Obituaries

Apr 8, 2023

Mary Annabell Smith, age 70, of Troy, OH passed away on April 8, 2023 at Hospice of Miami County, Troy, OH.  She was born on October 14, 1952 in Troy, OH to the late James E. and Virginia (Brown) Burns.

Mary is survived by her daughter: April (Jason) Deaton of Troy; grandchildren: Hope (Richard Tubbs) McGlaughlin and...

Apr 6, 2023

Mary Katherine "Kathy" Potter, age 65, of Piqua, OH passed away on April 6, 2023 at the Hospice of Miami County, Troy, OH.  She was born on January 16, 1958 in Troy, OH to Charles E. and Peggy A. (Emmel) Eberhart of Troy, OH.

In addition to her parents, Kathy is survived by her children: Marianne (Todd)...

Mar 29, 2023

Jeremy A. Blair, age 39, of Sidney, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.  He was born on July 8, 1983, in Sidney, to Kelly (Blair) Goings of Sidney, and the late Dennis Goings.

Jeremy is survived by two children: Kylee Blair and Jordin Blair both of Sidney;  brother and brother-in-law:...

Mar 27, 2023

Alice M. Daugherty, age 92, of Troy, Ohio passed away on March 27, 2023, at Koester Pavilion in Troy.  She was born in Tipp City to the late Harley and Mildred Bowers.

She is survived by her sister: Connie Ritter of Troy; grandchildren: Mat Daugherty, Heather Daugherty and Danielle Daugherty; great grandchildren: Riley, Taylin and Dane; niece:...

Mar 27, 2023

Thomas J. Nickras, MD, age 74, passed away on March 27, 2023, following a short illness.  He was born in South Bend, Indiana, on September 13, 1948 to the late Anthony F. and Kathryn (Klem) Nickras.

Tom grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, where he graduated from St. Ignatius High School.  He took his Pre-med courses at the...

Mar 24, 2023

Herbert J. Fogt, age 91, of Troy, OH passed away on March 24, 2023 at his residence in Troy.  He was born on March 29, 1931 in Shelby County, OH to the late Herbert O. and Mary B. (Zorn) Fogt.

Herb is survived by his son: Keith Michael (Ruth) Fogt of Richmond, TX; daughter: Kimberly (Fogt) Caruso...

Mar 24, 2023

Beulah E. Alexander, age 78, of Troy, OH passed away at her residence on March 24, 2023.  She was born on July 4, 1944 in Pearl County, TN to the late Elbert and Grace (Hamblin) Bray.

She is survived by her son: Richard Alexander of Tipp City; grandchildren: Andrew (Flor) Alexander of Brookville, Kelsey (Zach) Gilbert of...

Mar 23, 2023

Norma L. Carver, age 93, of Piqua, OH passed away on March 23, 2023 at Heartland of Piqua.  She was born on August 24, 1929 in Clarksburg, WV to the late Graydon and Jossie Helen (Stout) Browning.

Norma is survived by her son: Robert Lee Carver of Piqua; sister: Margaret Satterfield of Troy; special cousin: Wanda Stout...

Mar 21, 2023

Dennis G. Brewer, age 60, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at his residence.  He was born on March 2, 1963, in Troy, to Nancy Ann (Spencer) Brewer, of Troy, and the late Dale B. Brewer, Sr.

Dennis is survived by two children: Dennis B. Brewer of Troy and Gregory V. Brewer of Terre...

Mar 21, 2023

Phyllis A. (Angle) Grove, age 85, of Troy, OH passed away on Tuesday March 21, 2023 at Koester Pavilion, Troy. She was born on October 22, 1937 in Miami County to the late Delmar and Janet (Stevenson) Angle.

She is survived by her daughters and their spouses: Stephany A. and Roger Deeter and Sharon K. and Michael...

Mar 20, 2023

Our sweet baby girl, Emersyn June, beloved daughter of Emily Howard and Mark Stone, was born sleeping and gained her angel wings on March 20th, 2023.  She was every bit of perfection.  Even in her short life, she brought happiness to many people.  Emersyn will forever be loved and cherished.  Even though we can't hold her in our arms,...

Mar 20, 2023

Curtis Christopher Gibson, age 41, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, at Mt. Carmel Hospital, Grove City, OH. He was born on August 22, 1981 in Dayton, OH.

Curtis is survived by his wife: Kathryn B.G. "Kat" (Dunaway) Gibson; mother and stepfather: Naomi (Zimmerman previously Henry) and Danny Seago of Chillicothe, OH; father and stepmother: Chris...

Mar 17, 2023

Jimmie R. "Jim" Brown, age 72, of Piqua, OH passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born on July 18, 1950 in Bradford, OH to the late Elmer R. and Lucy (Hiestand) Brown.

Jim married Debby (Smith) Brown on June 23, 1972 in Union City, and she preceded him in death...

Mar 16, 2023

Earl Franklin Burley, age 78, of Troy, OH passed away at Hospice of Miami County on March 16, 2023.  He was born on May 11, 1944, in Cincinnati, OH to the late Hiram and Kathryn (Diehl) Burley.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother: Michael Burley.

Earl is survived by his...

Mar 13, 2023

Richard Allen Lenigar Jr., age 50, of Troy, OH passed away on March 13, 2023.  He was born on October 3, 1972 in Commerce, GA to Richard Allen Lenigar Sr. and the late Nora Jean (Baddeley) Lenigar Roberts.

Rich is survived by his three sons: Marcus Allen Lenigar of Springfield, OH, Darrin Xavier (Allison) Lenigar of London,...

Mar 11, 2023

Douglas Lee Ray, age 79, of Troy, OH passed away on March 11, 2023 at StoryPoint of Troy.  He was born on January 4, 1944 in Dayton, OH to the late Charlie and Gladys (Cain) Ray.

Doug is survived by his wife of 55 years of marriage: Linda L. (Shell) Ray; son and daughter-in-law: Stephen and Tonya...

Mar 8, 2023

Christopher Joseph Hermann, age 41, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on March 8, 2023.  He was born on February 23, 1982 in Dayton, Ohio.

Christopher is survived by his parents: Joe and Waneta Hermann and a daughter: Alexis Richardson.

He attended Troy High School and Sinclair Community College.  Christopher loved to cook and worked in...

Mar 6, 2023

Thomas Herrman Hartzell, age 95, of Troy, OH passed away on March 6, 2023 at Story Point of Troy.  He was born on February 9, 1928 in Troy, OH to the late Robert N. and Miriam (Herrman) Hartzell.

In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his wife: Helene C. (Craig) Hartzell; daughter: Suzanne...

Mar 5, 2023

Lora Jean Larck, age 76, of Tipp City, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at her residence.  She was born on August 22, 1946, in Washington Court House, OH, to the late Robert Moats, Sr. and Wanda Mae (Arnott) Moats.

Lora is survived by three children: Eric Scott (D'Ann) Harbour of Troy,...

Mar 3, 2023

Linda E. (Cheadle) Demoret, age 75, of Troy, passed away March 3, 2023 at Spring Meade Health Center.  She was born on May 30, 1947, in Arcanum, OH, to the late Earl and Velma (Slade) Cheadle.

Linda is survived by her children: Eric Cheadle of Troy, OH and Joy Sensenig of Clayton, NC, four grandchildren and many...