Obituaries

Jun 25, 2013

Smith, James W. of Casstown, Ohio passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 25, 2013. Born on September 6, 1941 in Dayton, OH to the late James C. and Anne Jane {Bullock} Smith. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years; Darlene {Minton} Smith, son; Matt Smith, Tampa, FL, daughter; Angie Marra (Scott) Currin, Vine Grove,...

Jun 24, 2013

FERGUSON, Dorothy Irene Westfall Hissong, 97, of Louisville, KY, passed away Monday, June 24, 2013. She was born in Bradford, OH to the late Fred E. and Opal Hunt Westfall; was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Tipp City, OH. Preceding her in death, other than her parents, were her two husbands, Elvin Hissong...

Jun 22, 2013

Rhoades, Barton K. "Bart" age 66 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away peacefully at his residence following a brief illness on Saturday, June 22, 2013 with his family by his side. Born February 27, 1947 in Grand Haven, MI to Luther and Mary Grace (Faun) Rhoades who preceded him in death. Bart served his country in the Army during...

Jun 19, 2013

Mospens, Eleanor A. age 86, of Tipp City, Ohio died Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at Hospice of Dayton. Born April 3, 1927 in Buffalo, NY to Benjamin Charles and Nellie Beam (Smith) Rogers. Preceded in death by her husband Charles R. "Chuck" Mospens in 1992, brother John C. Rogers and brother-in-law Jack C. Marsh. Surviving Eleanor are her children...

Jun 18, 2013

Lewis, Ernest I. "Ernie", age 84 of Troy, Ohio passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 after a lengthy illness. Born May 12, 1929 in Tipp City, Ohio to Frank C. and Pearl M. (Hickman) Lewis. Ernie served his country proudly in the Navy during the Korean War. He retired from A.O. Smith Corporation, Tipp...

Jun 14, 2013

Francis, Leona Mae {Teaford}, 89 of Tipp City passed away at her home on Friday, June 14, 2013. Born in Greenville, OH on November 17, 1923 to Chester and Carrie {Musselman} Teaford. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband; Clement L. "Tubby" Francis in 1998,and sisters; Virginia Grant and Mary Miley. She is survived by her children;...

Jun 13, 2013

Turner, Carol V. 78 of Tipp City passed away at her home on Thursday, June 13, 2013. Born to the late Curt W. and Nellie M. {Pruett} Rose on November 8, 1934 in Dayton, Ohio. She is also preceded in death by her husband; Bill R. Turner in 1983 and son Michael S. Turner. She is survived by her...

Jun 11, 2013

Burns, Paul A. 62 of Tipp City died suddenly at Upper Valley Medical Center Emergency Room, Troy, Ohio on Tuesday, June 11, 2013. Born December 15, 1950 in Hammond, Indiana to Colonel and Doris Burns. He is preceded in death by his father, step-brother; Donnie Burns and step-sister; Marilyn Burns. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly...

Jun 10, 2013

James (Jim) D. Mumford, 76, of Tipp City, OH died Monday, June 10, 2013 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer.

A lifelong resident of Miami County, he was born to the late Harold and Imo (Minnich) on December 19, 1936. Surviving Jim are his loving wife of 48 years Linda (Perkins), daughter Michelle (husband...

Jun 6, 2013

Pittenger, Peggy Lou {Ehlers}, 83 of Tipp City passed away on Thursday, June 06, 2013 at Hospice of Dayton. Born February 12, 1930 in Newton Township, OH to Clarence and Treva {Cress} Ehlers. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband; John Pittenger, in 1992, sister; Toni Ehlers Shearer and brother; Lee Ehlers. Peggy is survived by her...

Jun 4, 2013

Homer L. Dillahunt, 82, of Tipp City Ohio passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 4th at Springmeade Nursing Home. Homer was born in Springfield, Ohio on July 3, 1930, the son of the late Arthur Linden and Eva Theresa (Zinn) Dillahunt. He grew up on Sugar Grove Hill across from the Ohio Masonic Home and graduated from Olive Branch...

Jun 3, 2013

Brown, Abby (Arbutus) 61, Tipp City passed away at her home on Monday, June 3, 2013 following a brave battle with cancer. Born September 29, 1951 in Whitley, KY to the late Earl and Reva {Russell} Campbell. She is also preceded in death by brothers; Mike and Virgil "Dickie" Campbell and sister; Mattie Evans. She is survived by her...

May 22, 2013

Garcia, Margarita "Margie" 62 of Tipp City entered into eternal rest suddenly, Wednesday May 22, 2013 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, OH. Born May 16, 1950 in Brownsville, TX to Tomas and Ester {Galvan} Garcia. She is preceded in death by her mother in 2003. Margie is survived by her father, devoted and loving sisters; Virginia Garcia, McAllen,...

May 14, 2013

Lyons, Lawrence "Larry" Calvert 78 of Tipp City passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton, OH. Born March 29, 1935 in New Germany, OH to the late Victor and Lillian {Smith} Lyons. He is also preceded in death by brother; Bill Lyons and in-laws; Lester and Anna Wilson. Larry is survived by his wife of...

May 13, 2013

Hughes, Lula M. 83 of Troy, Ohio passed away on Monday, May 13, 2013 at Troy Care and Rehabilitation Center. Born October 24, 1929 in Portsmouth, OH to the late Charles and Allie {Walters} Wills. Also preceding her in death are brothers; Stanford, Roy and Henry Wills, sisters; Etta Mae Sammons, Gethel Travis and Mabel Potter. She is survived...

May 11, 2013

Hughes, Arlene J. 74 of Tipp City passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, OH. Born October 9, 1938 in Piqua, OH to the late Frazier and Marjorie {Gilliland} Karnehm. She is also preceded in death by her daughter; Gina {Hughes} Perry and one brother Roger W. Karnehm. She is survived by her loving...

May 11, 2013

Hughes, Arlene J. 74 of Tipp City passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, OH. Born October 9, 1938 in Piqua, OH to the late Frazier and Marjorie {Gilliland} Karnehm. She is also preceded in death by her daughter; Gina {Hughes} Perry and one brother Roger W. Karnehm. She is survived by her loving...

Apr 27, 2013

Booher, Mary Ann {Craig} age 68, formerly of Bethel Township and Panama City Beach, Florida and more recently of Troy, OH passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013 after a brief illness. Born September 20, 1944 in Dayton, OH to Robert Lee and Mary Frances {Critzer} Craig. She leaves behind her loving husband Lawrence Gene Booher whom she married June...

Apr 23, 2013

Davidson, Thomas N. 64 of Tipp City passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013. He was born December 9, 1948 in Toledo, Ohio, the son of William A. and Leona (Roth-Jacobi) Davidson. A 1966 graduate of Toledo Central Catholic High School and was a veteran of the US Army, having served as a Military Policeman. Following his Honorable Discharge from...

Apr 23, 2013

Iverson, Neil Ole, 60 of Tipp City passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 23, 2013. Born April 10, 1953 in Fargo, ND to Ole and Joyce {Owen} Iverson. He is preceded in death by his mother; Joyce, wife; Kimberlee {Mahaney} Iverson and brother in-law; Bill Shields. He is survived by his father; Ole Iverson, North Dakota, children;...