Obituaries

Jul 1, 2021

Paula N. Huffman, age 55, of Troy, OH passed away on July 1, 2021, at Hospice of Miami County. Paula was born on December 25, 1965, in Troy to the late Roscoe E. and Dorothy (Ross) Supinger.

Paula is survived by her husband of 35 years: Keith Huffman of Troy; children: Travis Huffman of Troy; Thomas (Rebecca)...

Jun 30, 2021

JAMES MATTHEW "JIM" FOX, 43 years old of Troy, Ohio, passed from this life to his heavenly home on June 30, 2021.  He was the son of James Lowell and Sue Ann (Rickerson) Fox, who preceded him in death.

Jim is survived by the love of his life, Erica (Roman) Fox, and their three children whom he...

Jun 30, 2021

CONRAD WAYNE TRAUGHBER, age 84, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.  He was born on November 22, 1936 in Robertson Co., TN to the late Rayburn and Gladys (Frye) Traughber.

Wayne is survived by his wife of almost 60 years: Carol Lynn (Mackoway) Traughber; his six children: Lisa Jardine of Lebanon; Brian Traughber of...

Jun 24, 2021

JAMES "JIM" LESTER ARNETT, age 73, of Troy, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, June 24, 2021. He was born on October 23, 1947, in Troy to the late Lester C. and Ruby (Oldham) Arnett.

Jim is survived by his wife of 53 years: Tana Sue (Shipp) Arnett; two children: Chad Allen (Laura) Arnett of Savannah,...

Jun 23, 2021

NAOMI ADAMS, age 40, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.  She was born on October 13, 1980, in Dayton to Karla Mick.

In addition to her mom, Naomi is survived by her children: Kain Adams, Devon Adams and Scarlett Moles; sister: Cassandra Cornett; brother: William Perkins; and nephew: Malachi Orban.  She was preceded in...

Jun 22, 2021

DONALD E. "DON" SHOUGH, age 63, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at Grandview Hospital ER in Dayton.  He was born on September 9, 1957, in Piqua to Patricia (Henderson) Creson of Piqua and Darrell Shough, and step-father Edward Creson of Piqua.

Don is survived by his wife of 42 years: Lynn S. (Campbell)...

Jun 20, 2021

CHARLES WILLIAM "BILL" BURT, age 80, of Piqua, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021, in the Hospice Unit of the Dayton VA Hospital in Dayton.  He was born on November 4, 1940, in Piqua to the late Clarence N. and Helen Marie (Evans) Burt.

Bill is survived by four children: Tonja (David) Landis, Tracy Schotsch, Michael...

Jun 14, 2021

Sean Christopher Patrick Enright, age 51, of Troy, OH passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021.  He was born on July 7, 1969, in Dayton, OH to Georgann (McGee) Enright of Troy and the late John Joseph Enright.

In addition to his mother, Sean is survived by three sisters, Erin Enright (Scott) Harris of Troy, Emily Enright...

Jun 9, 2021

THOMAS R. "TOM" BENSINGER, SR., age 78, of Casstown, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at SpringMeade Health Center in Tipp City.  He was born on December 5, 1942, in Muskegon, MI to the late Ted and Maxine (Warren) Bensinger.  His wife of 59 years, Janie L. (Cartwright) Bensinger, preceded him in death on February 24, 2020.

Jun 4, 2021

Patricia L. (Deeter) Ouellette, age 78, of Troy, OH passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021, at her residence.  She was born on March 17, 1943, in Troy, OH to the late Percy Deeter and Lucille Heisey.

She is survived by her husband of 18 years: Larry L. Ouellette; daughters: Shari (Steve) Thokey of Troy and Kelly...

May 30, 2021

Janet K. Bodey of Troy, Ohio departed this life on May 30, 2021, at the age of 88.  She was preceded in life by her parents, Orville and Pauline Kinsinger, her husband Wallace Bodey and granddaughter Lauren Bodey.  She was born in Troy, Ohio and was a 1951 graduate of Troy High School.  She spent her retirement years in...

May 30, 2021

Vernon C. "Buddy" Sharits, Jr., age 71, formerly of Troy and more recently of Celina passed away on May 30, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on December 13, 1949 in Troy to the late Vernon C. Sharits, Sr. and Hazel (Yount) Sharits.

Buddy is survived by his wife of 43 years:  Julie (Raymond) Sharits; brother:...

May 28, 2021

Carole E. (Myers) Detrick, age 74, of Troy, passed away on May 28, 2021 at Troy Care and Rehab. Carole was born on August 9, 1946 in Dayton, OH to the late Ralph E. and Beatrice A. (Brodbeck) Myers.

Carole is survived by her sons: Ronald "George" Detrick and Jerald P. "Jerry" (LyDonna)  Detrick; daughter-in-law: Michelle Detrick;...

May 27, 2021

BRUCE D. BEEMAN, age 72. of Troy, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at his residence. He was born on November 20, 1948, in Troy, OH to the late Lewis and Barbara Jean (Worley) Beeman.

Bruce is survived by his girlfriend Cindy Cupps and a Cousin Mike Hoagland. In addition to his parents, he is preceded...

May 27, 2021

LEONARD LEE DUNLAP, age 57, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at his residence.  He was born on January 22, 1964, in Zanesville, OH to Shirley (Snowed) Dunlap of Troy and the late Leonard Lee Dunlap.

In addition to his Mother, Leonard is survived by his wife of 32 years, Christina (Patton) Dunlap; five...

May 22, 2021

Opal M. Griffieth, 95, left her earthly home, to meet her Savior, Jesus Christ, Saturday, May 22, 2021. She was born in October of 1925 to William & Joyce (Laughlin) Skinner, in Radnor, Ohio. On August 6, 1947, she married Jack E. Griffieth of Troy, who preceded her in death June 30, 1976; they raised four boys. She was...

May 19, 2021

CRISTAL ELIZABETH WACKLER, age 45, of Fletcher, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on March 18, 1976 in Galion, OH.

Cristal is survived by her husband: Travis D. Wackler;  two children: Lilli Wackler and Jakeb Wackler, both of Fletcher;  parents: Tom and Lydia (Hurst) Bauer of Troy; two brothers: Chad...

May 17, 2021

Bobbie Jean Goins Schmidt, age 86, of Troy, OH passed away on May 17, 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Born March 12, 1935 in Pineville, KY to the late Gillis McGeorge and Mossie Miracle Thompson.  Also preceded in death by her Dad Willie Thompson who raised her.  Preceded in death by her brothers: Berchel McGeorge, Gillis...

May 15, 2021

GERALD W. "JERRY" MATTHEW, age 67, of Troy, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on March 18, 1954 in La Junta, CO to the late William and Janice (Ritter) Matthew.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 32 years: Marilyn A. (Myers) Matthew; two step children: Jennifer (Matthew) Armstrong of...

May 14, 2021

Marjorie I. Brown, age 78, of Troy, OH passed away Friday May 14, 2021 at Koester Pavilion in Troy. She was born on June 24, 1942 in Halifax Co., VA. to the late Stafford and Thelma (Layne) Martin.

She is survived by her daughters: M. Kay Wilt of Troy, Connie Crosson of Milford, Delaware and Linda J....