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Troy, Ohio Obituaries

Linda Katherine Wood

Linda Katherine Wood

Mar 30, 2026

Linda Katherine Wood, age 79 of Troy, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026. Born on July 14, 1946, in LaFollette, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Blaine Mills and Helen (Robbins) Mills.

Linda’s journey was shared with the love of her life for over sixty years, Carlos Wood, Sr. Together, they raised three children: their son, Carlos (Sally) Wood, Jr.,...

Nancy Kay Bowman

Nancy Kay Bowman

Mar 24, 2026

Nancy Kay Bowman, age 67 of Troy, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at VanCrest of Troy. She was born May 31, 1958 in Mansfield to Ted L. Bowman and Mary Lou (DeVore) Bowman.

Nancy was preceded in death by her father Ted, as well as her husband Terry Burr, who passed away September 2, 2020.

Those left to cherish Nancy’s memory...

Shirley Lou Marker

Shirley Lou Marker

Mar 28, 2026

Shirley Lou Marker, aged 91, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026, in her home . Born on August 2, 1934, in Dayton, Ohio. She was the daughter of Pete and Pauline Weiss. Shirley graduated from Troy High School in 1952.Shirley married her lifelong partner, Phillip Marker, on June 6, 1953, a loving marriage that lasted over 53 years until...

Luine Chambers-Smith

Luine Chambers-Smith

Mar 26, 2026

Luine Chambers-Smith, age 90, was born on December 22, 1935, and passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at her residence in Troy, Ohio, surrounded by her loving family.

Luine was born in Walnut Hill, Florida, to George Dewey Stein and Erline (Dennis) Stein. She attended Earnest Ward High School in Walnut Hill and continued her education at Eastern Nazarene...

James L McCuistion

James L McCuistion

Mar 24, 2026

James L. McCuistion, age 91 of Troy, passed away on his birthday, March 24, 2026 at Otterbein, Tipp City. He was born March 24, 1935 in Nashville, TN to the late Elmer and Annabell (Underwood) McCuistion.

James was preceded in death by his wife Othel (Murphy) McCuistion, who passed away July 19, 2009; son Derek McCuistion; and sisters Joyce Mowen and...

Nicholas James Cutcher

Nicholas James Cutcher

Mar 19, 2026

Nicholas James “Nick” Cutcher, age 43 of Troy, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. He was born May 14, 1982 in Troy to Dennis Cutcher and Susan Landis.

Those left to cherish Nick’s memory include his mother Susan Landis of Troy, father Dennis Cutcher of Troy, and his children: Lillian Lee...

Phyllis Joan "JoAnn" Cecil

Phyllis Joan "JoAnn" Cecil

Mar 18, 2026

Phyllis Joan “JoAnn” Cecil, age 92 of Wadsworth, OH and formerly of Troy, passed away March 18, 2026 at The Woodlands of Liberty Assisted Living in Wadsworth. She was born May 12, 1933 in Greenville, OH to the late Job Mitchell, Sr. and Ethel (Alexander) Mitchell.

JoAnn was preceded in death by her husband Shelby Cecil, brothers George, Paul, Robert, and...

Teresa Ann (Small) Poling

Teresa Ann (Small) Poling

Mar 18, 2026

Teresa Ann (Small) Poling, age 75 of Troy, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County, Troy. She was born December 25, 1950 in Crawley, WV to the late George and Clara (Burns) Small.

Those left to cherish Teresa’s memory include her daughter Kristy (Patrick) Chapman of Troy; son Douglas (Samantha) Poling of Greensboro, NC; brother Randy...

Vashti Worrell Love

Vashti Worrell Love

Mar 18, 2026

Vashti Worrell Love, age 95 of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at Piqua Manor. She was born on October 11, 1930 in Washington DC to the late Arthur Ulyssis Worrell and Alice Estelle (Wright) Worrell.

Along with her parents, Vashti was preceded in death by five brothers: Arthur, Milton, David, Steve, and Raymond, as well as two sisters:...

Linda Lee Conley

Linda Lee Conley

Mar 16, 2026

Linda Lee Conley, age 85 of Port Charlotte, Fl, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026 at Wilson Hospital, Sidney. She was born June 11, 1940 in Marietta, OH to the late Raymond Downey and Hellen (Buckingham) Downey.

Along with her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her sons Martin “Marty” Larck, who passed away in 2025 and Ed Larck, who...

Hobert Ray Adams

Hobert Ray Adams

Mar 14, 2026

Hobert Ray Adams, age 78 of Urbana, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026.

 Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Jeffrey Michael "Jeff" Brant

Jeffrey Michael "Jeff" Brant

Mar 13, 2026

Jeffrey Michael “Jeff” Brant, age 56 of Troy, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026. He was born September 14, 1969 in Troy to John Brant and Linda (Pittenger) Brant.

Jeff was preceded in death by his father John, who passed away in 2008.

Those left to cherish Jeff’s memory include his mother Linda Brant of Troy; his daughters Krystal, Janessa, Izzabella, Angelina,...

Norma Jean Florkey

Norma Jean Florkey

Mar 5, 2026

Norma Jean Florkey of Troy Ohio at the age of 88 passed away on Thursday March 5th 2026 peacefully at her home. She was born December 21st 1938 in Dayton Ohio to her parents the late Clarence Lee and Jenny Elizabeth Florkey of Troy Ohio.

Along with her parents Norma Jean was proceeded in death by her sisters Beverly Johnston of...

Susan (Suzy) Lu Eberhardt

Susan (Suzy) Lu Eberhardt

Mar 3, 2026

Susan (Suzy) Lu Eberhardt (Wendelmoot), 74, of Troy, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on March 3, 2026 after a 6 month battle with brain cancer. She was loved by so many and she never met a stranger.

Suzy was born on July 14, 1951 in Mansfield, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her parents Lewis (Lew) Wendelmoot, Sarah (Sally)...

Pamela Laura Slattery

Pamela Laura Slattery

Feb 27, 2026

Pamela L. Slattery, age 64 of Tipp City and more recently of Troy, passed away peacefully at home Friday, February 27, 2026. She was born February 12, 1962 in Troy to the late Jesse Thurmond and Nollie (Cantrell) Thurmond.

Along with her parents, Pamela was preceded in death by her beloved husband Doug Slattery; sister Debbie Gibson and brothers Ronnie Thurmond...

Kenneth Lee Schaefer

Kenneth Lee Schaefer

Feb 11, 2026

Kenneth Lee Schaefer, age 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 in Lexington, Virginia, following long battles with cancer and congestive heart failure. He was kind and patient until the end, and he cared deeply for too many people to be named.

He is survived by his loving wife of 49+ years, Sandra Brown Schaefer. They would have celebrated...

Melissa Montross Haines Arlin

Melissa Montross Haines Arlin

Feb 5, 2026

Melissa Montross Haines Arlin, age 76 of Arden, NC, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Four Seasons Palliative Care in Hendersonville, NC. She was born April 14, 1949 to the late William A. Haines, Jr. and Elizabeth (Montross) Haines.

Melissa’s memory will be cherished by her daughter Meghan Montross Harlow and her husband Joe Swindell, as well as Melissa’s grandchildren...

Kimberly Sue Jensen

Kimberly Sue Jensen

Feb 4, 2026

Kimberly Sue “Kim” Jensen, age 68 of Troy, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Piqua Manor. She was born September 7, 1957 in Rochester, MN.

Those left to cherish Kim’s memory include her wife Pamela Bell, whom she married July 9, 1994; as well as her son Josh Jensen of Massachusetts and brother Marty Jensen of Minnesota.

Kim graduated high school...

Mary Ann Chaney

Mary Ann Chaney

Jan 30, 2026

Mary Ann Chaney, age 48 of Troy, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026 at her residence. She was born December 25, 1977 in Dayton to Ricky Miller and the late Mary Price (Watts).

Those left to cherish Mary’s memory include her husband Charles Chaney, whom she married June 26, 2009; father Ricky Miller of West Alexandria; her children Dylan Fugate of...

Katherine Lucille "Katie" Montgomery

Katherine Lucille "Katie" Montgomery

Jan 28, 2026

Katherine Lucille “Katie” Montgomery, age 50 of Piqua, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Kettering Health-Main Campus. She was born July 7, 1975 in Kalamazoo, MI to William Wayne Montgomery and Marabeth (Beckman) Ketrow.

Katie was preceded in death by her father William Wayne Montgomery.

Those left to cherish Katie’s memory include her children Camren Adkins of Piqua and Casey Deaton...

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