Obituaries

Kent Arthur Walker

Jul 23, 2024

Kent Arthur Walker, age 70, passed away peacefully at UCI Medical Center in Orange, California on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born March 12, 1954, in Springfield, OH to Roger and Julie Walker.

Kent attended Colgate University where he earned a degree in Political Science and graduated in 1976. He was a proud...

Robert "Charlie" Combs

Jul 20, 2024

Robert “Charlie” Combs, 76, passed away peacefully at home on July 20, 2024. He leaves behind a loving family. His beloved wife Nancy of 54 years, his children, Rebecca Ketron, Jeanette (Tim) Payne, Craig Combs, Yvonne (Sean) Griffith; his sister, Sandy (Benny) Smith, 14 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and many other family and friends. He is preceded in death by...

Shawn Marie Reeves

Jul 20, 2024

Shawn Marie Reeves, also known as "Pig Iron",  of Springfield, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, July 20, 2024.  She was born in Springfield on October 30, 1963 to the late Ralph and Martha C. Sharp.

In addition to her parents, Shawn was preceded in death by her brother in law, Mike; brother, Skipper;...

Tammy Lynn Beckett

Jul 19, 2024

Tammy Lynn (Sweeney) Beckett, age 58, passed away on July 19th, 2024, in Dayton, OH after a sudden illness. She was born on August 3rd, 1965, in Dayton, OH to Frank and Judith (Fox) Sweeney of New Carlisle, OH.

Tammy is survived by her husband of 35 years, Todd Beckett, her father Frank Sweeney of New Carlisle,...

Wayne Edward Shaw

Jul 16, 2024

Wayne E. Shaw, age 98, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, July 16th, 2024, at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born October 21, 1925, in Springfield, Ohio, the son of the late Clifford and Pearl Shaw. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II, stationed in Germany. He retired from W. A. Stevens after a...

Mary Jewel Bailey

Jul 15, 2024

Mary Jewel Bailey, 81, of New Carlisle, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024. She was born on September 10, 1942, in Carter County, KY, the daughter of the late James and Opal Clark. Mary was a very patient woman who lived her life by James 1:4, But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect...

Kathryn Louise Sigler

Jul 14, 2024

Kathryn Louise (Miller) Sigler, age 90 faithful servant of the Lord, passed away July 14th, 2024. She was born May 3, 1934, to the late John and Hazel (Nelson) Miller. Kathryn was a woman of deep faith, a loving wife, devoted mother and grandmother. Kathryn graduated as Valedictorian from Dublin High School and with honors from The Ohio State...

Jerry Lee Downey

Jul 14, 2024

Jerry Lee Downey, 81, of New Carlisle, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on July 14, 2024. He was born November 11, 1942, in Jackson, OH, the son of the late Russell and Louise Downey. Jerry was a Veteran of the U.S. Airforce. He worked as a diesel mechanic, retiring from ANR Freight Systems and later worked part-time for...

Carolyn Domanek

Jul 11, 2024

Carolyn Domanek of Springfield passed away surrounded by family and friends July 11, 2024 at Springfield Regional Hospital. Carol was born April 20, 1959 in Kentucky to Martha & Johnny Roark.

She worked and retired as a dental assistant for Charles Baker where she met her close friend and cruise partner Paula Dunkan. She loved vacation and...

Paula Longo

Jul 11, 2024

Paula Longo, age 88, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away on July 11, 2024. She was born in Los Angeles, California, on February 9, 1936 to the late Max and Zelda Firetag.

In addition to her parents, Paula was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, whom she married in July of 1983. She was also receded in...

Dale "Kaboy" M. Kibler

Jul 9, 2024

Dale “Kaboy” M. Kibler 61, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away suddenly on July 9, 2024. He was born in Springfield on July 12, 1962, to the late Clarence & Rita Kibler. Dale was an employee of ABF with plans to retire soon. Dale loved to spend his free time with his family and friends. He enjoyed golfing &...

Jerry Richard Gothard

Jul 7, 2024

Jerry Richard Gothard age 85 of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024.  He was born the son of Charles E. & Burdetta P. (Sheets) Gothard on August 30, 1938, in Enon, Ohio.  He is preceded in death by his parents; 1 brother & 3 sisters.  Jerry is survived by his beloved wife Frieda (Swabey) Gothard;...

John H. Baker

Jul 7, 2024

John H. Baker 65, of Huber Heights passed away unexpectedly on July 7, 2024. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on August 2, 1958, to the late Howard & Mary Jane Baker. John was the Road Captain of the Buckeye Harley-Davidson Chapter; he loved to ride and for the past two years had the most mileage in his chapter...

Cheryl K. Smith

Jul 7, 2024

Cheryl K. Smith 80, of New Carlisle, passed away on July 7, 2024, after battling Parkinson’s for many years. Her daughters Mary and Mandy were by her side. She was born on September 20, 1943, in Akron, Ohio to the late Lester & Catherine Diemer. She was a longstanding member of Medway Christian Church. She is survived by her...

Jon B. Fordyce

Jul 4, 2024

Jon B. Fordyce, 80, of New Carlisle, Ohio died peacefully on July 4, 2024, after a long illness. Jon was the son of Melville J. "Jack" Fordyce and Margaret Likes Fordyce of Cambridge, Ohio, and loving husband of Linda Dotzlaf Fordyce. Jon is survived by his wife, Linda, step-daughter Alexis Ozden, step-grandchildren Eren and Ayla, and several cousins.

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Brian Allen Stover

Jul 2, 2024

Visitation:

Friday, July 12, 2024

5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Service:

Saturday, July 13, 2024

10:00 a.m.

Brian Allen Stover, 53, of Huber Heights, Ohio, has went before us to meet our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Brian was a saved and baptized believer of Jesus. He...

Rhonda Sue Rife

Jun 30, 2024

A service to honor Rhonda Sue Pittman Rife’s life will be held on Friday, July 12, 2024, at 12 o’clock with Pastor Ken Majors officiating.  Arrangements entrusted to RICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME.  Visitation will precede her memorial service on July 12, from 11-12 o’clock.   In the late evening of June 30, 2024, Rhonda Sue...