Obituaries

Mar 18, 2024

McCarthy, Robert "Bob" of Troy, Ohio passed away at his residence on March 18, 2024 at age 92. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Karol {Kerr} McCarthy; his daughter Kathleen McCarthy of Tennessee; his step-son Christopher Lee (Corrina)  of Massachusetts; a daughter-in-law Zoe McCarthy of Virginia; four grandchildren: Julianna Lee, Dalton Lee, Christopher Bennett, and Justin...

Mar 16, 2024

Cowan, Patricia Ann "Pat" age 90 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Pat was born on May, 31, 1933 in Warren County, Ohio to the late James and Jane {Knapp} Fox. She is preceded in death by her parents, loving husband Charles H. "Digger" Cowan, son Mark Cowan, and grandsons Daniel Gabel and...

Mar 16, 2024

Miller, Brian Lee age 66 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024. He was born November 13, 1956 in Troy, Ohio to the late William E. and E. Irene Miller. Brian is survived by his daughter Stephanie and siblings; Molly (Don) Stephens of Olive Hill, Kentucky and Keith (Cheryl) Miller of Hilliard, Ohio.

Brian...

Mar 12, 2024

Williams, Donald "Don" E. age 89 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away on March 12, 2024 at Upper Valley Medical Center surrounded by family. Don was born November 7, 1934, the only child of Carris and Audrey {Reed} Williams in Springfield, Ohio. He was raised in Yellow Springs, Ohio and attended Bryan High School, graduating in 1953.

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Mar 11, 2024

Fricks, Kathy June age 72 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 11, 2024. Kathy was born in Salem, Ohio on March 2, 1952 to the late Howard and Grace {Garvin} Green. She is preceded in death by her parents and the love of her life Mike. Kathy is survived by her loving daughter Denise Fernandez...

Mar 6, 2024

Staup, Carol Ann age 80, of Huntsville, AL, died on March 6, 2024 following a 20-year battle with multiple myeloma. Carol was born in Dayton, OH to John and Arzella Durst.  Carol graduated from Bethel High School in 1961 before marrying James C Staup Jr. September 14 1963. Carol was president of the Officers Wives Club at Maxwell AFB,...

Mar 5, 2024

Sowers, Jerry Eugene age 83 of West Milton, Ohio passed away at Hospice of Miami County with family by his side on March 5, 2024. Jerry was born on February 6, 1941 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Earl F. and Nanny B. {Self} Sowers. He is preceded in death by his parents and loving wife Barbara J. Sowers,...

Feb 19, 2024

Flora, Edwin "Ed" Lee age 80 of Celina, Ohio passed away Monday, February 19, 2024 surrounded by his family. Edwin was born on March 2, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio to Irwin and Charlene Flora. His father and mother preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving wife Judy of 61 years. They have two sons; Tracy Flora...

Feb 15, 2024

Howell, Nola Sue age 60 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Nola was born January 29, 1964 in Troy, Ohio to Frank Howell and Florence {Gilbert} Applegate. She is survived by her parents, two sons, and a granddaughter; Bradley Blackburn of Sarasota, Florida, Douglas (Jamie) Blackburn of Columbus, Ohio, and the light of her...

Feb 14, 2024

Garcia, Virginia "Kina" age 74 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024. She was born May 4, 1949 in Brownsville, Texas to Tomas and Esther {Galvan} Garcia. Kina is preceded in death by her parents and sister; Margie Garcia. She is survived by her sister Ciria "CiCi" (Jack) Griffin of Tipp City, nieces and nephews; Alyssa...

Feb 9, 2024

Downing, Scott Kristian, beloved son, brother, coach, mentor and friend passed away Friday February 9, 2024 at the age of 50. He was born November 3, 1973 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Billie Lee and Linda Gail {Newman} Downing. Scott is survived by his brother; Joseph (Ileana Del Campo Gray) Downing of Tipp City, Ohio and nieces and...

Feb 2, 2024

Kent, Karen K. age 80 of Dayton, Ohio passed away from a brief illness Friday, February 2, 2024. She was born October 3, 1943 in Tipp City, Ohio to Wilbur and C. Bruzilla {Keller} Snell. She is preceded in death by her parents and step brother; Jim Johnson. Karen is survived by her loving husband of 42 years; James...

Jan 31, 2024

Downing, Billie Lee age 80 of Dayton, Ohio passed away Wednesday January 31, 2024. He was born August 21, 1943 in Russelville, Kentucky to Edward and Ethel {Hunt} Downing. Billie is preceded in death by his parents and brother; Ronald Downing. He is survived by his sons; Joseph (Ileana Del Campo-Gray) Downing and Scott Downing all of Dayton, Ohio....

Jan 31, 2024

Snyder, Jerry A. age 80 of Union, Ohio formerly of Tipp City passed away Wednesday January 31, 2024. He was born January 18, 1944 in Blue Ball, Ohio to Robert and Carol Jeanne {Augspurger} Snyder. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents and daughter; Jennifer Snyder. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years; Cindy {Swiger}...

Jan 26, 2024

Amy L. Dillahunt, 60, of Osceola, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2024. She was born on August 12, 1963, in Troy, Ohio, the daughter of Homer L. and Ruby Jane (Copenhefer) Dillahunt and the youngest of 3 children. She enjoyed a wonderful childhood in Tipp City, Ohio where she had many friends and relatives, and everyone played...

Jan 21, 2024

Anne Lofland McKelvy Ziegler passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 21, 2024 at Danbury Nursing Home in Tipp City, Ohio. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2017 and admitted to the Memory care unit at Danbury in November of 2019.

Anne was born on June 26, 1934 in Albany, Texas to Glen Rose McKelvy...

Jan 19, 2024

Green, Tammy Lynn age 63 of Troy, Ohio passed on to be with her Lord and Savior, after a hard fought battle with Ovarian Cancer on Friday January 19, 2024. She was born February 6, 1960 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Melvin and Ruby {Brown} Curtis. Tammy is survived by her loving husband of 43 years; Thomas "Tom"...

Jan 14, 2024

Hatton, Charles "Chuck" Joseph age 84 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away Sunday January 14, 2024. He was born January 27, 1939 in Dayton, Ohio to Walter and Florence {Stroup} Hatton. Chuck is preceded in death by his parents and siblings; Paul Hatton, Carl Hatton, Martha Rawlings and Nancy Stubbs. He is survived by his loving wife of 61...

Jan 13, 2024

Reaver, Shirlee Mae age 89 of Fairborn, Ohio passed away Saturday January 13, 2024. She was born March 7, 1934 in Miami County, Ohio to Bert and Nellie {Boone} Hughes. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband of 65 years; Eugene Reaver, son; Bradley Reaver and sisters; Louise Goodnough and Beverley Smith. Shirlee is survived by her...

Jan 8, 2024

Braun, Ronald "Ron" Dean Sr. age 84 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away Monday January 8, 2024. He was born February 7, 1939 in Dayton, Kentucky to the late Leonard and Louise {Walton} Braun. Ron is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Phyllis {Saunders} Braun, children; Ronald (Christine) Braun Jr. of Campbellsport, Wisconsin, Gregory (Shelly) Braun of...