Obituaries

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Richard J. Walker, Sr.

Richard J. Walker, Sr.

Jul 2, 2024

Richard J. Walker, Sr. of Troy, OH passed away unexpectedly on July 2, 2024.  He was born on February 3, 1972 in Detroit, MI to the late Harry James Walker Sr. and Shirley LaGrant Walker.

He is survived by his children: Richard J. Walker, Jr., Samantha Walker, Storm Walker, Jurnee Walker, Gabrielle Walker Smith, Matthew Blevins and...

Brandon Demetrius "Siris" Johnson

Brandon Demetrius "Siris" Johnson

Jun 30, 2024

Brandon Demetrius "Siris" Johnson, age 31, of Piqua, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at his residence.  He was born on April 12, 1993, in Dayton to Shaft Johnson.

Siris is survived by his wife: MaKayla (Fergerson) Johnson; three children: Nevaeh, Kay'lani and Zendaya Johnson; several brothers and sisters; Grandmother/Mom: Rebecca Jones; and Mother-In-Law: Catherine Davis....

Keith Raymond

Keith Raymond

Jun 30, 2024

Keith Raymond, age 70, of Troy, OH, passed away on June 30, 2024 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit. He was born on June 2, 1954 in Dayton, OH to the late Lloyd and Rita (Brawner) Raymond.

Keith is survived by his daughter: Jessica (Zack) Eversole of Troy; siblings: Mike (Judy) Raymond, Julie Sharits, Loren (Julie)...

Brenda Sue Laughman

Brenda Sue Laughman

Jun 21, 2024

Brenda Sue Laughman, age 68, of Troy, OH passed away on June 21, 2024 at her home.  She was born on November 20, 1955 in Troy to the late Joseph and Marcella (Setser) Hoagland.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years: Michael L. "Frog" Laughman; son and daughter-in-law: Joseph Michael and Angela Laughman of Troy;...

Dale Emerson Sotzing

Dale Emerson Sotzing

Jun 20, 2024

Dale Emerson Sotzing, age 78, of Casstown, Ohio, died Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Upper Valley Medical Center. Dale was born on April 11, 1946, in Troy, Ohio to the late Harold and Dorthabel Sotzing.

Dale married his Miami East High School sweetheart, Fonda Sotzing, on August 21, 1964, and they had five children over the following...

Donna Marie (Dugan) Jackson

Donna Marie (Dugan) Jackson

Jun 20, 2024

Donna Marie (Dugan) Jackson, age 69, of Troy, Ohio passed away on June 20, 2024 at her home in Troy.

Donna was born on June 20, 1955 in Nelsonville, Ohio.  She was the second oldest of seven children born to Jean M. (Hoolihan) Dugan and John J. Dugan who have preceded her in death.

She...

Shirley P. (Wears) Dill

Shirley P. (Wears) Dill

Jun 18, 2024

Shirley P. (Wears) Dill, age 88, formerly of Piqua, OH passed away on June 18, 2024, at Holzer Assisted Living in Gallipolis, OH.  She was born on March 7, 1936 in Pliny, WV to the late Walter and Truba (Weatherholt) Wears.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Rodney (Karen Sue) Dill of Southside, WV; daughter...

Sharon Ann Boehringer

Sharon Ann Boehringer

Jun 15, 2024

Sharon Ann Boehringer, 59, of Tipp City, Ohio, died peacefully on June 15, 2024 at Hospice of Miami County surrounded by her loving family and friends.

She was a dog lover extraordinaire and member of the All SAR K9 Search and Rescue.  She leaves behind her most beloved companions Zoey, Peyton, Cali and Yasha.  In a family...

Delores Jean (Bair) Crego

Delores Jean (Bair) Crego

Jun 11, 2024

Delores "Jean" Crego (Bair), age 95, passed away on June 11, 2024 at Upper Valley Medical Center.  She was born on July 25, 1928 in Troy, OH to the late Gideon and Elsie Mae Bair.  She was raised on a 100 acre farm on Eldean Rd. in Troy, along with her five siblings who preceded her in death, Arzella...

Frederick "Rick Or Fred" Edward Smith Iii

Frederick "Rick Or Fred" Edward Smith Iii

Jun 10, 2024

Frederick "Rick or Fred" Edward Smith III, age 74, of Casstown, Ohio passed away on June 10, 2024 at his residence.  He was born on September 2, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Frederick Edward Smith Jr. and Ruth Pauline (Oliver) Smith.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia "Patty" (Printz) Smith and 3 children: Frederick...

Tony Lee Mitchell

Tony Lee Mitchell

Jun 3, 2024

Tony Lee Mitchell, age 58, of Christiansburg, OH, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 3, 2024 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit after fighting hard for 2 years with Glioblastoma Stage 4 Brain Cancer. He was born on August 30, 1965 in Troy, OH to the late Virgil and Ruth (Allen) Mitchell.

Tony...

Cynthia Lynn Kister

Cynthia Lynn Kister

Jun 2, 2024

Cynthia "Cindy" Kister, age 56, of Troy, Ohio passed away at home on June 2, 2024. She was born in Troy, Ohio to the late Roy and Betty Thompson.

She is survived in death by her brothers: Fred ( Cindy ) Thompson, Cecil Thompson, and Timothy Thompson; her daughter: Betty Hatfield; and her son: Stanley Snider. She...

Gregory Vance Condra

Gregory Vance Condra

Jun 2, 2024

In loving memory of Gregory Vance Condra, who passed away on June 2, 2024. He is survived by his devoted wife: Lisa Condra; his father: Donald Condra (Sharon); and his sister: Cindy Condra.

Greg served his country as an Air Force Veteran, embodying the values of dedication and service to others. Greg will be fondly remembered as...

Gloria Jean Welch

Gloria Jean Welch

Jun 1, 2024

Gloria Jean Welch, age 84, of Troy passed away on June 1, 2024, at Story Point of Troy. She was born on May 12, 1940, in Dayton to the late Weldon and Thelma (Parsons) Dunn.

Gloria is survived by her daughter: Lori (John)LeBlanc of Troy; sisters: Shirley Riddle and Marilyn Dyer; brother: Skip (Pat) Dunn; grandchildren Josh...

Garry Lee Crump

Garry Lee Crump

Jun 1, 2024

Garry Lee Crump, age 70, of Covington, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at his residence.  He was born on August 9, 1935 in Flemingsburg, KY, to the late Robert and Anna M. (Lewis) Grove.

Garry is survived by his wife: Wendy (Caldwell) Crump; two sons: Jerry (Melissa) and Zachary Crump of Troy; one stepdaughter: Bailey...

Jerry F. Fox

Jerry F. Fox

May 31, 2024

Jerry F. Fox, age 97, of Piqua, OH passed away on May 31, 2024 at Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born on April 12, 1927 in Troy, OH to the late Gerald "Jerry" and Grace (Feeley) Fox.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 35 years: Sarah (Meredith) Fox; children: Cheryl L. (Chris) Peeples of Tipp...

Beulah Jean (Stevens) Bowers

Beulah Jean (Stevens) Bowers

May 30, 2024

Beulah Jean (Stevens) Bowers, age 93, of Troy, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024, surrounded by her family at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County in Troy. She was born on November 16, 1930, in Piqua, Ohio, to the late John E. Stevens, Sr. and Lucy Ellen (Springer) Stevens. She graduated from Piqua High School. Beulah married John...

Jerome Grazioso

Jerome Grazioso

May 28, 2024

Jerome "Jerry" Grazioso, age 50, of Troy passed away on May 28, 2024 at Hospice of Miami County.  He was born on April 9, 1974 in  San Angelo, TX to the late Joseph and Luanne (Nays) Grazioso.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 16 years: Melissa (Stager) Grazioso; siblings: John (Debbie) Grazioso of Anna, OH, James...

Sharon A. Saum

Sharon A. Saum

May 27, 2024

Sharon A. Saum, age 76, of Troy passed away on May 27, 2024. She was born on July 5, 1947 in Troy to the late Fred and Faye (Avey) Saum.

She is survived by her special friends: Crystal, Susan, Jackie and Ryan who were always willing to help her.

Sharon had worked at US Bank...

Beatrice (Maupin) Unroe

Beatrice (Maupin) Unroe

May 26, 2024

Beatrice (Maupin) Unroe, of Troy, OH was born on March 29, 1933 and passed away peacefully on May 26, 2024 at 91 years old.

Preceded in death by her husband, Russell Wayne Unroe in 1997, mother Sylvia Maupin, father Lester Maupin, brother Kenneth, brother Bill, sister Deloris Fryman, and daughter-in-law DiAnne (Volk) Unroe. She is survived by...