan who preceded her in death.

Carol is survived by one son Mark A....

Beulah H (Fair)  Gibson

Beulah H (Fair) Gibson

Oct 7, 2016

Beulah H. Gibson, age 97, of Troy passed away Friday, October 7, 2016 at the home of her daughter.  She was born April 9, 1919, in Troy to Homer Edgar and Harriett Ann Gillespie Fair.  She was married to William Harold Gibson who preceded her in death.

Beulah is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, James and...

Justin Michael Shafer

Justin Michael Shafer

Oct 2, 2016

Justin M. Shafer, age 28 of Tipp City, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. He was born March 18, 1988 in Troy to Steve L., Sr. and Wilma (Long) Shafer, both of Piqua.

Along with his parents, Justin is survived by fiancée Cassandra Bethel of Tipp City; son...

Elizabeth M (Kerr)  Barnard

Elizabeth M (Kerr) Barnard

Sep 27, 2016

After a valiant battle with cancer, Elizabeth M. Barnard was called home to be with her savior on 9/27/2016. Born on 1/1/1955 at 4:30 in the morning to Reba and Charles Kerr in Troy, OH, Elizabeth Ann Kerr (Beth) would be their only child. Beth grew up going every day to her parent's business, Kerr Office Supply Store...

Lujean Ann Meyer-Howery

Lujean Ann Meyer-Howery

Sep 26, 2016

LuJean Ann Meyer-Howery, age 54 of Huber Heights, passed away Monday, September 26, 2016 at Ohio Hospice of Dayton. She was born April 30, 1962 in Hampton, IA to Wesley and Mabel (Wubbena) Meyer.

LuJean is survived by her husband Bond D.  Howery of Huber Heights, whom she married on August 3, 1991; mother Mabel Meyer of...

Lester Alonzo Robbins

Lester Alonzo Robbins

Sep 25, 2016

Lester A. Robbins, age 85 of Troy, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016 at the Dayton VA Medical Center. He was born June 3, 1931 in Troy to the late Elmer G. and Dorothy M. (Stump) Robbins.

Lester is survived by his son Steven L. Robbins of Troy; grandson Ian (Michelle) Robbins of Troy;...

Donald Ray Lucas

Donald Ray Lucas

Sep 8, 2016

Donald R. Lucas, age 68 of Troy, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born June 22, 1948 in Troy to the late Joseph and Betty Jane (Sproul) Lucas.

Donald is survived by his 2 daughters: Holli Suhl of Amarillo, TX, and Heather Ortiz of Amarillo, TX; 2 sons: Benjamin Lucas...

Ella Mae (Green)  Billups

Ella Mae (Green) Billups

Sep 2, 2016

Ella M. Billups, age 70 of Tipp City, passed away Friday, September 2, 2016 in the Emergency Room of Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton. She was born November 29, 1945 in Greenup, KY to the late Austin and Nellie Mae (Riffe) Green.

Ella married Don Billups on August 10, 1963 and he survives. Other...

Richard Joseph Falter

Richard Joseph Falter

Sep 2, 2016

Richard J. Falter, age 92 of Troy, passed away Friday, September 2, 2016 at his residence. He was born February 23, 1924 in Delphos, OH to the late John and Ida (Hempfling) Falter.

Richard married Ruth (Evans) Falter on May 28, 1949 and she survives. He is also survived by 2 sons and daughter-in-law:...

Douglas Lynn Carver

Douglas Lynn Carver

Aug 27, 2016

Douglas Lynn Carver, age 51 of Troy, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2016 at his residence.  He was born July 28, 1965 in Troy, Ohio to the late Charles Clifford and JoAnn Lynn (Stewart) Carver.

Douglas is survived by three brothers and sisters-in-law: Gary Stewart of Troy; Charles, Jr. and Michelle Carver of Sayer, Pennsylvania; Richard and...

Margaret "Peggy" Lee (Schaefer)  Karnehm

Margaret "Peggy" Lee (Schaefer) Karnehm

Aug 20, 2016

Margaret "Peggy" Lee Karnehm, age 85 of Troy, passed away at 4:30 a.m. Saturday, August 20, 2016 at her residence. She was born August 30, 1930 in Miami County, Ohio to the late Dewey Lee and Jessebelle (McClintock) Schaefer.

Peggy married Norman Karnehm on December 3, 1949 and he survives. She is also survived by daughter and...

Sue Ann Hawker

Sue Ann Hawker

Aug 17, 2016

Sue Ann Hawker, age 75 of Vandalia, formerly of Hillsboro, loving mother and grandmother, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy. She was born May 14, 1941 in Dayton to the late Robert and Elizabeth (Rose) Hawker.

Sue is survived by her 4 children: Amy (Joe) Litko of...

Margaret Ann (Fausten)  Johnston

Margaret Ann (Fausten) Johnston

Aug 15, 2016

Margaret Johnston, age 82 of Troy, passed away Monday, August 15, 2016 at Genesis Healthcare. She was born October 9, 1933 in Youngstown, OH to the late Frank and Anna (Rose) Fausten.

Margaret married William A. Johnston in 1955, and he preceded her in death on September 1, 2012.

She...

Theresa Newman

Theresa Newman

Aug 14, 2016

Theresa Newman, age 74 of Troy, formerly of West Milton, passed away Aug. 14. Private services will be held. Arrangements entrusted to Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, Troy.

Jean Margaret (Alletson)  Thornton

Jean Margaret (Alletson) Thornton

Aug 14, 2016

Jean Alletson Thornton, age 86 of Troy, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016 in the Ohio Hospice Inpatient Unit of Upper Valley Medical Center. She was born September 10, 1929 in Springfield, MA to the late Harry and Hester (Holdsworth) Alletson.

She is survived by 2 sons and daughters-in-law: Jeff and Nancy Thornton of...

Robert Ross Ragar

Robert Ross Ragar

Aug 4, 2016

Robert R. Ragar, age 73 of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2016 at his residence. He was born March 4, 1943 in Dayton to the late Richard O. and Helen (Werst) Ragar.

Robert is survived by his wife Becky (Dillow) Ragar, whom he married March 4, 1987; daughter Brittina Dunaway and her fiancé...

Betty Jean Hamilton

Betty Jean Hamilton

Aug 2, 2016

Betty J. Hamilton, age 70 of Huber Heights, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Grandview Hospital. She was born July 15, 1946 in Aberdeen, MS to the late Edward Shelton and Odessa McNary.

Betty is survived by her husband George L. Hamilton, whom she married on January 21, 1984; 2 sons: Douglas A....

Helen “Dee” Katherine Johnston

Helen “Dee” Katherine Johnston

Aug 2, 2016

Helen "Dee" Johnston, age 88 of Sidney, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2016 in the Hospice Unit of Upper Valley Medical Center. She was born July 13, 1928 in Sidney to the late Albert "Jack" and Goldie (Hook) Bynum.

Dee is survived by her sister Betty L. (Bynum-Foster) Carr of Fletcher; nieces Veronica (Foster)...

Mattie Lee (Draper)  Criner

Mattie Lee (Draper) Criner

Jul 29, 2016

Mattie Lee Criner, age 83, of Troy, passed away at 3:45 p.m. Friday, July 29, 2016 at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy.  She was born November 15, 1932, in Arkansas to the late Thurman and Rosie L. (Lee) Draper.   She married Jim L. Criner who preceded her in death.

Mattie is survived by four sons and...

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