Obituaries

Aug 23, 2018

IL SON CHOI

79, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018 at his home. He was born January 18, 1939 in Seoul, Korea. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, New Carlisle and retired from Trimble. He is survived by his wife, Young Im Choi; two sons, Young Wan Choi, Young...

Aug 22, 2018

PENNY L. PACK

60, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018. She was born February 6, 1958 in Springfield the daughter of the late Herbert & Carol (Weaver) Pack. She retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base. She is survived by three sisters, Terri (Fred) Hansel, Connie (John) Zulauf & Amanda (Joel) Pack; two...

Aug 21, 2018

Surbaugh, Beverly J., 56 of Springfield passed away August 21, 2018. She was born in Clay County, KY on March 10, 1962. She was the daughter of George and Mary McClain, Sr. Beverly attended the Open Bible. She loved crafts especially painting rocks and hiding them around Springfield and Clark County for people to find. Beverly was well loved...

Aug 21, 2018

Roger Lamar Smith, 70, of Springfield, went to be with the Lord in his home on Tuesday morning, August 21, 2018 at 7:08 am, after many long years struggling with multiple serious illnesses. He was born in Clark County to Russell and Emma (Corbin) Smith in 1947. He married Carolyn Marie (Hines) in 1967 and was drafted into the...

Aug 20, 2018

Willie "Gerald" Durall, 93, of Miamisburg (formerly of New Carlisle) went to be with the Lord following a lengthy battle with congestive heart failure at Hospice of Dayton on August 20, 2018. Gerald was born in Greenville, Kentucky on April 11, 1925 to Irene (McElvain) and William Durall. He proudly served in the United States Navy as a dental...

Aug 19, 2018

GARY L. FRALEY

age 70, of Troy, Ohio passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at his residence. He was born on May 9, 1948 in Sandy Hook, KY the son of the late Stanley and Emma Jean (Carter) Fraley. Gary proudly served his country as a member of the US Army with two tours of duty...

Aug 19, 2018

Sarah Ann Creel, 66, of Springfield succumbed to cancer Sunday, August 19, 2018 after a nine month battle. She was born May 10, 1952 in Claysville, PA the daughter of John O. and Sarah Elizabeth (Cole) Creel. Sarah had been a Springfield resident since 2004. She had recently retired from Speedway LLC. Corporate Office and was a member of...

Aug 18, 2018

Marie Collingsworth Lovin, 90, of Springfield, OH passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018 in her home. She was born December 28, 1927 in Sneedsville, TN the daughter of Carson and Cora (Eagle) Roberts. Marie lived most of her adult life in Morristown, TN and came to Springfield in 2008. She was a member of Springfield Missionary Baptist Church and...

Aug 17, 2018

David L. Hayes, Sr., 80, of Springfield died Friday, August 17,2018 in his home following months of illness. He was born March 16, 1938 in Springfield the son of John and Kathleen (Cydrus) Hayes. David is preceded in death by his wife Della Jane Hayes. David served six years in the U.S. Army Reserve. He is survived by his...

Aug 15, 2018

DORIS JEAN DYSINGER

70 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at her home. She was born December 13, 1947 in Tampa, Florida the daughter of Owen & Opal (Taylor) Cole. She is survived by her mother; her husband of 52 years, David Dysinger; children, David Jr. (Tamara) Dysinger, Greg (Mindy) Dysinger, Jeremy (Cristina)...

Aug 14, 2018

Clarence R. Devore Jr., 94, passed away on August 14, 2018. He was a resident of Rickly at Springfield Masonic Community. Clarence was born January 9, 1924 in Akron Ohio. The son of Clarence R. and Alice DeVore, Sr. He graduated from Ellet High School in the Akron OH area. Clarence served his country in the Army...

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...