Obituaries

Jul 16, 2023

Karen S. Hawkins, age 79, of Sidney, OH passed away on July 16, 2023 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy.  She was born on July 6, 1944 in Troy, OH to the late Guy and Dorothy (Pike) Baker.

Karen is survived by three sons: Timothy Evans of Sidney, OH, Randy Evans and Dean Evans both of Piqua,...

Jul 13, 2023

Malin (Archer), Martha, age 92, passed away in Tipp City, Ohio on Thursday, July 13th, 2023 following a battle with dementia.  Martha was born on October 19, 1930 to James and Ruth Archer, the 5th of six children in their family.  She grew up on a farm during the Great Depression and gained a strong work ethic that she...

Jul 13, 2023

Mary Annette Warling was called home by the Lord today, July 13, 2023.

Annette was a member of the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Tipp City. She really enjoyed playing cards with her friends.

She was a devoted wife of 60 years and faithful mother and grandmother and loved by many.  Annette leaves behind...

Jul 13, 2023

Betty Weethee, 72, of Tipp City, passed away on July 13, 2023, after a brief illness. Her loving family was by her side.

Born on June 22, 1951, in Greenup County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Clifford and Madge Opal Adkins. She graduated from Tippecanoe High School in 1969.

Betty married her...

Jul 11, 2023

Bessie Jane McDaniel, age 93, of Troy, OH passed away on July 11, 2023 at her home.  She was born on October 21, 1929 at the family farm in Elizabeth Township to Thomas and Bertha (Hann) Rosenbalm.

She is dearly missed and remembered by her three daughters: Michelle Hare (Tim Thompson), Monique Quillen (Glen) and Beth Green...

Jul 9, 2023

ELIZABETH "BETTY" A. WESTFALL

Elizabeth "Betty" A. Westfall, age 93, of Troy, OH passed away on July 9, 2023 at her residence.  Betty was born on April 6, 1930 in Troy to the late John "Jack" Quinn and Lillian (McGary) Ruffin Quinn.  Betty was married to Jack Eugene "Gene" Westfall and he preceded her in death on...

Jul 8, 2023

Jerry R. Miller, age 88, of Troy, OH passed away on July 8, 2023 at the Koester Pavilion.  He was born on March 11, 1935 in West Milton, OH, to the late Roger and ­­­­­Mabel I. (Eshelman) Miller.

He is survived by his son: Mark Alan Miller of Troy; three grandchildren: Brandt (Natasha) Miller, Heather Nicole (Matt)...

Jul 6, 2023

George Daniel Minydzak, age 66, of Troy, OH; formerly of Sidney passed away on July 6, 2023 at the Hospice of Miami County, Troy, OH.  He was born on August 31, 1956 in McKeesport, PA to the late John M. and Margret M. (Cavalier) Minydzak.

He is survived by his wife of 21 years: Laura; stepdaughter and...

Jul 1, 2023

Charles T. Hereford, age 74, of Troy, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at Hospice of Miami County, Troy.  He was born March 25, 1949, in Troy, OH, to the late William and Marie (Riley) Hereford.

Charles is survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

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...