John Henry Jones
Feb 25, 2025
John Henry Jones, 78, passed away on February 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving children and grandchildren. John was born on December 31, 1946, to Woodrow and Audrey Jones. He dedicated his life to his family and served his country with honor during the Vietnam War as a member of the US Army. He married the love of his...
Craig S. Taylor
Feb 23, 2025
Craig S. Taylor, born on June 25, 1960, in Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2025, after a courageous two-week battle in the hospital. He was 64 years old. Craig has now found eternal rest in the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ.
He is survived by his three sons, Stephen (wife Bethany), Alex, and...
Jody Alexander
Feb 21, 2025
Jody Alexander Age 64, of New Carlisle, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on February 21, 2025.
Born in Wheeling, WV, daughter of Shirley and Charles, grand daughter of Gene and Radford Sign, and Audrey and Charles Smail.
Jody was the beloved wife of Bob Alexander for 46 years, cherished mother of Robby (wife...
Jack D. Pelphrey
Feb 21, 2025
Jack D Pelphrey, 96, of Springfield, Ohio, died Feb. 21, 2025, in his winter home of Fort Myers, Florida. He was born Jan. 21, 1929, in the Denver area of Johnson County, Kentucky, as the second of seven children of the late Don and Lavada Pelphrey (Reed). Growing up during the Great Depression in eastern Kentucky...
Gerry Ann Riano
Feb 20, 2025
Gerry A. Riano, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away on February 20, 2025. Entombment will be a Rose Hill Burial Park. Following Gerry’s wishes, no services will be held at this time.
To share a memory of Gerry, or leave a special message for her family, please see the online guestbook below.
Raymond "Ray" Franks
Feb 20, 2025
On February 20, 2025, after an unexpected squirrelly ride, Raymond “Ray” Franks reached the finish line and pulled his final parachute. Others may say he hit a walk-off grand slam, hit that red Triple 7 Jackpot or finally made that perfect Grade A casting. In the end, it was time to rest.
Ray was born on December...
Richard E. "Dick" Rinker
Feb 17, 2025
Richard E. Rinker, 86, of New Carlisle, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 17, 2025. He was born April 14, 1938, in Springfield, the son of the late Harold and Louisa (Schulte) Rinker. Dick was a 1956 Graduate of Tecumseh High School. During high school, he attained the first State and American Farmer Degree for...
Kenneth "Ken" M. Luther
Feb 17, 2025
Kenneth "Ken" M. Luther, 56, of Tipp City, Ohio passed away on February 17, 2025. He was born on July 11, 1968, to the late George Martin Luther, Sr. & Eunice Lee Gross.
Ken was a devoted and fun-loving husband to his wife Barbie. A proud family man, he cherished his children, Dustin (Lexi) Luther, Cheyenne (Jake)...
Laura Kay Kaffenbarger
Feb 17, 2025
Laura Kay Kaffenbarger
January 1, 1944 – February 17, 2025
Laura Kay Kaffenbarger, 81, of Springfield, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on February 17, 2025. Born on New Year’s Day in 1944 to the late Norris and Mary Sanders, Laura’s life was a testament to faith, devotion, and service. She embodied love,...
Elaine Louise Benton
Feb 15, 2025
Elaine Louise Benton, 79, of New Carlisle passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Dayton on April 21, 1945, to the late Richard and Loraine Crutchfield. She graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1963. She loved to crochet and made over 500 afghans for her family and friends. She enjoyed reading and spending...
Pamela Sue Wolf-Staggs
Feb 12, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Pamela Sue Wolf (Staggs) announces her passing on February 12, 2025. Pamela was born in Dayton Ohio on January 12, 1967. She attended and graduated from Wayne High School, class of 1985. Pamela is survived by her partner, Paul Wolf, Mother, Nancy Staggs, Children, Joshua (Lindsay) Staggs and BreAnna Staggs,...
Rose Marie Tromp
Feb 12, 2025
Rose Marie Tromp, 90, of New Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. She was born May 19, 1934, in Big Run, WV, the daughter of the late Norman and Grace LeeMasters. Rose was a longtime hostess at many area restaurants, including The Mill, Mel-o-Dee Restaurant, and the Tavernette. She is survived by her children Edward (Robyn) Silves,...
Nicholas Taylor Kidd
Feb 9, 2025
Nicholas Taylor Kidd, 26, of New Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born January 3, 1999, in Springfield, the son of Donald Kidd and Nancy Byington. Nick was an avid Gamer, loved Anime and was currently learning Japanese. Nick loved his family, especially his brother’s and his nieces. He is preceded...
Allie Jay Dooley
Feb 8, 2025
Allie Jay Dooley, age 95, of Springfield, Ohio went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ February 8, 2025, at St. Elizebeth Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio. Allie was born on August 21,1929 in Charley, Kentucky, the son of Harrison and Bertha (Edwards) Dooley.
Allie was a member of the Springfield Free Will Baptist Church. ...
Joshua Wayne Mcgraner
Feb 6, 2025
Joshua Wayne McGraner, 38, went too soon to be with Jesus on February 6, 2025.
Joshua is survived by his parents Terry and Brenda McGraner; brothers Daniel (Heidi), Christopher (Tasha), Benjamin (Tonya); fiancé Jess Ann Kitchin and her children Avianna, Cylus, and Milah; uncles and aunts Jerry and Kathie McGraner, Mike and Lynne Jameson, Tesa and Ray...
Larry M. Hanefeld
Jan 30, 2025
Larry M. Hanefeld, age 82, of Springfield, Ohio passed away on January 30, 2025 at Springfield Regional Medical Center, after a brief illness. Larry was born in Fort Wayne, IN, on April 22, 1942, to the late Clarence and Ruth Hanefeld.
In his younger years, Larry was an exceptional baseball player and enjoyed boating and water skiing...
Raymond Dee Bunch
Jan 27, 2025
Raymond Bunch, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and dedicated educator, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 27th, 2025, at the age of 76. He was a cherished resident of New Carlisle, Ohio but began his remarkable life journey in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, where he was born on March 13th, 1948.
Raymond was a devoted family man,...
Jessie G. Mcgraner
Jan 27, 2025
Jessie G. McGraner, 97, passed away on January 27, 2025.
Jessie is survived by her sons Jerry L. McGraner (Kathie) and Terry W. McGraner (Brenda), granddaughters Melissa J. Harris (Nathan), Kristen L. Nickols (Jake), Melinda J. Allen (Matthew), grandsons Daniel P. McGraner (Heidi), Christopher J. McGraner (Tasha), Joshua W. McGraner (Jess Ann), Benjamin S. McGraner (Tonya), Jonathan...
Julie Ann Freels
Jan 26, 2025
Julie Ann Freels, 63, of Riverside, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025. She was born February 12, 1961, in Dayton, the daughter of the late Criss J. and Irene Edwards. Julie enjoyed riding a Harley, playing the casino slots, doing up her hair and nails, and soaking up the Florida sun with a plate of fried shrimp in...
Robin Rene Feathers
Jan 26, 2025
Robin Rene Feathers (Schraeder) peacefully passed away in her home in Fort Myers, Florida on January 26th, 2025. She was born on October 7th,1960 at Dover AFB in Delaware, to Robert and Marjorie Schraeder (Wheeler).
Robin is preceded in death by her Parents, grandson Cameron Vincent-Lee Phelan, brother Tommy Schraeder, and furry family Ace, Smokey-dog, Marley, and...
