Obituaries

Jul 13, 2024

Daniel Edward Langston, 65, of Troy, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 13, 2024 after a battle with cancer. He was born on April 20, 1959 in Troy, Ohio to the late Lester and Lois (Wagner) Langston. He married his loving wife Mickey (Forrest) Langston of Piqua on October 16, 1982 and she survives. He...

Jul 11, 2024

Sammie Lynn Martin, age 85, of Tipp City, OH passed away on July 11, 2024 at the Troy Rehabilitation Center.  She was born on May 20, 1939 in Nashville, TN, to the late Robert and Lola (Boyd) Pointer.

She is survived by her sons: Mark Edward Martin and Alan Stewart Martin; grandchildren: Amanda Martin and Daniel Martin;...

Jul 9, 2024

James L. "Duke" Snyder, age 82, of Troy passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. He was born on September 26, 1941, in Winchester, IN to the late Harold Snyder and Mary Elizabeth (Henisa) Snyder.

Duke is survived by his wife: Sally (Curtis) Snyder; children:  Carol (Jason) Kunkle, Carmen (James) Dumas and Steven (Barb) Snyder; stepdaughter: Dicy...

Jul 7, 2024

Rita Ann Sutherly was a beloved grandmother, mother, and wife. She passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on Sunday, July 7, 2024.

Rita was born on May 31, 1943, in Troy, OH, to the late John Macy and Evelyn (Border) Macy. Her father was a factory assembler, and her mother was a homemaker. She had...

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...

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....

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)...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...