Obituaries

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Matthew S. Pour

Matthew S. Pour

Apr 6, 2019

MATTHEW S. POUR, age 34, of Troy, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Dayton VA Medical Center.  He was born in Troy on August 1, 1984 to Stephen R. and Melissa (Martindale) Pour.

Matthew is survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.  He was preceded in death by an infant brother: Michael Pour.

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Millard R. Gregg

Millard R. Gregg

Apr 5, 2019

MILLARD R. GREGG, of Piqua, passed away on Friday, April 05, 2019 at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy.  He was born on July 24, 1926 in Dayton to the late Walter M. and Minerva (Spitzer) Gregg.  His wife of almost 20 years, Barbara Jane (Oda) Patterson Gregg, survives.

Millard is also survived by four children: Donald...

Judy Ann Brickey

Judy Ann Brickey

Apr 5, 2019

JUDY ANN BRICKEY, of Troy, passed away on Friday, April 05, 2019 at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy.  She was born on October 8, 1946 in Leesville, LA to the late Virgil Charles Gibson and Edna Olivia (Crawford) Gibson.

Judy is survived by son: Bill Brickey of Troy; brother: Bill Gibson of Sandy Hook, KY and...

Leatha Ruth Bercot

Leatha Ruth Bercot

Apr 4, 2019

Leatha "Lea" Ruth Bercot, age 65, of Troy, OH passed away on April 4, 2019 at Koester Pavilion. Lea was born in Dayton, OH on August 10, 1953 to the late Charles L. and Ruth I. (Dills) Noland.

Lea is survived by a son: Bryan Eastman; step-daughter: Michele Horne; grandson: Bryan Eastman; mother-in-law: Jackie Godfrey and good...

Virginia A. Bates

Virginia A. Bates

Apr 4, 2019

VIRGINIA A. BATES, age 92, formerly of Fountain Valley, CA, more recently of Troy, OH passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit.  She was born on January 21, 1927 in Sumner County, MI to the late Leota Jones Knight and Edith (Haag) Knight.

Virginia is survived by two children Karen...

Gary Lee Shoffner

Gary Lee Shoffner

Mar 30, 2019

GARY LEE SHOFFNER

Gary Lee Shoffner, age 75, of Troy, OH passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at the Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, OH.  He was born on December 16, 1943 in Troy, OH to the late Paul M. and Marie L. (Blacke) Shoffner.

Gary is survived by his brother: James Shoffner of...

Mary Lee (Grimm)  Mcnerney

Mary Lee (Grimm) Mcnerney

Mar 25, 2019

MARY LEE MCNERNEY, age 96, of Troy, OH, formerly of Parkersburg, WV, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019 at Randall Residence in Tipp City, OH.  She was born on December 23, 1922 in Parkersburg, WV to the late Allie Franklin and Marie (Doak) Grimm.

Mary Lee is survived by two children: Edward (Linda) McNerney of Ft....

Mildred L. Lewis

Mildred L. Lewis

Mar 24, 2019

Mildred L. Lewis, age 78, of Troy, OH, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Brookdale Senior Living in Troy. Mildred was born on August 8, 1940 in Troy, OH to the late Charles and Catherine (Andrews) Smedley.

Mildred is survived by longtime companion: Fred Louthan of Troy; her children: Randy (Jayna) Lewis of Sidney, OH,...

Leonard "Lenny" Brian Schmidt

Leonard "Lenny" Brian Schmidt

Mar 23, 2019

Leonard "Lenny" Brian Schmidt, age 48, of Troy, OH, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Troy, OH on December 15, 1970 to Bonnie Alford of Troy and the late Fredrick Michael Schmidt.

In addition to his mother, Lenny is survived by his daughter: Elainé Schmidt of Piqua; brothers: Frederick...

Virginia "Ginni" (Hutchison)  Bazler

Virginia "Ginni" (Hutchison) Bazler

Mar 20, 2019

Virginia (Ginni) Hutchison Bazler, age 86, loving sister, aunt, community leader and passionate supporter of The Ohio State University, passed away peacefully at StoryPoint in Troy, Ohio on March 20, 2019.  Ginni was born on September 27, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio to Chester S. Hutchison and Virginia (Black) Hutchison.  She is preceded in death by her parents and her...

Susan Blackmore Keferl

Susan Blackmore Keferl

Mar 20, 2019

SUSAN BLACKMORE KEFERL, age 66, of Troy, OH, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit.  She was born on June 16, 1952 in Troy, OH to Doris Ann (Baker) Blackmore of Troy and the late James F. Blackmore.

In addition to her mother, Susan is survived by her husband of...

Terry L. Peoples

Terry L. Peoples

Mar 19, 2019

TERRY L. PEOPLES, age 72, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton.  He was born on January 23, 1947 in Defiance, OH to the late John and Gertrude (Burke) Peoples.

Terry is survived by his wife of almost 50 years: Judy (Kissner) Peoples; son: Brian Peoples of Troy, OH; daughter: Nicole...

Philip E. Smith

Philip E. Smith

Mar 18, 2019

PHILIP E. SMITH, 72, of Casstown, passed away surrounded by family, Monday, March 18, 2019 at Upper Valley Medical Center.  He was born October 29, 1946, in Troy, to the late Norvin and Geneva (Wilson) Smith.  He married Carol (Howe) Smith on August 19, 1972, in Troy, and she survives.

Other survivors include three daughters, Tricia (Ryan)...

Rena Mae Heffner

Rena Mae Heffner

Mar 15, 2019

Rena Mae Heffner, age 92, formerly of Troy, OH passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019 at Dayspring of Miami Valley.  She was born on March 27, 1926 in Troy, OH to the late Harry and Effie (Froebe) Penrod.

Rena is survived by daughter and son-in-law: Becky and Mike Stone of Huber Heights; sons and daughters-in-law: David...

Phyllis Ann Jacomet

Phyllis Ann Jacomet

Mar 14, 2019

PHYLLIS ANN JACOMET, age 72, of Troy, passed away on March 14, 2019 at Troy Care and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born in Dayton on October 26, 1946 to the late Fred and Mary Alice (Weckesser) White.  In 1968, she married James Lee Jacomet and he survives.

Phyllis is also survived by one son: Joshua (Beth) Jacomet...

David L. Hunter

David L. Hunter

Mar 13, 2019

David L. Hunter, age 70, of New Carlisle, OH passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at the Dayton VA Medical Center.  He was born on October 16, 1948 in Springfield.

David is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law: Jeffrey Blake (Stephanie) Hunter and David Scott Hunter; grandsons: Gabriel, Noah, Jonah, Gideon and Asher Hunter; brother and...

Clouia "Kay" Miller

Clouia "Kay" Miller

Mar 13, 2019

CLOUIA "KAY" MILLER, age 74, of Troy, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at the Hospice Inpatient Unit at Upper Valley Medical Center.  She was born on January 13, 1945 in Arcanum, OH to the late Earl and Velma (Slade) Cheadle.

Kay is survived by her husband of 55 years: Oliver Edwin Miller; children: Beth Anne (Chris)...

Norvan "Nub" W. Christian

Norvan "Nub" W. Christian

Mar 10, 2019

Norvan "Nub" W. Christian, age 82, of Troy passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, March 10, 2019.  He was born July 26, 1936 in Pleasant Hill, Ohio to the late Nathan and Stella (Exman) Christian.  He was married to Carolyn (Kreider) Christian.

In addition to his wife, Norvan is survived by his children:...

Doris Jean Long

Doris Jean Long

Mar 10, 2019

Doris Jean Long, age 91, of Troy, OH passed away on March 10, 2019 at her residence. Doris was born on December 22, 1927 in Fancher, IL to the late Pearl Lewis and Marguerite (Lewis) Crawford.

Doris is survived by her three children: Roger (Georgene) Long, Debra (Meredith) Long, and Tammy Long all of Troy; one grandchild:...

Nellie Mae Tegeler

Nellie Mae Tegeler

Mar 8, 2019

Nellie Mae Tegeler, age 91, of Troy passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019 at Danbury of Huber Heights – Tipp City.  She was born March 30, 1927 in Clayton, NC to the late Joseph William and Maggie (Ennis) Jordan.

Nellie is survived by her sons: William E. (Mary Ann) Tegeler of Covington; Daniel Brent Tegeler of...