Obituaries

Apr 28, 2016

Batten Bruce B. passed from this life at Kindred Hospital, Dayton, Ohio on April 28, 2016, his family by his side as the angels carried him home to be with the Lord. Born to Margaret McCarty Batten and William Batten on July 26, 1928 in Lakewood, Ohio. Some of his fondest memories of his growing-up years were spent in...

Apr 21, 2016

Bailey, Mary Kathleen, age 72 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus. Born February 26, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio to Florence (Swartzbaugh) and Homer Conner. She married Frank G. Bailey in 1968 and lived in happiness until Frank's passing in 1996. She was caring and nurturing soul, she...

Apr 17, 2016

Reed, Joyce A. age 57, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016 at her home. She was born May 15, 1958 in Dayton, OH to Charles and Mary Reed. Joyce is preceded in death by her parents and one brother Charles Michael Reed. She is survived by her son Jason (Miranda Richardson) Reed, Troy, OH, sister, Sharon (Dewelly) Butts, Englewood,...

Apr 15, 2016

Spraley, Robert H., age 69 passed away Friday April 15, 2016 at his residence. Mass of Christian burial will be held Wednesday April 20, 2016 at St. John's the Baptist Catholic Church at 10:00AM. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00PM Tuesday April 19, 2016 at FRINGS AND BAYLIFF FUNERAL HOME, 327 W. Main St. Tipp City, OH 45371, and one...

Apr 4, 2016

King, Clyde C. "Gibby", age 81 of Tipp City, OH, passed away Monday April 4, 2016 at Heartland of Piqua. He was born September 19, 1934 in Monterey, TN to Clyde E. and Hattie A. {Stevens} King. He is preceded in death by his parents and the love of his life for 46 years Juanita {Etherington} King, daughter Pamela...

Apr 3, 2016

Plunkett, Mary E., 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, April 3, 2016 surrounded by her family at SpringMeade Health Center after a brief illness. She was born on November 15, 1924 in Troy, Ohio to the late John and Goldie Wray. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Max K. Plunkett, her brothers Lawrence...

Mar 30, 2016

Robinson, Opal , age 93 of Tipp City, Ohio died Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Randall Residence, Tipp City. Born May 14, 1922 in Louisa, KY to John Henry and Sena Belle (Hollbrook) Seagraves. Preceded in death by her parents and her husband Thurman M. Robinson in 2011; brothers Clyde, Willie "Dude", James, Henry "Junior", and Leonard Seagraves. Opal...

Mar 27, 2016

Jackson, Pauline age 86, of Wadsworth, OH, formerly of Brandt and Vandalia, OH passed away Sunday March 27, 2016. She was born May 8, 1929 to Vincent and Pearl {Ryan} Hughes. She is preceded in death by her parents, her two step sons, James and David Jackson, six brothers Percy, Bert, Preston, Pete, Harry and Perry Hughes and three...

Mar 23, 2016

Sayre, Charles O. "Charlie" age 77 of Tipp City, Ohio died Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Kindred Hospital in Dayton. Born February 16, 1939 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia to Paul and Naomi (Hayes) Sayre Relyea. Charlie retired from Chrysler Corporation in Dayton. He was a proud United States Veteran of the Army. Preceded in death by his parents...

Mar 22, 2016

Brown, James E. age 72 of Fletcher, Ohio formerly of Tipp City, Ohio died unexpectedly Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at his residence. Born March 7, 1944 in Troy, Ohio to Howard and Dora (Snyder) Brown. James was a Tippecanoe High School graduate. He retired from Hobart Corporation (PMI). Preceded in death by his parents, his wife Jessie Ruth Brown...

Mar 20, 2016

Subler, Lawrence J. "Larry" age 73 of Tipp City formerly of Sidney, OH, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 20th at Kettering Medical Center. He was born on October 27, 1942 and spent most of his life in Sidney, Ohio. Larry was the proud son of Donald and Mary Subler. He is preceded in death by his beloved parents...

Mar 19, 2016

Cook, Nancy E. age 74, of Tipp City passed away on Saturday March 19, 2016. Born May 26, 1941 in Tipp City, Ohio to John and Ellen (Cost) Honeyman. Preceded in death by her parents, her sister Joanne and her husband Ralph Grigsby and her brother-in-law Jim Gossett. She is survived by her husband of 56 years Larry Cook,...

Mar 16, 2016

Poff, Sherry Yvonne age 61, of Tipp City, passed away peacefully at Ohio State University Hospital; surrounded by family, on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. She was born April 20th, 1954 in Wooster, OH to John and Mary {Henson} Hale.

Sherry was preceded in death by her Father John Hale & sister-in-law Joyce Hale. She is survived by...

Mar 13, 2016

Dakin, Ruth A. age 83, of Tipp City, Ohio died Sunday, March 13, 2016 at her home with family by her side. Born February 28, 1933 in Sidney, Ohio to Clarence and Mary Frances (McClure) Drees. Ruth was a graduate of the University of Dayton. Ruth retired from Vandalia Schools where she was an elementary music teacher for many...

Mar 12, 2016

Holl, Jerry Robert, 71, of Troy, Ohio passed away at Sycamore Hospital in Miamisburg, Ohio, on Saturday, March 12, 2016. He was born August 11, 1944, in Dayton, Ohio, at Miami Valley Hospital to Raymond B and Mae G. (Grooms) Holl. He grew up in Tipp City, Ohio and graduated from Tipp City High School in 1962. He attended...

Mar 5, 2016

Jones, Terence Gordon, "Archie" age 86, of Tipp City, Ohio died Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Springmeade Health Center. Born November 26, 1929 in Great Malvern, England the seventh child of Beatrice and Albert Jones. A graduate of the University of London and came to the United States in 1957 and became a citizen. In 1963 Terence married Lauryne...

Mar 4, 2016

Fabrigar, Carmelo Surriga M. D., Colonel (Retired), age 88 of Tipp City, OH Passed away on Friday, March 04, 2016 at Spring Meade Health Center. Born on July 17, 1927 in Dumalag, Capiz, Phillipines to the late Salvador and Maria (Surriga) Fabrigar. He graduated from the College of San Agustin and Manila Central University Medical School in 1954. Carmelo...

Feb 29, 2016

ALLEN, Keith L., age 63, of Tipp City, passed away suddenly at home Monday, February 29, 2016. Born May 10, 1953 in Japan to Chester and Betty (Harrison) Allen. Keith was a machinist by trade. He was very well known for his "haunted garage" that drew visitors from all over the area to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis. He...

Feb 27, 2016

Suerdieck, Ruth Maxene, 83 of Tipp City, OH a resident of Stone Spring of Vandalia, OH passed away Saturday, February 27, 2016. Born July 15, 1932 in Bradford, OH to Ralph D. and Bertha E. {Frey} Durst. She is preceded in death by her parents, loving husband of 44 years, Carl J. "Pep" Suerdieck, sister, Mary Anne Alexander, brother,...

Feb 25, 2016

Watson, Thelma M. {Martin}, 89 of Tipp City, OH passed away in Hospice Care, Troy, OH on Thursday, February 25, 2016. Born April 26, 1926 in Dayton, OH to William R. and Irmma Lee {Schaeffer} Goodman. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 33 years; whom she married on October 13, 1942, Lester E. Martin....