All Obituaries

William E. “Bill” Spencer, age 84, of Greenville, Ohio passed away on September 16, 2023.  He was born on May 10, 1939 in Darke County to the late Harry R. and Ruth L. (Miller) Spencer. Bill is survived by his son and daughter-in-law: Gary (Nona) Spencer of Bradford; daughter: Patricia Ann Spencer of Greenville; stepchildren: Sue (Joe) LeMaster of Arcanum, Linda (Mark) Guthrie of Sidney, Nancy (Mike) Rucker of Anna and Jon (Debbie) Phillips of Columbus; numerous step...

With deepest sorrow we regret to announce the sudden passing of Gayle Emery Rhoades of Greenville, Ohio.  He was 85 years old. Gayle’s love and knowledge of airplanes and piloting high in the sky is how he is most remembered by his family and friends.  He built on his love of flying by training and acquiring his Private Pilot’s License.  He added the Instrument Rating (IFR) and Multi-Engine rating, Ground School, Instrument Instructor, and Commercial...

Wayne Davis Flory, age 89 of Covington, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023 at the Versailles Health Care Center.  Wayne was born in Covington on April 10, 1934 to the (late) Roy J. & Amanda Marie (Smith) Flory; was a graduate of Covington High School, Class of 1953; an U.S. Navy Veteran serving during the Korean War 1953-1957; worked for 30 years in the Aviation/Avionics Industry as a Sales/Service Engineer; was a self-employed Manufacturing Representative for several companies;...

Lowell Alan Kissinger Sr., age 75 of Bradford, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at his home.  Lowell was born in Darke County on November 26, 1947 to the (late) Forrest Lee & Agnes Almareda (Barga) Kissinger; had previously worked as a Dump Truck Driver for Barratt Trucking; was baptized Catholic; a past member of the Troy Moose; enjoyed spending time at their cottage in Michigan and sailing in the pontoon; loved to play cards, especially Euchre; and he loved his...

Jean M. Karns, age 83 of Bradford, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 in Florida.  A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 4-6 PM at the Bradford Community Club.  Condolences may be left for the family at www.stockerfraley.com

Jerry Junior Sanders, age 56 of Piqua, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 at the Upper Valley Medical Center ER, Troy.  Jerry was born in Piqua on September 25, 1966 to the (late) Jerry Eugene Sanders Sr. & Annabelle (Huffnagle) Smith; a graduate of Piqua High School, Class of 1985; a machinist at Pella, Troy; loved motorcycles; and was an avid Cincinnati Reds fan.  Jerry is survived by his four children, Alisha & James Moses of Piqua, Alexis and Christopher Day of...

Landon Murphy Thobe, age 13 of Bradford, the son of Jason Paul & Amber Dawn (Sell) Thobe, passed away at home with his family and dogs on Thursday, August 24, 2023.  Landon was born in St. Marys, OH on June 24, 2010; was an 8th Grade Student at Bradford Schools; baptized at Common Ground Christian Church, Bradford; a member of the Troy Bombers Baseball Organization; enjoyed fishing, hunting, a true “outdoors kid”; loved hanging out with his dad and his dogs. ...

Gloria Ann Peters-Moorman, age 89 of Bethel Township, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Daysprings of Miami Valley, Fairborn.  Gloria was born in Dayton on October 20, 1933 to the (late) Clyde & Elizabeth (McLaughlin) Montgomery; was a graduate of Beavercreek High School, Class of 1951; worked for three years as a Receptionist at WPAFB; a member of the Brandt Lutheran Church where she sang in the choir, was a Sunday School teacher, on the church council, and was proud that...

Jeff David Minnich, age 62 of Covington, Ohio, passed away Thursday, August 17th, 2023 at Ohio Hospice of Miami County, Troy.  Jeff was born in Miami County on August 13, 1961 to James Richard Minnich & Joyce Ann Minnich (Walker); a graduate of Covington High School, and JVS, Class of 1980; Jeff was a long-term employee of 20 plus years of the former BF Goodrich (Raytheon) in Troy, OH.  Preceded in death by his father, James Richard Minnich, his uncle, Tommy Walker, and his...

Carol Jo Vogt, age 76 of Covington, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Ohio Hospice of Miami County, Troy.  Carol was born in Piqua on October 7, 1946, to the (late) Joseph Green & Nellie Ivalene (Fisher) Green Shaner; a graduate of Versailles High School, Class of 1964 and received her Bachelor’s Degree of Liberal Arts from Wright State University; retired as a Substitute Teacher; had previously worked as a Nurses Aide at Stouder Hospital, Troy; and was an avid animal...