Obituaries

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Mildred J. "Millie" Alfred

Mildred J. "Millie" Alfred

Nov 14, 2021

Mildred J. "Millie" Alfred, age 60 of Troy, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Soin Medical Center in Dayton.  She was born on April 28, 1961, in Dayton to the late Shirley (Niswonger) Lindsey.

Millie is survived by five children: Jennifer (Gregory) Duffer of TX, James (Teresa) Alfred of Troy, Dawn (Nathan) Morris of OK,...

Mary Elizabeth Lafferty

Mary Elizabeth Lafferty

Nov 14, 2021

Obituary Mary Elizabeth Lafferty

After 96 joyous years on this earth, Mary Elizabeth (Crim) Lafferty, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 14 surrounded by loved ones.

Mary was born on October 3, 1925, the second child of George and Gladys (Guthery) Crim. The family lived on a farm near the tiny village of Larue, Ohio...

Lea Angel Dillon

Lea Angel Dillon

Nov 10, 2021

Lea Angel Dillon, age 24, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus.  She was born on May 29, 1997, in Dayton to Todd A. Dillon and Sarah (Cotton) Dillon Shanblatt.

In addition to her parents, Lea is survived by one daughter: Mia Angel Dillon-McQueary; and four siblings: Nicole (Joshua) Bolden...

Luther Leroy "Lute" Baden

Luther Leroy "Lute" Baden

Nov 9, 2021

Luther Leroy "Lute" Baden, age 92, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at the Troy Hospital – Kettering Network.  He was born on July 31, 1929 in Napoleon, Ohio, to the late Rudolph Charles and Emma Kathryn (Hasemann) Baden.

Luther is survived by children: Brad (Cathy) Baden of Troy and Brenda (Greg) Morneau of...

Robert W. Zeller

Robert W. Zeller

Nov 6, 2021

Robert W. Zeller, age 79, of Troy, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021. He was born on April 24, 1942 in Troy, to the late Robert L. and Florence M. (Hess) Zeller.

Robert is survived by his wife of 55 years Lolita (Pugalee) Zeller; daughters and sons-in-laws: Yvonne (Dave) Holmes of Powell, Christina (Anthony) Webb of...

Andrew G. "Andy" Ray

Andrew G. "Andy" Ray

Nov 5, 2021

Andrew G. "Andy" Ray, age 52, of Troy, passed away on Friday November 5, 2021 at Kettering Medical Center in Kettering. He was born October 5, 1969  to Jaqueline "Jackie" (Landrey) Ray and the late Phillip Stan Ray.

In addition to his mother, Andy is survived by sister: Judy (Gene) Courlas of North Augusta, SC; brothers: Phillip...

Harold Brumfield

Harold Brumfield

Nov 5, 2021

Harold Brumfield, age 63, of Piqua passed away on November 5, 2021 at Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born on May 15, 1958 in Troy to the late George and Goldie (Parsley) Brumfield.

Harold is survived by his wife of 45 years, whom he married on October 23: Susan (Smallenbarger) Brumfield of Piqua; children: Steve (Kim)...

Odell Richardson

Odell Richardson

Nov 3, 2021

Odell Richardson, age 89, formerly of Troy, passed away on November 3, 2021 in Dublin, OH.  He was born on April 21, 1932 in Clymer, PA to the late Willis Lenwood and Helen Marie (Davis) Richardson.

Odell is survived by his children: Daniel L. (Gwen) Richardson of Lafayette, IN and Dorcas A. (Robert) Lewe of Dublin, OH;...

Michael W. Bartik

Michael W. Bartik

Nov 2, 2021

Michael W. Bartik, age 81, of Troy, OH passed away on November 2, 2021 at Troy Hospital.  He was born on June 6, 1940 in Warren, OH  to the late Michael W. and Mary Katherine (Kramer) Bartik.

He is survived by his wife: Roberta "Bobbi"  (Empfield) Kelly; sons: Mark (Linda) Bartik of Rapid City, SD and Martin...

Janie Marker

Janie Marker

Oct 31, 2021

Janie Marker, age 66, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 due to complications from ALS.  She was born on September 3, 1955 in Jellico, TN to the late William and Ruby Davidson.

Janie is survived by her husband: Brian Marker; daughters: Angie Ruff and Tomi Richardson; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and her extended...

David L. Couser

David L. Couser

Oct 31, 2021

DAVID L. COUSER, age 98, of Casstown, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy. He was born in Dayton, OH on April 11, 1923 to the late William F. and Mary (Zimmerman) Couser. His wife, Helen P. (Allen) Couser, preceded him.

David is survived by four sons: Jerry...

Benjamin Russell Wheeler

Benjamin Russell Wheeler

Oct 30, 2021

Benjamin Russell Wheeler (Known to some of his classmates as Henry), 73, formerly of Piqua and more recently Troy, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Upper Valley Medical Center due to complications from COVID.  He was born July 11, 1948 in Piqua, Oh. to the late Robert and Gladyce (Leis) Wheeler.

Ben is survived...

Charles B. "Chuck" Hicks

Charles B. "Chuck" Hicks

Oct 29, 2021

Charles B. "Chuck" Hicks, age 51, of Troy, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021.  He was born on April 7, 1970 to Dexter E. and Audrey J. (Stiltner) Hicks, Sr.

In addition to his parents, survivors include his wife: Andrea L. (Wagoner) Hicks; daughters: Meghan (Adam) Vo of West Milton; Ashlee (Jeff) Gasson of Troy; and...

Susan M. Taylor

Susan M. Taylor

Oct 29, 2021

Susan M. (Lamme) Taylor, age 65, of Troy, OH passed away on October 29, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on October 12, 1956 in Troy, OH to Jennie (Sullenberger) Simpson of Colorado Springs, CO and the late Robert "Bob" Lamme.

She is survived by her children: Jason (Julie) Taylor of Tipp City and Jennie (Josh)...

Ernestine Louise Bondurant

Ernestine Louise Bondurant

Oct 29, 2021

Ernestine Louise (Greven) Bondurant, age 81, of Troy, OH passed away on October 29, 2021 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy surrounded by her family.  Erna was born on April 18, 1940 in the Netherlands to the late Aaldert Greven and Grietje (Russner) Greven.  In addition to her parents, Erna was preceded in death by...

Chester Collett

Chester Collett

Oct 28, 2021

Chester Collett, age 94, formerly of Troy and more recently of Memphis, IN passed away on October 28, 2021.  He was born on May 7, 1927 in London, KY to the late Chester and Stella (Nicholson) Collett.

Chester is survived by his sons: Gary Collett, Sr. of Memphis, IN and Randy Collett of Daytona Beach, FL; daughter:...

Raymond Dale Browning

Raymond Dale Browning

Oct 28, 2021

Raymond Dale Browning, age 76, of Troy, Ohio, passed away after an extended illness on Thursday, October 28, 2021.

Raymond is survived by his loving wife of 54 years: Jean Acord Browning; his daughter: Christina (Darrin) Dunaway of Troy; his son: Rodney (Brenda) Browning of Troy; his grandchildren: Devvin Dunaway, Ian Dunaway, Carrigan Browning and Chamberlain Browning;...

Terri Elaine (Pemberton)  Clark

Terri Elaine (Pemberton) Clark

Oct 28, 2021

Terri Elaine (Pemberton) Clark, age 69, of Piqua, OH, passed away on October 28, 2021 at Hospice of Miami County. She was born on August 20, 1952 in Troy, OH to the late Charles A. and Beatrice L. (Kiser) Pemberton.

She is survived by her spouse: Charlie Clark; five children: Sharon Bramlette of Piqua; Jason Bramlette of...

Cassie M. Johnson

Cassie M. Johnson

Oct 27, 2021

Cassie M. Johnson, age 67, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Stillwater Skilled Nursing in Covington.  She was born on January 15, 1954, in Dayton to the late Glenn and Ethel (Nyrus) Stanley.

Cassie is survived by her husband of 44 years: Gary L. Johnson; one son: Eric Johnson of Cincinnati; grandchildren: Krystal...

Jody L. Price

Jody L. Price

Oct 25, 2021

Jody L. Price, age 48, of Troy, went home to be with the Lord October 25, 2021. She was born September 18, 1973, in Monterey, CA. to Charles L. "Chuck" and Arlene (Woods) Price.

Jody is survived by her sister: Christy (Byron) Welsh of Troy; brothers: Jeremy Price of Sidney and Timothy (Andrea) Price of Montana; nieces:...