Obituaries

Sep 25, 2021

Queen Darlene Davis age 81, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 25, 2021, at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County surrounded by family.  She was born June 25, 1940 in Huntington WV to the late Lloyd and Rosalie Bailey.  Surviving is her loving husband of 62 years Willis J. Davis.  Also surviving are her daughter...

Sep 25, 2021

Joshua S. Brammer, age 48, of Troy, OH passed away on September 25, 2021 at Kettering Medical Center, Dayton, OH.  He was born on September 16, 1973 in Dayton, OH.

He is survived by two children: Joshua Alexander Brammer of Mason, OH and Robert Reed Lewis Brammer of Pitsburg, OH; brother: George (Paula) Pierce of Huber Heights...

Sep 23, 2021

Merlin E. Smith, I, age 85, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021 in Troy.  He was born on June 15, 1936 in Buena Vista, OH, to the late Clarence and Mina (Sowards) Smith.

Merlin is survived by his wife of 55 years: Linda S. (Snook) Smith; three children: Merlin E. Smith, II, of Piqua,...

Sep 23, 2021

Ann Becker Lauzau of Troy Ohio, born on November 1, 1959 in St Marys, Ohio, to William and Thelma (Hoelscher) Becker passed unexpectedly on Thursday, September 23, 2021. She married Paul Lauzau on December 15, 1984; he survives her. She is also survived by her daughter Marie Collette (Alex Bell) Lauzau of Naples, Florida; a son Max (Kayley) Lauzau ...

Sep 22, 2021

Barbara A. (Buchmeier) Warner, age 80, of West Milton, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at home.  She was born on August 4, 1941, in Crete, IL to the late Emil and Laura (Hohmann) Buchmeier.

Barbara is survived by her children: Wendy (Richard) Debar of Horner, WV and Karen (Russell) Webb of West Milton; siblings: Lloyd...

Sep 21, 2021

Emma Jean Hill-Powell

God received another angel on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 as EMMA JEAN POWELL, 101, took her last breath here on earth.  She last resided at Hospice of Miami County where she received the utmost care.  Can't express enough gratitude for the dignified loving care she received in her last days while there.

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Sep 19, 2021

James V. Hall – Born May 23, 1941 in Winfield, Kansas to Virgil and Mary Hall.  He played on his high school golf team and continued to enjoy golf his whole life.  After graduating from Wichita State University, Jim was proud to serve as a First Lieutenant in the Adjutant General Division stationed at Ft. Riley, Kansas during Vietnam. ...

Sep 16, 2021

Wayne Lee Fisher, age 77, of Tipp City, went to his heavenly home on September 16, 2021, at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County.  He is now with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  He was born on January 5, 1944, in Dayton, to the late Carl and Esther (Cabaniss) Fisher.

Wayne is survived by his wife of...

Sep 15, 2021

Lois Anne (Grimes) Meek, age 75, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Koester Pavilion in Troy.  She was born on June 5, 1946, in Troy to the late Carl and Lillian (Hardy) Grimes.

Lois is survived by her son: Todd (Michele) Oaks; grandchildren: Luke (Caren) Oaks and Connor Oaks; brother: Charles Grimes; sister-in-law:...

Sep 15, 2021

Melissa Jo Basil, age 50, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at her residence.  She was born on October 11, 1970 in Troy to the late Steven James Estes and Joyce A. (Hofacker) Estes.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her stepmom: Kathy Estes of Troy; children: Jordan (Britney Hall) Estes...

Sep 14, 2021

Ronald D. Sweeney, age 79, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at his residence.  He was born on September 19, 1941, in Liberty, KY, to the late Arnold and Flossie (Moore) Sweeney.

Ronald is survived by his wife of 51 years: Mary (Davis) Sweeney; three children: Christopher D. Sweeney of Troy, Angela C. Sweeney...

Sep 13, 2021

Jared David Caldwell, age 32, of Greenville, passed away on September 13, 2021, as a result of a automobile accident.  He was born on July 25, 1989, in Piqua, to Charles D. and Rae Jean (Gasson) Caldwell.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sisters: Christina (Bert) Arrowood and Joanna (Scott) Binkley; brother: Caleb...

Sep 12, 2021

Stephen King Germann, better known as Gurm, of Ripley, OH, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2021 at the age of 71. Steve was born on December 23, 1949 to Isadore and Mildred Germann. He spent his youth working in the family's grocery store, The Ripley Locker Plant, delivering newspapers with his duck Jo-Jo, and working a Pepsi-Cola route....

Sep 12, 2021

Arthur Linville Poindexter, age 76, of Troy, originally from Barbourville, KY, went to be with our Lord, Sunday, September 12, 2021.  He retired from Delphi/Inland after 30 years.  Spent years as a Deacon at the Dayton Gospel Temple thru two buildings.  He is survived by his wife of 56 years: Jackie Poindexter of Troy. Raised four great sons: Arthur...

Sep 11, 2021

James Robert Barber, age 59, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2021 at Upper Valley Medical Center after an extended battle with cancer.

He was born October 13, 1961 to Robert and Elsa Barber.  James was preceded in death by his father Robert.  He will be fondly remembered by his mother Elsa, his son Alex, and sister...

Sep 11, 2021

Christopher Allen Sage, 42, of Sidney, OH passed away unexpectedly on September 11, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on December 6, 1978 in Troy, OH to the late Harry Banning and Cathy (Sage) Roark.

He is survived by his spouse of 20 years: Brandy Kolker; daughters: Marah Sage of Troy and Makenzie Sage of Sidney;...

Sep 9, 2021

Thomas M. Fulton, age 82, of Troy, OH passed away on September 9, 2021 at his residence surrounded by family.  He was born on March 27, 1939 in Dayton, OH, to the late George Kerr and Elizabeth L. (Morrow) Fulton.

Tom is survived by his wife of 56 years, Barbara (Sutherly) Fulton; son and daughter-in-law: Dr. John...

Sep 8, 2021

Steven H. Friend, age 66, of Troy, OH passed away on September 8, 2021 at SpringMeade Health Care Center.  He was born on February 6, 1955 in Troy, OH to the late Harold and Sue Ann (Barger) Friend.  He was married to Carol Jean (Cool) Friend and she preceded him in death on July 5, 2012.

Steve...

Sep 8, 2021

James Joseph "Joe" Wagner, age 77, of Troy, OH passed away on September 8, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on November 14, 1943 in Troy to the late James Lincoln Wagner and Elsie (Englehart) Wagner.

Joe is survived by his daughters and son-in-law:  Erin and Bernard Dove of Raeford, NC and Kelley Church of Houston,...

Sep 8, 2021

Jerry R. Goode, age 86, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at Ohio Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit.  He was born on April 25, 1935 in Saginaw, MI, to the late Edgar and Edna (Dey) Goode.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 48 years: Patricia M. (Burke) Goode; four children: Jennifer (Matthew)...