All Obituaries

Barbara A. (Buchmeier) Warner, age 80, of West Milton, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at home.  She was born on August 4, 1941, in Crete, IL to the late Emil and Laura (Hohmann) Buchmeier. Barbara is survived by her children: Wendy (Richard) Debar of Horner, WV and Karen (Russell) Webb of West Milton; siblings: Lloyd (Alma) Buchmeier of Crete, IL; Jeanette Amstein of IL; Lawrence (Sharon) Buchmeier of Monee, IL; Linda Kiel of Warren, IN; and Cindy (LeRoy) Matthias of...

Emma Jean Hill-Powell God received another angel on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 as EMMA JEAN POWELL, 101, took her last breath here on earth.  She last resided at Hospice of Miami County where she received the utmost care.  Can’t express enough gratitude for the dignified loving care she received in her last days while there. Jean was born on March 10, 1920, in Monterey, Tennessee to the late Quinton and Josephine Matthews. She was married to the late Cicero Boyce Hill for...

James V. Hall – Born March 23, 1941 in Winfield, Kansas to Virgil and Mary Hall.  He played on his high school golf team and continued to enjoy golf his whole life.  After graduating from Wichita State University, Jim was proud to serve as a First Lieutenant in the Adjutant General Division stationed at Ft. Riley, Kansas during Vietnam.  He started his career in Labor Relations retiring from Stanley Electric US in London, Ohio as Executive Vice President.  He is...

Wayne Lee Fisher, age 77, of Tipp City, went to his heavenly home on September 16, 2021, at Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County.  He is now with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  He was born on January 5, 1944, in Dayton, to the late Carl and Esther (Cabaniss) Fisher. Wayne is survived by his wife of 44 years: Carole Anne (Rickey) Fisher; children: David Wayne (Lindsy) Fisher and Susan (Brent) Matson, both of Troy; siblings: Kay (Gerald) Flora of Delphi, IN and Marva (Rick)...

Melissa Jo Basil, age 50, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at her residence.  She was born on October 11, 1970 in Troy to the late Steven James Estes and Joyce A. (Hofacker) Estes.    In addition to her mother, she is survived by her stepmom: Kathy Estes of Troy; children: Jordan (Britney Hall) Estes of Englewood, Christopher (Heather) Basil of Urbana and Keiona Basil of Troy; siblings: Allison (Paul) Snapp of Bellefontaine, Renee (David) Ernst of...

Lois Anne (Grimes) Meek, age 75, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Koester Pavilion in Troy.  She was born on June 5, 1946, in Troy to the late Carl and Lillian (Hardy) Grimes. Lois is survived by her son: Todd (Michele) Oaks; grandchildren: Luke (Caren) Oaks and Connor Oaks; brother: Charles Grimes; sister-in-law: Diane (Russell) Bogner and many nieces, nephews and close friends.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Doug...

Ronald D. Sweeney, age 79, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at his residence.  He was born on September 19, 1941, in Liberty, KY, to the late Arnold and Flossie (Moore) Sweeney. Ronald is survived by his wife of 51 years: Mary (Davis) Sweeney; three children: Christopher D. Sweeney of Troy, Angela C. Sweeney of Troy and Lynn M. (Randy) Mathias of Plain City, OH; two siblings: Darrell (Joyce) Sweeney of Columbia, SC and Una R. Sweeney of Centerville, OH;...

Jared David Caldwell, age 32, of Greenville, passed away on September 13, 2021, as a result of a automobile accident.  He was born on July 25, 1989, in Piqua, to Charles D. and Rae Jean (Gasson) Caldwell. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sisters: Christina (Bert) Arrowood and Joanna (Scott) Binkley; brother: Caleb Caldwell; his twin brother: Josiah Caldwell; and nine nieces and nephews. Jared was a 2008 graduate of Troy High School.  He proudly served his country...

Stephen King Germann, better known as Gurm, of Ripley, OH, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2021 at the age of 71. Steve was born on December 23, 1949 to Isadore and Mildred Germann. He spent his youth working in the family’s grocery store, The Ripley Locker Plant, delivering newspapers with his duck Jo-Jo, and working a Pepsi-Cola route. He was an all-star athlete in many sports with his greatest expertise being in pitching baseball. During his High School years, he was scouted...

Arthur Linville Poindexter, age 76, of Troy, originally from Barbourville, KY, went to be with our Lord, Sunday, September 12, 2021.  He retired from Delphi/Inland after 30 years.  Spent years as a Deacon at the Dayton Gospel Temple thru two buildings.  He is survived by his wife of 56 years: Jackie Poindexter of Troy. Raised four great sons: Arthur L Poindexter, Jr., and Kristi Massie of Springfield, David and Shiloh Poindexter, James Poindexter and Robert Poindexter and Dawn...