Obituaries

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Steve Campbell

Steve Campbell

Dec 22, 2018

Steve Campbell, age 72, of Troy passed away peacefully on December 22, 2018.  Steve was born on July 8, 1946 in Clinton, IL to the late Howard and Millie (Martin) Campbell. Steve is survived by his wife of 17 1/2 years:  Julie A. (Leapley) Campbell; two children:  Mike (Tracy) Campbell of Pinson, AL., and Julie (Steve) Miller of Galveston,...

June (Lounsbury)  Harellson

June (Lounsbury) Harellson

Dec 19, 2018

June Harellson, age 73, of Troy, OH passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Upper Valley Medical Center.  She was born on June 2, 1945 in St. Helens, England to the late Cassil and Mary (Atherton) Lounsbury.

June is survived by daughter: Kristina Karshner of Lebanon, OH; granddaughter: Chelsea Gilliam of Newport, KY; sister and brother-in-law:...

Paul Edward Dick

Paul Edward Dick

Dec 15, 2018

Paul Edward Dick, age 72, of Gaffney, SC and formerly of Troy, OH passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at his residence.  He was born September 20, 1946 in Troy, OH to the late Russell Edward and Viola Ruth (Cotterman) Dick.  Preceded in death by sister: Mildred A. Mowery.

He is survived by children: Mrs. Jeannie...

Marjorie Mary (Pequignot)  Sink

Marjorie Mary (Pequignot) Sink

Dec 14, 2018

Marjorie Mary (Pequignot) Sink (95) celebrated life until December 14th, 2018.

Marjorie, born June 4, 1923, was the oldest of four children of Ervin and Marie (Hartmeier) Pequignot of Greenville, Ohio.  Marjorie attended Greenville High School where she met her husband of 73 years, Robert (Bob) Sink. Following their marriage Bob and Marjorie lived virtually the rest...

Richard W. Klockner

Richard W. Klockner

Dec 14, 2018

Richard W. Klockner, age 89, of Troy, OH passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018 at Garbry Ridge, Piqua, OH.  Dick was born on December 27, 1928 in Galion, Oh to the late Wilbur and Irene (Garverick) Klockner.  Dick was married to Ruby Ellen (Yount) for 55 years and she preceded him in death on February 27, 2008.

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Christopher David Sirman

Christopher David Sirman

Dec 13, 2018

CHRISTOPHER DAVID SIRMAN, age 55, of Tipp City, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy.  He was born on December 25, 1962 in Kingsville, TX to Patricia Mell (Caperton) Sirman of Oklahoma and the late William Franklin Sirman.

Christopher is survived by one daughter: Jillian Marie McCoy of...

Bryant Michael Le Jones

Bryant Michael Le Jones

Dec 12, 2018

BRYANT MICHAEL LE JONES, of Troy, passed away on December 12, 2018 at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy.  He was born to Scott Michael and Aluscia Le (Combs) Jones of Troy, OH.

In addition to his parents, Bryant is survived by two sisters: Whitney and Harper, both at home; Maternal Grandparents: Lori (Gary) Harrison of Richmond,...

Ivan E. Kunkleman

Ivan E. Kunkleman

Dec 11, 2018

IVAN E. KUNKLEMAN, age 83, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at his residence.  He was born on March 14, 1935 in Potsdam, OH to the late Ellis and Opal (Kress) Kunkleman.

Ivan is survived by his wife of 62 years: Patricia A. (Shuman) Kunkleman; three children: Scott (Joanne Wilson) Kunkleman of Jupiter, FL,...

Helen Olwine

Helen Olwine

Dec 9, 2018

Helen Olwine, age 101, formerly of Troy, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018 in Westlake, Ohio.  She was born April 13, 1917 in Darke County, Ohio to the late Russell and Mabel (Denniston) Rhoades.  She was married to Verl Leon Olwine and he preceded her in death on August 5, 2006.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law:...

John E. Sutherly

John E. Sutherly

Dec 8, 2018

John E. Sutherly, age 73, of Troy passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Brookdale of Troy.  He was born on June 8, 1945 in Troy to the late Wesley and Catherine (Miller) Sutherly.

He is survived by brothers and sisters-in-law: Richard and Rita Sutherly of Troy, William and Carol Sutherly of Troy, Bonnie Sutherly of...

Linda G. (Adkins)  Johnson

Linda G. (Adkins) Johnson

Dec 7, 2018

Linda G. Johnson, 68, of Tipp City, OH passed away Friday, December 7, 2018 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit, Troy, OH.  Linda was born September 3, 1950 to the late Oscar and Iona (Archey) Adkins.

Linda is survived by her husband of 48 years: Gary A. Johnson; children: Chad Johnson of Tipp City, OH and...

Howard Mackey Spears

Howard Mackey Spears

Dec 7, 2018

HOWARD MACKEY SPEARS was called to Heaven to join son Keith on Friday, December 7, 2018.  Mack was born December 20, 1946 to Floyd and Ruth (Pearson) Spears.  He married Nancy Plantz, July 25, 1970, and she survives, along with son Michael, daughter-in-law Sara and grandchildren Andrew and Audrey.  He is also survived by one brother Jerry Spears, three...

Timothy Roland Thornbury

Timothy Roland Thornbury

Dec 2, 2018

THORNBURY, Timothy Roland, age 65 of Troy, passed away from cancer on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Tim was born November 6, 1953 in Harveysburg, OH.  He graduated from Middletown H.S. class of 1972 and attended The Ohio State University.  Tim was a Master Carpenter and owned his own home building and...

David L. Deller

David L. Deller

Dec 1, 2018

DAVID L. DELLER, 75 years, left us on December 1, 2018 at his home.  Dave is survived by his wife, Janet (Calder), who he spent 52 loving years of marriage.  Father of John Deller, Michael (Jennifer) Deller, and Matthew (Renee) Deller.  Grandfather of MacKenzie, Reilly and Carter Deller. Brother, Richard (Karen) Deller.  He was the son of the late...

Wesley Royster

Wesley Royster

Nov 30, 2018

ROYSTER, Wesley 74, of London, Ohio passed away November 13, 2019.  He was born March 23, 1945 in Lewis County, Kentucky, the youngest of 12,  to Lee & Pearlie (Lewis) Royster and his step-father, Easom Royster. He is survived by his wife of many years, Willa M. Royster; his son, Bill (Julie) of Lebanon, Ohio, daughter, Deb (Ron) Frederick...

Helen L. Butt

Helen L. Butt

Nov 27, 2018

Helen L. (Sphar) Butt, age 88, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 27, at SpringMeade Health Center in Tipp City. A life-long resident of Troy, she is remembered fondly by her family as a diligent and caring wife and mother. Formerly, she worked as a switchboard operator for the General Telephone Company then later for Hobart Manufacturing. A member of the...

Elizabeth Ferguson

Elizabeth Ferguson

Nov 27, 2018

Elizabeth Ferguson, age 90, of Piqua, OH passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at her home. She was born in Palerma, WV on January 17, 1928 to the late Pembrook and Ella Victoria (Queen) Adkins. She was married to the late Wayne Ferguson, Jr.

Elizabeth is survived by her children: Sharon (Mark) Oplinger of Englewood, FL...

Raymond D. Stoner

Raymond D. Stoner

Nov 26, 2018

Raymond D. Stoner, age 76, of Troy, OH passed away on November 26, 2018 at Troy Care Center, Troy, OH.  Raymond was born on May 2, 1942 in Detroit, MI to the late Robert and Wilma (Woolverton) Stoner.

Raymond is survived by four children:  Rae Ann Lindholm, Rachel Welch, Rhonda Wolf and Robert Stoner; one brother: Richard...

George R. Shoop, Jr.

George R. Shoop, Jr.

Nov 26, 2018

George R. Shoop, Jr, age 64, of Troy, passed away on Monday, November 26, 2018 at his home. He was born in Troy, Ohio on October 16, 1954 to the late George E. Shoop and Kathryn (Harper) Johnson.

George is survived by his wife of 40 years: Jacqueline "Jackie" (Furrow) Shoop; children: Beth Shoop of Troy, Jamie...

Ronald Edwin Hufford

Ronald Edwin Hufford

Nov 21, 2018

Ronald Edwin Hufford, age 82, of Casstown, OH passed away at his residence on November 21, 2018. Ronald was born in Troy, OH on February 23, 1936 to the late Paul and Marybelle (Rogers) Hufford.

Ronald is survived by his wife of 59 years, Norma (Collins) Hufford; three children: Diane (Jerry) Walker of Fairfield, CA, Steven (Jennifer...