Rebecca Sue Caldwell Age 73, of Covington,  passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Grandview Hospital. She was born February 14, 1947, in Piqua, Ohio, to her parents Milton Isaac & Gladys Josephine (Cline) Anders. Rebecca graduated from Piqua High School. On October 5, 1968, she married Charles Larry Caldwell and together they shared a life for over 51 years.  She was a member of the Potsdam Church of the Brethren and enjoyed ancestry, camping, and loved horses. But most of...

Elora Beth Taylor Age 32, of Ludlow Falls, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020. She was born August 16, 1987, in Dayton, Ohio, to her parents Bobbie Shane & Loretta Faye (Emerson) Taylor. Elora graduted from Newton High School class of 2006 and worked at Great Clips. She enjoyed playing soccer, and was active with the  Girl Scouts, The Barn and The Avenue. She liked going to the beach, spending time with her family, and making people smile. She loved being a hair stylist and...

Betty J. Smith Age 94, of Bradford, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020, at Sarah Moore Nursing Home in Delaware, Ohio. She was born February 9, 1926, in Fletcher, Ohio, to her parents Raymond & Helen (Tobias) Carr where she resided for 92 years. Betty graduated from Lost Creek High School class of 1944. She was a member of the Union Baptist Church, the DAV Auxiliary, the American Legion Auxiliary and volunteered at the Bethany Center and Brukner Nature Center. She was preceded in death...

Marceda F. Duffey Age 92, of Bradford, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at her home. Marceda was born March 13, 1927, in Wertz, Virginia, to her parents Price & Lena (Sink) Hodges. Marceda worked at Duffeys Grocery in Circle Hill and worked as a meat cutter at S&S Economy Meats in Bradford. She was a member of the Stillwater Grange for over 75 years, and was a longtime member of the Greenville Creek Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years...

  Lina E. Schleinitz Age 84, of Pleasant Hill, went to meet her Lord and Savior Sunday morning, March 1, 2020, at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born January 22, 1936, in Wood County, Ohio, to her parents Albert G. & Mabel M. (Williamson) Hartsough.  She graduated from Smithville High School class of 1954. On November 14, 1959, she married James W. Schleinitz and together they shared a life for over 60 years. Lina is survived by her loving husband James “Pete”...

Julie Renee (Lyle) Fugate Age 46, of Covington, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020, at Kindred Hospital. She was born August 11, 1973, in Troy, Ohio, to her parents John Robert & Rose Ann Louise (Rogers) Lyle. She will be missed and remembered by her loving husband David Dewayne Fugate; parents John & Rose Ann Lyle of Covington; siblings Jason Richard Lyle of Covington, Marcie Lyle of Covington; in-laws Darrell & Donna Fugate of Pleasant Hill; brothers-in-law Darrell Fugate,...

Richard Lee Booker, Sr. Age 77 of Troy, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020, at Koester Pavilion. He was born July 22, 1942, in Dayton, Ohio, to his parents Donald LeRoy Booker & Goldie Marie (Hichman) Benbow.  Richard graduated from Wilbur Wright High School. He retired from General Motors after 35 years and worked at Marsh Supermarket for eight years. He was a member of the Friendship Grace Brethren Church and was a Vietnam War veteran who served his country in the US...

Carl E. Beam, age 83, of Dayton, went home to be with his Lord in Savior on January 27, 2020 at Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born February 9, 1936 to the late Orville E. & Thelma (Neargardner) Beam in Bradford, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents. He will be missed and remembered by his son Nick (Annette) Beam of Pleasant Hill; daughter Mary Ann Guthrie of Effingham, IL; grandchildren Nathan and Noah Beam; great grandson Jaiden Beam; sister Dottie (Bill) Davis of Piqua...

Erma I. Cool Age 90, of Sidney, formerly of Troy, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020, at Ohio Living Dorothy Love, Sidney. She was born April 3, 1929, in Miami County, to the late Oliver and Ida (Ortman) Wackler. She married Verba L. Cool on June 26, 1948. He preceded her in death January 1996.  She is survived by her daughter and sons-in-law Neta & Randy Noll, and Steve Friend; grandchildren Christina (Chris) Turley, Matthew (Lindsey) Noll; great grandchildren Emmy & Alex...

Ramona Ann Garvey Age 89, of Troy, passed away Friday, December 20, 2019, at Troy Rehabilitation and Health Center. She was born April 24, 1930, in Troy, Ohio, to her parents William & Sarah (Young) Hebb. Ramona graduated from Troy High School class of 1948. On August 8, 1948, she married Lewis M. Garvey and together they shared a life for over 68 years. She retired after 25 years from JCP as a sales associate and was a member of the Tatesville Baptist Church. She was preceded in death...