Obituaries

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William Mcgregor Dixon

William Mcgregor Dixon

Nov 29, 2014

William McGregor Dixon, age 91, of Troy, Ohio, died on November 29, 2014 at his home. He was born on December 18, 1922 in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Ray E. and Marjorie (McGregor) Dixon. He married Donna C. Dixon on December 22, 1947, and she preceded him in death.

Survivors include his sons: W. McGregor (Jody)...

Irene J. (Crouse)  Matthews

Irene J. (Crouse) Matthews

Nov 28, 2014

Irene J. "Renie" Crouse Matthews, age 96, formerly of Troy, OH passed away on Friday, November 28, 2014 at the O'Neill Healthcare in Lakewood, OH. Irene was born on June 28, 1918 in Dayton, OH to the late Walter C. and Iva Maude (Hyre) Crouse. She was married to Dean Bryant Matthews on April 19, 1947 and he preceded...

Gladys Marie "Dutch" Tucker

Gladys Marie "Dutch" Tucker

Nov 24, 2014

GLADYS MARIE "DUTCH" TUCKER

Gladys Marie "Dutch" Tucker, age 92, of Troy, OH passed away Monday, November 24, 2014 at the Troy Care and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born on February 7, 1922 in Casstown, OH to the late Harry Leroy and Elizabeth Marie (Wackler) Tucker.

Gladys is survived by her sister: Ellen...

Zela Mae (Conard)  Haspel

Zela Mae (Conard) Haspel

Nov 22, 2014

ZELA MAE HASPEL

ZELA MAE HASPEL, age 78, of Troy, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Genesis Healthcare in Troy.  She was born on February 4, 1936 in Miami Co., OH to the late Virgil and Catharine (Honeyman) Conard.

Zela is survived by one daughter and son-in-law: Linda and Charles Cramer...

Ida M (Warner)  Buretz

Ida M (Warner) Buretz

Nov 22, 2014

IDA M. BURETZ

IDA M. BURETZ, age 86, of Tipp City passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Randall Residence.  She was born in Fairview, WV on March 24, 1928 to the late Arthur and Nellie (Toothman) Warner.  She married Steve Buretz on November 22, 1947 and he preceded her in death.

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Rosemary Ruth (Beaty)  Green

Rosemary Ruth (Beaty) Green

Nov 19, 2014

ROSEMARY RUTH GREEN

ROSEMARY RUTH GREEN, age 79, of Troy passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at her residence.  She was born in Champaign County, OH on May 7, 1935 to the late Harold Clement and Helen Lucille (Bishop) Beaty.  She married Victor R. Green and he preceded her in death on February...

Terry L. Dehart

Terry L. Dehart

Nov 17, 2014

TERRY L. DEHART

Terry L. DeHart, age 67, of Troy, OH passed away on Monday, November 17, 2014 at The Ohio State University Medical Center.  He was born on November 23, 1946 in Troy, OH to the late Lewis F. and Dorothy Loraine (Kitchen) DeHart.  He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Joanna...

Stuart James Yeandle

Stuart James Yeandle

Nov 16, 2014

STUART JAMES YEANDLE, age 43, of Pleasant Hill passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2014 in Pleasant Hill.  He was born in Newport, Great Britian on August 8, 1971 to Michael James and Jennifer Ann (Lott) Yeandle.  The family moved to the USA in August of 1981.  Stuart married Adrenia (Merritt) Yeandle on July 4, 1995 and she survives....

Mary Louise (Bailey)  Bradley

Mary Louise (Bailey) Bradley

Nov 16, 2014

MARY LOUISE BRADLEY

MARY LOUISE BRADLEY, age 73, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2014 at her son's residence.  She was born on March 14, 1941 in Greenup Co., KY to the late Edward and Mamie (Brown) Bailey. Her husband, Charles H. Bradley, preceded her in death on October 8, 1989.

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Ernest R. Hildebrand

Ernest R. Hildebrand

Nov 11, 2014

ERNEST R. HILDEBRAND

ERNEST R. HILDEBRAND, age 83, of Troy passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at his residence.  He was born on June 10, 1931 in Ludlow Falls, OH to the late Chester and Grace (Sando) Hildebrand.  His wife of 63 years, Nancy (Karnehm) Hildebrand, survives.

Ernest is also survived by...

Douglas A. Campbell

Douglas A. Campbell

Nov 9, 2014

DOUGLAS A. CAMPBELL DOUGLAS A. CAMPBELL, age 88, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at Upper Valley Medical Center.  He was born on July 31, 1926 in Troy.  On June 11, 1971, he married Mary Jane (Shroyer) McConnell.  She preceded him in death on October 24, 2013. Doug is survived by  his children: Skip McConnell...

Tina Marie (Leblanc)  Weikert

Tina Marie (Leblanc) Weikert

Nov 7, 2014

TINA MARIE WEIKERT

TINA MARIE WEIKERT, age 70 of Troy, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2014 at her residence. She was born October 19, 1944 in Monroe, LA to Walter J and Lillian "Teen" (Holloway) LeBlanc. She was married to Thomas L. Weikert.

Tina is survived by two sons, Todd T. Weikert...

Naome H. "Nonie" (Horton)  Meyer

Naome H. "Nonie" (Horton) Meyer

Oct 31, 2014

NAOME H. "Nonie" Meyer, age 92, formerly of Troy and Greenville, OH passed away Friday, October 31, 2014, at SpringMeade Healthcare Center, Tipp City, OH.  Nonie was born on September 19, 1922, in Troy, OH to the late Ben Herr Horton and Ampthia Naome (Flynn) Horton.  She was married to Louis E. Meyer and he preceded her in death...

Christina Mae (Beekman)  Mcdonald

Christina Mae (Beekman) Mcdonald

Oct 28, 2014

CHRISTINA MAE MCDONALD

Christina Mae (Beekman) McDonald, age 100, of Piqua, OH passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at her residence.  She was born on January 26, 1914 in Champaign County, OH to the late Joseph Q. and Elsie (Comer) Beekman.  Christina married Harold Edward McDonald on September 28, 1940 and he preceded her in...

Merril V Grove

Merril V Grove

Oct 28, 2014

Merril V. Grove, age 91, of Troy, OH passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at the Hospice of Dayton.  He was born on December 29, 1922 in East Lynn, IL to the late Jesse A. and Agda (Anderson) Grove.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years: Laura Jean (Vannoy); daughter: Denise Grove of Troy;...

Dennis Edward Smith

Dennis Edward Smith

Oct 25, 2014

Dennis Edward Smith, age 71, of Troy, OH passed away Saturday, October 25, 2014 at his residence. He was born June 10, 1943 in Stonega, VA. to the late Walter Edgar and Bertha Christian Smith. He is survived by a son, Steven Smith; daughter, Connie Smith and sister, Barbara Burris of Anderson, IN. Dennis retired from GM and was...

Jeanne (Baker)  Harrelson

Jeanne (Baker) Harrelson

Oct 25, 2014

Jeanne (Baker) Harrelson, age 93 of Troy, OH passed away Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 2:35 pm at Clare Bridge of Troy. She was born June 25, 1921 in Painter's Creek, OH to the late S. DeWitt and E. Margaret Flory Baker. In addition to her parents, Jeanne was preceded in death...

Robert L. "Beaver" Horner Jr.

Robert L. "Beaver" Horner Jr.

Oct 25, 2014

Robert L. "Beaver" Horner Jr. age 56 of Troy, Ohio passed away suddenly Saturday October 25, 2014 at his residence. He was born February 9, 1958 in Troy to the late Robert L. Horner Sr. and Betty (Hoagland) Horner. He is survived by his wife of 30 years Ann (Eidemiller) Horner; son MacKenzie Stewart Horner and fiancé Kelly...

William A Simms

William A Simms

Oct 24, 2014

William A. Simms, age 66, of Cincinnati, OH, formerly of Troy, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2014 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born on May 26, 1948 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Frank and Ruth (Carroll) Simms.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Eva...

Melissa E. "Missy" Downing

Melissa E. "Missy" Downing

Oct 21, 2014

MELISSA E. "Missy" DOWNING, age 47, of Union, OH; formerly of Troy passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at her residence.  She was born on November 18, 1966 in Troy, OH.

She is survived by her mother: Diane K. (Browning) Brandt of Troy; daughters and sons-in-law: Tabbitha (Shaeffer) and Richard Haney of...