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Marjorie Wells

Marjorie Wells

Feb 24, 2020

Wells, Marjorie "Margie" (nee Williams) peacefully passed away at home on Monday, February 24, 2020.  She was born in Dayton, Ohio to the late Walter and Bertha (nee Crouse) Williams on May 31, 1929.  The family moved back near to the Williams family farm (settled by ancestors in 1805) south of New Carlisle when Margie was a small child. ...

Johnnie Carole Wilson

Johnnie Carole Wilson

Feb 20, 2020

Wilson, Johnnie Carole (VanHooser) age 76 of Tipp City, OH went home to the Lord, February 20, 2020. She was born a coal miner's daughter on October 25, 1943 in Whitwell, Marion County, TN to John William VanHooser and Virda Alma VanHooser (Andes). She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother William Allen VanHooser, and nephew Kevin...

Juanita Blackburn

Juanita Blackburn

Feb 10, 2020

Blackburn, Juanita age 56 of Tipp City, OH passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020, surrounded by family and friends.  She fought a long hard battle and now rests in peace. Born on March 27, 1963 in Dayton, OH to Paul & Fleta {Shackelford) Blackburn. She is preceded in death by her Father Paul, and Brother Johnny Blackburn.  She...

Mary Sue Helke

Mary Sue Helke

Feb 8, 2020

Helke, Mary Sue age 90 of Tipp City, OH passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020 at SpringMeade Health Center, Tipp City, OH.  Born July 9, 1929 in Hickory, NC to George C. and Mary {White} Stanley.  She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Howard Helke, and sister, Julia Deal White.  Mary is survived by her sons, Mark...

Kim Rae Wilson

Kim Rae Wilson

Feb 8, 2020

Wilson, Kim Rae, age 61 of Tipp City, OH passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020, peacefully at her home surrounded by her family and friends. She was born May 28 1958, in Columbus Ohio, to her parents Howard James Wilson Jr. & Mary Lou (Kruskamp) Wilson. Kim enjoyed life-long learning and graduated from Tippecanoe High School in 1976, followed...

Linda Louise Slade

Linda Louise Slade

Feb 6, 2020

Slade, Linda Louise {Butts} age 69 of Tipp City, OH passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Hospice of Miami County.  She was born on October 13, 1950 at Stouder Memorial Hospital, Troy, OH to Robert and Miriam {Flatter} Butts.  She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Jerry L. Slade and brothers, Robert Dale Butts and...

Dr. Charles Cecil Smith

Dr. Charles Cecil Smith

Jan 26, 2020

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,...

Robert L Kraft

Robert L Kraft

Jan 22, 2020

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...

Philip A. Macy

Philip A. Macy

Jan 18, 2020

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...

James J. Fox

James J. Fox

Jan 15, 2020

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,...

E. Faye Francis

E. Faye Francis

Jan 15, 2020

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...

Judith C. Manes

Judith C. Manes

Jan 13, 2020

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,...

Richard "Rick" L. Palsgrove Ii

Richard "Rick" L. Palsgrove Ii

Jan 11, 2020

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...

Paul Edward Butts

Paul Edward Butts

Jan 10, 2020

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...

Gillford Stewart King

Gillford Stewart King

Jan 3, 2020

King, Gillford Stewart of Troy, OH passed away January 3, 2020 at home, just days after he celebrated his 90th birthday.  He was born December 26, 1929 in Hamilton, OH to Gillford and Irma {Stahlheber} King, who precede him in death.  He is also preceded in death by his wife Mary Jean in 2018.  Stewart is survived by his...

Charles Wayne Watkins

Charles Wayne Watkins

Dec 31, 2019

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,...

Linda Joy Linville

Linda Joy Linville

Dec 25, 2019

Linville, Linda Joy age 65 of Troy, OH passed away unexpectedly on December 25, 2019.  Born October 21, 1954 in Dayton, OH to the late James and Doris {Logue} Linville.  She is survived by her daughter, Julie (Horacio) Lara, Tipp City, OH, granddaughters, Kayla and Emma Lara and her significant other, Sergio Lara, Troy, OH.

Linda was...

Eleanor M. Warf

Eleanor M. Warf

Dec 22, 2019

Warf, Eleanor M. age 94 formerly of Tipp City, OH passed away, Sunday, December 22, 2019.  Born April 29, 1925 in Dayton, OH to George and Edna {Kaslas} Zubrick.  She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Lonnie A. Warf n 2017, son, Rick Meeks, brother, George Zubrick and sister, Jane Danis.  Eleanor is survived by her children,...

Joseph E. Smith

Joseph E. Smith

Dec 15, 2019

Smith, Joseph E. age 72 of Tipp City, OH passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, OH.  Born January 14, 1947 in Dayton, OH to Joseph C. and Opal {Harrison} Smith.  He is preceded in death by his mother, Opal Smith, and daughter, Elizabeth Smith.  Joe is survived by his father, Joseph C. Smith, Chiefland,...

Charles E. Cooke Jr.

Charles E. Cooke Jr.

Dec 13, 2019

Cooke, Charles E. Jr. age 76 of Brookville, Ohio, passed away Friday December 13, 2019. Born September 5, 1943 in Troy, Ohio to the late Charles E. and Ruth A. {Rudisill} Cooke Sr. He is survived by his wife Karen Sue {Massie} Cooke, children, Charles (Candi) Cooke, Lewisburg, Ohio, Paul L. Cooke, Verona, Ohio and Kathleen L. (Matt) Powell,...

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