Judson Thompson, Jr Age 89, of Covington, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 2, 1933 to Judson Arthur Sr & Bertha Mae (Jackson) Thompson in Covington, Ohio. He will be missed and remembered by his children and their spouses Judy & Bob Willis, Michael Thompson, Susan Thompson, Dan & Karin Thompson, Diane Herron, Judson “Jud” Thompson, III; 17 grandchildren; 37 great grandchildren; 1 great and 1...

Diana D. Bashore Age 74, of Troy, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023, at Upper Valley Medical Center. She was born May 31, 1948, in Greenville, Ohio, to her parents Earl Sylvester & Freeda Delores (Smith) Robbins. Diana graduated from Covington High School class of 1966. On December 18, 1966, she married Harry Bashore in Greenville, Ohio, and together they shared a life for over 56 years. She began working as a secretary for the United States military and later worked as an office manager...

Gregory Michael Schmidt Age 33, of Miamisburg, formerly of Pleasant Hill, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023, at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He was born December 18, 1989, in Troy, Ohio, to his parents Rodney K. & Tena K. (Bryant) Schmidt. Greg graduated from Newton High School and earned his master’s degree in accounting and finance from Wright State University. He attended Stillwater Community Church as a youth and was an active member of the Boy Scouts of America...

Alma Adelaide Roudebush completed her earthly journey on March 24, 2023. She was born March 20, 1937 in Fayetteville, West Virginia to Fred L Fagg and Belle Evans (Billie). Her brothers Denny and Paul soon followed. After her parents divorce George Hatch became dad two. She married Donald Carl Meerhoff in 1955 and they produced 4 children, Donald Kirk Meerhoff, Ronald Kent Meerhoff, Jack Keith Meerhoff and Terri Sue Meerhoff. They divorced in 1961. She married Thomas Bealer Roudebush March...

Timothy Lee Painter Age 62, of Laura, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at his home. He was born August 24, 1960, in Celina, Ohio, to his parents Garland E. Painter & Frances Kay (Slusser) Robbins. Tim attended Parkway Schools in Rockford, Ohio, until his junior year then graduated from Franklin Monroe High School in 1979. He worked at Wagner Paving in Laura, Ohio, for nearly 40 years. He will be missed and remembered by his sons TJ Painter (Ashley) and Josh Painter; grandson Kohan;...

Jeffrey Allen Whiting Age 58, of Pleasant Hill, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at the Fort Wayne Lutheran Hospital. Jeff was born September 11, 1964, in Troy, Ohio, to his parents Talmage Keith & Patsy Kay (Barton) Whiting. He graduated from Newton High School class of 1983 and worked as a truck driver for Miami Valley Steel. Jeff loved going on cruises in February, visiting his children and grandchildren as much as possible, and enjoyed his nightly walks with his loyal...

Janice Louise Deeter Age 89 of Troy, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at her home. She was born July 26, 1933, in Pleasant Hill, Ohio, to her parents Omer V. & Alice Bell (Thompson) Landis. Janice graduated from Newton High School class of 1951. Following graduation, she worked at Aero Products until her first child Scott was born. She worked as a homemaker where she raised her four children for the next 15 years. She later went to work for Western Ohio National Bank as a bank...

Janet Kay Bashore Age 80, of Arcanum, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Hospice of Miami County. She was born October 23, 1942, in Miami County, Ohio, to her parents Lloyd E. & Kathryn C. (Loy) Riffell. Janet graduated from Newton High School class of 1960. On August 4, 1963, she married Kenneth Bashore and together they shared a life for over 46 years until his passing in 2009. She worked as a seamstress for over 30 years. She was a passionate volunteer for veterans and their...

Gary Eldon Maggart Age 80, of Pleasant Hill, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at his home. He was born September 25, 1942, in Christiansburg, Ohio, to his parents Charles & Lucille (Pittman) Maggart who preceded him in death.  Gary graduated from Troy High School class of 1960. He worked at AO Smith in Tipp City and retired from Hobart Corp. as a service manager after 41 years of employment. On June 14, 1975, married Sherry (Fessler) Maggart in Troy, Ohio, and together...

Tracy McGuire  Age 60, of Piqua, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Upper Valley Medical Center. She was born March 28, 1962, in Troy, Ohio,  to her parents Gerald & Rena Lucille (Emrick) Coate. Tracy graduated from Newton High School class of 1980 and attended Edison Community College. Tracy worked as a social worker for most of her life and retired from Hahn-Hufford Center of Hope. She also worked at Ginghamsburg Church in the preschool. She will be missed and...