Clyde A. "Butch" Crowell
Jul 27, 2025
Clyde A. “Butch” Crowell, 84, of Medway passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025. He was born on December 17, 1940, in Dayton, the son of the late Clyde J. and Catherine Crowell. Butch retired from the Clark County Sherriff’s Department after 28 years of service and served as Volunteer Firefighter for 17 years with Bethel TWP Clark County, Station...
Mary Jean Garrett
Jul 26, 2025
Mary Jean Garrett age 95 of Huber Heights passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at her residence while surrounded by her loving family. She was born the daughter of Luther B. & Myrtle P. (Grubbs) Fultz on July 7, 1930, in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Herbert Dwight Garrett; son Gerald Garrett; siblings...
Richard Brent Raines
Jul 20, 2025
Richard "Rick" Raines, age 69, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025. He was born August 15, 1955, in Springfield, the son of H. Richard (Dick) Raines and Janice E. (Williams) Raines. He dearly loved his family and close friends. Though he loved to go parachuting when he was young and shooting, his favorite thing to do was just...
Jerry Lamar Pyles
Jul 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jerry Lamar Pyles age 76, a beloved father, brother, grandfather, and friend, on Saturday, July 19th, 2025. Born in Springfield, Ohio, on February 6th, 1949, Jerry remained a lifelong resident of his cherished hometown. Jerry proudly served his country in the Army, embodying the spirit of dedication and resilience....
Miriam Jeanette Gundolf
Jul 18, 2025
Miriam J. Gundolf, 103, of Troy, died on Friday, July 18, 2025. She was born in Troy, OH, on November 13, 1921, to Elbert and Flossie (Baker) Leapley. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 65 years Richard Gundolf in 2009; son Steven D. Gundolf in 1967; sisters Doris Kouse in 2001, Eileen Studebaker in 2014, and...
Lawrence Stanley Ritchey
Jul 13, 2025
Ritchey, L. Stanley, 83 of New Carlisle, passed on to his Lord on July 13th, 2025, in Columbus, OH at the Ross Heart Hospital, OSU. He was born in Chillicothe, Ohio on July 6th, 1942, to Eugene and Dorothy.
Stan dedicated his life to taking care of his family and his work of 30+ years as a self-described “bean counter” at...
Richard Deering
Jul 10, 2025
Richard "Dick" Deering, 77, of New Carlisle, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Born on December 6, 1947, in Dayton, Ohio, he was the beloved son of the late Fred and Elizabeth (Machunas) Deering.
A proud graduate of Tecumseh High School, class of 1967, Dick was actively involved in the Future Farmers of America (FFA). He furthered his...
James Francis Miller
Jul 7, 2025
James Francis Miller, age 78, of New Carlisle, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2025. Born on May 3, 1947, in Bend, Deschutes, Oregon, Jim was the beloved son of the late John and Gertie Miller.
Jim dedicated his life to serving his country, joining the United States Air Force. His distinguished military career took him to numerous duty...
Carl Warren Johnson
Jul 5, 2025
Carl Johnson Jr, age 88, passed away July 5th 2025 at the Victory ridge Hospice center in Dayton Ohio. Dad (Grandpa Carl) was born March 6, 1937 in Honolulu Hawaii to Carl and Francis Johnson. Dad had many fond memories of growing up with his cousins, Aunts and Uncles near Hanaumu bay on the Island of O’ahu, swimming and spear...
Billie Jean Monroe
Jul 5, 2025
Billie Jean Monroe was blessed with 93 years of life and love when on Saturday, July 5, 2025 she was called home to be with her lord. She had many health issues, but always tried to smile and push on. Billie Jean was born on March 13, 1932 to Millard and Pattie (Collingsworth) Brooks in Tazewell, Tennessee, and attended school...
Marilyn Eloise Cook
Jul 5, 2025
Marilyn Eloise Cook 91, of New Carlisle passed away after a short period of illness, at home with her husband on Saturday, July 5, 2025. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on April 22, 1934, to the late Ora William & Thelma Edna Orth. She was the owner and operator of Office Associates in Dayton; she also worked for many...
Joyce Heath
Jul 3, 2025
Joyce Heath (Lutz-Gray), age 90, of Springfield was called home to heaven on July 3, 2025, following a brief illness. Joyce was born on September 16, 1934 in Lucasville, Ohio, the daughter of Stanley and Daisy Gray, who preceded her in death. She was married to her sweetheart, Bill Heath, for 61 years until his passing in 2013. Joyce worked...
Bruce Wayne Risner
Jul 3, 2025
Bruce Wayne Risner, 71, of New Carlisle, unexpectedly passed away on July 3, 2025. He was born on June 6, 1954, in Dayton, to the late Fielding and Lillian Risner. He had an unwavering and unconditional love for his wife of 45 years, Carla. Bruce was a devoted father and papaw. He had a 50-year career, mostly in Tool and...
Brice J. Sands
Jul 2, 2025
Brice (Jim) James Sands (1947-2025)
A family man, veteran, first responder, avid golfer, all-around goofball, and friend to everyone, Jim Sands, 78, of Indian Lake, Ohio, and Weeki Wachee, Florida, quietly passed away with family by his side on July 2, 2025. Jim was born in Springfield, Ohio, in 1947 to Brice and Bernice Sands. Jim was the fourth of 6...
D. Lynette "Lynn" Matre
Jul 1, 2025
D. Lynette “Lynn” Matre, 83, of New Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. She was born October 26, 1941 in Loyall, KY, the daughter of the late Floyd and Flora Long. Lynn was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church. She retired from WPAFB in 1999. Lynn enjoyed working crossword puzzles, reading her bible, and planting flowers. She is...
Stanley E. Baker
Jul 1, 2025
Stanley E. Baker, a cherished father, brother, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 1st, 2025. Born on September 9th, 1954, in the beautiful state of West Virginia, Stanley lived a fulfilling life marked by love, laughter, and dedication to his family and friends. Stanley leaves behind a legacy of warmth and generosity. He is survived by his loving...
David C. Dean
Jul 1, 2025
David Carson Dean, age 77, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Sion Medical Center - Kettering Health. He was born in Springfield, Ohio, on July 30, 1947, to Oscar and Donna (Heskett} Dean. David served in the United States Army, and spent many years working at Navistar before retiring on June 30,1999. He also...
Martha Adams
Jun 30, 2025
Martha Adams, 101, was reunited with her mother Nora in heaven on June 30th, 2025, at Oakwood Village, Springfield, Ohio. She was the daughter of William Martin Dixon and Nora Dixon (Jordan). Martha was one of 13 children, and she helped care for some of her younger siblings as a preteen. After high school she married. Once her children were...
William L. Back
Jun 30, 2025
William L. Back, age 81, of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his beloved family, on Monday, June 30, 2025. Born on January 10, 1944, in Yellow Springs, Ohio, Bill was the cherished son of the late James and Goldie Back.
A dedicated and hardworking man, Bill owned and operated Back Excavating, a business through which he...
Terry A. Hamisch
Jun 28, 2025
Terry Alan Hamisch, age 76, of New Carlisle, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Born on February 28, 1949, in Dayton, Ohio, Terry was the beloved son of the late Paul and Alma Hamisch. Paul being a proud immigrant, instilled in him a love for storytelling, particularly about his many inventions.
An avid craftsman, Terry enjoyed working with his...
