Obituaries

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Robert W. Benham

Robert W. Benham

Apr 12, 2002

Robert W. Benham, age 85 of Troy died Friday, April 12, 2002 in Troy. Born of the late,Frank and Mary Young Benham, he was preceded in death by two brothers, F. Arthur and John. He is survived by his wife, Edna Estey; son and daughter-in-law, Jay and Jill Benham; daughter, Joyce Thomas; brothers, Roy and Lloyd and sister, Cassa...

Justin Steven Rees

Justin Steven Rees

Apr 12, 2002

Justin Steven Rees, 25, of Piqua died Fri. April 12, 2002 at his residence. He was born Jan. 18, 1977 in Troy to Steven and Pam Swindell Rees of Covington. He is survived by his Fiance Anita Crain of Piqua and a son Justice Corbin Rees of Troy. Also surviving are 2 brothers Jason and his wife Angie Rees,...

Larry Williams

Larry Williams

Apr 12, 2002

Larry Williams, 45 of Troy, died Fri. April 12, 2002 at his residence. He was born April 23, 1956 to Veris Sammons and the late John W. Williams. He is survived by his maternal grandmother Mary Nairn - Newark, OH; Step father James A. Sammons - Troy; wife of 10 years Dana Andofer Williams; daughters Lindsey 9 and Cassie...

Virgil G. Green

Virgil G. Green

Apr 12, 2002

Virgil G. Green, age 68 of Troy died April 12 at his residence. He was born of the late, Perry and Mary Siberts Green and was the loving husband of Mary L. Jackman of 46 years; devoted father of Steven and Lori; Denny and Susan; Kelly and Tom; brother of Ivy Evans and Shirley Purdin and loving grandfather of...

Robert Milton Morrison, Jr.

Robert Milton Morrison, Jr.

Apr 11, 2002

Robert Milton Morrison, Jr., 83, died on Thursday, April 11, 2002 at Koester Pavilion, Troy. He is survived by his wife, of 59 years, Lois Moneysmith; daughter and son-in-law, Carol L. and Gene Biser; son and daughter-in-law, Robert W. and Julie Morrison; brothers, Richard Morrison and James Morrison; Sisters, Beverly Heffner and Thelma Davis; grandchildren, Greg Biser, Brian and...

Ida M. Wintrow

Ida M. Wintrow

Apr 11, 2002

Ida M. Wintrow, age 89 of Troy died at the Koester Pavilion, Troy. Born of the late, Richard and Bertha Marbaugh Boroff, she was preceded in death by her husband, William T. in 1971; her adopted son, Allen in 1940 and her adopted daughter, Mrs. Don Carol Anderson in 1999; three brothers, Leo, Albert and Corvil Boroff and three...

Eleanor Ellie F. Cousins

Eleanor Ellie F. Cousins

Apr 9, 2002

Eleanor F. Ellie Cousins, 64 of Troy passed into the church triumphant Tuesday, April 9, 2002 at her home, surrounded by family. She is survived by her husband, John; her brother, Bob Terry; sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff and Mary Cousins, Peter and Elizabeth Cousins; daughters Sandy Cosner and Susan Cousins and four treasured grandchildren, Dylan, Megan, Joey and Sophia....

Mary E. Lienhart

Mary E. Lienhart

Apr 8, 2002

Mary E. Lienhart, age 78 of Troy and formerly of Rt. 1, Wise Road, Decatur, Ill died Monday, April 8, 2002. She was born of the late, Clarence and Marie Shepherd Dobbs and was preceded in death by her husband, George J. Lienhart in 1997 and two sisters, Helen Dobbs and Doris Davis. She is survived by her daughters...

Louise Hutchinson

Louise Hutchinson

Apr 6, 2002

Louise Hutchinson, age 74 of Troy, Ohio died Saturday, April 6, 2002 at the Harborside Healthcare Center, Troy. She was born of the late, Ray O. and Frances Courdry Bowers and was preceded in death by her husbands, James Rex in 1982 and William Hutchinson in 1992. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jackie and Mark McFadden...

James T. ''Tom'' Adams

James T. ''Tom'' Adams

Apr 3, 2002

James T. ''Tom'' Adams, 61, died in Clarion, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, April 3, 2002. He is survived by his mother, Lillian Gibbs; son and daughter-in-law: Randy L. and Claudia Adams; daughter and son-in-law: Cindy K. Adams-Jessee and Brent Jessee; sisters: Linda Osborne, June Adams, Dana Bruns, Nola Wheeler and Pam Morris; Brothers: Steve and Roger Adams; Grandhchildren: Beth Adams...

Matilda Charles

Matilda Charles

Apr 2, 2002

Matilda Charles, 85, died at her niece's residence on Monday April 2, 2002. She is survived by two children, Paul May and Helen Thomas; two special nieces, Addie Massingill and Debbie Iddings; sisters, Kattie McCoy and Nancy May; brother, David May. Mrs. Charles was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Addie May May; a son, Willie James...

Charles S. Both

Charles S. Both

Apr 1, 2002

Charles S. Both, 76, died at Upper Valley Medical Center on Monday, April 1, 2002. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Tod and Stephanie G. Stoner; sister, Rose Oberholtz; his fiance, Janet Lutz and eight grandchildren. Mr. Both was preceded in death by his parents, Stephen and Teresa Wayand Both and his wife, Opal G. Cheuvront Both....

Charles S. Both

Charles S. Both

Apr 1, 2002

Charles S. Both, age 76 formerly of Troy, Ohio and more recently of Pleasant Hill, Ohio died Monday, April 1, 2002 at the Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. He was born of the late, Stephen and Teresa Wayand Both and was preceded also in death by his wife, Opal G. Cheuvront Both in 1990. He is survived by his...

Max A. Myers

Max A. Myers

Mar 31, 2002

Max A. Myers, age 68 of Troy, Ohio died Sunday, March 31, 2002 at the Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. He was born of the late, Clark and Leannah Ferguson Myers. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mariana K.Mauk; daughters and son-in-law, Melinda K. and Charles Phelps of Troy and Margo A. Myers of New York...

Ray ''Bucky'' :/ Walters

Ray ''Bucky'' :/ Walters

Mar 31, 2002

Ray L. ''Bucky'' Walters. 89, died at Koester Pavilion on Sunday, March 31,2002. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Thelma Walters; sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Mary Walters; Gary and Mary Walters and Robert and Brenda Walters; sister, Florence Schaefer; nine grandchildren, four great grandchildren, six step grandchildren and fourteen step great grandchildren. Mr Walters was...

Ray L. ''Bucky' Walters

Ray L. ''Bucky' Walters

Mar 31, 2002

Ray L. ''Bucky'' Walters, age 89 of Troy died Sunday, March 31, 2002 at the Koester Pavilion, Troy, Ohio. He was born of the late, William A. and Margaret Kuhnle Walters. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Thelma BrinkmanWalters; sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Mary Walters; Gary and Mary Walters and Robert and Brenda Walters; sister,...

Max. A. Myers

Max. A. Myers

Mar 31, 2002

Max A. Myers, 68, died Sunday, March 31 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, OH. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mariana Myers; daughters and son-in-law, Melinda K and Charles Pehlps and Margo A. Myers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clark and Leannah Myers, and brothers, Donald and Randall Myers. Mr. Myers was...

Bert M. Arthur, Jr.

Bert M. Arthur, Jr.

Mar 26, 2002

Bert M. Arthur, Jr., 74, died at his residence on Tuesday, March 26. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Helser Arthur; son and daughter-in-law, Kurt M and Kem Arthur; daughter, Cynthia Louise Arthur; sons and daughters-in-law: Karl and Deb Greulich, Von and Kim Greulich, Eric and Linda Greulich; daughters, Ann Greulich and Lisa Greulich; cousin, Carolyn Evilsizor;...

Laura Jean Welker

Laura Jean Welker

Mar 25, 2002

Laura Jean Welker, age 40 of Troy, Ohio died Monday, March 25, 2002 at the Harborside Healthcare Center. Born of Harold and Carol Zeigler Welker of Troy, she is survived also by her sister and brother-in-law, Lisa K. and Ian Coyle of Troy; brother, Paul R. Welker of Troy; nephew, Anthony Welker of Troy; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins....

Mildred V. Mcdanel

Mildred V. Mcdanel

Mar 24, 2002

Mildred V. McDanel, age 82 of Beavercreek, Ohio died Sunday, March 24 in Dayton, Ohio. Born of the late, Edward and Ursula Halfhill McCormick; she was also preceded in death by her husband, Dalton Mac McDanel. She is survived by her children, daughter, Sue McDanel of Centerville; son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Robin McDanel of Troy; grandchildren, Heather McDanel...