All Obituaries

Paul Richard  Wampler, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away November 26, 2019 in Scottsdale, Arizona of Parkinson’s.  He was born to Cleo and P. W. Wampler on February 10, 1934, grew up in Tipp City and graduated from Tippecanoe High School in 1951.  After high school he joined the United States Marine Corps and served in South Korea.  He married his high school sweetheart, Dottie Barker (deceased), and raised five children in Arizona:  Terri...

Smith, Dr. Charles Cecil, age 78, passed away on January 26, 2020, at Grandview Hospital. He was born December 18, 1941 in Troy, Ohio to Ross Putnam Smith and Minnie Evalyn (Ackerman) Smith, who precede him in death. Chuck is survived by his wife of 50 years, Loraine Helen (Schuh) Smith, daughter Jill (Andrew) Nesbitt, grandchildren: Noah and Maya, daughter Dr. Wendy (Brent) Gay, grandchildren: Nathan, Dylan and Allie; and son Adam (Stacy) Smith, grandchildren: Connor and Sydney. An avid...

Macy,Philip A. age 89, formerly of Tipp City and Brookville, OH slipped the bonds of earth on January 18, 2020 in Sun City West, AZ. He was a former resident of Tipp City, Ohio and also of Brookville, Ohio.  He moved to Arizona in 1995. Preceding him in death were his parents, Roy and Constance Macy.  Phil was a 1948 graduate of Tippecanoe High School and graduated from Miami Jacobs Business College in 1950.  After many years working in the family business, Macy's...

Kraft, Robert L. age 88 of Tipp City, OH passed away at Randall Residence, Tipp City on Wednesday, January 22, 2020.  He was born October 9, 1931 in Dayton, OH to Ohmer C. and Virginia Ann {Harnish} Kraft, who precede him in death.  Robert is survived by his devoted wife of 65 years, Barbara Ann {Fair] Kraft, and daughter Leigh Ann Agne (Duane) Caron, 2 grandchildren; Todd (Mary) Agne, Stacey (Tim) Penkal, and 2 great grandchildren; Maddox Allen and Cobi Penkal. Robert proudly...

  Palsgrove, Richard “Rick” L. 2nd, age 64 passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, January 11, 2020.  Born January 10, 1956 in Piqua, Oh to the late Richard L. and Cynthia {Westfall} Palsgrove I.  He is survived by his children; Andrea (Drake) Heeley, Tipp City, OH, Leann (Dave) Buchanan, Troy, OH, Richard Lee Ryan     (Natalie) Palsgrove III, Ft. Worth, TX, sister, Sherry (Tim) Banning, Piqua, OH, brothers, Robert (Rose) Palsgrove, Piqua, OH, and...

  Fox, James J. beloved husband, father and grandfather of Troy passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit surrounded by his family and friends.  Born February 8, 1937 in Troy to the late James Nelson Fox and Martha Mildred {Brewer} Fox.  He is survived by his devoted wife of 60 years, Margy {Heffner}Fox, sons, Bryan (Marsha) Fox, West Milton, and Chris (Jeanne) Fox, New Carlisle; daughters Cheryl (Richard) Bender, Tipp City and...

  Francis, E. Faye age 92 of Tipp City, OH passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Randall Residence, Tipp City.  Born July 21, 1927 in Lawrence County, OH to Oscar and Ida {Kingery} Massie.  She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Leonard L. Francis in 2011 and brothers, Curtis, Russell and Hobert Massie.  Faye is survived by her children; Jerry (Candee) Francis, Miamisburg, OH, Phillip (Sandy) Francis, Lewisburg, OH and Jan (Mike) Stallons, Charleston,...

  Butts, Paul Edward age 76 of Tipp City, OH passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020 at Hospice of Miami County.  Born March 2, 1943 in Troy, OH to the late Robert Dale Butts Sr. and Miriam Elizabeth {Flatter} Butts.  He is also preceded in death by his brother, Robert Dale Butts Jr. He is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Judy {Battson} Butts, son, Jeff Butts, Greenfield, IN, and daughter, Susan Butts, Cincinnati, OH and sister, Linda Slade, Tipp City, OH. Paul was...

  Manes, Judith C. age 81 of Tipp City, passed away at Hospice of Miami County on Monday, January 13, 2020.  Born February 9, 1938 in Troy, OH to Allen and Roxie Goodin.  She is preceded in death by both parents and one granddaughter, Lindsy Allen.  She is survived by her devoted husband, David M. Manes, daughters, Kim (Ron) Ord, Tipp City, OH, Julie (Chet) Smith, Troy, OH and son, Joe Manes, Troy, OH along with grandchildren, Leah (Ryan) Rogers, Ivy Smith, Sarah (Jake)...

Watkins, Charles Wayne 84, of Troy, was promoted to Guardian Angel and reported for duty in Heaven on December. 31, 2019, surrounded by Family. He was proceeded in death by the love of his life Roxie (Chipley) Watkins, and son Mark R. Watkins; parents Walter & Nealie (Davis) Watkins & Vera (Brucken) Watkins; brothers Maynard, Bobby Dean, and Terry; and sister Dolly. He is survived by sons David Watkins of Tipp City, Matthew (Lynn) Watkins of Troy, and Paul (Allison) Watkins of...