Obituaries
Janice Kay Francis
Jan 11, 2021
JANICE KAY FRANCIS, age 81, of Troy, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Butler-Warren Hospice House in Middletown. She was born on January 30, 1939 in Piqua to the late Vional and Dorothy Marie (Gump) Gilliland.
Kay is survived by three children: Jeff (Jayme) Francis of Hurst, TX, Jim (Vicki) Francis of Fletcher, OH and...
Willis E. Pelaston
Jan 10, 2021
WILLIS E. PELASTON, age 78, passed away on January 10, 2021 at Soin Medical Center in Beavercreek. He was born on January 21, 1942 in Columbia, KY to the late Veo Preston and Ann Daisy (Stotts) Wilkinson.
Willis is survived by his wife of 52 years: Bettie Pelaston; children: Danielle Pelaston of Troy, Robin A. Dawson of...
Natalie Ann Baumer Bond
Jan 9, 2021
Natalie Ann Baumer Bond, age 78, of Troy passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Wright Patterson Air Force Base Medical Center. She was born April 25, 1942 in Dayton to the late Louis A. and Marie Jean (Baumer) Trissel.
Ann is survived by her husband of 60 years: Charles Mike Bond; daughter: Bernadette Stager of...
Raymond A. Plant
Jan 8, 2021
Raymond A. Plant, 89, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021. He was born on January 24, 1931 in Dubois, PA to the late Anthony and Aurelia Plant.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years of marriage: Gloria, of 68 years; his sister: Teri (Carl) Valeri; his children: Brian Plant, Diane (Phil) Cline and Laurie...
Margaret A. Bailey
Jan 8, 2021
Margaret A. Bailey, age 80, of Troy, OH passed away January 8, 2021 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy. She was born on December 18, 1940 in Troy, OH to the late Richard and Anna Mae (Stockslager) Kadel.
She is survived by her children: Ty A. (Roberta) Bailey of Greenfield, IN, Jodi L....
Dorothy R. (Leveck) George
Jan 8, 2021
DOROTHY R. (LEVECK) GEORGE, age 69, of Springfield, formerly of Troy, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born on November 21, 1951 in Troy to the late James and Doris (Cypher) LeVeck. She married Steven L. George and he preceded her in death on August 28, 2019.
Dorothy is...
Barbara J. Hill
Jan 7, 2021
Barbara J. Hill, age 78, of Troy, OH passed away unexpectedly on January 7, 2021 at Reid Health in Richmond, IN. She was born on August 2, 1942 in Troy, OH to the late Garnet and Mildred (Nolan) Emmel. She was married to Bruce Hill and he preceded her in death in 2005.
Barbara is survived by...
Michael Dale Jacobs
Jan 7, 2021
MICHAEL DALE JACOBS, age 63, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. He was born in Troy on June 28, 1957 to the late Charles and Elaine (Owens) Jacobs.
Michael is survived by one son: Brandon (Jocelyn) Jacobs; two grandsons: Grayson and Jaden Jacobs; and nieces and nephews: Alisha...
Geraldine Fern (Davidson) Parker
Jan 6, 2021
Geraldine Fern (Davidson) Parker, age 82, of Troy, OH passed away on January 6, 2021 at Upper Valley Medical Center. She was born on August 14, 1938 in Troy, OH.
She is survived by her children: William Logan Parker of Springfield; David Leo Parker of Enon; and Ruth Ann (Michael) Crawford of Springfield; sister: Janie Marker of...
Vivian Marie (Frantom) Welbaum
Jan 6, 2021
Vivian Marie (Frantom) Welbaum, age 92, of Troy, OH passed away on January 6, 2021 at home. She was born on December 15, 1928 in Troy, OH to the late Ralph and Mearle (Rhynard) Frantom.
She is survived by her children: Terry Snook; Daniel (Carolyn) Welbaum; Guy Welbaum; and Lisa (Mike) Oldham, all of Troy; brothers: Albert...
Christopher William Heiss
Jan 4, 2021
Christopher William Heiss, age 29, of Piqua went to be with Jesus on Monday, January 4, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, OH. He was born on March 14, 1991 in Springfield, Missouri to Chris Heiss and Nancy (Moorman) Heiss-Royer.
Chris is survived by his wife: Megan (Phillips) Heiss; daughter: Adalynn and second child on the way;...
Patricia A. Sirch
Jan 2, 2021
Patricia A. Sirch, age 86, of Troy, OH passed away on January 2, 2021 at Sycamore Hospital, Dayton, OH. She was born on January 1, 1935 in Troy, OH to the late Blaine and Christine (Mahan) Hawn.
She is survived by her three sons: Patrick (Tamara) Sirch; Tracy Lee (Sherry) Sirch and Tyrone Steven Sirch all of...
Joseph Dean Moots
Jan 2, 2021
Joseph Dean Moots, age 68, of Troy, OH passed away on January 2, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. He was born on April 16, 1952 in Dayton, OH to the late Dean Lewis and Philomenia Edna (Lowther) Moots.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years of marriage: Carol (Meek) Moots; son and daughter-in-law: ...
Cathryn C. Bodo
Jan 1, 2021
Cathryn C. Bodo, age 96, of Troy, OH passed away on January 1, 2021 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy. She was born on August 10, 1924 in McKeesport, PA to the late Peter and Anna (Borg) Carlson.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Bruce S. and Albine S. Bodo of...
M. Jean Woolery
Dec 31, 2020
M. Jean Woolery, age 89, of Troy, OH passed away peacefully at her residence on December 31, 2020. She was born on August 5, 1931 in Piqua, OH to the late John Harold and Margaret Amanda (Ketzel) Pearson.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Pam and David Pendleton of Mt. Washington, KY; sons and daughters-in-law: ...
Janice Joan Beck
Dec 30, 2020
Janice Joan Beck, age 86, of Troy, OH passed away on December 30, 2020 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy. She was born on October 11, 1934 in Miami County, OH to the late Nathan Leroy and Estella Grace (Exman) Christian.
She is survived by sons: Buzz (Karren) Frey of Troy and Anthony...
Joanna (May) Shaneyfelt
Dec 28, 2020
Joanna (May) Shaneyfelt, age 91, of Troy, OH passed away on December 28, 2020 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy. She was born on November 25, 1929 in Troy to the late Herbert Elwyn and Ada (Biehl) May. She was married to Eugene L. Shaneyfelt, her husband of 72 years, and he preceded her in death...
Harry B. Honeycutt
Dec 27, 2020
Harry B. Honeycutt, age 69, of Troy, OH passed away on December 27, 2020 at the Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy. He was born on November 17, 1951 in Wallins Creek, KY to the late General Howard and Beulah Mae (Hornsby) Honeycutt.
Harry is survived by his children: Paula A. (Andrew) Schock of Huber Heights and...
Edward L. Dye
Dec 27, 2020
Edward L. Dye, age 77, of Troy, OH passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy. He was born on September 2, 1943 in Miami County, OH to the late Joseph Franklin and Catherine M. (Hoover) Dye. He was married to his wife of 50 years: Dorothy (Ceyler) Dye and...
E. Ray Horton
Dec 26, 2020
E. RAY HORTON, age 75, of Troy, finished his race on December 26, 2020. He was born to Elbert Clarence Horton and Anna Mae Stephens on April 12, 1945 in Oneida, TN.
Ray was a loving and caring "Big" brother to the greatest sis and most unique person, Lois Ann (Horton) Gunter of Plant City, FL, Gary...

