Obituaries

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Robert "Bob" D. Bowman

Robert "Bob" D. Bowman

Mar 17, 2026

Robert “Bob” D. Bowman, age 74, of Troy, OH passed away on March 17, 2026 at Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born on September 25, 1951 in Piqua, OH to the late Harold and Agnes Marie (Howell) Bowman.

Bob is survived by his wife of 54 years: Barbara J. (Kirk) Bowman of Troy; children: Brian R. (Jennifer) Bowman of Troy,...

Randal "Randy" A. Willson

Randal "Randy" A. Willson

Mar 12, 2026

Randal A. Willson, age 57, of Tipp City, OH passed away on March 12, 2026 at his residence. He was born on September 7, 1968 in Southfield, MI to the late Robert A. and Anna Marie (Pazzi) Willson.

Randy is survived by his brother: Dean (Sharon) Willson of Troy; niece: Anna Marie (Blake) Ullery of West Milton; great nephew: Vaughn Ullery...

Freddie Jay Earles

Freddie Jay Earles

Mar 12, 2026

Freddie Jay Earles, 82, departed this world into the great unknown, March 12, 2026 at 10:50 p.m. after a brief stay at Hospice of Miami County. He was born September 30, 1943 in Troy, Ohio. He was the fourth child to his late parents, Frederick Waite and Valis (Fliehman) Earles.

Surviving family include his wife, Linda (Webb) Earles, their only daughter...

Dorothy Sue "Shirley' Barnes

Dorothy Sue "Shirley' Barnes

Mar 8, 2026

Dorothy Sue “Shirley” Barnes, age 83, of Fletcher, OH passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026. She was born on August 4, 1942 in Richlands, VA, to the late Aca and Dorothy Irene (Clines) Johnson.

She is survived by her children: Tina (Michael) Force of Fletcher and Scott (Bert) Barnes of Troy; five grandchildren: Brandon (Haley) Force, Mikey (Fiancé, Bree Milne)...

Carla Marie Lairson

Carla Marie Lairson

Mar 6, 2026

Carla Marie Lairson, age 42, of Troy, OH passed away on March 6, 2026. She was born on September 7, 1983 in Piqua, OH to the late William A. and Paula J. Lairson.

She is survived by her children: Olivia Proffitt, Christian Proffitt and Christopher Proffitt; sister: Dann Justice and nephew: Austin Justice. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Jimmie Dale "Jim" Watkins

Jimmie Dale "Jim" Watkins

Mar 5, 2026

Jimmie Dale “Jim” Watkins, age 74, of West Milton, OH passed away on March 5, 2026 at Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born on January 6, 1952 in Yakima, WA to the late Dale and Dorothy (Rasmussen) Watkins.

Jim is survived by his wife of 55 years: Kathleen “Kathy” Ruth (Melton) Watkins; his four daughters and sons-in-law: Shannon (Mark) Schlegel,...

William "Bill" C. Laskowski

William "Bill" C. Laskowski

Mar 4, 2026

William “Bill” C. Laskowski, age 84, of St. Paris, OH and formerly of Chicago, IL passed away on March 4, 2026, while in Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County. He was born March 24, 1941, in Chicago, IL to the late Bernard and Laura (Stawarz) Laskowski.

Bill married Rebecca J. “Becky” (McPherson) Laskowski on November 4, 1977, and she preceded him in...

David E. Palmer

David E. Palmer

Mar 2, 2026

David E. Palmer, age 76, of McCordsville, Indiana, passed away on Monday evening, March 2, 2026 at Castleton Healthcare Center, Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on January 28, 1950 in Lima, Ohio, to the late George H. and Betty M. (McClurg) Palmer.

Mr. Palmer is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara (Boehrer) Palmer; son and daughter-in-law, Jeremy and Brenda...

Daniel Lee Sayre

Daniel Lee Sayre

Mar 2, 2026

Daniel Lee Sayre, age 85, of Sidney, OH passed away very peacefully on March 2, 2026 at Vancrest of Upper Valley. He was born on June 21, 1940 in Sidney to the late Albert Melvin and Verna Mae (Eleyet) Sayre.

He is survived by his wife: Tonya (Piper) Sayre; daughters: Tracey (Bill) Smith of Troy, Pamela Sayre of Huron and Margaret...

Michael Charles Snyder

Michael Charles Snyder

Mar 2, 2026

Michael Charles Snyder, age 81, of Greenville, OH passed away on March 2, 2026 at Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born on November 10, 1944 in Dayton, OH to the late Charles and Josephine Ada (Schmoyer) Snyder.

Michael is survived by his wife of 31 years: Vicki L. (Floyd) Snyder of Greenville; daughters: Christina (Daniel) Hursh of St. Charles, MN...

Kristina Louise Darby

Kristina Louise Darby

Mar 2, 2026

Kristina Louise Darby, age 66, of Troy, passed away at her residence on Monday, March 2, 2026. She was born in Troy, on December 29, 1959, to the late James and Wilma (Wilson) West.

Kristina is survived by four children: Zachary (Shannon) Darby, Joshua Darby, Jessica Taylor and Jacob (Sarah) Darby; three sisters: Theresa (Kevin) Burnside, Lori (Chris) Dennis and Bonnie...

Jerry Dean Conner

Jerry Dean Conner

Mar 1, 2026

Jerry Dean Conner, age 85, passed away peacefully at StoryPoint of Troy, surrounded by family.

Jerry was born on October 29, 1940, in Borger, Texas, to Flavel and Opal (McCarty) Conner. Although he was an only child, he was blessed with a close-knit group of cousins who were an important part of his life. Because of his father’s work, the family...

Carolyn Jean (Bucholtz) Hobart

Carolyn Jean (Bucholtz) Hobart

Feb 28, 2026

Carolyn Jean (Bucholtz) Hobart 94 passed peacefully February 28, 2026 at Garbry Ridge Assisted Living in Piqua, Ohio now bound for eternal life in her Heavenly home.

She was born August 28, 1931 in Piqua to the late Albert & Bertha (Bausman) Bucholtz.

On October 22, 1955 she married Charles "Charlie" C. Hobart, Jr. He passed in 2006, age 73, following 50...

Magdaline Jackson

Magdaline Jackson

Feb 26, 2026

Magdaline Jackson, age 71, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on August 6, 1954 in El Paso, TX to the late Bennie and Linda (Rodgers) Guarnero.

Magdaline is survived by two children: Kim (Mike) Kazmaier of Casstown and Kaitlynn (Rusty) Tyree of Troy; seven grandchildren: Ian, Dio, Cameron, David, Oraura, Lyric...

John David Crichfield

John David Crichfield

Feb 24, 2026

John David Crichfield, age 74, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Hospice of Dayton. He was born on August 8, 1951, in Indiana.

John is survived by his partner: Judy Ferris; and her children: Jason Ferris and Wendy Evans; and sister: Alice Hines.

John was an active member of Redman’s Club 222, Haymakers 222 ½, Troy Eagles 971...

Alice Marie Gurklies

Alice Marie Gurklies

Feb 24, 2026

Alice Marie Gurklies, age 58, of Troy, OH passed away on February 24, 2026. She was born on July 10, 1967 in Troy, OH to the late Robert F. Gurklies and Nancy L. (Shanck) Bream Gurklies.

She is survived by her siblings: Tim and Brenda Gurklies of West Alexandria, Rebecca Sellman of Troy, Keith Bream of Carlisle, PA, and sister-in-law: Sandy...

Barbara Jean Massie

Barbara Jean Massie

Feb 23, 2026

Barbara Jean Massie, age 93, of Troy, OH passed away on February 23, 2026 at Otterbein of Tipp City. She was born on September 25, 1932 in Casstown, OH to the late Elza S. Massie and Marjorie Kathleen (Hatfield) Massie Wilson.

In addition to her parents, Barb was preceded in death by her sons: Brad M. Massie and Bryon Hyatt; stepfather:...

Tammy Lynn Deeter

Tammy Lynn Deeter

2026

Tammy Lynn Deeter, age 60, lost her battle with Multiple Myeloma on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Hospice of Dayton.

Surviving is her long time love and partner: Timothy Eugene Jones. She knew upon being introduced, she had met her soul mate. Also surviving are her children: Manon (Brandon) Williams, April Adkins, Jennifer Adkins, and Allen (Theo) Niciu; her mother: Linda...

Jeremy Brian Alspaugh

Jeremy Brian Alspaugh

Feb 21, 2026

Jeremy Brian Alspaugh, age 42, of Troy passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in Tipp City. He was born on November 29, 1983, in Ft. Wayne, IN., to Kathryn “Kitty” (Schweitzer) Alspaugh of Troy and the late Roger “Ozzy” Allen Alspaugh.

Jeremy is survived by his partner: Casey Amend of Tipp City; three children: Ella Snyder, Liam Alspaugh and Jaxanne...

Jeffrey Richard Vogelmeier

Jeffrey Richard Vogelmeier

Feb 21, 2026

Jeffrey Richard Vogelmeier, age 72, of Troy, OH passed away on February 21, 2026 at Hospice of Miami County. He was born on May 23, 1953 in Newark, OH to the late Arthur and Anita (Frush) Vogelmeier.

Jeff is survived by his wife of 46 years: Susan Vogelmeier; children: Matthew R. (Alisha) Vogelmeier and Abigail Vogelmeier, both of Troy; grandchildren: Blaine...