Garry Allen Miller Age 65, of Pleasant Hill, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at his home. He was born May 24, 1954, in Troy, Ohio, to his parents Ronald Roy & Sherry Marlene (Hottle) Miller. Garry graduated from Newton High School class of 1972 and furthered his education at the Nashville Tennessee Auto Diesel School. Garry worked for many auto dealers and retired from Erwin Chrysler in 2016 as an automotive specialist. Classic Chevrolet cars were his passion and he took great...

Gerald Edward “Jar” Davis  98, formerly of Pleasant Hill and Newton Township, and most recently of Stillwater Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Covington, went to be with his wife in Heaven on Tuesday, June 25, 2019.      Jar was born on Aug. 23, 1920, to the late Walter William and Onda Opal (Besecker) Davis. He married the love of his life, Mary Elizabeth Gibson on June 14, 1941. They were married for 71 years before she passed away October 29,...

Frances Ann (Hill) Brock, age 96, of Tipp City, Ohio, passed away on June 1, 2019 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit. She was born December 31, 1922, in Pleasant Hill, Ohio, to Judson and Anna (Scherer) Hill. Frances is survived by her daughter, Carol (John) Zinkel, grandchildren Emilee Smith, Elizabeth Brock, Anna (Fletcher) Walters, Maggie Zinkel, and Andrew Zinkel, and 12 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Joyce Simon and Judy Boehringer of Covington, Ohio,...

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Pamela Sue (Noll) Coate Age 67, of Kailua Kona, Hawaii, finished her time in paradise December 10, 2018. She was born October 11, 1951, in Piqua, Ohio, to her parents Eddie and Barbara Noll. She was the long time office manager of Rudy Inc in Covington, Ohio, where she retired in 2017 after over 30 years of employment. She gave calendars at Christmas time to all the kids in the family and would buy the boys a swimsuit calendar on their 16th birthday. She loved sending birthday cards and...

Paul D. Lightner Age 64, of Ludlow Falls, formerly of Troy, passed away Friday, April 26, 2019, at Piqua Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born February 9, 1955, in Troy, Ohio, to his parents Gilbert Emerson & Nellie Ada (Carey) Lightner. Paul graduated from Troy High School and worked for Hobart in the Ground Power Division. Paul coached baseball for the Troy Junior League for over 20 years. He will be missed and remembered by his son and daughter-in-law Justin & Amy...

Joe Neal Dunning, Jr. Age 62, of Pleasant Hill, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019, at Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born December 27, 1956, in Christian County, Kentucky, to his parents Joe Neal & Gladys Wayne (Brunson) Dunning. Joe graduated from Hopkinsville High School and from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in law. Joe was a self-employed regional sales representative for RK Stratman INC and other Harley Davidson...

James Lee Westfall Age 83, of Covington, passed away Monday, April 22, 2019, at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit. He was born April 24, 1935, in Covington, Ohio, to his parents Charles & Ida Mae (Holfinger) Westfall. Jim graduated from Newton High School class of 1955 and later achieved his certified welding educator and teaching certificate. On June 12, 1959, he married Treva Gail Putam and together they raised their family, served as foster parents to many children, and shared a...

Max Edward Shiverdecker Age 92 of Troy, passed away Monday, April 15, 2019, at Koester Pavilion. He was born April 6, 1927, in Laura, Ohio, to his parents W.D. “Jack” & Mary “Sis” (Ehler) Shiverdecker. He graduated from Newton High School class of 1945. He was a US Army veteran who served his country in Korea from 1952-1953 where he was awarded a Bronze Star. He owned and operated Max’s Market on Market Street in the 1960s and later spent 15 years in real...

Hannah M. Hill Age 77, of Pleasant Hill, passed away April 11, 2019, at Upper Valley Medical Center. She was born September 29, 1941, in Christiansburg, Ohio, to her parents Henry & Missouri (Rose) Allen. She graduated from Christiansburg-Jackson High School. On June 29, 1968, she married Nelson Hill and together they raised their family and shared a life for over 50 years. Hannah enjoyed going to her grandchildren’s events and sewing for and supporting the band. She will be...