Obituaries

Sep 19, 2016

Larry L. Duffey, 75 of Springfield died September 19, 2016 in his residence following a brief illness. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on December 29, 1940, the son of Harry and Mary Duffey. Larry retired from SCAT as a bus driver with 25 years of service. Larry was proud to have been an Ordained Minister. He...

Sep 18, 2016

Bethel Caudill, 99 of Springfield went home to be with the Lord on September 18, 2016 in her residence. She was born in Paintsville, KY on August 22, 1917, the daughter of Lindsey and Viola Williams. During WWII Bethel worked in a parachute factory in Tipp City. Bethel was proud to be a farm wife and mother....

Sep 18, 2016

Mary E. Harris, 90, of Springfield passed away peacefully September 18, 2016. She was born on November 16, 1926 to Charles and Edna Herman. Mary loved Jesus and enjoyed expressing that through writing and displaying her pieces in frames that she crafted. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Hershel Harris; brothers Charles "Peckie" and...

Sep 17, 2016

Charles L. "Chuck" Evans

On September 17, 2016, Charles L. "Chuck" Evans was joyfully embraced by his Savior, Jesus entering heaven and eternal glory! He was welcomed home by his parents, John and Martha (Shaw) Evans and beloved sister Alice Collier, who preceded him in death to eternal life. Born April 6, 1946, Chuck lived...

Sep 13, 2016

Randal Edward Reichel, 63, of Springfield, passed away on September 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Sr. and Lou (Skaggs) Reichel, and niece Amanda Lou Reichel. He is survived by two daughters, Suzanne (Bradley) Ferguson of Excelsior, MN and Stephanie (Matthew) Haynes of Westminster, CO, and three brothers, James (Kathy) Reichel Jr. of Chicago,...

Sep 13, 2016

CONSTANCE (CONNIE) BLEIGH

a life-long area resident of Troy and New Carlisle passed away September 13, 2016. Connie was a Dental Hygienist who switched careers to her passion of teaching Spanish. She was a graduate of Sinclair College and Central State University. She was proud of her teaching at Vandalia- Butler High School, and after a brief...

Sep 13, 2016

Tisha Lambert, 34 of Springfield died September 13, 2016 in the SRMC. She was born January 22, 1982, the daughter of Sueanntte Lambert and James Tyree. Tisha was a beautiful loving mother, daughter and sister. Tisha enjoyed spending time shopping and watching movies with her children and nephews, her family was her everything. Tisha accepted the Lord into her...

Sep 12, 2016

On September 12, 2016, Joan Mary Steinlage (age 64) of New Carlisle, Ohio, passed from this world surrounded by her family. Her unwavering kindness, loving and friendly nature will be forever missed. She was truly a joy to all who knew her. Joan is survived by her husband of 42 years, Dale Steinlage, and three daughters and their families:...

Sep 12, 2016

James Coulson Clapp, Sr.

77 years of age of Medway, went to meet his Savior and eternal home on September 12, 2016. He was born on August 11, 1939 in St. Paul IN to Charles and Edith Clapp. He cherished and treasured spending time with his family. We are his legacy. He is survived by his wife;...

Sep 12, 2016

VELMA E. PULTZ

61, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Monday, September 12, 2016. She was born April 1, 1955 in Troy, Ohio the daughter of the late Miles & Dorothy (Rutter) Yant. She is survived by a son, Shane & Sunny Pullins; a daughter, Cheryl & Shawn Longwell; five grandchildren, Chasity, Nathan, Haley, Austin & Ryleigh; numerous...

Sep 11, 2016

John David Armstrong

John David Armstrong, 73, of Springfield, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016. A lifelong resident of Springfield, David was born on Feb. 1, 1943, the son of John P. and Frances (Jacoby) Armstrong. He was a loving friend and companion who will be greatly missed by his...

Sep 8, 2016

Nora E. Shively, 97, of New Carlisle passed away peacefully on September 8, 2016. She was born on October 21, 1918 in Clark County, Ohio, the daughter of Philip and Carrie (Siegler) Campbell. Nora was a resident of Dayview Care Center of New Carlisle and formerly of Grand Court in Springfield. She was a member of the New Carlisle...

Sep 8, 2016

Ruth Frances Droll, 93, of Springfield passed away Thursday, September 8, 2016. She was born April 30, 1923 in Frost, KY the daughter of John L. and Kathryn (Garvey) Mauk. Ruth graduated from McKell High School in Greenup, KY and worked as a waitress at the Frisch’s on East Main Street, Springfield for many years, and retired...

Sep 8, 2016

John R. Emmons, Sr., 88, of Springfield died Tuesday, September 06, 2016. He was born November 6, 1927 in Springfield the son of Fred B. and Mamie (Swenberg) Emmons. John was a U.S. Army Veteran, retired from Rockway School with twenty-one years of service and was a member of the Springfield East Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He is survived...

Sep 7, 2016

Violet M. Martin, 85, passed away peacefully after a 20 year battle with Alzheimer's disease on September 7, 2016. Violet was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Donald L. Martin. Violet will be missed by her son Keith Andrew (Janice) Martin; daughters Victoria Jean (Wil) Blanchard and Valerie Ann (Gary) Biggs; five grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren....

Sep 5, 2016

Joy Rene Gibson, 39, lost her battle to cancer on September 5, 2016. She leaves behind her parents, Jack and Peggy Gibson, four children Taylor Gibson, Michaela Hazel, Amonte Allen, and Amari Allen. Her two sisters Amanda Miller and Nikki Gibson. Her grandmother Beatrice Gibson and long time friends Tavia Johnson and Jasmine Jackson. She is preceded in death...

Sep 4, 2016

Jeffrey Allan Ackley, 42 of Ocala, Florida passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 4, 2016. He was born November 26, 1973, the son of Bob and Arlene Ackley. Jeff was a unique and amazing individual. He brought happiness and love to everyone around him through laughter, generosity and friendship. He enjoyed fishing, trapping, country music and The Dukes of...

Sep 2, 2016

STEVE L. POLAND

58, of Troy, Ohio passed away Friday, September 2, 2016. He was born February 19, 1958 in Springfield, Ohio the son of the late Jerry & Norma (Shumate) Poland. He retired from Arctech Fabricating and raced for many years at Shadybowl. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Janice (Hart) Poland; children,...

Sep 1, 2016

Nelson Alonzo Renfro

age 81, of Laurel, Indiana died Thursday, September 1, 2016 at St Francis Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born January 22, 1935 in Richmond, Kentucky he was the son of the late Speed & Susie (Brinegar) Renfro. On February 3, 1954 he and the former Evelyn Smith were united in marriage and she survives. He...

Aug 31, 2016

Debora Creager Algren

69, of Springfield, OH, passed peacefully from this Earth on August 31, 2016. Debora was born on March 5, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Basil W. Cason and Joan E. Kingdom. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She graduated from the very first class from...