Dennis R. Dickensheets, 77, of Piqua, passed away at 4:45 am Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Hospice of Miami County. He was born March 31, 1945 in Sidney to the late John Thomas and Bernice Lucille (Young) Dickensheets. He married Cheryl L. (Favorite) Dickensheets August 13, 1978 in Piqua and she preceded him in death July 27, 2018. Survivors include one daughter, Lori (Nathan) Justinger of Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin; two step sons, Curt (JoNell) Wagner, and Cevin (Brenda) Wagner all of Troy;...

Xian D. “Z” Harrison, 24, of Piqua, died Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at his home. He was born March 7, 1999 in Troy to Gretchen Bergman and Thomas “Brian” Harrison, both of Piqua. Along with his parents, he is survived by a sister, Xandrea Harrison of Piqua; a brother, Xavier Harrison of Nashville, Tennessee; and two half sisters, Donielle Harrison of Troy, and Keya (Michael) Winkfield of Columbus. He was preceded in death by a half brother, B.J. Harrison. Xian was a...

Harold E. "Doc" Pummill, 74, of Piqua, passed away at 12:02 p.m. Sunday, March 12, 2023 at the Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born December 29, 1948 in Greenfield, Ohio to the late Harriet J. (Warner) Mercer and the late Fred E. Mercer, his step-father. He married Mary C. (Reiber) Pummill July 15, 1968 in Piqua and she survives. He is also survived by two sons, Christopher (Jessica) Pummill of Centerville, and Brian (Michelle) Pummill of Chesapeake, Virginia; seven...

Roy F. Howard, 83, of Piqua, passed away at 1:26 a.m. Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born January 22, 1940 in Crockett, Kentucky to the late Sylvester and Molly (Ferguson) Howard Fannin. Survivors include his life partner of over 40 years, Rita Kiser of Piqua; two children, Crystal Howard of Piqua, Fred Howard of Florida; five grandchildren, Keesha Howard, Charity Young, Jeremy Howard, Freddrick Howard Jr., Christiana Allen; six great grandchildren; two sisters,...

Robert D. Bennett III, 75, of Troy, passed away unexpectedly at 8:01 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2023. He was born May 22, 1947 in Sidney, New York to the late Robert D. and Phyllis E. (Lanard) Bennett II. He is survived by two sisters, LeeAnn (Cary) Hines of West Chester and Tina Nees of Piqua; four nieces and nephews, J.C. Nees, Charlene Hadjis, Jackson and Lauren Hines; two great nieces/nephews, Ava and Branden Hadjis; and his sister in law, Violet Bennett of St. Augustine, Florida. In...

Patricia A. Helton, 55, of Piqua, passed away unexpectedly at 1:26 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 2023 at her home. She was born September 28, 1967 in Springfield to the late John and Norma (Workman) Wellborn. She is survived by three children, Randy (Brittany Williams) Wellborn of Troy, Jessica (Charles Auxier) Helton of Piqua, and Leon Helton Jr. of Tipp City; one grandson, Archard Adkins; and her brother, Timothy Wellborn of Troy. Patricia loved animals and has rejoined many of her beloved...

Janice L. Denning, 85, of Piqua, passed away at 1:04 a.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Ayden Healthcare. She was born March 2, 1937 in Piqua to the late LeRoy “Pete” and Edna M. (Fuller) Durand. She married John H. Hager April 18, 1956 and he preceded her in death June 30, 2001. She then married Thomas C. Denning October 30, 2001 in Laughlin, Nevada and he preceded her in death August 20, 2015. Survivors include a son, Randy Hager of Piqua; two daughters-in-law, Joan Hager,...

George B. McMillan, Jr., 92, of Piqua, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home Monday, February 20, 2023. He was born July 14, 1930 in Carroll County to the late George B. and Alverta (Houk) McMillan, Sr. He married Ruth A. Wick August 30, 1953; a marriage that would span sixty-nine years; and she survives. Other survivors include three children, David (Theresa) McMillan of Piqua, Debra (William) McMillan-Ash of West Chester, Dan (Tamara) McMillan of Centerville; five...

Sterkel L. Coyne, 88, of Piqua, passed away at 2:10 a.m. Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born June 5, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Virgil E. and Mary Louise (Levering) Coyne. He married Arlene B. Fogt January 5, 1958 in Sidney; and she survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Kris (Mike) Ivanowicz of Piqua, Kimberly Cox of Brooksville, Florida; three grandchildren, Katie Mickelson, Brandon Ivanowicz, Haines Ivanowicz; and a brother-in-law,...

Susan C. Miracle, 74, of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly at 5:54 p.m. Friday, February 17, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born July 3, 1948 in Piqua to the late Harry L. and Anna Marie (Wack) Christy. Survivors include a son, Dan Miracle of Columbus; a sister, Katherine Bengston of San Diego, California; and three brothers, Gerald (Kathy) Christy of Piqua, John (Chris) Christy of Buckeye, Arizona, and Donald Christy of Santa Fe, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by a sister,...