obituaries

Nov 26, 2025

Frank Earl Zeller, age 61 of Piqua, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at his residence. He was born August 24, 1964 in Union City, IN to the late Aaron Howard Zeller and Sharon Kay (Godfrey) LaBounty.

Along with his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his brother Chris Zeller and sister Stephanie LaBounty.

Those left to cherish Frank’s memory include...

Nov 25, 2025

Elisha Cooper, Jr., age 72 of West Milton, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Christ Hospital, Cincinnati. He was born August 11, 1953 in Alabama to the late Elisha Cooper Sr. and Barbara (Stanley) Cooper.

Along with his parents, Elisha was preceded in death by his sister Barbara Cooper.

Those left to cherish Elisha’s memory include his wife Judy (Stafford) Cooper,...

Nov 24, 2025

Gary L. Meyers, age 76 of Troy, passed away 11:10AM Monday, November 24, 2025 at his residence. He was born October 17, 1949 in Piqua to the late Clarence and Dorothy Meyers Vance.

Those left to cherish Gary’s memory include his wife Elaine (Freeze) Meyers, brother Jim Meyers of Piqua, nephew Ric Meyers of Troy, niece April Doyle of Seattle, WA,...

Nov 23, 2025

Richard Leon “Dick” Baker, age 88 of Piqua, passed away 10:20AM Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County, Troy. He was born September 17, 1937 in Dodge City, KS to the late Samuel and Zulia (Allen) Baker.

Along with his parents, Dick is preceded in death by his siblings Talytha Baker, William Baker, and Byron “Barney” Baker; as...

Nov 13, 2025

Marta Amalia Molina Sylvester, age 80 of Troy, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. She was born July 30, 1945 in El Paso, TX to the late Frank Molina, Sr. and Maria Elena (Santana) Molina.

Marta was preceded in death by her brother Frank Molina, Jr.

Those left to...

Nov 10, 2025

Richard Lee Free, Jr. age 67 of Troy, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. He was born September 14, 1958 in Piqua to the late Richard Lee Free, Sr. and Virginia (Howard) Free.

Those left to cherish Richard's memory include his wife Linda (Burns) Free whom he married March 23, 1993;...

Nov 7, 2025

Nicole Monique "Nicki" Davis, 81, of Troy, Ohio, passed away Friday, November 7th, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was born October 26th, 1944 in Paris, île-de-France, France to the late Paulette Leasure (née Crosnier)

She emigrated to the United States in 1946 with her mother, and late father, Lewis Leasure....

Nov 6, 2025

Robert Paul Flora, age 68 of Piqua, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025. He was born June 19, 1957 in Greenville to the late Paul and Norma (Kelley) Flora.

Along with his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his two sisters, Jane Yoder and Naomi Graham.

Those left to cherish Robert's memory include his...

Nov 5, 2025

Phillip Gregory Schoewe, beloved brother, uncle, and friend to many, passed away on November 5, 2025, in Troy, Ohio, at the age of 74.

Phillip was born on December 22, 1950, in Del Rio, Texas. After his birth, his family was stationed all over the world, which nurtured his curiosity, adaptability, and lifelong appreciation for different cultures....

Nov 4, 2025

Brenda Jo Fogt, age 75 of Troy, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. She was born April 5, 1950 in Piqua to the late Harold and Lillian (Jay) Mason.

Along with her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by her brother Eugene Mason and brother-in-law Douglas Stowe.

Those left...

Nov 2, 2025

Quada Joyce Gray, age 67 of Troy, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. She was born October 30, 1958 in Manchester, KY to the late GC and Ruth Jackson.

Along with her parents, Quada was preceded in death by her husband Gerald Dean Gray, who passed away August 20, 2020, as...

Oct 31, 2025

Aloysius Joseph Thobe, Jr., age 80, passed away at his residence in Piqua on Friday, October 31, 2025. He was born June 21, 1945, in Troy, OH, to the late Aloysius Joseph Thobe, Sr and Volunta (Steinmann)Thobe.

Along with his parents, Aloysius was predeceased by his siblings, Robert Thobe, Michael Thobe, Margaret Evans, Dennis Thobe, and brother-in-law,...

Oct 29, 2025

Linden Charles Plantz, age 85 of Jackson Center, OH, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney. He was born May 5, 1940 in Troy to the late Basil M. and Belva (Wallis) Plantz.

Linden was preceded in death by his wife Alkie Plantz in 2013, as well as brothers Earl Berkley Plantz, Milton...

Oct 19, 2025

William Enoch Russell, age 59 of Piqua, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025 at his residence. He was born July 24, 1966 in Welch, WV to Oakley and Deborah (Walker) Dandridge.

Enoch was preceded in death by his father Oakley Dandridge on July 7, 2024; uncle Melvin Walker, and aunt Rinda Walker.

Those left to...

Oct 11, 2025

Edith Ann Lance, age 84, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025, at her residence in Piqua. She was born in Meade, KS on January 19, 1941, to the late Clifford L. Powell and Virginia May Sutherland.

Along with her parents, Edith was predeceased by her siblings, Jerry Powell, Charles Powell and Mary Ellen Powell.

Those...

Oct 4, 2025

Attorney and author John Edward Fulker, 96, of Troy, died October 4, 2025, at his home, with his Labrador Shadow at his side.

John is survived by his son, William Jackson Fulker and daughter-in-law Kim Ellen (Graham) Fulker; daughter Cameron Van Ausdal (Fulker) Armstrong and son-in-law Dr. Mark Thomas Armstrong, (all of Troy); ten grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren;...

Sep 29, 2025

Donald Ray Hollan, age 76 of Troy, passed away Monday, September 29, 2025 at Troy Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was born October 3, 1948 in Compton KY to the late Ruford and Crystal Hollan.

Donald was preceded in death by his first wife of over 50 years, Mary Kay Hollan, who passed away November 27, 2017....

Sep 27, 2025

Carl Adams, age 78 of Troy, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Troy Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was born August 16, 1947 in Troy to the late Harrison and Altie (Jackson) Adams.

He was preceded in death by his seven brothers: William, Ernest, James, Bob, Richard, Raymond, and Franklin Adams and three sisters: Opal Adams,...

Sep 27, 2025

William Ray Grove, age 40 of Troy, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025. He was born May 16, 1985 in Dayton to William R. Grove and Penny Etherington.

Will was preceded in death by his wife Megan Grove on September 14, 2023; paternal grandparents Anna and Robert Grove, as well as maternal grandfather Roger Sturgeon.

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Sep 20, 2025

Velinda Maria Phifer, age 75 of Troy, Ohio, passed away at 2:17 PM Saturday, September 20, 2025 in the inpatient unit of Ohio's Hospice of Miami County. She was born on July 31, 1950 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Mr. James Walter Beamer and Mrs. Ethel Merritt Beamer.

Along with her parents, Velinda was preceded...