obituaries

Dec 10, 2024

Julie Sue Krieger, age 61 of Vandalia, passed away December 10, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. She was born March 5, 1963 in Troy to Carl Spillers and Linda Baldwin.

Those left to cherish Julie's memory include her mother Linda Baldwin of Winchester, IN, son Eli Gillum (Breanna) of Colorado Springs, CO and daughter Jessica Gillum...

Dec 10, 2024

Jimmie Lee Massengale, age 70 of Troy,  passed away 12:05AM Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County, Troy. He was born March 6, 1954 in Oneida, TN.

Jimmie was preceded in death by his mother Sarah (Kennedy) Massengale, his father Doyle Massengale, and his significant other Donna Whitehouse, who passed away July 15, 2018....

Dec 7, 2024

Randolph Scott "Randy" Evans, age 69 of Troy, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Troy Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was born September 30, 1955 in Piqua to the late Charles and Charleene (Combs) Evans.

Those left to cherish Randolph's memory include his wife Teresa (Coolbaugh) Evans, whom he married June 21, 1989, sisters Bertha "Bert"...

Dec 6, 2024

Isabelle Green, age 103 of Troy, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024, at The Sanctuary at Wilmington Place, Dayton, OH. She was born June 25, 1921, in Troy to the late George Edward and Ann L. (Cayson) Green.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Madeline Spicer, brother, Franklin Green and stepfather,...

Dec 3, 2024

Ted Charles Mace, age 89 of Troy, passed away at 1:13 am Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Troy Rehabilitation, Troy, OH.  He was born August 23, 1935, in Niangua, Missouri to Charles Albert and Lela Cletis (Calton) Mace.

Ted was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Lela, and sister Eurella Guinn.

Those left...

Nov 30, 2024

Daniel Kay Overcash, age 63, passed at his residence in Troy, OH on Thursday, October 9, 2025. He was born in Piqua, OH to Robert and Phyllis (Kessler) Overcash, on September 22, 1962.

He was predeceased by his parents, his brothers Thomas Overcash and Steven Overcash and sister Catherine Overcash.

Those remaining to cherish his...

Nov 25, 2024

Dustin Michael Rench, age 23 of Chillicothe, passed away 4:46AM Monday, November 25, 2024 at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe, OH. He was born November 29, 2000.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Sherry Diane Rench on October 8, 2023 and his maternal grandfather Douglas William Rench on December 2, 2020.

Those...

Nov 18, 2024

Dorthalee Nishwitz, age 99 of Piqua, passed away 4:10PM Monday, November 18, 2024 at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County inpatient facility. She was born November 14, 1925 in Dayton to the late Harold Victor Hunt Sr. and Lela Marie (Morris) Hunt.

She was preceded in death by her husband Elwood Nishwitz, who passed away in November 2000,...

Nov 15, 2024

Patricia Jane "Patty" Zimmerman, age 77 of Troy, passed away 9:41PM Friday, November 15, 2024 at Grandview Hospital, Dayton. She was born October 6, 1947 in Troy to the late Wilmer and Dorothy (Sprecher) Leiss.

Along with her parents, Patty was preceded in death by her former husband and father of her children, John Giambri.

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Nov 14, 2024

Robert Glenn Meiring, age 50 of Winchester, IN and formerly of Troy, OH passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, IN. He was born December 26, 1973 in Troy to Darrell Meiring and Robin (Blechinger) Meiring.

Those left to cherish Robert's memory include his parents Darrell Meiring of Troy and Robin Meiring of...

Nov 14, 2024

Theresa Ellen Howery, age 74 of Troy, passed away 5:16PM Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. She was born June 21, 1950 in Troy.

Theresa was preceded in death by her father and mother, as well as husband Levi Howery on July 8, 2022, brother-in-law Walter Lim, and great aunt Esther Ellen Mikolajewski.

Nov 11, 2024

John Orville Jenkins, age 77 of Troy, passed away 6:25PM Monday, November 11, 2024 at Koester Pavilion, Troy, He was born May 8, 1947 in Troy to Robert and Jacqueline (Thompson) Jenkins.

John was preceded in death by his father Robert Jenkins, infant sister Robin Marie Jenkins, and nephew Steven Adkins.

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Oct 28, 2024

Jesse David Hill, age 43 of Pemberton, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024 at his residence. He was born August 29, 1981 in Fayetteville, NC to Edwin "Ed" Hill and Kathy (Westfall) Hill.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Esta and Martha Hill and maternal grandparents David and Irene Westfall.

Those left...

Oct 27, 2024

Nina Smith Campbell, age 67 of Troy, passed away October 27, 2024 at her residence. She was born May 15, 1957 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Richard and Elizabeth "Betty" Smith.

Nina married the love of her life, Bruce Madsen Campbell on June 17, 1977 and he preceded her in death on October 25, 2021.

Oct 26, 2024

Kathleen A. Stapleton, age 65 of Troy, passed away 2:32PM  Saturday, October 26, 2024 at her residence. She was born October 6, 1959 in Troy to the late Sheldon and Wilma (Lucas) Fisher.

Those left to cherish Kathleen's memory include her husband of 29 years Jerry Stapleton; their children: Brandy Marshall of Park Layne, Tom Marshall of...

Oct 24, 2024

John Joseph Bahun, age 65 of Troy, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Hospice of Miami County inpatient facility. He was born August 27, 1959 in Springfield to the late Frank and Lavada (Carlson) Bahun.

Along with his parents, John was preceded in death by his brothers Doug, Mike, and Rudy Bahun.

Those...

Oct 19, 2024

Thomas Daniel "Tommy" Taylor, age 69 of Conover, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024 at his residence. He was born March 26, 1955 in Troy to the late Bernard William and Sarah June (Cotrell) Taylor.

Along with his parents, Tommy was preceded in death by his daughter Caroline Taylor, sister Dorothy Taylor, and half brother Bruce Taylor...

Oct 18, 2024

Mark David Boden, age 62 of Piqua, passed away Friday, October 18, 2024 at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County, Troy. He was born September 5, 1962 in New York, NY to the late Warren William Boden, Sr. and Mary Virginia (Perry) Boden.

Mark's memory will be cherished by his brothers Mike Boden of Fairfield, Scott Boden of...

Oct 16, 2024

Glenna Jean Dickerson, of Piqua, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of family and friends on her farm on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at the age of 85. She was born on August 20, 1939, and was a 1957 graduate of Troy High School. For over 30 years she enjoyed raising, showing, and travelling with Australian Cattle dogs....

Oct 15, 2024

Barbara Ann McFarland, age 78 of Pleasant Hill, passed away 9:40PM Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at her residence. She was born August 15, 1946, in Pikeville, KY to the late Henry and Greties (Chapman) Bostic.

She was preceded in death by her husband Garrie McFarland on August 23, 2022, as well as her son Willard McCoy and...