Obituaries

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Shirley Jane (Drake) Palsgrove

Shirley Jane (Drake) Palsgrove

Jan 25, 2022

Shirley Jane (Drake) Palsgrove, age 91, of Troy, OH passed away on January 25, 2022 at her residence.  She was born on September 1, 1930 in Christiansburg, OH to the late Hugh and Gladys (Curtis) Drake.  Shirley loved her parents and adored her brother Sherman Drake.  Shirley fell in love with James Lee Palsgrove (Jim) in 1954, and they...

Richard C. Klosterman

Richard C. Klosterman

Jan 24, 2022

Richard C. Klosterman, age 84, of Kettering; formerly of Troy passed away on January 24, 2022 at Miami Valley Hospital.  He was born on June 21, 1937 in Piqua to the late Cletus and Rose (Paulus) Klosterman.

Dick is survived by his wife of nearly 44 years: Sandra Klosterman; children: Ken (Denise) Klosterman of Newport, WA; Mike...

Robert "Robbie" William Wolfe Iii

Robert "Robbie" William Wolfe Iii

Jan 23, 2022

Our Warrior Robert "Robbie" William Wolfe III age 32, of Troy, told us

See ya later on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 7:57 p.m.   He was born to Frances Fleenor on March 1, 1989, in Dayton, Ohio, but spent most of his childhood loving being raised in Russellville, Tennessee.

In addition to his Momma, Robbie...

John Harvey Harden

John Harvey Harden

Jan 22, 2022

John Harvey Harden, age 88, of Troy, OH; formerly of Pontiac, MI passed away on January 22, 2022.  He was born on May 14, 1933 in Indiana to the late John Wesley Harden and Gladys (Skidmore) Harden.

John is survived by his daughter and sons-in-law: Brenda and Steve Henry of Overland Park, KS and Richard P. Pierce...

Claudia Marcum

Claudia Marcum

Jan 22, 2022

CLAUDIA MARCUM, age 78, of Troy, OH; formerly of Sardinia, OH, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit. She was born in Wheelersburg, OH on December 16, 1943 to the late Robert Linkous and Bessie Frances (Price) Linkous McCaslin.

Claudia is survived by son: Brad Marcum; daughter-in-law: Rebel Marcum; five...

Nadine Laverne (Godsey) Myers

Nadine Laverne (Godsey) Myers

Jan 20, 2022

Nadine Laverne (Godsey) Myers, age 80, of Troy, passed away on January 20, 2022 at Story Point Living in Troy. She was born in Bristol, VA on December 18, 1941 to the late Lawrence and Trula (Davis) Godsey.

Nadine is survived by her daughters: Andrea (Chris) Myers and Annette (Jason) Ratliff both of Troy; one stepson: John...

David J. Hayslett

David J. Hayslett

Jan 19, 2022

David J. Hayslett, age 67, of Troy, passed away on January 19, 2022 at the University of Cincinnati Hospital.  He was born on March 16, 1954 in Piqua to the late John and Georgia (Cavender) Hayslett.

David is survived by his wife of 34 years: Kim (Redmond) Hayslett; children: Shane (Brittany) Hayslett of Troy; Brandy (Marques) Kincaid...

Elsa D. Barber

Elsa D. Barber

Jan 19, 2022

Elsa D. Barber, age 85, of Troy, OH passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 after a brief illness.

She was born on January 15, 1937 to Rex and Dorothy (Browning) Daubenspeck.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Elsa is survived by her daughter: Linda (Kenneth) Morris; grandchildren: Alex Barber, Matthew Morris, Jason...

Kurt A. Vondenhuevel

Kurt A. Vondenhuevel

Jan 18, 2022

Kurt A. Vondenhuevel, age 70, of Casstown, passed away on January 18, 2022 at Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born on April 17, 1951 in Oakland, CA to the late Raymond B. and Olivia C. (Becher) Vondenhuevel.

Kurt is survived by his siblings: Ann (Anthony) Lorenz of Indianapolis, IN; Mary (Donald) Olwin of Maysville, NC and...

William C. Rice

William C. Rice

Jan 18, 2022

With broken hearts, the family of William C. Rice, are sad to announce his passing.  But rather than write about his death, we would rather celebrate his life.  Dad, and Grandad, lived a full life just months short of his 100th year.

English born, WWII R.A.F. combat veteran, and sole survivor of his flight squadron.  Bill met...

Patricia I. Eleyet

Patricia I. Eleyet

Jan 18, 2022

Patricia I. Eleyet, age 74, of Troy, passed away on January 18, 2022 at Soin Medical Center. She was born on June 24, 1947 in Troy to the late Winston and Buena (Evilsizor) Lang.

Patricia is survived by her children: Christina (Allen) Schramm of St. Paris and Brian (Michele) Eleyet of Dade City, FL.; sister: Sherry (Dallas)...

Linda Sue Ramsey Chrismer Booton

Linda Sue Ramsey Chrismer Booton

Jan 17, 2022

Linda Sue Ramsey Chrismer Booton went home to God on January 17, 2022.  She leaves behind her devoted husband of 33 years, John Booton. After the passing of her first husband, Paul Chrismer, she raised her 3 children, Cindy (Rick) Stienecker of Troy, OH, Cheryl (Steve) Laux of Ft. Recovery, OH, and Eric (Julie) Chrismer of Federal Way, WA. ...

J. Richard "Dick" Hoover

J. Richard "Dick" Hoover

Jan 16, 2022

J. Richard Hoover, age 88, of Troy, OH passed away on January 16, 2022 at the Upper Valley Medical Center.  He was born April 9, 1933 in Troy to the late Carl and Marie (Finfrock) Hoover.  His wife of 67 years, Joyce Werling Hoover survives.  They were married on September 4, 1954.

In addition to his wife,...

Stephen A. Marcum

Stephen A. Marcum

Jan 15, 2022

Stephen A. Marcum, age 57, of Tipp City, OH passed away on January 15, 2022 at Kettering Medical Center.  He was born on June 10, 1964 in Ft. Benning, GA to Claudia (Linkous) Marcum of Troy and the late Steven E. Marcum.

Steve is survived by his wife of 26 years of marriage: Rebel S. (Geuy) Marcum;...

Marlene A. Mcmullen

Marlene A. Mcmullen

Jan 14, 2022

Marlene A. McMullen, age 75, of Troy, OH passed away on January 14, 2022 at Miami Valley Hospital.  She was born on January 3, 1947 in Ft. Loramie to the late Fredrick and Mary (Streaker) Schulze.

Marlene is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Brenda and Rodney Browning; grandchildren: Alex Potchik, Carrigan Browning and Chamberlain Browning; brothers...

Earl Edward "Ed" Dickerson

Earl Edward "Ed" Dickerson

Jan 13, 2022

Earl Edward "Ed" Dickerson, age 78, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at SpringMeade Health Center in Tipp City.  He was born on September 25, 1943, in Troy, to the late Donald and Esther (Wright) Dickerson.

Ed is survived by his wife of 38 years: Ruth (Harmon) Dickerson; two children: Brian (Lori) Dickerson of...

Melvadene Lee Cruea

Melvadene Lee Cruea

Jan 13, 2022

Melvadene Lee (Studebaker) Cruea, age 83, of Troy, OH passed away on January 13, 2022 at her residence.  She was born on October 14, 1938 in Troy, OH to the late Harley and Thelma (Wray) Studebaker.

Melvadene is survived by her daughter: Sally (Steven) Cornelius of Union; two sons: Darwin Cruea of  St. Paris and Herbert L....

Richard Lee Calvert

Richard Lee Calvert

Jan 9, 2022

Richard (Dick) Calvert went home to the Lord peacefully on Sunday, January 9, 2022, weeks shy of his 89th birthday. He died at his home in Troy, OH as his family visited.  Richard was born in Troy on January 25th, 1933, to Russell and Florence (Smith) Calvert.

Richard enjoyed football, basketball and track, and graduated from Troy...

Kenneth D. Wyrick

Kenneth D. Wyrick

Jan 9, 2022

Kenneth D. Wyrick, age 62, of Casstown, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at Troy - Kettering Hospital.  He was born on January 2, 1960 in Fairborn to the late Walter K. Wyrick and Rose (Shade) Winger.

Kenny is survived by daughter: Kenya Blair of Arcanum; sister: Karen Wyrick of Troy; his significant other: Tamala Hall...

Wanda Darlene (Cromes)  Favorite

Wanda Darlene (Cromes) Favorite

Jan 8, 2022

Wanda Darlene Cromes Favorite, 82, of Troy, went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2022.  She was born May 13, 1939, in Piqua, OH. to the late Martin L. and Louise I. (Walker) Cromes.

Wanda is survived by her children: Randy Favorite, Dean (Jennifer)Favorite, Julie (Bob) Pogue, Mary (David) Ditmer; grandchildren: Michele Young, Amy Escue,...