Obituaries

Jun 30, 2023

Michael E. Jackson, age 63, of Troy, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023, at Hospice of Miami County in Troy.  He was born on December 7, 1959, in Lima, OH, to the late Luther and Cleo (Barlow) Jackson.

Michael is survived by two daughters: Michelle Jackson of Troy, OH, and Alicia Jackson of Richmond, IN; six...

Jun 30, 2023

Opal E. Richardson, age 87, of Troy, OH passed away on June 30, 2023 at Dayspring of Miami Valley in Fairborn, OH.  She was born on March 16, 1936 in Staffordsville Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, KY to the late William R. and Virgie L. (Sturgill) Reynolds.

She is survived by her children: Stephen E. (Deborah) Richardson of...

Jun 26, 2023

Ruth Morrett Martin

Covington - Ruth Martin, 90, of Pleasant Hill, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023, at Stillwater Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation.  She was born March 30, 1933, in Christiansburg, Ohio, to the late Theodore and Isabel (Yantis) Morrett.

She is survived by her children and their spouses, Becky Evans of Rosewood, Chuck Martin...

Jun 24, 2023

Douglas Lawrence Mefferd, age 78, of Troy, OH passed away on June 24, 2023 at the Troy Care and Rehabilitation Center.  He was born on May 9, 1945 in Toledo, OH to the late Paul Harmon Mefferd and Beatrice Pennington Mefferd.

No public services will be held.

Jun 24, 2023

Bruce Edwin Hays of Troy OH went to be with the Lord June 24 under Hospice care at Koester Pavilion. Born in Piqua, Ohio on December 30, 1940 the son of J. Willet and Frances Schuesselin Hays. Bruce was a long time employee at NCR where he met the love of his life, his wife Loretta. He spent part...

Jun 23, 2023

William H. "Bill" McIntosh, age 59, of Troy, passed away on Friday June 23, 2023, at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. He was born on September 8, 1963 in Indianapolis, IN. to the late William E. and Norma J. (Bohall) McIntosh.

Bill is survived by his wife of 34 years: Kathy (Kingham) McIntosh; brothers: Nick (Valery) McIntosh...

Jun 22, 2023

Cherryl Suanne Blevins, age 54, of Troy, OH passed away on June 22, 2023 at her residence.  She was born on January 23, 1969 in Troy, OH to Terry Lee Beard and the late Janet Ruth (Burton) Beard.

She is survived by her husband: Richard E. Blevins of 30 years; stepmother: Nancy Beard; son: Tyler J. Blevins...

Jun 21, 2023

Linda R. (George) West, age 82, of Troy, OH passed away on June 21, 2023 at StoryPoint of Troy.  She was born on August 10, 1940 in Champaign County, OH to the late Ernest and Mary (Porter) George.

Linda is survived by her two children: Philip (Susan) West of Westerville and Kristen (Jeffrey) Parris of Troy; sister:...

Jun 17, 2023

Betty L. (DeBaun) Byrer, age 89, of Troy, OH passed away on June 17, 2023 at SpringMeade Health Center in Tipp City, OH.  She was born on August 18, 1933 in Shelby County, IN to the late James H. and Frances Mitilda (Dugan) DeBaun.

She is survived by her sons: Robert James Byrer of Shelbyville, IN; Billy...

Jun 17, 2023

Donald C. Dill, age 88, of Piqua, OH passed away on June 17, 2023 at his residence.  He was born on September 21, 1934 in Piqua, OH to the late Clifford G. and Mary Frances (Hutchinson) Dill.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years of marriage: Shirley P. (Wears) Dill; son and daughter-in-law: Rodney (Karen...

Jun 16, 2023

Toby L. Dickess, age 73, of Troy, OH passed away on June 16, 2023 at her residence.  She was born on May 25, 1950 in Chattanooga, TN to the late Leonard Lee and Mary M. "Margie" (Rooks) Dickess.

She is survived by her sister: Karla S. (William) Peffly of Troy; brother: Leonard Lee (Wanda) Dickess II of...

Jun 16, 2023

Rebecca Reigh (Burnett) Friend, age 66, of Troy, OH passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, June 16, 2023.  She was born on March 17, 1957 in Bluffton, OH to the late Ernest A. and Sarah L. (Amstutz) Burnett.

She is survived by her husband of 40-plus years of marriage: D. Douglas Friend;...

Jun 15, 2023

Travis D. Wackler, age 51, of Fletcher, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at his residence.  He was born on September 30, 1971 in Valentine, NE to the late Gary Lee and Pamela Dean (Tackett) Wackler.

Travis is survived by his son: Jakeb Wackler of Fletcher, OH; daughter: Lilli Wackler of Fletcher, OH; brothers: Gary...

Jun 15, 2023

Jean L. (Kessler) Ridenour Evenden, age 95, of Troy, OH passed away on June 15, 2023 at Vancrest of New Carlisle, OH.  She was born on May 13, 1928 in  New Washington, OH to the late J. Oscar and Iva (Vorndran) Kessler.

She is survived by her children: Kenneth (Ann) Ridenour of Dayton; Juanita (Juan) Rivera of...

Jun 13, 2023

David Benson Carter, age 87, of Delaware, OH; formerly of Troy, OH passed away on June 13, 2023 at his residence. He was born on October 24, 1935 in LaRue, OH to the late Harry Edgebert and Mina Blanche (Benson) Carter.

Dave is survived by his wife of 67 years of marriage: Dorothy Rochelle (Clark) Carter; daughters:...

Jun 12, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Friend, Bill Severt. Wilfred B. "Bill" Severt, age 79, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 immediately after his beloved Cincinnati Reds secured an extra inning win over the Kansas City Royals.

Bill was born on January 30, 1944 in Troy, Ohio...

Jun 10, 2023

Louise Irwin Moore, age 95, of Troy, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023, at her residence. She was born to the late Ernest and Oma Stark Irwin on December 19, 1927 in Boyd County, KY.

Louise is survived by her son: Ronald L. Moore; daughters: Dolores "Dee" Rightnour, Carol Moore Pietro, Sue Manson and Pete Vogus; grandchildren:...

Jun 4, 2023

Pamela L. Putnam, age 65, of Troy passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Kettering Hospital of Troy, OH.  She was born January 18, 1958, in Dover, OH to the late Thomas L. and Sonia L. (Garabrandt) Bradley.

Pam is survived by her husband: Jerome "Jerry" Putnam; daughter: Sonia Bradley (Leo)Gleason of Scottsdale, AZ; sisters: Cindy Hill...

Jun 3, 2023

Barbara Anne (Cordier) Hodson, age 82, of Troy, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the Ohio's Hospice Inpatient Unit Miami County. She was born on August 29, 1940 in Akron to the late Merl E. and Faye (Minser) Cordier.

Barb is survived by her husband: Michael Hodson; sons: Jeffrey L. and Curt M. Hodson both of...

Jun 1, 2023

Vikki M. Brandenburg, age 74, of Troy, OH passed away on June 1, 2023 at Ohio's Hospice of Miami Co. Inpatient Unit. She was born on October 9, 1948 in Troy, OH, to the late Robert and Marie (Messer) Thaxton.

Vikki is survived by her husband, Thomas A. Brandenburg of 54 years; son: Scott Brandenburg of Troy;...