All Obituaries

William E. “Ed” Stewart, Jr., age 60 of Covington, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024 at his home.  Ed was born in Arlington, Virginia on August 28, 1963 to William Edward Sr. & Emma L. (Neal) Stewart; a graduate of Troy High School, Class of 1982; previously worked with Piedmont Airlines and US Air; was a member of the Troy & Piqua Fish & Game Clubs; was a NASCAR fan; enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and hunting; loved putting out his vegetable garden; and was a...

Walt Doubledee, Junior,  age 94 of the Brethren Retirement Community, Greenville, formerly of Bradford, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024 at Wayne Healthcare, Greenville.  Walter was born in Troy, Ohio on August 17, 1929 to the (late) Walter E. & Carrie (Reddy) Doubledee; was a graduate of Bradford High School, Class of 1948 and attended two years of college; a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean War; retired from Chrysler as a Tool Maker with 15 years of service,...

Virginia “Vicky” Lee Lindon, age 74 of Greenville, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024 at her home.  Vicky was born in Dayton on July 26, 1949 to the (late) Dallace Barnett & Mary (Bowen) Lake; past member of the VFW Post #9936, Dayton and AMVETS Post #33, Dayton; loved to fish and do gardening; an excellent cook who loved to entertain; was a handy woman expert who did drywalling and painting; a fan of NASCAR – Jeff Gordon; a “Master Junk Hauler”, who...

Brenda Sue Sherman, age 60 of Piqua, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Ayden of Piqua.  Brenda was born in Sidney on April 21, 1963 to William Sherman and Dixie (Labig) Sherman Huff; worked for many years at the Comfort Inn in Piqua and Cleanall; enjoyed watching Me TV and in her younger years, she loved to listen to music and knit.  Preceded in death by her father.  Brenda is survived by her mother and step-father, Dixie & Glen Huff of Piqua; her children, William...

Sara “Roberta” Shively, age 75 of Greenville, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at the Ayden Nursing Home, Greenville.  Roberta was born in Lawrence County, Kentucky on May 30, 1948; she attended two years of college; had worked for Specialty Sportswear, Greenville and Covington Care Center; was raised Baptist; enjoyed sewing, crocheting, watching Lifetime movies, and watching the birds and squirrels.  Preceded in death by her mother, Lou Verla (Tipton) Spillman;...

Billie “Jack” Hale, age 83 of Bradford, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024 at his home.  Jack was born in Council, Buchanan County, Virginia on January 16, 1941 to the (late) Elden & Roxie (Breeding) Hale; U.S. Army veteran; retired from DAP, Dayton; enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, camping, anything outdoors; avid horseback riding (trail riding); worked as a farrier; enjoyed watching NASCAR races; restored classic muscle cars, and in the past built and raced drag...

Barbara A. Magee, age 91 of Covington, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024 at the Brethren Retirement Community, Greenville.  Barbara was born in Darke County on December 19, 1932 to the (late) Oscar & Myrtle (Oswalt) Small; graduate of Franklin Monroe High School; enjoyed watching birds; loved to work in her vegetable and flower gardens; enjoyed making flower arrangements; and loved playing the piano and would play the grand piano at the BRC.  Preceded in death by her parents;...

Linda Lee Reineke, age 85 of Piqua, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Ohio Hospice of Miami County, Troy.  Linda was born in Darke County on April 6, 1938 to the (late) Roy Edward & Vera (Reck) Yohey; worked for many years as a seamstress for Medalist-Allen A, Piqua; a member of the Bradford Church of the Nazarene; in her younger years she enjoyed playing badminton and basketball – taking her “granny shots” with her children and grandchildren; loved taking care...

Nancy L. McClurg, age 72 of Piqua, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Piqua Manor.  Nancy was born in Piqua on August 19, 1951 to the (late) Leonard & Bernice (Buckley) Abshire; worked for many years as a Nurse’s Aide at Otterbein Nursing Home, St. Marys; an avid bowler; enjoyed fishing, swimming, and spending time with her family; but most of all she said she, “loved to be the life of the party!”  Preceded in death by her parents; husband of 23 years, Mike...

Johnny Alan Boehringer, age 55 of Covington, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024 at his home.  Johnny was born in Troy on September 12, 1968 to the (late) John E. & Betty J. (Frantz) Boehringer; was a graduate of Covington High School, Class of 1986; worked for 37 years as a Coordinator at Clopay, Troy; retired with 28 years of service from the Covington Fire Department; a member of the Covington Eagles Aerie #3998; in his younger years he enjoyed fishing and hunting; avid fan of the...