Obituaries

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F. Joan Powell Wilkins Voorhis

F. Joan Powell Wilkins Voorhis

Jun 8, 2019

F. JOAN POWELL WILKINS VOORHIS, age 85, of Troy, OH passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at her residence. She was born on September 28, 1933 in Miami County to the late Ralph and Helen (Cotrell) Powell.

Joan is survived by husband of 31 years: Dale Voorhis; daughters and son-in-law: Debra (Jim) Hudson of Piqua and...

Truman Lee "Chick" Harrison

Truman Lee "Chick" Harrison

Jun 1, 2019

Truman Lee "Chick" Harrison, age 93, of Troy, OH passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 at StoryPoint in Troy. He was born November 13, 1925 in Portsmouth, OH to the late Charles Harold and Virginia (Wilks) Harrison.

Truman is survived by a daughter Sharon (Raelan) Schweinefus of Mitchellville, Iowa; four grandchildren: Vanessa, Jennifer, Brian and Miranda; and...

Ronald T. Frederickson

Ronald T. Frederickson

May 29, 2019

Ronald T. Frederickson, age 72, of Troy, OH, loving husband and father who lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday, May 29, 2019.  He was born on February 22, 1947 in Middletown, OH to the late Victor and Mary Evelyn (Chaney) Frederickson.

Ron is survived by his wife: Jeanette (Locurto) Frederickson; children: Christine Marie (Jason) Kear of...

Edward E. "Gene" Grigsby

Edward E. "Gene" Grigsby

May 26, 2019

Edward E. "Gene" Grigsby, age 90, formerly of Troy, OH passed away on May 26, 2019 at Piqua Manor.  Gene was born on April 6, 1929 in Troy, OH to the late James and Clara (Reed) Grigsby.  Gene was preceded in death by his wife: Delores Fern (Ross) Grigsby on October 29, 2002.

Gene is survived by...

Nancy Collins

Nancy Collins

May 23, 2019

Nancy Collins, age 60, of Richland, WA, formerly of Troy, OH and Portland, OR, went to be with her Savior Jesus on Thursday, May 23, 2019 in Richland from a sudden illness.  She was born on October 26, 1958 in Pontiac, MI to the late David G. "Skip" and Judith Ann "Judy" (Goddard) Collins.

Nancy is survived...

Evelyn J. Scott

Evelyn J. Scott

May 20, 2019

Evelyn J Scott (née Tecklenburg) age 96, formerly of Troy, OH passed away on May 20, 2019 at Lincoln Hills Health Center of New Albany, IN.  Evelyn was born on March 19, 1923 in Ft. Loramie to the late John and Mary (Mougey) Tecklenburg. Evelyn married the love of her life, Samuel E. Scott on August 7, 1945.

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Holly Anne Foster

Holly Anne Foster

May 19, 2019

Holly Anne Foster, age 53, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit.  She was born on January 16, 1966 in Quantico, Virginia to Austin Foster and Jean (Anderson) Foster.

Holly is survived by her parents: Austin Foster of Houston, OH and Ralph and Jean Drake of Troy, OH; brother: Matt...

Rex Lane Perdue

Rex Lane Perdue

May 18, 2019

Rex Perdue, age 77, of Troy, OH passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. He was born April 24, 1942 in Alpha, KY to the late Everett and Bessie May (Massengale) Perdue.

Rex is survived by his wife: Wanda (Fairchild) Perdue of 16 years; daughter: Teresa (Ronald) Perdue Tamilia of Pittsburgh,...

Terri Jo Oaks

Terri Jo Oaks

May 16, 2019

Terri Jo Oaks, age 59, of Troy, OH passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at the Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, OH.  She was born on October 17, 1959 in Piqua OH to the late Jerry and Delmajean (Davis) Oaks Sr.

Terri is survived by her spouse: LeAnn Bradley; brother: Jerry (Lista) Oaks Jr. of West...

Betty "Lou" Arlene Collins Kerr

Betty "Lou" Arlene Collins Kerr

May 14, 2019

Betty "Lou" Arlene Collins Kerr, age 83, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019.  She was born on June 22, 1935 in Troy to the late William G. and Mary Victoria (Burkett) Collins.

Betty is survived by children: Sandra Kerr (Chris) Reynolds and Kathleen Kerr Lukens, both of Troy; sister: Grace Hooey, AZ; five grandchildren:...

Kenneth H. "Mike" Wesco

Kenneth H. "Mike" Wesco

May 13, 2019

Kenneth H. "Mike" Wesco, age 85, resident of VanCrest of New Carlisle formerly of Casstown passed away Monday, May 13, 2019.  He was born on February 11, 1934 in Troy, OH to the late Horace "Shorty" and Carrie (Staley) Wesco.

Mike is survived by his wife of 61 years: Thelma (Ryman) Wesco; sons: Michael Wesco and Gregory...

Daniel Glenn Buirley

Daniel Glenn Buirley

May 12, 2019

Daniel Glenn Buirley, age 67, of Tipp City, OH passed away on May 12, 2019 at the Dayton VA Medical Center.  He was born on July 27, 1951 in Troy, OH to the late Glenn and Mildred (Kretzler) Buirley.

Dan is survived by his sister: Kathy Oldham of Troy; and special friend: Anna Woods of Tipp City,...

Deborah Elaine O'Banion

Deborah Elaine O'Banion

May 10, 2019

Deborah Elaine O'Banion, age 63, of Troy, Ohio passed away on May 10, 2019 at her residence.  She was born on May 15, 1955 at Parks Air Force Base in Pleasanton, California to Herbert and Ada (McClain) Fogt.

In addition to her parents, Debbie is survived by her husband Kerry O'Banion, sons Kevin (Kaylin) O'Banion and Colin...

Christian Paul Leonhard, Jr.

Christian Paul Leonhard, Jr.

May 8, 2019

Christian Paul Leonhard, Jr., of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at  C. S. Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI.  He was born in Dayton, OH on December 5, 2017 to Christian Paul and Amanda Ellen (Tkach) Leonhard, Sr.

Our beautiful baby, Christian, was extremely strong, loved everyone and always happy and smiling.  Christian...

Mark R. Watkins

Mark R. Watkins

May 7, 2019

Mark R. Watkins, age 60, of Tipp City, OH passed away on May 7, 2019 at Upper Valley Medical Center. Mark was born on October 24, 1958 in Troy to Charles Watkins of Troy and the late Roxie (Chipley) Watkins.

In addition to his father, Mark is survived by brothers: David Watkins of Tipp City, Matthew (Lynn)...

Barry C. Wagner

Barry C. Wagner

May 7, 2019

Barry C. Wagner, age 67, of Springfield, OH passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Sycamore Hospital, Miamisburg.  He was born on January 17, 1952 in Troy, Ohio to Annabelle Lee (Helman) and the late Bernard C. "Bernie" Wagner.

In addition to his mother, Barry is survived by his children: Brian Wagner of Kettering and Nicholas...

Donald Franklin Carter

Donald Franklin Carter

May 7, 2019

Donald Franklin Carter, age 92, of Troy died on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Kindred Hospital in Dayton.  He was born June 17, 1926 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Clayton and Emma Ruth Carter.  He was married to the late Doris Carter for 64 years.

Donald is survived by his children: Danis (Karen) Carter; Denise Carter...

Maxine M. Fausey

Maxine M. Fausey

May 5, 2019

Maxine M. (Hufford) Fausey, age 71, of Troy, OH passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton.  She was born on December 22, 1947 in Troy to the late Ralph E. and Norma Virginia (Wright) Hufford.

Maxine is survived by her husband of 45 years:  William F. Fausey;  son: Tyler (Candace) Fausey of Germantown;...

James O. Shoffner

James O. Shoffner

May 4, 2019

James O. Shoffner, age 82, of Troy, OH passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at the Koester Pavillion, Troy, OH.  He was born on June 8, 1936 in Troy, OH to the late Paul M. and Marie L. (Blacke) Shoffner.

Jim is survived by his sisters: Pauline Shoffner of Troy, OH and Barbara Yount of Corbin,...

Joyce B. Ward

Joyce B. Ward

May 3, 2019

Joyce B. Ward, age 82, of Troy, OH passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019 at Koester Pavilion of Troy, OH.  She was born on August 30, 1936 in ­­­Greenup County, KY to the late Carl and Velma (Johnson) Braden.

Joyce is survived by her husband of 60 years: Howard N. Ward; son: Bryan H. (Jean) Ward...