Obituaries

Jan 1, 2019

Lutz, Mary Pauline, 85, of Springfield, Ohio passed away January l, 2019 in the OSU Medical Center. She was born in Xenia, Ohio on June 30, 1933, the daughter of Lewis and Mary Snider. Pauline was a waitress at the Oak Room Restaurant in the Fulmer’s Supermarket where she retired after 20 years. Pauline never met a...

Dec 31, 2018

Nellie M. Staffan, 92, of Springfield passed away Monday, December 31, 2018. She was born November 11, 1926 in Circleville, OH the daughter of Charles and Vernice (Reisinger) Payne. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Ron and Mary A. Staffan of Springfield; two grandchildren Kristen and Chad Staffan. Nellie is preceded in death by her husband Martin...

Dec 29, 2018

Shelby A. Hollon

of Huber Heights, Ohio entered into the presence of the Lord on December 29th, 2018 at the age of 87. He was born December 8th, 1931 on the family farm, down in a holler in Wolfe County, Kentucky. Son of Kie and Pearl (Banks) Hollon, he grew up working on the family farm and...

Dec 29, 2018

Chase, Virginia A., 98 of Springfield passed away December 29, 2018 in Eaglewood Care Center. She was born in Aroya, Colorado on September 30, 1920, the daughter of the late John and Clara Hensley. Virginia was a member of the former Lagonda United Methodist Church. She retired with 27 years of service with the Springfield City Schools...

Dec 28, 2018

Kitchen, Irene Naomi, 91 of Springfield passed away December 28, 2018 in her residence. She was born in Morrow, Ohio on February 13, 1927, the daughter of Arthur and Anna Fritts. She retired as a Bailiff with the Clark County Common Pleas Court with over 30 years of service. Irene was also known as an accomplished painter. Survivors include...

Dec 28, 2018

Mary Lou Hale, 85, of Springfield passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 in Oakwood Village following a brief illness. She was born August 2, 1933 in Pike County, OH the daughter of Swanson H., Sr. and Bernice (Allison) Mounts. Mary Lou was a 1951 graduate of Springfield High School and was a member of Central Christian Church. She is...

Dec 27, 2018

GERALDINE BLAIR

81, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018. She was born August 10, 1937 in Paintsville, Kentucky the daughter of the late Holly & Elizabeth Blair. She was a member of the Troy Freewill Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, Rick (Yvonne) Blair; a daughter, Melissa Blair; six grandchildren; six...

Dec 26, 2018

Gloria Jean Blain, 70, of Springfield passed away suddenly Wednesday, December 26, 2018 in her home. She was born November 22, 1948 in Springfield the daughter of Paul and Imogene (Davis) Winks and attended South High School. Gloria was married to Richard K. Blain (a Navistar retiree) for fifty-three years, and her life revolved around her being a wife,...

Dec 25, 2018

Wanda Jean Morley, 90, of New Carlisle passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018. She was born August 7, 1928 in Dayton, the daughter of the late Willard and Bertha Smith. Wanda loved her cat Sadie, gardening and baking. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Chris and Bruny Morley; daughters Peggy Spreher and Sandy Blake; grandchildren Jodie Layman,...

Dec 24, 2018

Pyles, Carolyn - Died at home surrounded by love and with peace and strength on December 24, 2018 with 27 family members by her side. Carolyn is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Dr. Robert Pyles, by children Ty (Teri) and Tami of Tipp City, Tawnya Knierim of Wheeling, WV and Treven of Birmingham, AL; grandchildren: Brooke...

Dec 22, 2018

Tayler Ciarra Cole

22, of New Carlisle, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018. She was born January 31, 1996 in Dayton, the daughter of Chad Cole and Christina L. (Mason) Cole. Tayler was a 2014 graduate of Tecumseh High School. She loved her friends dearly and always tried to brighten others day, constantly trying to make them...

Dec 22, 2018

Donald Ray Bach, 78, of New Carlisle, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018 at home surrounded by family. He was born March 26, 1940 in Otway, OH, the son of the late Roscoe and Juanita Bach. Don was a proud U.S. Army Veteran and was a longtime heavy equipment operator, working on many area roads. He was a member...

Dec 20, 2018

Orville B. Williams, 94, of Tipp City, passed away at home surrounded by family, Thursday, December 20, 2018. He was born May 21, 1924 in Paintsville, KY, the son of the late Ransom and Grace Williams. Orville was a proud U.S. Army Veteran serving during WWII and later retired from BF Goodrich of Troy. He enjoyed spending time with...

Dec 20, 2018

George D. Shaw, 86 of Springfield passed away December 20, 2018. He was born in Bellaire, Ohio on April 1, 1932, the son of Burt and Telka Shaw. He served his country in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He retired from WPAFB with 36 years of service. George was a member of the Enon United Methodist...

Dec 18, 2018

Lynnette "Kaye" Massie, 50, of Springfield passed away December 18, 2018 in her home. She was born December 20, 1967 in Dayton, OH the daughter of Gary B. and Margie C. (Dalton) Massie. Kaye earned her Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Social Work from Capital University and was taking additional studies in Social Work at Liberty University. She...

Dec 18, 2018

Carol Dawn (Adams) Metz, 71, of Xenia, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018 in her home. She was born June 15, 1947 in Springfield the daughter of Charles E. and Dorothy I. (Wendt) Adams. Carol earned an Associate Degree from Juliet Gibson Business College in Columbus, OH. She moved to Miami, FL and was a senior Flight Attendant for...

Dec 16, 2018

TERESA JUNE KELSEY

69, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018. She was born October 24, 1949 in Portsmouth, Ohio the daughter of the late Richard & June Wilson. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Ronald Kelsey; a daughter, Leslie McConhea; a son, Brian (Sarah) Kelsey; nine grandchildren; a brother, Steve...

Dec 14, 2018

Farmer, Robert E., 65 died December 14, 2018. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on December 13, 1953, the son of Orville Farmer and Donna Miller. He had worked for Snyder Tank as a welder. In his spare time he enjoyed cars. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Jack and Billy Farmer; step father...

Dec 14, 2018

Conley, Mildred, 90 of Springfield went home to be with the Lord on December 14, 2018 in Forest Glen Health Campus. She was born in Salyersville, KY on April 12, 1928, the daughter of the late Warrick and Bertha Perkins. Mildred was a member of the International Pentecostal Church of Christ. She was extremely devoted to her...

Dec 14, 2018

Gerald Ray Sheets, 84 of Springfield; the son of James E. and Mary E. Sheets born Dec 28th. 1933 in Scioto County, Ohio passed away December 14, 2018. Survivers include his wife of more than 65 years Patty Ann Sheets, Daughter Debbie (Tony) Bumbalough; their children Becky (Eric) Renegar and Alex (Erin) Bumbalough, great grandchildren Emma, Haley,...