Obituaries

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Sherry Lynn Kelsey

Sherry Lynn Kelsey

Jan 22, 2020

SHERRY LYNN KELSEY, age 56, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at her residence.  She was born in Fort Belvoir, Virginia on February 18, 1963 to the late Elden and Barbara (McDade) Kelsey.

Sherry is survived by two sons: Kent (Sara) Kelsey of Savannah, GA and Justin Kelsey of Troy, OH; two brothers: Kenny...

Rose Winger

Rose Winger

Jan 19, 2020

Rose Winger, age 84, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit.  She was born in Dayton, Ohio on June 22, 1935 to the late William and Rebecca (Sidenstick) Shade.

Rose is survived by her husband of 30 years: Robert Winger; children: Karen Wyrick of Troy and Kenny Wyrick...

Crystal Joy Pierce

Crystal Joy Pierce

Jan 19, 2020

Crystal Joy Pierce, age 41, of Troy, OH passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at her residence.  Crystal was born on October 15, 1978 in Greensburg, KY to Donald and Linda (Akin) Bennett of Columbia, KY.

In addition to her parents, Crystal is survived by her husband of 22 years: Richard T. Pierce; her three...

Robert Edward Francis

Robert Edward Francis

Jan 18, 2020

Robert Edward Francis ("Bob"), 89, of Piqua died on Saturday January 18th, 2020 at the Dorothy Love Retirement Community in Sidney. Bob was born on February 6th, 1930, in Troy, OH to the late Virgil and Elizabeth Francis. He married Barbara Ann Francis on August 7th, 1954 at the Piqua Evangelical United Brethren Church. Bob was preceded in death...

Dennis Mcneal Sewards

Dennis Mcneal Sewards

Jan 14, 2020

DENNIS McNEAL SEWARDS, age 59, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at his residence.  He was born in Chillicothe on September 20, 1960 to the late Robert and Edith (Scales) Sewards.

Dennis is survived by four children: Torion (Heather) Lowe of Circleville and Ashley Sewards, Brittany Sewards and Brandon Sewards, all of Columbus; five...

Lonnie E. Sutter

Lonnie E. Sutter

Jan 14, 2020

Lonnie E. Sutter, age 72, of Piqua, OH, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney. Lonnie was born on December 30, 1947 in Lima, OH to the late Harold and Virginia (Kratzer) Sutter.

Lonnie is survived by his wife of 42 years: Denise (Jones) Sutter; children: Richard E. Sutter of Cridersville,...

Debra Sue "Debi" Paxson

Debra Sue "Debi" Paxson

Jan 14, 2020

DEBRA SUE "DEBI" PAXSON, AGE 62, OF Troy, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at her residence.  She was born on August 3, 1957 in Troy to John T. Leonhard, of St. Paris and the late JoAnn (Taylor) Leonhard.

In addition to her father, Debi is survived by two children: Brittany (John) Willis of Tipp City...

Steven R. Boone

Steven R. Boone

Jan 11, 2020

Steve Boone died January 11.  He was born February 12, 1947 to the late Raymond (Jack) Boone and Marlyn Alverson Boone.  He graduated from Sidney High School in 1965 and attended Troy State University in Troy, Alabama for two years before finishing his undergraduate degree at Urbana College (now Urbana University) where he was a member of the college...

Alberta R. (Anderson)  Wilson

Alberta R. (Anderson) Wilson

Jan 10, 2020

Alberta R. Wilson, age 79, of Troy, OH passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020 at Koester Pavilion in Troy.  She was born on December 21, 1940 in South Connellsville, PA to the late Eber and Georgianna (Baker) Anderson.

Alberta is survived by her children: Tom (Linda) Wilson of Atlanta, GA, Debbie (Dale) Knife, Anna Marie (John)...

Alberta R. Wilson

Alberta R. Wilson

Jan 10, 2020

Alberta R. Wilson, age 79, of Troy, OH passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020 at Koester Pavillion in Troy.  She was born on December 21, 1940 in South Connellsville, PA to the late Eber and Georgianna (Baker) Anderson. Alberta is survived by her children: Tom (Linda) Wilson of Atlanta, GA, Debbie (Dale) Knife, Anna Marie (John) Carns and...

Elgar M. "Jake" Griffieth, Jr.

Elgar M. "Jake" Griffieth, Jr.

Jan 10, 2020

Elgar M. "Jake" Griffieth, Jr, age 57, of Troy, OH passed away on January 10, 2020 at home.  He was born on July 4, 1962 in Burbank, CA to the late Elgar Griffieth Sr.

Jake is survived by his children: Sherry (Charles McDade) Brown; James Griffieth; and Casey (David Canton) Griffieth, all of Troy; sister: Tammy Keiser...

Linda E. (Biser)  Honeyman

Linda E. (Biser) Honeyman

Jan 5, 2020

Linda E. Honeyman, age 80, of Troy, OH passed away on January 5, 2020.  She was born on October 30, 1939 in Tipp City, OH to the late Alvin and Inez (Upton) Biser.

Linda is survived by her husband of 59 years: Donald L. Honeyman; daughter and son-in-law:  Gail Honeyman (Jimmy) Welch of Piqua; grandchildren: Natalie (Joseph)...

Banna Isaacs Smith

Banna Isaacs Smith

Jan 4, 2020

Banna Isaacs Smith, 93, of Troy, Ohio passed on January 4, 2020 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit.  She was born on May 18, 1926 in St. Paul, Virginia to the late Blaine and Maxie (Lawson) Isaacs.  Banna married Ernest E. Smith on August 23, 1946 in Cumberland, Kentucky and he preceded her in death on December...

Charles Stephen (Steve) Doll

Charles Stephen (Steve) Doll

Jan 3, 2020

Charles Stephen (Steve) Doll, 70, passed away January 3rd at Kettering Hospital from complications of a stroke, surrounded by his beloved family.  Steve was born August 10, 1949, to Louise (Hart) Doll and Charles William (Bill) Doll who predeceased him.  Steve was a 1968 graduate of Troy High School and earned an associate degree in construction management from the...

Mary Kathryn Deem

Mary Kathryn Deem

Jan 3, 2020

Mary Kathryn Deem, 81, of Troy Ohio passed away on January 3 at Story Point, Troy.

Mary was born in Reedsburg, WI on January 24, 1938 to George and Olive Piper. She married Robert Deem on October 24, 1959 and they shared 60 years together.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Deem; two brothers...

Henry Etta Cline

Henry Etta Cline

Dec 31, 2019

Henry Etta Cline, age 94, formerly of Troy and more recently of Tipp City, OH passed away on December 31, 2019.  Henry Etta was born on June 11, 1925 in Mason County, KY to the late Asa T. and Edna (Dickson) Saunders.  She was married to Bruce E. Cline for 60 years who preceded her in death on November...

Thomas L. Bradley

Thomas L. Bradley

Dec 30, 2019

Thomas L. Bradley, age 85, formerly of Tuscarawas, Ohio and more recently of Troy, Ohio passed away peacefully on December 30, 2019 at Kenton Nursing and Rehab Center.  Tom was born, on November 18, 1934 in Uhrichsville, Ohio, to the late Howard Glenn and Alice Melvadean (Ferrell) Bradley.  He was married to Dorothy Mae (McPeek) Bradley, who preceded him...

Ronald Lee Swallow

Ronald Lee Swallow

Dec 30, 2019

Ronald Lee Swallow, 72, of Troy Ohio passed on December 30, 2019 at the Hospice Unit at Upper Valley Medical Center at 8:15 a.m.

Ron was born at Stouder Memorial Hospital in Troy on September 15, 1947 to parents Herschel and Mary (Ross) Swallow. He married Delores McDaniel on August 12, 1966 and they shared 53 years...

Holly (Williams)  Reedy

Holly (Williams) Reedy

Dec 29, 2019

HOLLY ANN REEDY, age 56, of Springfield, formerly of Troy, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at her residence.  She was born on August 12, 1963 in San Gabriel, CA to Paula (Brammer) Thomas of Maineville, OH and the late Jim Williams.

In addition to her mother, Holly is survived by her husband of 17 years:...

Cleo K. (Bell)  King

Cleo K. (Bell) King

Dec 29, 2019

Cleo K. King, age 92, of St. Paris, OH passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the Caldwell House in Troy, OH.  She was born on November 21, 1927 in Shelby County, OH to the late Herbert C. and Martha J. (Murphey) Bell.  Cleo was married to the late Philip J. King for 67 years and he preceded...