Obituaries

Nov 27, 2022

Barbara Ann Martin, 92, of Greenville, formerly of Covington, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 27, 2022, at the Versailles Health Care Center.

Have you lost someone? Have you ever wondered what a new lease on life feels like? Have you ever wanted to speak your mind, but kept quiet? Have you allowed your fears to crowd out your hopes? Barbara...

Nov 26, 2022

Joe M. Turner, 85, of Piqua, formerly of Bradford, passed away Saturday morning, November 26, 2022, at Stillwater Nursing and Rehabilitation, Covington. He was born October 9, 1937, in Troy, to the late Monford and Dorothy (Dinsmore) Turner. He married M. Gayle (Bertholomey) Turner; she preceded him in death on May 10, 2009.

Joe is survived by his three sons...

Nov 24, 2022

Elsie Mae (Peters) Flory, daughter of Charles W. and Mary Blanche (Montgomery) Peters, was born December 19, 1923 at their home in Covington, Miami County, Ohio. Mother went home to be with Jesus on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 24, 2022, at the age of 98.

She, along with five of her friends, was baptized at 16 years old and committed...

Nov 3, 2022

Tammy Renee Robbins, 62, of Houston, passed away Thursday morning, November 3, 2022, at her residence. She was born December 9, 1959, in Piqua, to the late John and Vonnie (Smith) Robbins.

Tammy will be missed and remembered by her brother, Jasper Wright of North Carolina; nieces and nephews and their families, Corissa (Charlie) Thompson of Sidney, Aaron Wright of...

Oct 26, 2022

Robert W. “Bob” Weer, 74, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at his home. He was born February 23, 1948, in Troy, to the late Donald “Bud” and Janis M. (Krites) Weer. He was united in marriage to his wife of 55 years, Priscilla A. (Shook) Weer on August 12, 1967; she survives.

He will also be missed...

Oct 12, 2022

Barbara L. Stewart, 83, of Piqua, passed away Wednesday morning, October 12, 2022, at Piqua Manor. She was born October 8, 1939, in Shelby County, to the late Frank Myers and Opal Irene Myers Riouller. She married Harold William “Bill” Stewart; he survives.

Barbara will be missed and remembered by her daughters, Robin Anthony and Cheryl Banning, both of Piqua;...

Oct 8, 2022

Darla J. Sever, 79, formerly of Sidney, passed away Saturday morning, October 8, 2022, at Ayden Healthcare of Piqua. She was born April 5, 1943, in Sidney, to the late Eugene and Rose (Schmidt) Boroff.

She will be missed and remembered by her five children and their spouses, Douglas (Karen) St. Myers of Sidney, Cathy (Troy) Potts of The Villages,...

Oct 4, 2022

Doyle S. Holfinger, 67, of Piqua, passed away Tuesday evening, October 4, 2022, at Troy Care & Rehab Center. He was born May 22, 1955, in Piqua, to the late Robert E. and Evelyn L. (Etter) Holfinger. He was united in marriage to Constance L. “Connie” (Emerich) Holfinger on June 12, 1976; she survives.

Doyle will also be missed and...

Oct 2, 2022

Ruth M. Manson, 87, of Covington, passed away Sunday evening, October 2, 2022, at Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit. She was born January 25, 1935, in Sidney, to the late Roy Jackson and Lydia Irene (McKinney) Cole. Ruth married Carl R. “Dick” Manson on February 23, 1951; he preceded her in death on August 29, 2019.

She will...

Sep 19, 2022

Sylvester F. “Bud” Meyer, 91, of Houston, formerly of Covington, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022, at Wilson Health in Sidney after a brief illness. He was born February 25, 1931, in Shelby County, to the late Henry Herman and Eleanora (Gehret) Meyer. He married Jean M. (Hackemoeller) Meyer on October 22, 1952; she preceded him in death on December...

Aug 26, 2022

Dallas Lee Bowman, 75, of Covington, passed away Friday, August 26, 2022, at Ohio’s Hospice Inpatient Care Center, Troy. He was born March 31, 1947, in Waverly, to the late Charles Bowman and the late Maebell Bowman Wagner. He married Gail Ann (Peeples) Bowman on May 14, 1971; she survives.

Dallas will also be missed and remembered by his daughter-in-law,...

Aug 22, 2022

Wilma C. Barbee, 93, of Covington, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022, at Ohio’s Hospice Inpatient Care Center, Troy. She was born November 12, 1928, in Covington, to the late Emerson G. and Zelma (Fessler) Mader. She married Ralph F. Barbee on September 5, 1950; he preceded her in death on August 8, 2008.

Wilma will be missed and remembered...

Aug 11, 2022

Duane C. Young, 58, of Piqua, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022, at his residence. He was born July 8, 1964 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, to the late John Farrow and Sylvia (Young) Lyons. His mother survives in Piqua. Duane married Angela K. (Laughman) Young; she preceded him in death on April 6, 2018.

Duane will also be missed...

Jul 30, 2022

Ruth N. Miller Lentz, 82, passed away peacefully and entered eternal rest with her heavenly father on Saturday, July 30, 2022, in McAllen, Texas. She was welcomed into heaven by those who preceded her in death; her husbands Norman Miller and Lowell Lentz; daughter Cindy Jacobs; parents Ernest and Frances Pargeon; brothers Donald, Bill and Robert Pargeon; and sisters Martha...

Jul 26, 2022

Arliss James Clark, 33, of Arcanum, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Columbus, as the result of an incident at work. He was born January 20, 1989, in Piqua, to Jeff and Sue (Knott) Clark of Bradford. Arliss married Brittney Marie (Brookhart) Clark on July 12, 2014; she survives.

Arliss will also be missed and remembered by his daughters,...

Jul 3, 2022

Roverta Ellen Sherry, 93, formerly of Piqua, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022, at Koester Pavilion, Troy. She was born December 20, 1928, in Piqua, to the late Emery and Lulu Mae (Palsgrove) Brumbaugh. On May 24, 1947, at Friedens Lutheran Church near Bloomer, Roverta married Garland Ray Sherry; he preceded her in death on May 3, 2002.

Jun 16, 2022

Billy Lee McKibben, 79, of Covington, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Upper Valley Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born November 13, 1942, near Bradford, to the late Charles and Mildred “Katie” (Johnston) McKibben. He married his bride of over 53 years, Betty Jane (Billenstein) McKibben on September 28, 1968; she survives.

He...

May 27, 2022

Bruce E. Landes, 59, of Covington, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022, at his residence.

Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, at the Old German Baptist Brethren Church, 6360 Farrington Rd., Covington. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday, and 1-3 & 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, all at the church.

May 23, 2022

Traci J. Treon, 50, of Covington, passed away Monday, May 23, 2022, at Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County Care Center. She was born September 6, 1971, in Celina, to Dennis and Carolyn (Willman) Parsons. She married Dwayne S. Treon on September 28, 2019; he survives in Covington.

Traci will also be missed and remembered by her parents...

May 16, 2022

David N. Mayor, 72, of Covington, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022. He was born on May 16, 1950, in Bedford, Ohio. David was the beloved husband of 52 years to Rita A. (Massie) Mayor. His devoted and loving legacy includes sons Thomas (Catherine) and Mark; and grandchildren Michael, Matthew, and Gabriella. David was preceded in death by his...