Obituaries

Nov 4, 2023

Benge, Joshua Tye age 33 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away Saturday November 4, 2023. Josh was born on July 31, 1990 in Loma Linda, California. He is preceded in death by his parents; Christopher and Shellie {Wise} Benge. He is survived by his children, Matthew Colin Benge and Olivia Marie Benge, their mother Kelly Corcoran; brothers, Jason Benge...

Nov 3, 2023

James Robert Dapore, 76, of Tipp City, passed away surrounded by family on November 2, 2023. He was born in Greenville on February 5, 1947, to his parents Bernard and Josephine (Miller) Dapore. He was a 1965 graduate of Covington High School and later graduated from Sinclair College. He and his wife Marlene were married on August 20, 1976,...

Nov 1, 2023

Norma Jean Reineke , age 80, of The Village of Liberty Park in The Villages, Florida, left this earthly realm on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer. She was born in Darke County, Ohio on August 19, 1943, to Orville and Kathryn (Lantz) Schilling.

Norma graduated from Versailles High School in 1961 and...

Nov 1, 2023

Macy, Arlene M. {Stahl} age 89 of Sun City West, Arizona formerly of Tipp City and Brookville, Ohio passed away peacefully on November 1, 2023. Arlene is preceded in death by Philip A. Macy, her husband of 69 years, three brothers and one sister. Survived by her son Philp Mark (Tonda) Macy and daughter; Karen Macy-Hartman, three grandchildren, eight...

Oct 30, 2023

Jacobson, Heather age 84, of Troy, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023 at her residence. She was born January 26, 1939 in North Umberland, England to the late Andrew and Frances Campbell. She married Thomas Jacobson; he preceded her in death in 2010.

She is survived by a son, Jon (Andrea) Wyatt of Troy; a daughter, Loraine...

Oct 28, 2023

Katharine Lucelle Sumner Jackson journeyed to her heavenly home on October 28, 2023 at the age of 70 surrounded by her loving family. She held many jobs in her younger years until she began her career as an administrative assistant at the Ohio EPA where she retired from.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Tony,...

Oct 27, 2023

Shirley L. Whitmer, 76, of Troy, passed away October 27, 2023 at Kettering Health, Kettering. She was born May 14, 1947, in Dayton to the late Russell and Mary (Fowler) DeMint. She married the love of her life, Robert "Bob" Whitmer; he preceded her in death in 1987.

She is survived by her daughter, Moya (Bill) Mote...

Oct 22, 2023

Anderson, Margie {Eberhart} age 88 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away Sunday October 22, 2023. Margie was born April 15, 1935 to the late James and Martha {Begitske} Eberhart. She married Donald M. Anderson on June 27, 1953. Margie and Don were married 43 years until Don's passing on October 25, 1996.

Margie is survived by three...

Oct 21, 2023

On Saturday, October 21, 2023, at the age of 90, Dorothy A. Krise's "Dottie" wonderful journey on earth ended. Dottie was loved by many, especially her husband of 67 years, Web, and their children Judy, Lynn (John Lyon), Marty (Sandra), Greg (Kristen), and Betsy (Steve Campbell). She was blessed with 9 grandchildren (Laura, Tyler, Sarah, Ben, Jason, Stephanie, Brad,...

Oct 20, 2023

Werts, Michael "Mike" Allen age 67 of Centerville, Ohio passed away Friday October 20, 2023. Mike was born on June 11, 1956 in Troy, Ohio to Allen and Betty {Nielsey} Werts who precede him in death. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Teresa "Terrie" {Flory} Werts of Centerville, Ohio, children; Tyler (Kristina) Werts of Warm...

Oct 10, 2023

Smith, Barbara Jean aged 83 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away Tuesday October 10, 2023. She was born February 16,1940 in Xenia, Ohio to Milton Parks and Maude Brittingham. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents and her adopted parents; Marion and Charlotte Demory. She is survived by her children, Chris, Randy, Steve and Tim. Also surviving are...

Oct 9, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda Louise Bush, a cherished mother, grandmother, and a farmer's wife. She departed this world on Monday, Oct 9th 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and an unbreakable bond with her family and the farm that she held dear.

Linda was born on...

Oct 9, 2023

McKinney, Roy Lee age 79 of Miamisburg, Ohio passed away Monday October 9, 2023. He was born July 19, 1944 in Harlan, Kentucky to Tom and Lura {Raines} McKinney. Roy is preceded in death by his parents and siblings; Oneda Spurlock and Bob McKinney. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years; Jonalee {Endicott} McKinney of Miamisburg,...

Sep 28, 2023

Riddle, Betty J. age 93 of Dayton, Ohio passed away Thursday September 28, 2023. She was born January 19, 1930 to Lawrence and Minnie {Creighton} Burts. Betty is preceded in death by her parents, husband; William Riddle and step brother; Ivor "Butch" L. Rabb. She is survived by her good friend; Eunice Y. Jenkins.

Betty graduated from...

Sep 25, 2023

Fordree, Howard Robert age 91 of Troy, Ohio formerly of Pinehurst, North Carolina and Rochester Hills, Michigan; passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, September 25, 2023. Howard was born November 2, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan to William and Zada {Barnes} Fordree. He is preceded in death by his parents, older brother; William Fordree Jr. and brother-in-law; Paul...

Sep 25, 2023

Hale, Jason Michael age 46 of Troy, Ohio passed away Monday September 25, 2023. He was born September 29, 1976 in Columbus, Ohio to Michael and Denise {Dunlap} Hale. He is preceded in death by his father. Jason is survived by his mother, siblings; Chris Milthaler of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Keri Milthaler of Troy, Ohio and nephew and...

Sep 23, 2023

Morrison, David Lee age 72 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away Saturday September 23, 2023. He was born September 20, 1951 in Vincennes, Indiana to William and Doris {Baker} Morrison. David is preceded in death by his parents, first wife; Belinda Morrison, sister; Janet Kopatich and three great grandchildren. He is survived by his wife; Vicki {Piper} Morrison, Brother-in-law...

Sep 21, 2023

Schwieterman, Rodney Henry age 81 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away Thursday September 21, 2023. He was born July 27, 1942 in Collinsville, Illinois to Clarence and Emily Schwieterman. Rodney is preceded in death by his parents, wife; Margaret Schwieterman, brother; Douglas J. Schwieterman and sister; Gloria J. Reich. He is survived by brothers; Fredrick (Marsha) Schwieterman of Bellbrook,...

Sep 19, 2023

Furlong, Kathy A. age 64 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away Tuesday September 19, 2023. She was born January 28, 1959 in Dayton, Ohio to Gwinn and Martha {Black} Brown. Kathy is preceded in death by her parents, husband; Kenneth Furlong and sister Darlene Brown. She is survived by her son Kenneth "Ken" M. (Candice) Furlong Jr., siblings; Richard...

Sep 18, 2023

Hennigan, George W. age 83 of Tipp City, Ohio went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday September 18, 2023. George was born August 11, 1940 in London, Ohio to Paul and Irene Hennigan. He was a high school graduate of Mechanicsburg High School and then went on to work at Scotts Seed Company, International...