Patricia A. Chastain
Jan 5, 2024
Patricia A. Chastain, 71 of Medway, Ohio passed away on January 5, 2024. She was born in Clark County on July 18, 1952, to the late Melvin and Johnnie Chastain, and spent the majority of her life in Medway. She graduated from Tecumseh High School and earned a degree in Music Education and Performance from the University of Cincinnati....
Cara Marie Hodge
Jan 5, 2024
Cara Marie Hodge, age 61, of New Carlisle, passed away after fighting a long illness on January 5, 2024. She was born in Dayton, Ohio to Floyd and Patricia (Brosey) Demmitt. She was a lifelong resident of New Carlisle and a graduate of Tecumseh High School. Cara worked for many years in the Deli at IGA and most recently...
Teresa Ann Tefft
Jan 4, 2024
Teresa Ann Tefft, age 74, passed away on January 4, 2024, at Miami Valley Hospital after an extended illness. She was a resident at Vancrest in New Carlisle. Teresa was born on October 11, 1949, in Springfield, Ohio, to Russell and Roma Kaffenbarger. Teresa’s journey through life was marked by her devotion to her family, her passion for nursing,...
Kathy D. Richards
Jan 4, 2024
Kathy D. Richards, 67, of Adairville, KY, passed away surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, January 4, 2024. She was born in Dayton on July 18, 1956, the daughter of the late Eugene and Carol Pugh. Kathy was a free spirit, who loved everyone. She made you laugh, was the life of the party, always funny and fun...
John Bishop Vigus
Jan 2, 2024
John Bishop Vigus, 83, of Enon, died on Jan. 2, 2024, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, and reared in San Diego, California. Following a peripatetic career that took him across the world, John spent his final three decades in Ohio after meeting the love of his life, Teresa Macy Vigus, while...
Darlene L. Brown
Jan 2, 2024
Darlene L. Brown age 71 of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born the daughter of Dorothy Phillips on June 29, 1952, in Springfield, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her mother; husband James L. Brown. Darlene is survived by her sons James Brown of Dayton,...
Stewart Gatewood Iii
Jan 1, 2024
Stewart Gatewood III age 51 of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 1, 2024, at his residence. He was born the son of Stewart II & Barbara (Bickrest) Gatewood on May 14, 1972, in Cleveland, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents. Stewart is survived by his loving sister Corina Davidson; uncle Ken...
Thelma N. Purtee
Dec 31, 2023
Thelma N. Purtee 65, passed away peacefully at home on December 31, 2023. She was born on February 26, 1958, to the late Ann Watkins in Logan County, Ohio. Thelma was a member of Troy Christian Church and formerly Cove Spring Church. She was a stay-at-home grandma, taught Sunday school and Vacation Bible School, led women’s bible study, and...
Ann Chase
Dec 26, 2023
Ann Chase 85, of New Carlisle, formerly of Dayton, Ohio, passed away suddenly as a result of an auto accident on December 26, 2023. She was born to the late Frank and Alice Albert on May 22, 1938, and grew up in the Springfield area. She graduated from Northwestern High School in 1956. Ann went on to complete an...
Sharon K. Nickell
Dec 26, 2023
Sharon K. Nickell 70, of New Carlisle, passed away at home surrounded by family on December 26, 2023. She was born in Rensselaer, Indiana on October 19, 1953, to the late William & Iris Miller. She worked at Delphi and Dayton Children’s Medical Center for many years. Sharon enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, crafting, scrapbooking, stamping, knitting, sewing & crochet....
Jane Marilyn Bird
Dec 25, 2023
BIRD, Jane Marilyn (nee Kleismit), born to Stanley Kleismit and Ethel May Shuey on January 26, 1936, died December 25, 2023. She was a 1954 graduate of Fairview High School. For the past 24 years, Jane and her husband Dan resided in Summerfield, FL, where she enjoyed ceramics, quilting, jewelry making, shopping at thrift stores, bocce, bowling, and collecting...
Christopher H. Bryson
Dec 25, 2023
Christoper H. Bryson
Chris departed this life on December 25, 2023 at the age of 66 after an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Dennis R. Bryson, his grandparents, several aunts and uncles, and his faithful dog, Jack. He was born and raised in Springfield, Ohio beginning on September 21, 1957. Chris was...
Jon Robert Fish
Dec 24, 2023
Jon Robert Fish, 62, of Springfield, passed away with his two favorite girls by his side on Sunday, December 24, 2023. He was born on April 25, 1961, in Springfield, the son of Jon E. and Roberta A. Fish. Jon loved fishing with his friends, Todd, J.T. and Zack. On football Sundays he always cheered on his beloved Miami...
Gramblin Dewayne Hardy
Dec 22, 2023
Gramblin Dewayne Hardy, 52, of Springfield, Ohio passed away on Friday December 22nd, 2023. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on May 31st, 1971 the son of Doris Battles (Hardy). Dewayne, as he liked to be called, was a family-oriented man that cared deeply for everyone, he always put family first above all else. He loved listening to music,...
Roger L Gram
Dec 20, 2023
Roger L. Gram age 91 of Virginia, formerly of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. He was born the son of Harold & Harriett (Hissong) Gram on January 4, 1932, in Springfield, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Carolyn Gram; brother Jerry Gram. Roger is survived by his loving daughters...
Dawn Marie Boyer
Dec 19, 2023
Dawn Marie Boyer of Enon, Ohio, passed away at the age of 62 on December 19th, 2023 after a twenty-year battle with multiple illnesses, with metastatic breast cancer ultimately claiming her life. Dawn’s life could be separated in two distinct chapters. The first younger and vibrant, dynamic, humorous, and as a hardworking butt kicker, known for her spirited and...
Debra A. Burlile
Dec 19, 2023
Debra “Debi” A (Kemplin) Burlile June 2, 1956 - December 19, 2023
Debi Burlile, beloved wife, sister, and aunt, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, in Centerville, Ohio, due to natural causes. She was born on June 2, 1956, and was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Marilyn Kemplin.
Debi is survived...
Jay R. Cook
Dec 16, 2023
Jay R. Cook, 63, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 28, 1959, in Springfield, the son of the late Roy and Gayle Cook, Jr. Jay Retired from Snyder Tank Fuel Systems, LLC., where he worked as a welder and was a member of Tankers Local 192. In...
Susanna H. Kress
Dec 15, 2023
Susanna "Susie" H. Kress, 89, of Medway, Ohio passed away on December 15, 2023. She was born in Medway on July 15, 1934, and was a 1952 graduate of Tecumseh High School. Susie worked for over 30 years in the commissary at Wright Patterson AFB until her retirement. She loved to dance, listen to country music, especially Kenny Rodgers,...
Guy E. Worthington
Dec 8, 2023
Guy E. Worthington age 74 of Springfield, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born the son of William R. & Patricia (Payne) Worthington on July 12, 1949, in Springfield, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Judy Worthington; brothers Pat & Terry Worthington; sister Valerie...
