Obituaries

May 10, 2015

CHARLES E. LONG

CHARLES E. LONG, age 82, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.  He was born in Conover on April 18, 1933 to the late Emerson and Helen (Robinson) Long.  His wife of 60 years, Patricia J. (McEowen) Long, survives.

Chuck is also...

May 8, 2015

KATHLEEN  FORD

Kathleen Ford, age 88, of Tipp City, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2015 at her residence. She was born on November 10, 1926 in Greenup, KY to the late James and Amy (Carr) Eggers. She married Walter F. Ford and they shared 63 years of marriage before he...

May 7, 2015

MICHAEL K. WILLIAMSON

Michael K. Williamson, age 70, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit.

Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at Baird Funeral Home in Troy....

May 7, 2015

RANDY COMPTON

Randy Compton, age 56, of Troy, OH passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at his residence following a sudden illness.  He was born on February 3, 1959 in Troy, OH to Doris (Grigsby) Compton of Troy and the late Bill Compton.

In addition to his mother, Randy is...

May 7, 2015

ROBERT E. "BOB" STRAKER

ROBERT E. "BOB" STRAKER, age 90, of Tipp City, formerly of Troy, passed away on Thursday, May 07, 2015 at Grandview Hospital in Dayton.  He was born on November 5, 1924 in Waynesfield, OH to the late Clarendon and Lorna (Decker) Straker.  His wife, Margaret A. (Drake) Straker, preceded...

May 6, 2015

MARY B. WHIDDEN

MARY B. WHIDDEN, age 93, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Garbry Ridge Assisted Living in Piqua.  She was born in Charles City, IA on September 24, 1921 to the late Clarence Edward and Lucy Weber (Burr) Burrets.  Her husband of 65 years, Francis Eugene "Frank" Whidden, preceded...

May 6, 2015

VIRGINIA NICHOLS

VIRGINIA NICHOLS, age, 80, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Koester Pavilion in Troy.  She was born in Burgin, KY on September 21, 1934 to the late Jessie Lee and Mary Belle (Estes) Price.  Her husband, James Edward Nichols, preceded her in death on June 10, 1985.

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May 6, 2015

D. JEAN MILLER, RN

D. JEAN MILLER, RN, age 80, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at her residence.  She was born in Troy on December 3, 1934 to the late Melvin and Eleanore (Heckerman) Snyder.  Her husband of 57 years, Jerry R. Miller, survives.

Jean is also...

May 5, 2015

MAX R. ZIMMERMAN

MAX R. ZIMMERMAN, age 75, of Gainesville, FL, formerly of Troy, OH, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 in Gainesville, FL.  He was born in Troy, OH on August 8, 1939 to the late Ralph B. and Pearl G. (Luzena) Zimmerman.

Max is survived by two brothers: Don (Sheryl)...

May 2, 2015

Carolyn A. Parrish, age 62, of Tipp City, OH passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit. She was born on November 26, 1952 in Jackson, MI. On November 22, 1978, Carolyn married Robert C. Parrish and he survives.

Carolyn is also survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: Robert D....

May 1, 2015

BETTY RILEY

Verna E. "Betty" Riley, age 99, of Troy, OH passed away on Friday, May 1, 2015 at the Springmeade Health Center in Tipp City, OH. She was born on March 6, 1916 in Zanesville, OH to the late Carl and Mabel (Fogg) Reed. Betty was married to Marvin C. Riley and he preceded...

Apr 30, 2015

W. E. "BILL" ZUNKE

W. E. "BILL"  ZUNKE, age 87, of Tipp City, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.  He was born in Napavine, WA on January 23, 1928 to the late Ernest Eric and Marie (Bénésh) Zunke. On April 12, 1952 in Troy, he married Mary Ann...

Apr 28, 2015

NORBERT L. STAGER, SR., age 81, of Troy passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy. He was born in Troy on November 30, 1933 to the late Roscoe and Edna (Welborn) Stager. His wife, Peggy J. (Crocker) Stager, preceded him in death on December 23, 2006. Norbert is survived by two sons:...

Apr 27, 2015

SALLY L. McCOOL

SALLY L. McCOOL, age 77, of Covington, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2015 at her residence.  She was born on November 25, 1937 in Victorville, CA to the late Lloyd and Eva (Reed) Shaw.  Her husband of 52 years, Glen Edward McCool, preceded her in death on October 17, 2014.

Apr 25, 2015

MARY LOU FANNIN

Mary Lou Fannin, age 86, of Troy, OH passed away Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Genesis Health Care, Troy. She was born November 6, 1928 in Lincoln County, WV to the late Ernest and Idona (Queen) Adkins. She was married to Chester N. Fannin for 57 years and he survives.

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Apr 25, 2015

Raymond Thomas Staruch, age 64, of Troy, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at his residence after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on March 29, 1951 in Yonkers, New York to the late Michael J. Staruch and Margaret Staruch. He was married to Rosario (Perez) Staruch for over 41 years and she survives. Ray...

Apr 25, 2015

SHIRLEY A. CHALMERS

Shirley A. Chalmers, age 80, of Troy, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 25, 2015 at her residence. She was born December 13, 1934 in Trotwood, Ohio to the late Herschel Gephart and Grace (Puterbaugh) Gephart Peterson. She was married to Arthur F. Chalmers, Jr. and he preceded her...

Apr 22, 2015

RONALD R. WEAVER, JR.

Ronald R. Weaver Jr., age 45, of Casstown, Ohio died Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at his residence.  He was born November 28, 1969 in Troy, Ohio to Ronald R. and Carol E. (Dankworth) Weaver Sr.

He is survived by one daughter: Crystal (Jesse)...

Apr 22, 2015

ROBERTA L. (PERSINGER) BEST

Roberta L. (Persinger) Best, age 73, of Piqua, OH, formerly of Westfield, NY, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy.  She was born in Hurricane, WV on March 25, 1942 to the late Basil B. and Mary Etta (Dudley) Persinger.  Her husband,...

Apr 22, 2015

PAUL EDWARD HONEYCUTT

Paul Edward Honeycutt, age 74, of Dayton, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at Hospice of Dayton.  He was born on February 11, 1941 in Wallins Creek, KY to the late General Howard and Bulah May (Hornsby) Honeycutt.

Paul is survived by one brother: Harry Honeycutt of Troy.