Obituaries

Nov 9, 2018

Sharon K. Milligan, age 72, of Troy, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018 at SpringMeade Heath Center. She was born in Urbana on September 2, 1946 to the late Earl and Edna Mae (Hart) Donavan. In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceeded in death by her husband Donald L. "Butch" Milligan in 2006 and son David Milligan...

Nov 3, 2018

Mark Duane Short, 82, of Troy, OH passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. He was born in Troy, OH on April 8, 1936 to the late Byron and Mable Short and was a life-long resident of Troy. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Janet (Harshbarger) Short and brother Norman Gene...

Nov 3, 2018

Jonathan Peters Borgerding was born in New Albany, Indiana on February 2nd, 1929 and took his final breath on November 3rd, 2018 in Troy, Ohio. Jonathan lived a humble life, a life full of service for others. Jonathan, known as "Jack" began working on a farm where he was raised running a team of horses. He was a 1st....

Nov 3, 2018

Martha K. Bartik, age 79, of Troy, passed away on Saturday, November 03, 2018 at Upper Valley Medical Center. She was born in Belmont Co., Ohio on March 9, 1939  to the late Lee Garrison and Martha Bell (Ryan) Byard.

Martha is survived by her husband of 55 years, Mike Bartik; sons: Mark (Linda) Bartik of Rapid...

Nov 2, 2018

Michael Edward Brokschmidt, age 72, of Tipp City, passed away on Friday, November 2, 2018 at Miami Valley Hospital.  He was born in Troy on September 21, 1946 to the late William H. and Rose Marie (O'Conner) Brokschmidt.

Michael is survived by his wife of 50 years: Kay (Mikels) Brokschmidt; children: Marlane (Joel) Webb of Marion, IN...

Nov 2, 2018

Jennifer L. (Zeller) Littlejohn, age 45, of Troy, OH passed away at her residence on November 2, 2018.

Private family services are scheduled for a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Baird Funeral Home.

Nov 1, 2018

MICHAEL DAVID BROWNING, age 46, of Troy, passed away on November 1, 2018 as a result of an automobile accident.  He was born on June 3, 1972 in Troy to David E. and Beverly (Adkins) Browning.

In addition to his parents, Michael is survived by two brothers: Andrew Browning and Ben Browning, both of Troy; one nephew:...

Oct 31, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Phillip Stanton Ray Sr announces his passing on Wednesday October 31, 2018 after a brief illness at 81 years old.

Stan (as he was known) will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 62 years, Jackie and his four children, Judy (Gene Courlas) of North Augusta SC, Phillip...

Oct 26, 2018

James "Tyler" George, age 38, of Charleston, S.C. departed his earthly life October 26, 2018.  He is survived by his parents, Tom and Tara George, sister and brother-law, Kathryn and Chris Edwards, his cherished nieces and nephew, Georgie, Beckett, and Nash.  He is also survived by Mark Kirschner, uncle, Leah White, aunt, several cousins, and his buddies, his dog...

Oct 25, 2018

GLEN E. SHOFFNER, age 91, of Englewood, passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at his residence.  He was born in Dayton on January 24, 1927 to the late William and Brenda Shoffner.  His wife of 66 years, Stella (Beatty) Shoffner, preceded him in death on December 12, 2017.

Glen is survived by nieces: Janet Showalter, Kay...

Oct 24, 2018

Mary Frances (Biondie) Braun of Troy, Ohio, passed away in the loving arms of her four children on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit.  She was born on June 6, 1926 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada to the late George and Frances (Rudd) Biondie.  Mary Frances married Alan J. Braun in June 1955. Judge Braun...

Oct 24, 2018

Thomas Coe Kennard III, age 67, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at Kettering Medical Center.  He was born October 25, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Thomas Coe Jr. and Ann E. (Fager) Kennard.

Tom is survived by his wife: Jan K. (Downing) Kennard; step-children: Violet (Patrick) McKibben; Nickolas Brower; and Tom...

Oct 22, 2018

Reva Bunch Dagley, 09/21/1931 to 10/22/2018

She was born a coal miner's daughter September 21, 1931, in Petros, Tennessee, to Roy and Sallie Duncan Bunch.

Reva graduated from Wartburg High School, where in addition to earning her diploma, she was a cheerleader. She also earned a degree at National Business College in Knoxville, becoming the...

Oct 21, 2018

Charles Stephen Taynor died at his residence October 21st, 2018 at the age of 68. He was born November 10th, 1949 to Donnal A. Taynor Sr. and Blanche Graham Taynor in Dayton, Ohio. Steve is survived by a son, Jeremy Weatherly (Tina), granddaughter Emily Weatherly, and grandson Nick Douthit. He is also survived by brothers Donnal A. Taynor Jr...

Oct 18, 2018

Charles W. Wintrow III, age 66, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 in Troy.  He was born on February 19, 1952 in Troy, Ohio to the late Charles W. Jr. and Ruby (Wesco) Wintrow.

Charles is survived by his wife of 20 years: Jan E. (Teeters) Wintrow; children and stepchildren: Angela Seagraves of Casstown;...

Oct 17, 2018

MARTHA R. FRIEND, AGE 98, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at Brookdale of Troy. She was born in July 1920 and married H.M. "Mickey" Friend in July 1951. He preceded her in death in July 1999.

Martha is survived by her son: Jeffrey Friend, and his wife, Debra of Tipp City, OH; two...

Oct 17, 2018

AUDREY CROUCH, age 63, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at SpringMeade Health Center in Tipp City.  She was born in Cincinnati, OH on May 20, 1955 to the late Ronald R. and Esther Ann (Padgett) Brotherton.  Her husband of 42 years, Ross A. "Pee Wee" Crouch, preceded her in death on March 21, 2016.

Oct 16, 2018

Leo Sturgill, age 90, of Casstown, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Upper Valley Medical Center.  He was born on August 12, 1928 in Eolia, Kentucky to the late John A. and Drucella (Bowman) Sturgill.  He was married for 64 years to the late Lillian Berniece (Gibson) Sturgill.

Leo is survived by his children:  Teresa...

Oct 15, 2018

Doris G. Francis, age 85, formerly of Troy, more recently of Tipp City, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Tipp City.  She was born on October 24, 1932 in Madison, MN to the late Benjamin B. and Cecilia (Bauler) Goerger.   Doris was married to the late James R. Francis who passed away in 1999.

Doris...

Oct 14, 2018

Roger L. Rasor, age 96, of Tipp City, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at his residence.  He was born on July 16, 1922 in Troy to the late Daniel B. Rasor and Naomi (Wion) Rasor.

Roger is survived by his wife of 75 years: Glenna M. (Lesher) Rasor; children: Bruce Rasor of Springfield; Gary A....