Obituaries

Aug 5, 2022

Robert L. "Bob" Fast, age 82, of Tipp City, OH passed away on Friday August 5, 2022 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient.  He was born on August 12, 1939 in Ashland, OH to the late Urban J. and Irene L. (Sage) Fast.

Bob is survived by daughters and son-in-law: Lisa and Tony Vanchure of Troy; and...

Aug 4, 2022

Mary Jane (Tobias) Brown, age 88, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit. She was born on February 25, 1934, in Troy, OH to the late Clarence (Toby) and Frances Elizabeth (Ross) Tobias.

Mary Jane married Donald Edward Brown on January 29, 1955. They shared 63 years together before Donald...

Aug 1, 2022

Jeanette A. Taylor, age 92, of Troy, OH passed away on August 1, 2022 at Koester Pavilion, Troy.  She was born on December 30, 1929 in Miami County, OH to the late Joseph Paul and Rosa Ellen (Bowman) Taylor.

Jeanette is survived by many nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Jul 30, 2022

Lester G. Littlejohn, age 54, of Troy, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Upper Valley Medical Center.  He was born in Waco, TX, on February 24, 1968, to Melitta (Essinger) Littlejohn Yeaples of Troy and the late Elvin G. Littlejohn.

In addition to his mother, Lester is survived by his wife of 9 years: Andrea...

Jul 29, 2022

Clifford A. Polhamus, Jr., age 70, of Piqua, OH passed away on July 29, 2022 at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy.  He was born in Troy on January 4, 1952.

Cliff is survived by his wife of 51 ½ years of marriage: Delena J. (Sphar) Polhamus; son and daughter-in-law: Joe and Aoife Polhamus of New Carlisle;...

Jul 27, 2022

Gary Keith Hunsucker, age 66, of Troy, OH passed away on July 27, 2022 at his residence.  He was born on December 7, 1955 in Reedley, CA to the late Gragrie and Jolene (Frazier) Hunsucker.

Gary is survived by his wife of 43 years of marriage: Tammy Gail (Cumpston) Hunsucker; son and daughter-in-law: Gregory and Emily Hunsucker...

Jul 25, 2022

Linda Mae Blumenstock, age 78, of Troy, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 25, 2022, at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton.  Waiting for her was her husband Joe and her parents, Joseph and Rosa Violet (Bullens) Wright.

Linda was born on September 10, 1943 and is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law:...

Jul 23, 2022

Larry E. Becker, age 84, of Troy, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.  He was born on December 10, 1937, in Casstown to the late John Becker, Jr. and Doris (Kessler) Bright.

Larry is survived by his wife of 40 years: Shirley (Smith) Becker; one son:...

Jul 21, 2022

Our great love, Kristin Marie Moser (Dickess), age 39, of Troy, OH left this earth on Thursday, July 21st surrounded by her family and friends following a lengthy illness.

Kristin was born on June 20th, 1983, in Dayton, OH to Leonard and Wanda Dickess.

She is survived by her husband Jeremy, son Ethan, her parents...

Jul 20, 2022

Janet Wright, age 77, of Troy, OH passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.  She was born at Stouder Memorial Hospital in Troy, OH on December 16, 1944 to the late George Stanley and Dorothy Maxine (Hixson) Wright.

Janet is survived by her sister, Myrle Briggs of Troy; nephews: Jeff (Betsy) Briggs and Brian (Karen) Briggs; niece:...

Jul 17, 2022

Shirley J. Peck, age 85, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County in Troy.  She was born on February 23, 1937, in Dayton to the late Orla and Etoile (Robbins) Thompson.

Shirley is survived by one son and daughters-in-law: Rod and Sandy Peck of Troy and Nancy Peck of...

Jul 14, 2022

Michael W. Weaver, age 71, formerly of Troy; more recently of Laura, OH passed away on July 14, 2022 in Laura.  He was born on August 8, 1950 in Troy, OH to the late Max H. and Ida Faye (Green) Weaver.

Mike is survived by his son: Michael Weaver; two grandsons: Austin and Mason Weaver; two sisters:...

Jul 13, 2022

Shirley A. Davis rejoiced in the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.

Shirley was born to the late Anna Mary and Lloyd Allen on October 21, 1937, in Troy, Ohio. She resided in Troy throughout her life, retiring from the Miami County Mental Health Center as the Finance...

Jul 13, 2022

Lilliard Moore Lee, 73, of Troy, Ohio passed away on July 13, 2022.

Lilliard is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sharon (Hinkle) Lee, son: Michael Lee and daughter: Rachel Lee-Stafford, four grandchildren: Sarah Schwent, Emilee Schwent, Joshua Watson, Austin Lee, one great-grandchild: Noah Johnson, brother: Johnny Lee and sister: Mary (Lee) Marino, and his little...

Jul 12, 2022

Charles L. Hamilton, age 75, formerly of Elk Grove, CA, more recently of Troy, OH, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at StoryPoint Senior Living in Troy, OH.  He was born on September 28, 1946, in Flora, IN, to the late Edwin B. and Concetta "Tina" (Schioppa) Hamilton.

Charles is survived by two daughters: Tammy (Curt)...

Jul 11, 2022

Elizabeth A. "Betty" Bice, age 77, of Troy, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022, at SpringMeade Health Center in Tipp City.  She was born on September 24, 1944, in New Castle, Ireland, to the late Charles H. and Elizabeth (Rilley) Eggers.

Betty is survived by one daughter: Tracy (Todd) Cook of Largo, FL; one granddaughter: Taylor...

Jul 7, 2022

Nancy Lee Studebaker Smith

Nancy Lee Studebaker Smith, age 88, of Troy, OH passed away on July 7, 2022 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Facility in Troy while surrounded by her loving family as she fell asleep and wakened to the heart of God.  She was born on January 20, 1934 in Union, Ohio to...

Jul 6, 2022

Srena A. Burton, age 94, of Troy, OH passed away on July 6, 2022 at her residence.  She was born on November 20, 1927 in Columbia, KY to the late Otis and Grace Burton.

She is survived by her children: Otis Burton; Carl (Barb) Burton; Lenna (Bill) Ison; Ralph Burton and Joyce (Dan) Gheen; half-sister: Mabel Vincent;...

Jul 5, 2022

Marvin J. Francis (7/12/1933 - 7/5/2022)

Marvin J. Francis was born on July 12, 1933 in Troy, OH to the late Marvin Francis and Addie Marie (Ford) Francis. Marvin, fondly called Junior and JR, spent his childhood on the family farm before moving to Casstown, OH with his beautiful bride of 67 years, Rita (Millhouse) Francis, who...

Jul 4, 2022

Beverly J. Benham, age 74, of Tipp City, OH passed away on July 4, 2022 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit, Troy, OH.  She was born on April 12, 1948 in Dayton, OH to the late Edgar Earl and Dorothy (Bridgewater) Roberts.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years of marriage: James E....