Obituaries

Apr 21, 2016

Jack Arnold "Sparky" Sparks, 83, of Springfield peacefully passed on to his next life on Thursday, April 21, 2016. He was born November 28, 1932 in Lucasville, Ohio the son of Alva and Shirley (Childers) Sparks. Jack retired March 31, 1989, after thirty years of service at Navistar/International, where he had worked many years in the press room and...

Apr 21, 2016

Robert H. Denman Sr.

81, of Tipp City, Ohio passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016. He was born on April 17, 1935 in Auburn, New York to the late John W. & Florence G. Denman. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Virginia "Ginger" Denman; sons, George (Katrina) of Lebanon, OH and Robert Jr....

Apr 21, 2016

Linda K. Rowland, 58, of Springfield went home to her heavenly Father, after a lengthy battle with cancer, on Thursday, April 21, 2016. She was born September 8, 1957 in Clark County the daughter of Howard and Treva (Starr) Zerkle. Linda was employed by Community/Mercy Health Partners-Occupational Health for the past 15 years. She is survived by two daughters...

Apr 20, 2016

Mary Jane Ford

Born January 27, 1924 age 92, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016. Preceding her in death was her husband, Willie L. Ford (Bill); son, Greenville Mitchell "Junior" Wiley, Jr. (Marcella); parents, Jonah and Dicie (Burke) Runyon & Runyon; sisters, Minnie and Charlene; brothers, Bill, John, Steve and Robert. Mary Jane married...

Apr 19, 2016

Patricia A. (McKinster) Whitaker, 80, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2016 in Southbrook Care Center. She was born July 13, 1935 in Woodstock, OH, the daughter of Louie B. McKinster and Effie Z. (Smith) Raines. Patricia retired from Miller Textile and loved to crochet. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Roger Whitaker, Sr.; a daughter Katherine...

Apr 18, 2016

Albert A. Butterfield, July 26, 1914 – April 18, 2016,

Known to most as "Al". Born 7/26/14 to Albert P. and Hazel A. Butterfield. Dad was proceeded in death by his parents, a twin brother Robert R; younger brother James and our mother, Mary L. Butterfield. Together they had four children, a daughter and three sons resulting...

Apr 18, 2016

Saundra K. Massie, 50, of Springfield passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 18, 2016. She was born November 25, 1965 in West Milton, OH the daughter John W. and Vixie (Deeter) Ratliff, Sr. Saundra was a graduate of West Milton High School and was employed at Walmart on Tuttle Road in Springfield. She is survived by her husband Michael A....

Apr 10, 2016

Freda M. Nickels, 84 of Springfield died April 10, 2016 in the Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born in Durbin, Ohio on August 28, 1921, the daughter of Frederick and Gracie Bennington. Freda was preceded in death by her husband Robert Nickels; son Clarence Auckerman; daughter Melody Auckerman; five brothers and sisters. Survivors include her daughter Kimberly (James)...

Apr 10, 2016

DORIS E. BESS

83, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016. She was born January 31, 1933 in Clark County, Ohio the daughter of the late David & Goldy (Sullenbarger) Flory. She retired after 30 years of service from the Springfield Municipal Court. She is survived by two sons, David Bess, Mark (Machele) Bess, two...

Apr 9, 2016

CATHERINE VIRGINA ADAMS

83, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016. She was born February, 21, 1933 in Warsaw, North Carolina the daughter of the late John & Anna (Kornegay) Swinson. She is survived by her children, MaDonna & Michael Berry, Thomas & Rilla Fogle, John & Angela Fogle, Rose Anna Scott, Lisa &...

Apr 9, 2016

Randall "Randy" Gene Bellew passed away suddenly Saturday April 9, 2016 at his home. Randy will be greatly missed by his loving fiancée Chrissy Fatzinger, and siblings Bobii (Rhett) Kane, Kelly Bellew, Tom Bellew, Amanda Metz, and his many aunts and uncles, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Vicki Winkhart Bellew Metz and...

Apr 8, 2016

RICHARD E. KESSLER

92, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Friday, April 8, 2016. He was born April 23, 1923 in Dayton the son of the late Carl & Catherine (Bollandor) Kessler. Richard was a WWII U.S. Army veteran, was affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America for 45 years and retired from General Motors, Delco Moraine....

Apr 7, 2016

RUTH FRAZIER

95, of Fairborn, Ohio passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2016. She was born October 16, 1920 in West Virginia the daughter of the late Joseph & Susie (Quisenberry) Wilson. She retired from Nabisco, loved to cook, loved to garden, loved all her animals and loved the outdoors. She is survived by nieces, nephews, and other...

Apr 7, 2016

CYNTHIA R. MCWILLIAMS

76, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016. She was born September 10, 1939 in Medway, Ohio the daughter of the late Victor & Lillian (Smith) Lyons. She was a retired bookkeeper andwas a member ofthe F.O.E. Fairborn. She is survived by her husband, John McWilliams; children, Mark Bradley, Scott (Nikki)...

Apr 5, 2016

Ronnie G. Hoberty, 65, of Springfield passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2016 following a lengthy illness. He was born August 28, 1950 in Clark County the son of Walter F. and Bessie (Putney) Hoberty. Ronnie was a 1969 graduate of Northwestern High School and retired from Navistar in 2001 with over 30 years of service. He was an avid...

Apr 5, 2016

CALEB M. YOUNG

17, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2016. He was born April 5, 1999 in Dayton the son of Michael & Amanda (Hollon) Young. He was a student at Tecumseh High School where he played football & was the Captain of the wrestling team, and was a actively involved in the...

Apr 3, 2016

Daniel Aaron Joseph Campbell, 75, of Springfield passed away surrounded by his family Sunday, April 3, 2016. He was born December 8, 1940 in Springfield, the son of Joseph and Thelma (Maul) Campbell. Dan was a 1960 graduate of Catholic Central and had retired from Ohio Edison after thirty plus years. He also enjoyed volunteering for St. Vincent DePaul....

Apr 2, 2016

Thomas C. Kohli, Sr. 65, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, April 02, 2016 in Oakwood Village surrounded by his family. He was born January 9, 1951 in Springfield, the son of Wilbur C. and Norma (Pooler) Kohli, Jr. Tom was a 1969 graduate of North High School and attended The Ohio State University. He was a member of the...

Apr 2, 2016

Jonathan "Scooter" Shirey, 48 of Springfield passed away April 2, 2016 in the Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born in Springfield on March 29, 1968, the son of Robert and Virginia Shirey. Scooter was a 1985 graduate of Springfield South and JVS and was a proud member of VICA. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, tinkering with...

Apr 1, 2016

DEAN PENCIL

83, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Friday, April 1, 2016 in Tennessee. He was born May 9, 1932 in North Hampton, Ohio the son of the late Calvin & Lillie (Davis) Pencil. He was a proud U.S. Air Force veteran, was the owner of Pencil’s Garage & Body Shop retiring in 2001 and was a...