Obituaries
Judith Ann Powell
May 8, 2025
Judith Ann Powell, age 77, of Sidney, OH passed away May 8, 2025. She was born on June 26, 1947 in Portsmouth, OH to the late Herbert and Frances (Redmon) Starner.
She is survived by her children: Melissa Brown of New Carlisle and Jesse (Brucene) Powell of Sidney; two grandchildren: Megan and Travis and three great grandchildren:...
Ronald William Capers
May 7, 2025
Ronald William Capers, age 88, more recently of Troy, OH and a lifetime resident of Hopedale, OH passed away on May 7, 2025 in Troy. He was born on January 12, 1937 in Harrison County, OH to the late John and Mary Grace (Marinucci) Capers.
He is survived by his sister: Kay (Warren) Kaebnick of Troy and...
Dorothy S. "Sue" Low
May 5, 2025
Dorothy S. "Sue" Low, age 82, of Troy, OH passed away on May 5, 2025 at her residence. She was born on February 10, 1943 in Louisville, KY to the late Delbert and Diana (Smith) Baker.
Sue is survived by her husband of almost 46 years: Lloyd M. Low; children: Tina Randall of Troy, Michael Melton of...
Norma Alberta (Smith) Karnehm
May 5, 2025
Norma Alberta (Smith) Karnehm age 87 of Conover, Ohio passed away on May 5, 2025.
She was born August 22, 1937 to the late Philip Andrew and Susan (Shaffer) Smith.
Norma is survived by her Sister Alma Stahl, Brother Garnard Smith, Her six son's Richard (Babbie) Karnehm of Fletcher; Mark (Jean) Karnehm of Bradford; Ron...
Timothy Austin Bodmer
May 2, 2025
Timothy Austin Bodmer of Troy Ohio passed away at the age of 76 on May 2nd 2025
Born 01.21.1949 in Ironton Ohio to Austin and Bertha (Miller) Bodmer- He was raised along with his two brothers Danny and Ronnie and little sister Laura in Wilgus Ohio surrounded by a large close family of cousins, uncles, aunts, grandparents...
Marilyn J. Mckinley
Apr 29, 2025
Marilyn J. McKinley, age 85, of Troy, OH passed away on April 29, 2025 at her residence. She was born on June 6, 1939 in Indiana to the late Harold and Dorothy (Appeli) Ellis.
Marilyn is survived by her daughters: Lisa Couch of Troy, and Mindy (Scott) Null of Higginsport, OH; sister and brother-in-law: Linda and Ralph...
Jerry Lee Gross
Apr 25, 2025
Jerry Lee Gross, 78, of Jay (Allentown), Florida passed away Friday, April 25, 2025, at home after a long battle with Parkinsons Disease.
Jerry was born in Troy, Ohio and graduated from Troy High School. After graduation he enlisted in the US Navy serving aboard the USS Cogswell DD651 (Destroyer) and the USS Bainbridge DLG(N)25 (Guided Missile...
Philip Stephen Wagner
Apr 25, 2025
Philip Stephen Wagner, 57, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 25, 2025 in Chicago, IL after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 27, 1967 to the late Danny & Barbara Wagner.
Phil is survived by his wife, best friend, and love of his life for 36...
Linda Lou Cusick
Apr 25, 2025
Linda Lou Cusick, age 77, of Troy, OH passed away on April 25, 2025 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient. She was born on July 15, 1947 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Hugh Kerr and Helen (Haller) Black.
Linda is survived by her son: Matthew Cusick of Troy; grandchildren: Caitlyn Rose (Nate) Calabrese, Lillian Mae (Fiancé:...
Carl Edward Curry
Apr 25, 2025
Carl Edward Curry, age 78, of Troy, OH passed away on April 25, 2025 at Miami County Hospice Inpatient Unit. He was born on January 9, 1947 in Troy to the late Vernon and Helen (Mott) Curry.
He is survived by his children: Nicole Curry of Troy and Craig Curry of Dayton; grandchildren: Jessica (Nathaniel) Johannes of...
Janice Ann "Jan" Schaefer
Apr 25, 2025
Janice Ann "Jan" Schaefer, age 86, formerly of New Carlisle and more recently of Troy, Ohio passed away on April 25, 2025. She was born on September 1, 1938 in Connersville, Indiana to the late Leonard and Pauline (Kirkham) Struewing.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years: William A. "Bill" Schaefer; three children: Jill Simons,...
Charles A. Bascombe
Apr 24, 2025
Charles A. Bascombe, age 73, of Troy, OH passed away on April 24, 2025 at his residence. He was born on April 25, 1951 in Troy, OH to the late Theodore A. and Alice (Rodewald) Bascombe.
He is survived by his daughter: Angela (Brad) Greene of Enon; grandchildren: Haley Barks and Jordan Greene; brother: Mike Bascombe of...
Vanessa Lyvone Bellamy
Apr 23, 2025
Vanessa Lyvone Bellamy, age 80, of Troy, OH passed away on April 23, 2025 at her residence. She was born on October 21, 1944 in Letcher County, KY to the late Fitzu Ervin and Mabel (Fultz) Blanton.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years: Albert Wayne Bellamy; two children: Tammy (Randy) Chaney of Troy and...
Eric Lee Landers
Apr 23, 2025
Eric Lee Landers, age 37, of Greenville, OH passed away on April 23, 2025 at his residence. He was born on December 1, 1987 in Dayton, OH to Geraldine (Pike) Albany of Greenville and the late Tim Landers.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his brother: Dustin Landers of Greenville; stepfather: Robert Albany of...
Matthew "Scotty" Wilson
Apr 20, 2025
Matthew "Scotty" Wilson, age 87, of Troy, OH passed away on April 20, 2025 at the Troy Rehabilitation Center. He was born on September 3, 1937 in Armadale, Scotland to the late Alexander McDonald and Elizabeth "Bessie" (Brown) Wilson.
He is survived by his brother: John Wilson of Scotland and extended family and friends. In addition to...
Douglas L. Taynor
Apr 19, 2025
Douglas L. Taynor, age 82, of Tipp City, OH passed away on April 19, 2025 at Grandview (KHN Dayton) Hospital. He was born on May 28, 1942 in Miami County, OH to the late Marvin and Mildred (Kendig) Taynor.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years: Ruth Ann (Jess) Taynor; his daughters and son-in-law: Elizabeth...
Ronald G. Wells, Sr.
Apr 19, 2025
Ronald G. Wells, Sr., age 76, of Troy, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Otterbein in Tipp City. He was born on November 8, 1948, to the late Stanley and Roxie (Bailey) Wells.
Ronald is survived by his wife of 24 years: Kimm D. (Newman) Wells; daughter: Katie (Mike) Nolte of Iowa City, IA; brother:...
Lois L. Northup
Apr 19, 2025
Lois L. Northup, age 91, of Troy, OH passed away on April 19, 2025 at her residence. She was born February 28, 1934 in Point Pleasant, WV to the late Basil M. and Belva V. (Wallis) Plantz.
She is survived by her son: Kevin (Melinda) Northup of Troy; grandchildren: Levi (Ashley) Northup of Troy, Kristina (Alex) Daum...
Laurie A. (Plant) Neal
Apr 18, 2025
Laurie A. (Plant) Neal, age 60, of Troy, OH passed away on April 18, 2025. She was born on September 11, 1964, in Indiana, PA to the late Raymond A. and Gloria M. (Dell) Plant.
She is survived by her siblings: Brian Plant and Diane (Phil) Cline; brother-in-law: Kurt (Crista) Olson; nieces and nephews: Jennifer Olson, Steven...
Sarah Minerva Kennedy Watson
Apr 15, 2025
Sarah Minerva Kennedy Watson, age 97, of Tipp City passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Punta Gorda, Florida. She was born on March 15, 1928, in Casstown, Ohio, to the Harley Firman Kennedy and Melvina Ellen Kennedy, née Vandeveer. She was married to Harry Alvin Watson for 44 years until his death in 1990.
Sarah...

