Obituaries

Jul 1, 2017

Michael L. Jones, 71, of Springfield Passed away July 1, 2017 at SRMC. He was born June 3, 1946 in Springfield to Frederick R. and Fern Marie (Powell) Jones. He loved fishing, wrestling and spending time with his family and grandkids. He was a Vietnam veteran and proudly served a tour in Vietnam. Michael was a devoted...

Jul 1, 2017

Faye Lorene Rogers Cox

83 years of age, passed away peacefully on July 1st, 2017 in Greenville, North Carolina, following a brave and courageous battle with Cancer. Faye was born in Old Washington, Ohio on January 19, 1934, the third of five children born to Everit and Esther Rogers. Faye married the love of her life and...

Jul 1, 2017

Bowers Brock, Rebecca Ann, 68 of Springfield passed away July 1, 2017 in Villa of Springfield following a lengthy illness. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on November 12, 1948, the daughter of William and Janet (Snow) Bowers. Becky was a 1966 graduate of Springfield North High School. She was a legal secretary for many years. Becky was also...

Jul 1, 2017

Seifert, Vickie Lynn, 61 of Springfield died July 1, 2017. Private services.Services in care ofRICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME

Jul 1, 2017

Hayes, Maryann, 58, of Springfield passed away July 1, 2017 at Good Shepard Village. She was born July 17, 1959 in New York City, New York to Donald Lee and Ruthann (Kritzer) Howard. Maryann was a 1978 graduate of Springfield North High School. She was a member of My Church. She was active in the Goodwill Easter Seals Adult...

Jun 27, 2017

Everett "Dean" Hurt, 57, of New Carlisle passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017. He was born in Ft. Leonardwood, MO, the son of Ronald D. and Janice Hurt. Dean enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren, especially watching them play ball. He is survived by his parents; wife of 34 years Barbara; daughters Megan (Chris) Franer and...

Jun 26, 2017

Payne, Larry Lee, 56 of Springfield died June 26, 2017. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on March 7, 1961, the son of Donald and Helen Payne. Larry enjoyed fishing but most especially spending time with his children and grandchildren. Preceded in death by his father; 3 brothers Roy E., Michael R. and Richard A. Payne; unborn son and...

Jun 25, 2017

Pastor Raymond Lee Jones, 89, of New Carlisle went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday, June 25, 2017. He was born April 21, 1928 in Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late Garfield and Nancy Jones. Ray dedicated his life to ministry, founding many area churches including Medway Christian Church, Northside Christian Church in Springfield and...

Jun 22, 2017

Robert (Bob) Lee Kaffenbarger

75, of New Carlisle, passed to eternal peace in his home on June 22. He was born March 16, 1942 in Springfield to Lloyd and Esther (Grieser) Kaffenbarger. He enjoyed life as a successful grain and livestock farmer for more than 50 years. Bob graduated from Northwestern High School in 1960 and was...

Jun 22, 2017

John F. Payne, Sr., 55, of Tipp City passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017. He was born September 8, 1961 in Berea, KY, the son of Bill and Bonnie Payne. John was a driver for Pence Milk Transport and was a member of Mt. Olive Lodge #226 F&AM, Christiansburg. He was an avid outdoorsman, loving both hunting and fishing....

Jun 21, 2017

Luranca (Louie) Renee’ Merchant, passed away in her home after a heroic battle with Breast Cancer. Born 3/3/63, in Springfield, Ohio and adopted by her loving parents Daniel and Hazel Parks of Springfield, Luranca was the embodiment of kindness and hospitalities. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. Her beautiful nurturing spirit garnered affection from all who knew her....

Jun 21, 2017

JERALD "JERRY" FREE

80, formerly of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017 in Springfield. He was born March 16, 1937 in Springfield, Ohio the son of the late Joseph & Charlotte (Barnhart) Free. Jerry served in the Air National Guard for three years. He retired from Tecumseh School District. He also worked for Ohio...

Jun 21, 2017

JAN A. VAN GORDER

64, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at home. He was born September 16, 1952 in Chardon, Ohio,the son of the late Herbert & Martha (Reiter) VanGorder and brother ofSharyn (Alan) Chesser. He was many things to many people in his lifetime, but always an enthusiast for a wry joke,...

Jun 18, 2017

Gladys Regina Forshey, 69, of Springfield passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017 in SRMC. She was born February 25, 1948 in Springfield the daughter of Walter E. and Gladys M. (Mitchem) Palmer. Mrs. Forshey was an avid Elvis fan and Bingo player, and she deeply loved her children and grandchildren. She is survived by four daughters Barbara A. (Steve)...

Jun 16, 2017

Howard Wesley Holland, Sr., 78, of Springfield passed away June 16, 2017 in his home. He was a very special and unforgettable man, whose loss will leave a huge hole in our hearts, but he gave us many wonderful memories. Howard was born June 6, 1939 to George and Ruth (Lookabaugh) Holland. He did masonry work and...

Jun 16, 2017

Young, David L., 72 passed away June 16, 2017 in the Springfield Assisted Living. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on March 24, 1945, the son of Robert and Thelma Young. He was a 1965 graduate of Northwestern Local Schools. David retired from Navistar with 34 years. He was a member of Vale Road Church of Christ and Local...

Jun 14, 2017

Darrin D. Rogers, 46, of New Carlisle, passed away June 14, 2017. He was born December 11, 1970 in Dayton, the son of Douglas and Charlotte Rogers. Darrin was a 1989 graduate of Tecumseh High School, where he excelled at golf and continued to love playing. He had worked at F.C. Industries for over 21 years. Darrin is survived...

Jun 14, 2017

Rickey E. Anway, 63, of Springfield passed away suddenly Wednesday, June 14, 2017 in his home. He was born November 15, 1953 in Springfield the son of James Francis Anway and Rachel P. (Wagner) Anway Finney. Rickey had worked as a bus and taxi driver. He is survived by his wife Katherine S. (McDonald) Anway; two sons Bruce Lee...

Jun 13, 2017

Dolores R. Collins, 84, of Springfield passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2017 in the Heartland of Springfield. She was born July 7, 1932 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Earl Jacob and Helen (Leonard) Bruney. She was a Cub Scout Den Leader and a 4-H Advisor.Dolores loved gardening and traveling.She was preceded in death by her husband...

Jun 12, 2017

Tami Sue (Roberts) Durben "55" a.k.a. "Durbenator" passed away on June 12that home after complications from a radioactive spider bite that lead to years of crime fighting and years of battling with a nefarious criminal named cancer who has stolen too many from us. She enjoyed her many years at Tecumseh Middle School as a teacher's aide, The Ohio...