All Obituaries

Velma M. Shefbuch Francis, 88, of Greenville, formerly of Covington and Piqua, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Ayden Healthcare of Greenville. She was born March 28, 1933, in Davenport, Iowa, to the late Carrie and Hallie (English) Raney. She will be missed and remembered by her sons, Michael Dailing of Dayton, Bruce (Cheri) Shefbuch of Greenville, and Russell (Adelaida “Yaya”) Shefbuch of South Bend, Ind.; seven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; three...

Elaine R. Barker, 96, of Covington, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Ohio’s Hospice, Troy. She was born November 14, 1925, in Chillicothe, to the late Harry Clifton and Mary McNeal (Sifford) Snyder. She married James J. Barker on September 25, 1948; he preceded her in death on April 5, 2007. She will be missed and remembered by her children, Brad Barker of Covington, Eric Barker of Graytown, Mark (Cindy) Barker of Huron, and Rebecca Byers of Defuniak Springs, Fla.; 15...

Cheryl Ann Mowery, 64, of Piqua, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022. She was born August 25, 1957, in Piqua, to the late David and Martha (Anderson) Jenkins. She is survived by her two children, Aaron Wright of Troy and Jesse (Mike) Snow of Houston; four grandsons; her stepmother, Becky Jenkins of Piqua; and siblings Myra Jenkins (Mike Bosse), Shoyn Street (Bobby Dagley), all of Piqua, Tammy (Larry) Cable of Willoughby, and Matthew (Raquel) Carr of Sidney. She was preceded in death by...

Raymond J. Trott, 81, of Covington, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Ayden Healthcare of Piqua. He was born May 27, 1940, in Calais, Maine, to the late Ephraim and Jessie May (Bailey) Trott. Raymond will be missed and remembered by his longtime companion, Melanie Hess of Covington; sons Joel Trott of Washington and Nickolas Trott of Maine; and a sister, Kathy Bragon of Maine. He retired after 40 years of service with Coca-Cola. Private services will be held for his family through...

Joe L. Fisher, 81, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born March 3, 1940, in Conover, to the late Edgar G. Fisher and the late Margaret A. (Cook) Fisher Sprague. Joe married J. Jeanette (Victor) Fisher on December 19, 1975; she survives. Joe was the father of two daughters, Nicole (Dusty) Hogston of Piqua, and the late Camille “Cammi” Chamberlain and son-in-law Mark Chamberlain of Bowling Green; and a son, the late Jerry...

Hobart E. Ely, 85, of Covington, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021, at Randall Residence, Troy. He was born December 4, 1935, in Miami County, to the late Verl and Velma (Pence) Ely. He married Barbara (Rike) Ely on June 26, 1956; she preceded him in death on October 13, 2012. Hobart was a longtime area farmer and also worked for many years as a mechanic. He will be missed and remembered by his two sons, Dennis (Julie) Ely of Piqua and Rus (Amy) Ely of Covington; two sisters, Shirley...

Barbara Jean Caldwell, 86, of Covington, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021, at Garbry Ridge, Piqua. She was born May 23, 1935, in Darke County, to the late Arthur Denis and Margaret Teckla (Bernholt) Magoto. She married Clarence B. Caldwell on August 22, 1953; he preceded her in death on February 6, 1993. She will be missed and remembered by her children, Bonnie (Rob) Smith of Bradford and Brian (Robin) Caldwell of Covington; three sisters, Helen (Daryl) Huelskamp of Bradford, Rita...

Ralph Everett Garber, 92, of Covington, passed into the presence of the Lord, Friday, October 15, 2021. He was born January 5, 1929, in Gettysburg, to the late Elmer D. and Fannie Mae (Lavy) Garber. He was also preceded in death by his stepmother, Rachel (Denlinger) Garber. Ralph married Betty J. (Yoder) Garber on September 4, 1949; she preceded him in death on February 14, 2005. He will be missed and remembered by his children, Dwight (Nancy) Garber of Pleasant Hill, Wayne (Bonnie) Garber...

Gary L. Boothe, 70, of Covington, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Fort Hamilton Hospital, Hamilton. He was born November 28, 1950, in Roanoke, VA, to the late Archie L. Boothe and Frances G. (Peters) Boothe of Pleasant Hill. He married Helen L. (Sink) Boothe on March 25, 1972; she survives. Gary will be missed and remembered by his children, Wesley (Megan) Boothe, Stephanie (Steve) Koble, and Eric (Mallory) Boothe, all of Covington, Bradley (Kelley) Boothe of Pleasant Hill;...

Larry Lee Swartz, 68, of Piqua, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021, at Ayden Healthcare of Piqua. He was born October 28, 1952, in Troy, to the late Kenny and Eunice (Johnston) Swartz. Larry will be missed and remembered by his brother, Doug (Arlene) Swartz of Bradford; niece Brooke Swartz and nephew Michael Swartz; his aunt, Juneta Swartz; cousins Diane “Billie” Kennedy and Ron Swartz; and his longtime loving caregivers Janice Brittingham and daughter Jamie Brittingham. He...