Obituaries

Apr 6, 2021

Evelyn L. Sheafer, age 89, of Troy, Ohio, passed away April 6, 2021 at Troy Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Born June 5, 1931 in Piqua, Ohio to the late Ray and Bertha Rhoades. Evelyn married Harold Sheafer January 28, 1954.

She is survived by her three children Marc Sheafer of Covington, Mari (Jeff) Snipes of Christiansburg, and...

Apr 4, 2021

JAMES ROGER "JIM" MANSON, age 72, of Tipp City, passed away on April 4, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on December 15, 1948 in Troy to the late James Leroy Franklin Manson and Mildred Louise (Hayslett) Manson.

Jim is survived by his girlfriend: Carol (Moore) Pietro of Tipp City; children: Emily (Mike) Bryant of Tipp...

Apr 2, 2021

Ricky L. Ganger, age 60, of Troy, OH passed away unexpectedly on April 2, 2021 at the Upper Valley Medical Center.  He was born on August 13, 1960 in Troy to Stanley Lee Ganger and Helen (Reeder) Ganger.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughter: Cecile Holditch of Colorado Springs, CO; two brothers:...

Apr 2, 2021

ESTHER MARCELINE "MARCY" SWIGART

On Good Friday, our loving and "one of a kind" mother went to Heaven to meet Jesus and be with our father.  Left behind to cherish her memory are her children, Becky (Scott) McConnell of Troy, Debby (Bob) Sturgeon of Troy, David (Teresa) Swigart of Troy, Chris (Becky) Swigart of Sanger, TX Sandra...

Mar 28, 2021

Edward J. Hobart, age 80, of Troy, OH passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at the Upper Valley Medical Center.  He was born on May 8, 1940 in Troy to the late Charles C. Hobart Sr. and Rachael Elizabeth (Russell) Hobart.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years:  Marilyn K. (Stephens) Hobart; son: Brian...

Mar 24, 2021

Joan Doyle McDonald, age 81, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at her residence.  She was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 24, 1939 to the late John Doyle and Helen (Mair) Doyle Sacher.

Joan always had an adventurous spirit that contributed to a love for travel throughout her life. Before graduating from The...

Mar 21, 2021

Kaydri Lynn Monnin was born sleeping in March 21, 2021.  Kaydri was the daughter of Kimber and Jordan Monnin, of Versailles.

She is survived by maternal grandparents Randy and Mary Kill, of Wapakoneta, and paternal grandparents Jan and Bub Monnin, of Versailles. She is also survived by aunt(s) Kayla (Chad) Braun, of Celina, Abbie Monnin, of Versailles,...

Mar 19, 2021

DAVID LEE SPENCER, age 69, of Troy, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021 at his residence.  He was born in Frankfurt, Germany on August 12, 1951 to the late Donald and Jeanne (Henson) Spencer.

David is survived by his wife of 25 years: Catherine (Barnes) Spencer; ten children: Amber Spencer Smith, Krista Spencer, Dr. Michael Bess,...

Mar 18, 2021

Beverly Kay Mitchell, 56, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, March 18th after a lengthy illness.  Beverly was born on June 30th, 1964, in Piqua to the late Phyllis Mitchell and to Robert Mitchell, who resides in Florida.  Beverly is survived by her son Maxwell Mitchell, his fiancé Halie Jacobe, Marianna Jacobe, his aunt Vickie Mitchell, his uncle...

Mar 14, 2021

ROBERT WILLIAM STUMP

ROBERT WILLIAM STUMP, age 26, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on May 25, 1994 in Indianapolis, IN.

Robert is survived by his parents:  Heather Stump (Todd) Bolton of Troy and Kenny (Chelsea) Jones, of Piqua; siblings: Anabelle Bolton of Troy, Devin Bolton...

Mar 12, 2021

DIANE LOUISE YOUNG, age 53, of Covington, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on July 19, 1967 in Dayton to Mary Lou (Fritz) Spraul of Covington and the late Alfred Spraul.

In addition to her mother, Diane is survived by her husband: Robert Young; one stepdaughter: Ashley Robinson; one brother:...

Mar 10, 2021

Jeremy A. Hines, age 46, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Upper Valley Medical Center.  He was born on November 7, 1974 in Troy, OH to the late Paul R. "Rick" and Diana P. "Dee" (Stoner) Hines.

Jeremy is survived by his loving wife of 19 years:  Amanda "Mandi" (Love) Hines; children: Breanna,...

Mar 10, 2021

JAMES DOUGLAS WERT, age 85, of Troy passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Randall Residence of Troy.  He was born on March 1, 1936 in Troy to the late Kenneth and Eileen (Stott) Wert.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Jean (Yantis) Wert in 2012.

James is...

Mar 9, 2021

Katherine "Jane" Kiser, age 71, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital.  She was born on September 4, 1949 in Egan, TN to the late Harvey Lee and Hallie Mae (Hurst) Gibson.

Jane is survived by her loving husband of 53 years:  Gary Lee Kiser;  children:  Kristina McCoy of Troy; Tony...

Mar 8, 2021

Ruby Viola Morton, age 93, of Troy, OH,  formerly of Groveport, OH, passed away on March 8, 2021 at the Randall Residence of Troy.  She was born on June 6, 1927 in Darke County, OH to the late Forest and Bessie (Paulus) Morton.

She was a graduate of Gettysburg High School and Bliss College.  She retired from...

Mar 7, 2021

Cody Edward Caraway, age 28, of Troy, passed away on March 7, 2021 in Tipp City, OH. He was born on October 11, 1992 in Niles, MI to John and Cynthia (Clevenger) Denney.

In addition to his parents, Cody is survived by his wife: Caitlin (Mathy) Caraway; son: Fynn Edward Caraway; "aunt mom": Lisa Messinger; 1 sister;...

Mar 7, 2021

DEBORAH R. "DEBBY" BROWN, age 68, of Piqua, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on May 25, 1952 in Troy to the late Joe Smith, Jr. and Miriam K. (Petry) Smith Tucker.

Debby is survived by husband of 48 years: Jimmie R. "Jim" Brown; brother: Mark D. Smith of Dayton;...

Mar 5, 2021

Harold Lloyd "Harry" Thorpe, age 69, of Troy, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021 at Grandview Hospital & Medical Center.  He was born on September 25, 1951 in Dayton to the late Ishmael and Lavada (McKiddy) Thorpe.

Siblings left to cherish Harry's memory include: Shirley and Bill Camacho. Brenda Butler, Carol and Preston Collier and Pam...

Mar 4, 2021

Steven Eugene Shively, 69, of Troy, passed away on March 4, 2021.  He was born on May 9, 1951, to the late Fredrick and Mary (Dysinger) Shively.  He married Barbara L. McVeigh on June 13, 1976, and she survives.

Other survivors include children Sarah (Shane) Simon, Esther Shively and Jared (Katie) Shively; grandchildren Sierra and Sebastian Simon,...

Mar 2, 2021

RICHARD BOWMAN, age 74, of Piqua, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at Piqua Manor.  He was born on July 16, 1946 in Troy to the late Lawrence and Margaret Irene (Netzley) Bowman.

Richard was a member of Troy Baptist Temple.  He was a 1967 graduate of Troy High School.

Funeral service will be...