Obituaries

Aug 12, 2018

MARY L. KEPLINGER

78, of Springfield, Ohio graduated to her heavenly home on Sunday, August 12, 2018. She was born January 8, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of the late Roger & Grace (Gibbs) Pratt. Mary is survived by her sons, Ronald J. (Kim) Keplinger, Terry (Sandy) Keplinger, Kevin (Trisha) Keplinger & Matt (Teresa) Keplinger; eleven...

Aug 10, 2018

Albert Joseph "Joey" Keller, 34, of Springfield passed away unexpectedly on August 12, 2018 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born on February 28, 1984 to Yvonne Blanken and Harry "Buddy" Keller. Joey graduated from Northeastern High School in 2002. After graduating he joined the United States Air Force where he took great pride in his accomplishments. He...

Aug 9, 2018

Sanders, Rodney Earl, 54 went to a precious reunion with his God, family and friends who went before him on both sides. He lost his battle with lung cancer after 1 ½ years. He was born on July 5, 1964, the son of Charles and Marcy Sanders. Rodney was a 1983 graduate from Northeastern High School. Rodney had been...

Aug 7, 2018

Nathan "Woody" Sherick born December 25, 1917, passed away, Tuesday, August 7, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Air Corps. After graduating from Wittenberg University and obtaining his Masters from Ohio State University he married his sweetheart Louise Chancey and they were together for over 61 years before...

Aug 6, 2018

Miller, Violet C., 96 of Springfield went home to the Lord on August 6, 2018 in Villa Springfield. She was born in Greenfield, Ohio on December 15, 1921, the daughter of Harley and Anna Myers. Violet was devoted to her family and enjoyed working in her flower garden. She was preceded in death by her husbands Ory Ramsey and...

Aug 5, 2018

MARY S. MILLER

96, passed away August 5, 2018. She was born November 18, 1921 in New Carlisle, Ohio the daughter of the late William & Annice (Baker) Strome;. She was a WWII WAC in the U.S. Army and retired secretary at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. She is survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends....

Aug 5, 2018

Evan Clarence Lewis, 19, of Huber Heights passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018. He was born December 14, 1998 in Dayton the son of Keli Lewis-Melms. Evan was a loving son and brother, who was selfless, very caring and will be dearly missed. He is survived by his mother; brothers Elijah and Nathaniel Melms; sisters Kailin Lewis and Knoelle...

Aug 4, 2018

TAMMY L. LANGDON

55, of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018. She was born June 14, 1963 in Toledo, Ohio the daughter of Donald & Karen (Coons) Brummitt. Tammy was retired, but the highlight of her career was working at the Christian radio station Star 93.3 in Cincinnati. She is survived her father, Donald (Jane)...

Aug 3, 2018

Lenvil "Chad" Stover, 33, of New Carlisle passed away Friday, August 3, 2018. He was born May 28, 1985 in Springfield. Chad is survived by his mother and step-father Cassie and Steven Davis; wife Shannon; son Patrick M. Owings; brother Seth Stover; grandmothers Charlotte Estes and Marty Van Oss. A memorial service for Chad will be announced at a...

Aug 2, 2018

Bernice L. Shank, 91, of Springfield went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 2, 2018. Bernice was born on September 22, 1926 in Springfield, OH to Irvin and Alma (Tarlton) Pyles. Bernice was the beloved wife of Gerald Shank and the loving mother to sons, Mark (Connie) Shank, Craig (Debbie) Shank and daughter Sandy...

Aug 2, 2018

Harold Watson Bohn, Jr., 71, of Fairborn, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was born January 1, 1947, in Springfield, the son of the late Harold Bohn, Sr. and Ermalee King. Harold was a proud U.S. Army, Vietnam Veteran, a member of Medway VFW Post 9684 and Amvets Post 148. He is preceded in...

Aug 1, 2018

Jones, Evelyn L., 84 of Springfield entered Heaven’s Gate on August 1, 2018. She was born in Allen County, Ohio on June 19, 1934, the daughter of Charles D. and Gladys Martin. Evelyn was proud of her family and loved her them with all her heart. Holidays were special and she was known for the potato salad she would...

Jul 30, 2018

BEATRICE ROSE GROUP

92, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away peacefully Monday, July 30, 2018. She was born May 17, 1926 in Clark County, Pleasant Township, Ohio the daughter of the late Noel & Bernardine (Hennigan) Markley. She retired from Production Credit, was a member of the Optimist Club and was a member of the First United...

Jul 29, 2018

Joyce (Rike) Engle, 71 of Springfield, OH, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at Springfield Regional Medical Center after many years of illness. She was born on May 24, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio. She graduated from Wilbur Wright High School and attended Bowling Green State University. In 1967, she married David Engle, and together they had...

Jul 26, 2018

Donna L. McCoy, 64, of New Carlisle, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018. She was born December 14, 1953, in Piqua, OH, the daughter of the late Harry and Miriam Trowbridge. Donna was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. She worked in many local retail shops, most recently as Manager of the Dollar General in New Carlisle. Donna is...

Jul 23, 2018

JANET MARIE JOHNSON

77, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Monday, July 23, 2018. She was born June 4, 1941 in Charleston, West Virginia the daughter of the late Guy E. & Virginia (Young) Price. She was a member of the Royal Order of the Moose, Springfield and AmVets 444, Fairborn. She is survived by four daughters, Alice...

Jul 21, 2018

Amy W. Knaup, 99, of Springfield passed to eternal peace on Saturday July 21, 2018. She was born April 2, 1919 in Stockport, England the daughter of William and Alice (Boden) Welsford and arrived in New York City in 1924. Amy attended Columbia University and worked in Riverside Hospital in New York, where she met and married Wesley E....

Jul 20, 2018

Richard A. Robison, Sr., 82, of Springfield passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 20, 2018. He was born July 6, 1936 in Urbana the son of Richard K. and Bessie B. (Herdman) Robison. Richard retired from Navistar-International with fifty years of service. He was an avid tennis player and snow skier into his 70’s and belonged to the Eagles, Elks,...

Jul 18, 2018

Betty A. Taulbee passed peacefully on July 18, 2018, in her home community of Huber Heights, Ohio, at age 87 with her son and grandchildren at her side. Betty was born in Jackson County, Kentucky, on December 2, 1930, to Jesse and Maggie (Wathen) Gabbard. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Henry B....

Jul 18, 2018

Diana Christman, 70, of New Carlisle passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2018. She was born May 25, 1948 in Charleston, WV, the daughter of the late Owen, Jr. and Ruth Handley. Diana was very much loved by many. She is preceded in death by her husband Thomas Christman in 2004. Diana is survived by her children Robert (Karen) Marchiny,...