Belva P. Avey Belva P. Avey, age 89, of Troy, Ohio, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2013 at the Koester Pavilion, Troy, Ohio. She was born on December 27, 1923 in Mason County, West Virginia, to the late Connie and Edith Shank Buckle. She is survived by her two sisters; Thelma Sims of Canal Winchester, Ohio and Betty Duncan of Columbus, Ohio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers; Clayton Buckle, Lester Buckle, John Buckle, Kenneth Buckle; and sisters; Ethel Martin and Bonnie Bowcott. Mrs. Avey retired from A.O. Smith in Tipp City, Ohio. Graveside services will be held at 10:30AM on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at the Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, Vandalia, Ohio. Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.