Obituaries

Jul 14, 2016

Phyllis I. Preston, 85, formerly of Springfield passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016 in Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine after a brief illness. She was born January 31, 1931 in Logan County the daughter of Willard and Laura (Lease) Bell and was a graduate of West Mansfield High School. Phyllis graduated from the Springfield City Hospital School of Nursing as...

Jul 14, 2016

Homer Kendrick, 81, of Medway passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2016 in the Wright Patterson Air Force Base Hospital. He was born on October 4, 1934 in Hazard, Kentucky, the son of Jack and Arminda (Slone) Kendrick. Homer served in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam and retired after 20 years of service as a Master Sargent. He...

Jul 13, 2016

Michael K. Clark, 62, of Oceano, CA, peacefully passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2016 surrounded by his family in his home at Indian Lake, OH. He was born October 20, 1953 in Muncie, IN the son of Cecil W. and Mary (Jenkins) Clark. Mike was the owner of a Stanley Steamer franchise in San Luis Obispo and northern Santa...

Jul 12, 2016

Howard L. Baker, 97, of Troy, formerly of Coffin Station passed away on July 12, 2016 in Brookdale of Troy. He was born on October 23, 1918 in Clark County, Ohio, the son of Charles and Mae (Laughlin) Baker. Howard was a member of the Old German Baptist Brethren Church. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife...

Jul 9, 2016

Bonnie E. Carter-Stewart, 58, of Springfield passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016. She was born August 24, 1957 in Silver Spring, MD the daughter of Oscar and Helen E. (Oden) Carter. Bonnie is survived by her large and loving family and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. Raised in Silver Spring and College Park, Maryland, Bonnie...

Jul 8, 2016

E. Mearl Graham, 78, of Springfield went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 8, 2016. She was born August 9, 1937 in Bluestone, KY the daughter of James and Ruth (Carter) Flannery and resided in Springfield most of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Louis Graham; her parents; 3 brothers...

Jul 7, 2016

Marilyn June Dement, 73, of New Carlisle passed away on July7, 2016. She was born June 12, 1943 in Provo, UT, the daughter of Edward and Muriel (Younkin) Ortez. Marilyn was a resident at Dayview Nursing Home, where she enjoyed her church group and bible study. She enjoyed drawing and painting natural landscapes, winning awards in area competitions and...

Jul 6, 2016

Joan M. Kirkland, 83, of Springfield went home to the Lord on July 6, 2016 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on May 2, 1933, the daughter of Raymond and Minnie Cline, Sr. Joan was a longtime member of High Street Church of the Nazarene until her health prevented her attendance. At church she...

Jul 5, 2016

GERTIE BLACK

93, of Dayton, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 5, 2016. She was born December 14, 1922 in Carter County, Kentucky the daughter of the late Steve & Ethel (Kiser) Jarvis. She is survived by two sons, Charles H. Jr. (Susan) Black, Don (Debbie) Black, two daughters, Maurita Phipps, Judy (Dennis)...

Jul 2, 2016

Joyce "Bonnie" Day, 81, of Springfield went to be home with the Lord on July 2, 2016 . She was born in Catawba, Ohio, June 30, 1935. Bonnie enjoyed watching the Cincinnati Reds and Cincinnati Bengals. She was preceded in death by her mother Neltie "Babe" Shaw , grandmother Myrtle Mae Carey, husband of 55 years Franklin Day ,...

Jun 30, 2016

FREDDIE LEE (BICYCLING FREDDIE) DITTOE

69, of Medway, Ohio passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016. Preceded in death by his birth parents, Mary & George Dittoe and step-father, Charles Hensley. Freddie was known and loved by many throughout Medway, Park Layne, Crystal Lakes and New Carlisle. Freddie will always be remembered for his big heart, big smile,...

Jun 29, 2016

David Lemon Hayes, Sr. 64, of Springfield passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016. He was born July 1, 1951 in Springfield the son of James A. and Esther (Carter) Hayes and was a 1972 graduate of Northeastern High School. David had worked as a grill cook at Bonanza and Wendy’s until he was disabled by illness. While at Bonanza...

Jun 27, 2016

Claudette Chaney, 77, of Springfield passed away June 27, 2016 in Legacy at Forest Glen. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on April 9, 1939, the daughter of Claud and Etta Worrell. Claudette retired as a receptionist for Commercial Equipment Service. In her spare time she enjoyed quilting, boating, drawing and painting, but her greatest joy was her grandkids....

Jun 25, 2016

Roger E. Loper, 78, of Chillicothe, passed away June 25, 2016. He was born March 16, 1938 in Clarksburg, WV, the son of Robert and Lucille (Moore) Loper. Roger was a United Methodist Minister, serving as clergy for several Ohio churches over the years. He is preceded in death by his parents and the mother of his children Jaewell...

Jun 25, 2016

Helen M. Ward, 95, of Springfield formerly of Dayton went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 25, 2016. She was born on March 21, 1921 in Prescot, Michigan, the daughter of Nelson and Clara (Fagan) VanMeer. Helen enjoyed working in her yard and baking many different pies. She is preceded in death by her parents and...

Jun 25, 2016

Vivien Patriccia Trego, 83, of Medway passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016. She was born February 3, 1933 in Medway, the daughter of Horace and Opal (Snyder) McFarland. Vivien loved watching scary movies and eating good food with her family. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband John Trego; and brothers Lloyd and Larri McFarland. Vivien is...

Jun 24, 2016

HAROLD DAY CROUCH, JR.

93, died in New Carlisle, Ohio on June 24, 2016. He was born in Stroh, Indiana, on November 23, 1922, the son of Harold D. & Lima (Zerbe) Crouch. The family moved to Medway, Ohio, where he attended local schools, graduating from Olive Branch High School in 1943. Enlisting in the U.S. Navy,...

Jun 23, 2016

Paul "Jim" Knotts, Jr., 63, of Champaign County, peacefully passed away with his family at his side on Thursday, June 23, 2016. He was born June 1, 1953 in Springfield, the son of Paul J. and Wilma (Walker) Knotts, Sr. Jim was a 1971 graduate of Northwestern High School, enlisted in the Air National Guard, and earned his Bachelor...

Jun 22, 2016

Shelby Paige (Buck) Greene, It is with heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of Shelby Paige, age 29, on Wednesday June 22, 2016. Shelby was born December 2, 1986, to Lisa Kay Owens and Kyle Stewart Buck, both deceased. Shelby was raised most of her life by her father Paul Joseph Hazlett. Shelby graduated from Southeastern...

Jun 22, 2016

Misty Kay Williams, 37, of St. Paris passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016 in Miami Valley Hospital. She was born September 22, 1978 in Springfield the daughter of Roy and Angela (Crable) Williams. Misty was proud to have earned her GED and in 1999 was a State Finalist in a poetry competition. She was a member of the First...