obituaries

Feb 14, 2025

Barbara Ann Criner, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Hospice of Miami County, Troy, OH. She was born in Troy, OH on November 21, 1943, to Robert and Nataline (Ewing) Clay.

Barbara was predeceased by her son, Trenton Chandler Foster, sisters, Wanda Clay and Vanessa Burle, and brothers, Chester Baker,...

Feb 12, 2025

Ethel Mae Shook, 94, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Ohio Hospice of Miami County in Troy, OH. She was born on March 4, 1930.

Her parents, Arthur Lowell Hornbeck and Mary Ann (Cenky) Hornbeck, her husband Fred J. Shook, sister Linda Corrigan, brother-in-law Jim Walker, nephew Randy Walker and her infant brother preceded her...

Feb 10, 2025

Joshua Ryan Staas, 37, passed away at his home on Monday, February 10, 2025. He was born in East Ridge, TN on July 11, 1987, to Ronald Wayne Staas and Ronda Staas Boomershine.

He was predeceased by his grandmother, Gala Staas, his grandparents, Robert and Sandra Fair, and his aunts, Robin Fair and Traci Wright.

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Feb 9, 2025

Diana Rae Trader, 77, of Troy, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Troy Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Troy, OH on August 11, 1947, to Orville and Ruth (Detrick) Rohr.

Diana was predeceased by her parents, Orville and Ruth Rohr, daughter, Heather Lynn Trader, sisters Shirley Bryant and Beverly Smith and brother, Richard...

Feb 5, 2025

Ahllisha Kweli Holloway-Pope, age 51, of Piqua, OH, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy, OH. She was born November 7, 1973, in Orange, NJ, to Elijah Guy Holloway and Alma Leveta Ivory.

She was predeceased by her father, Elijah Guy Holloway. Those remaining to cherish her memory are her...

Feb 5, 2025

Marcia Kay (Larck) Lawrence, age 69, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at her home in Troy, OH, on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. She was born February 19, 1955, in Troy, OH, to Robert Earl Larck and Ada Leona (Hicks) Larck.

She was predeceased by her parents and her grandchild, Jasmine Franklin.

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Feb 3, 2025

Phyllis Joann Robbins, age 80, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2025, at Troy Hospice. She was born April 18, 1944, in Christiansburg, OH to the late Walter and Ruby (Bishop) Pence.

She is survived by her two sons, Bo and Dawn (Combs) Robbins of Troy, OH and James Robbins of Urbana, OH, daughter Rebecca (Robert Hilton)...

Jan 28, 2025

Thomas Eugene Robinson, age 93, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at StoryPoint in Troy, OH. He was born on June 18, 1931, at home in Troy, OH, the son of Everett and Lillian (Thompson) Robinson.

He married Patricia A. Duke on June 20, 1953, at the First United Church of Christ in Troy, OH.

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Jan 27, 2025

Irene Helen Delauter (Fisher), a long-term resident of Ohio, born in Maryland, a woman of God, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, passed away on January 27th at 12:47am. She was surrounded by family, passing peacefully in her home at the age of 90.

She is survived by her children, Floyd Delauter Jr. (Smokey) of Falling Waters WV, Donald...

Jan 20, 2025

Nancy Jo "Nancy Pants" Granlund, age 77 of West Milton, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025 at her residence. She was born September 3, 1947 in Troy to the late George Emerson and Catherine Patricia (Guehl) Gray.

Nancy was preceded in death by her husband Steven A. Granlund, who passed away December 23, 2021. She was also...

Jan 18, 2025

Timmy Dean Gibbs, age 62 of Troy, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025 at his residence. He was born July 1, 1962 in Ashland, KY to the late Ezza and Gertrude (Blair) Gibbs.

Timmy was loved by many and leaves behind numerous family and friends to cherish his memory.

Timmy enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping...

Jan 12, 2025

Charles David Brewer, age 74 of Middletown and formerly of Trenton, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025 at Atrium Medical Center, Middletown. He was born in Middletown on December 18, 1950 to the late Hobert and Alma (Cox) Brewer.

Along with his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his two brothers Gary Brewer and Willie...

Jan 11, 2025

Amber Renee Deavers, age 48 of New Marshfield, OH and formerly of Troy, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025 at her residence. She was born February 11, 1976 in Troy to Frank Collins and Cynthia (Bitters) Clawson.

She was preceded in death by her father Frank Collins.

Those left to cherish Ambers memory include...

Jan 7, 2025

Robin Renee Alexander, age 58 of New Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at her residence. She was born April 22, 1966 in Dayton to the late Luther and Ineze (Messer) McFarland.

Robin was preceded in death by her brothers Garie McFarland and Ray McFarland, as well as sister-in-law Elois McFarland.

Those left to...

Jan 6, 2025

Van John Rench, age 75 of Troy, passed away 4:55PM Monday, January 6, 2025 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. He was born January 21, 1949 in Troy to the late John and Irene (Ferguson) Rench.

Van is survived by his grandson Brian Callihan of Christiansburg. He was preceded in death by his brother Russell Rench.

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Dec 29, 2024

Charlie Lee Miller, age 63 of Troy, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024 at his residence after a long cancer battle. He was born July 18, 1961 in Tunica, MS to Bobby Lee and Leola (Kinnel) Miller.

Charlie was preceded in death by his father Bobby Lee Miller and maternal grandparents Willie Lee and Carutha Kinnel.

Dec 19, 2024

Karen Sue Hilton, age 64, passed away at her residence on Thursday, December 19, 2024. She was born in Toledo, OH on June 23, 1960.

Karen was predeceased by her parents, Albert and Agnes (Funk) Strub and her brother, Rex Strub.

Those remaining to cherish her memory are her husband, Randy Hilton, Troy OH; her...

Dec 19, 2024

Derrec Allen Webster, age 45, departed this life on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at his home in Piqua, OH. He was born in Troy, OH to Kim (Webster) Barnett on April 5, 1979.

Derrec enjoyed golfing, video games, magic games, football, dancing, music, cooking, BBQing, socializing with family and friends, fishing, riding bikes, singing and loved to...

Dec 17, 2024

Tammy Kay Smith, age 61 of Tipp City, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Springmeade Health Center, Tipp City. She was born November 17, 1963 in Troy.

Tammy was preceded in death by her mother Martha Juanita (Gee) Couch and her brother Dennis Dishong.

Those left to cherish Tammy's memory include her father Verlin...

Dec 15, 2024

Diane Mae Harris, age 73 of Troy, passed away 9:18AM Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Springmeade Health Center, Tipp City. She was born January 24, 1951 in Piqua to the late Harry and Elnora Mae (Galligan) Harris.

Diane worked as an assembler for RT Industries in Troy for many years. She was a member of Ginghamsburg United...