Obituaries

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Andrew James Broughton

Andrew James Broughton

May 6, 2018

ANDREW JAMES BROUGHTON, age 32, of Troy, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, May 6, 2018, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton after an extended illness.  He was born on May 6, 1986 in Sacramento, CA to Lloyd O. Eyler of North Lewisburg and Patricia L. (Broughton) Laughlin of Troy.

In addition to his parents,...

Clara A. Small

Clara A. Small

May 5, 2018

CLARA A. SMALL, age 85, of Troy passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy.  She was born on January 10, 1933 in Greenbrier County, WV to the late Don Elmer and Ida Thelma (Spade) Burns.

Clara was married to George E. Small and he preceded her in death on July 17,...

Michael E. Manson Sr.

Michael E. Manson Sr.

May 5, 2018

Michael E. Manson Sr., age 76, of West Milton, OH passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Hospice Inpatient Unit, Troy.  Mike was born on July 14, 1941 in Troy, OH to the late James L. and Mildred L. (Hayslett) Manson.

Mike is survived by his wife of 28 years: Sue (Moore) Manson; his children: Peggy...

Gene W. Stoner

Gene W. Stoner

May 4, 2018

GENE W. STONER, age 84, of Troy passed away on Friday, May 4, 2018 at his residence.  He was born on December 31, 1933 in Concord, OH to the late Walter Henry and Myrtle Marie (Richardson) Stoner.  His wife of 47 years: Janice L. (Wright) Stoner preceded him in death on December 4, 2000.

Gene is survived...

James E. Mcconnell

James E. Mcconnell

May 3, 2018

James E. McConnell, age 86, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit.  Jim was born May 1, 1932 in Covington, Ohio to the late Isaac J. and Gladys (Supinger) McConnell.  He was married to his wife of 43 years: Barbara Ann "Bobbie" (Miller) McConnell and she preceded him on...

Clifford E. Dehaven

Clifford E. Dehaven

May 1, 2018

Clifford E. DeHaven, age 79, of Troy, Ohio passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at Upper Valley Medical Center.  He was born on July 12, 1938 to Christopher Isaac DeHaven and Velma Rainey-Morgan in Rossiter, Ohio.  He was married to Patricia (Jackson) DeHaven in 1962, and she preceded him in death in 2009.

Clifford is survived by...

Jimmie Lee Phillips

Jimmie Lee Phillips

Apr 27, 2018

Jimmie Lee Phillips, age 85, of Tipp City, OH passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018 at his residence.  He was born on August 6, 1932 in Boone County, Nebraska to the late LeRoy and Thelma (Riddle) Phillips.

Jim is survived by his children: Teresa Marie Phillips of Troy; Rhonda (Larry) Peffer of Indianapolis, IN and Franklin...

Roberta Ellen Hinkle

Roberta Ellen Hinkle

Apr 27, 2018

Roberta Ellen Hinkle, age 60, of Troy, OH passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit.  She was born on Jan 11, 1958 to Robert and Evelyn (Cantrell) Bryant.

Ellen is survived by her husband of 41 years: Bruce; her mother: Evelyn Bryant of Brighton CO; two children: Melissa (Steven) Zickafoose of...

Jeanne Rachael Potter

Jeanne Rachael Potter

Apr 25, 2018

Jeanne Rachael Potter, age 77, of Troy passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio.  She was born on May 3, 1940 in Fairborn, Ohio to Hershel Lovejoy and Juanita (Payton) Lovejoy Baker.

Jeanne is survived by 4 children: Laurie (Greg) Meyer McClain of Piqua; Cindy Miller of Troy, Melvin (Lori) Potter of...

Jeanie (Glass) (Ganger) Rigsby

Jeanie (Glass) (Ganger) Rigsby

Apr 24, 2018

JEANIE (GLASS) (GANGER) RIGSBY

I was born September 27, 1934 in Piqua, Ohio to Betty and Lester Glass.  My brother, John was born three years later in 1937.  In between, he had a sister who was stillborn.  I always wondered what it would have been like to have a sister to share girls secrets with etc…  At...

Robert Eugene Avey

Robert Eugene Avey

Apr 24, 2018

Robert Eugene Avey, "Just call me Bob", age 79, of Troy passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit.  He was born on March 12, 1939 in Sidney, OH to Harold and Ann (Sipe) Avey.

Bob is survived by his wife of 61 years, Susan (Hales); children: Nan (Earl) Avey-King of Jeffersonville,...

Roy Everett Carlson

Roy Everett Carlson

Apr 23, 2018

Roy Everett Carlson, age 87, of Odessa, Florida died peacefully on Monday, April 23, 2018 at his residence. Roy was a long-term resident of both Troy, Ohio and Findlay, Ohio. He was born February 20, 1931 in East Providence, Rhode Island to the late Ewald and Hilda (Johnson) Carlson. He was married to his spouse, Mary Suzanne "Sue" Carlson...

Eileen Bird

Eileen Bird

Apr 21, 2018

Eileen Bird, age 93, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Troy, Ohio, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018. She was born March 9, 1925 in New Haven, Ct. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, John S. Bird, Sr, her parents, John and Mary O'Neill, sister, Marie O'Neill, brother, John O'Neill and sister-in-law, Jessie O'Neill. She...

Carl L. Asher

Carl L. Asher

Apr 18, 2018

Carl L. Asher, age 94, of Troy, OH passed away on April 18, 2018.  He was born on February 7, 1924 in Great Bend, KS to the late Frank and Cora (Wordlaw) Asher.

Carl is survived by his daughter: Elizabeth Asher of Whitewater, WI; niece: Maretta Schloemer of Great Bend, KS; grandson: Brandon Laduke of TN and...

Jack Lee Black

Jack Lee Black

Apr 16, 2018

JACK LEE BLACK, age 85, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018 at his residence.  He was born on August 19, 1932 in Zanesville, OH to the late James and Mildred (Newsome) Black.

Jack is survived by four children: Brent J. Black of Troy, Velvet A. Nees of Piqua, Dana D. Black of Troy and Baron L....

Roy Gibson

Roy Gibson

Apr 15, 2018

ROY GIBSON, age 70, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy.  He was born in Jellico, TN on October 18, 1947 to the late Harvey and Hallie (Hurst) Gibson.

Roy is survived by his wife of almost 49 years: Earlrita (Satterfield) Gibson; one daughter: Teresa (Rick) Foland of...

Joseph L. Alexander

Joseph L. Alexander

Apr 12, 2018

Joseph L. Alexander, age 89, formerly of Troy, OH passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at the Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant in Monroe, OH.  Joe was born on September 21, 1928 in Russia, OH to the late Alfred D. and Magdalen (Monnin) Alexander.  Joe was married to his wife of 45 years: Jean (Maher) Alexander and she preceded...

David E. Haddix

David E. Haddix

Apr 11, 2018

DAVID E. "Stick" HADDIX, age 56, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at Upper Valley Medical Center.  He was born August 8, 1961 in Springfield, Ohio to the late Jack and Gladys Louise (Gates) Smith.

David is survived by his siblings: Lynda (Jim) Siegle of Piqua, Becky (Tony) Plantz, of Troy; Gary (Linda) Lee...

Joseph James "Jim" Parrock, Sr.

Joseph James "Jim" Parrock, Sr.

Apr 10, 2018

JOSEPH JAMES "JIM" PARROCK, SR., age 86, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Dayton Veterans Medical Center as a result of Viral Pneumonia.  He was born on January 24, 1932 in Covington, KY to the late Albert Thomas and Lillie Mae (Frakes) Parrock, Sr.

Jim is survived by his wife of 60 years,...

Bobby Ray Smith

Bobby Ray Smith

Apr 9, 2018

Bobby Ray Smith, age 81, of Troy, OH passed away on Monday, April 9, 2018 at the Koester Pavilion, Troy.  He was born on January 8, 1937 in Mallory, WV to the late Lawrence A. and Lona V. (Reynolds) Smith.  Bobby was married to his wife of 40 years: Shirley Kay (Taylor) Smith and she preceded him in death...