Obituaries

Nov 21, 2015

News Death Notice FUGETT, Faith C. 79 of Springfield passed away Saturday, November 21, 2015 in her residence. She was born in Pinson Fork, KY on September 17, 1936 the daughter of Ancel and Myrl Ratliff. Faith had been a cashier at the 5 & Dime. She was preceded in death by her parents and son Kenton DeWayne Fugett. Survivors...

Nov 20, 2015

News Death Notice LOKAI, Romaine 89. Visitation 5-8 PM, Friday, Nov. 20, 2015. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015. All held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Trostel, Chapman, Dunbar & Fraley Funeral Home

Nov 20, 2015

News Death Notice LOKAI, Elizabeth 89. Visitation 5-8 PM, Friday, Nov. 20, 2015. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015. All held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Trostel, Chapman, Dunbar & Fraley Funeral Home.

Nov 19, 2015

News Death Notice ENGLE, Wanda Louise 84, of Springfield passed away Thursday November 19, 2015. She was born in DeGraff, Ohio on February 23, 1931, the daughter of William Hadley and Mary Lucille Williamson. Wanda was a member of Donnels Creek Church of the Brethren for many years and a current member of Springfield Church of Christ. She was preceded...

Nov 17, 2015

News Death Notice VUKOVIC, Kyle Preston Passed away November 17, 2015 in Pompano Beach, Florida after a brief illness. He was born March 3, 1989 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Kimberly and Mike Vukovic. He was raised in New Carlisle, Ohio and graduated from Tecumseh High School in 2007. In 2011 he graduated from Wright State University with a...

Nov 17, 2015

News Death Notice WEYNSCHENK, Louis 76, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2015. He was born June 7, 1939 in the son of the late Louis & Mary Ann Weynschenk. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Weynschenk; children; grandson, Samuel; brothers, Hans Weynschenk; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A gathering will be 2-4 PM Sunday...

Nov 17, 2015

News Death Notice COX, Max Allen 76, of Springfield passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2015 in Essex of Springfield. He was born February 2, 1939 in Belle Center, OH, the son of Benjamin H. and Bessie L. (Taynor) Cox. Max is preceded in death by his parents; wife Margaret Pearl Cox; brothers Benjamin, Jim and Marvin Cox; and a sister...

Nov 15, 2015

News Death Notice SHERROCK, Barbara A. Age 84, of Springfield passed away peacefully Sunday, November 15, 2015. She was born March 10, 1931, the daughter of Gerald and Ruth Kirkpatrick. She retired from Krogers and was known for her handmade quilts, interior decorating and upholstery. She leaves behind to cherish her memory one sister, Marjorie (Midge) and Dick Donohue, six...

Nov 14, 2015

News Death Notice MILLER, Harold E. (Butch) 78, of New Carlisle, Ohio, died Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born October 8, 1937 in Tipp City, Ohio. Harold is survived by his wife of 55 years, Christine (Walters) Miller, son Brian (Barb) Miller, daughter Tammy Miller, three grandchildren, Jeremy (Alexa), Jessie, and Ashley Miller, and...

Nov 14, 2015

News Death Notice DAVIS, Allen "Wayne" 55, of Springfield passed away Saturday, November 14, 2015 after several years of failing health. He was born December 14, 1959 in Springfield the son of Joe and Josse Mae (Moore) Davis. Wayne was a graduate of Shawnee High School, worked 23 years at International Steel Wool, and recently at England Estates. Wayne is...

Nov 13, 2015

News Death Notice BAUGH, Russell 85, of Springfield, passed away Friday, November 13, 2015. He was born May 2, 1930 in Eubank, Kentucky, the son of Elza and Grace Ann Baugh. Russell was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a lifetime farmer. He was a member of East High Street Church of Christ, where he served as an Elder...

Nov 13, 2015

News Death Notice COOLEY, Cora A. 78 of South Vienna passed away November 13, 2015 in the SRMC. She was born in Louis County, KY on Feb 7, 1937, the daughter of Erm and Grace Polley. Cora retired from Ulery's Greenhouse and later provided home health care. She was preceded in death by her husband Earcle Cooley; son Daniel Lee...

Nov 13, 2015

News Death Notice DIGEL, Robert Helms 61, of Springfield passed away Friday, November 13, 2015. He was born December 21, 1953 in Springfield the son of Judge Lewis W. and Janet C. (Helms) Digel. Bob was a 1972 graduate of North High School and served in The U.S. Army. He retired from the City of Springfield with over 20 years...

Nov 11, 2015

News Death Notice COPLEY, Jr., James M. 72 of Springfield died November 11, 2015 in the SRMC. He was born in Dunlow, WV on October 11, 1943, the son of James M. and Goldie Copley, Sr. Jim retired from Robbins & Myers and later retired from Springfield News Sun. In his spare time he enjoyed bowling, fishing and listening to...

Nov 10, 2015

Forrest was born on November 1, 1940 and passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2015.

Forrest was a resident of Huber Heights, Ohio at the time of his passing.

He served in the United States Marine Corps from Jan. 1960-Jan 1964.

Services will be held at 12 p.m. Monday November 16 2015 in...

Nov 9, 2015

News Death Notice MINNICK, William J. 96, of Springfield passed away Monday, November 9, 2015 in Cape Coral, Fl. He was born June 1, 1919 in Springfield the son of Otto E. and Addie E. (Diemer) Minnick. Mr. Minnick was retired from Public Employees Retirement System, where he had worked closely with IBM to design and install their first computer...

Nov 8, 2015

News Death Notice SMITH, Donald R. Age 79, of New Carlisle, OH passed away November 8, 2015 with his loving family by his side. He was born July 28, 1936 in Williamsburg, KY. Preceded in death by his parents, Ralph & Bessie (Freeman) Smith; brothers, Robert, Monroe & Harold. He was married for 57 years to his devoted wife, Betty...

Nov 6, 2015

News Death Notice GOINGS, Ruth M. 95, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Friday, November 6, 2015 in Fairborn, Ohio. She was born August 10, 1920 in Cincinnati, the daughter of the late Ralph & Mae (Snyder) Fox. She is survived by: a daughter, Saundra (Dr. Daniel) Forsee; a son, Kirk Goings; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives...

Nov 6, 2015

News Death Notice KNIPP, Barbara P. 74, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Friday, November 6, 2015. She was born March 1, 1941 in Whitley County, Kentucky the daughter of the late Charles, Sr. & Jessie (Leigh) Rose. She is survived by her husband, Merrill Knipp; a son, James (Amelia) Knipp; four grandchildren; great granddaughter; four brother, Jimmie, Charles J....

Nov 4, 2015

News Death Notice HESS, Lyle "Ed" 60, of Springfield, died November 4, 2015. A gathering of family and friends will be Saturday, November 14, 2015 from 2-3 PM in the RICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME, with Military Honors performed at 3:00 PM. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.richardsraffanddunbar.com