Eileen A. Thuma
Feb 3, 2018
Eileen (Dick) Thuma passed away at home Saturday, February 3, after complications from surgery at the age of 94. She was preceded in death by her husband Gale Thuma in 1995, and her son Master Sergeant David Thuma in 1998. Two years ago she lost a great-grandson Ronnie Jones Jr. of New Carlisle. Eileen was born in Miami County...
Esther Mae Lavy
Jan 31, 2018
Esther Mae (Barnhart) Lavy
the fourth of six daughters born to Joel and Seville (Grisso) Barnhart, was born Dec. 11, 1923 in Miami County, Ohio. She died on January 31, 2018 at the age of 94. She married Dallas Rutherford Lavy, son of Wesley and Esther (Bowman) Lavy, on January 1, 1942. They both received Christian baptism...
John E. Baker
Jan 26, 2018
Baker, John E.,71, of Springfield, OH, passed away after a brief battle with cancer.The son of Lewis A. Baker and Goldie Irene (Keating) Baker, John was born June 16, 1946. He graduated from Northeastern High School, class of 1966, and served in the US Army from Aug 5, 1966 through Aug 2, 1968. He leaves behind to...
Virginia Lokell Grow
Jan 25, 2018
Virginia Lokell (McKenzie) Grow, 81, of Springfield died peacefully in her home January 25, 2018 in her family’s care. She was born in Paintsville, KY August 30, 1936, to the late Ray, Sr. and Violet (Ford) McKenzie. Over the years, "Jenny" held many titles: homemaker, wife, and mom, and was fiercely loyal to her family. She was the "go...
Peggy Lou Horn
Jan 25, 2018
Peggy Lou Horn
of Dayton, Ohio, died peacefully in Brighton, Michigan on January 25, 2018 after a valiant battle with cancer. She was 73 years old. Born February 16, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio, Peggy was one of six daughters born to parents Willard Kenneth and Nellie Evelyn (nee. Johnson) Diehl. She was preceded in death by her...
Paul "Gene" Lake
Jan 25, 2018
Paul Eugene "Gene" Lake
departed this world to be with his blessed Lord and Savior on January 25, 2018. Gene was born in Fairmont, WV on October 18, 1934, the eldest son of the late Beryl B and Martha E (West) Lake. Gene is a 1953 graduate of East Fairmont High School. After graduating he enlisted with...
Norman Cary White
Jan 23, 2018
Norman Cary White
Walnut Creek, CA
January 8, 1938 - January 23, 2018
Norman Cary White was born in Boston, MA. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Susan McGregor White, his sons Cary (Keri Carpenter), Norman (Sheralee Beebee), William (Michelle), his grandchildren Lee, Davis, Austin, Langton and Jack, his...
Harold E. Dixon
Jan 21, 2018
Harold E. Dixon, 82, of Springfield went home to meet the Lord on Sunday, January 21, 2018. He was born February 19, 1935 in Springfield the son of Orville and Florence (Riffle) Dixon, Sr. Harold was a decorated veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Korean War. He is survived by four sons Mark Dixon of FL,...
Paul R. Penwell
Jan 20, 2018
Penwell, Paul R., 78 of Springfield passed away January, 20, 2018 in the Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on January 13, 1940, the son of Albert and Sarah Penwell. Paul proudly served his country in the US Army. He was a member of both the Moose and Eagles. He retired from Stevenson Heating and...
Virginia R. Teach
Jan 20, 2018
Virginia R. Teach, 84, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018 in Pathways at the Ohio Masonic Community. She was born on a small farm near Enon on April 15, 1933, the daughter of the late Everett and Mary DeMent. Virginia was a longtime member of the Donnels Creek Church of the Brethren. She had worked at J.C....
Starley Glen Lynch
Jan 19, 2018
Starley Glen Lynch, 60, of Springfield passed away Friday, January 19, 2018 in his home. He was born August 2, 1957 in Springfield the son of Ralph Eugene and Mary Lou (McFarland) Lynch. Starley had worked for Hill’s Department Store and Donato’s Pizza, and he was an avid Harley rider. He is survived by his children Tison Starley (Suzanne)...
Richard Donovan
Jan 19, 2018
Richard Earl Donovan, 92, passed away on January 19, 2018. He was born in Xenia, Ohio on May 2, 1925. One semester short of graduating from Xenia Central High School, at the age of 17, he enlisted in the Merchant Marines to serve during World War II. He was honorably discharged on June 4, 1945. On December 26, 1946,...
George Melvin Wratten
Jan 19, 2018
George Melvin Wratten
95, of New Carlisle passed away Friday, January 19, 2018. He was born December 25, 1922 in Brooklyn, IN, the son of the late Harry and Bertha Wratten. George was a decorated WWII and Korean War Veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a Purple Heart recipient. He retired from Commercial Motor...
Lou Ellen Parks
Jan 19, 2018
Lou Ellen Parks, 78, of Springfield passed away Friday, January 19, 2018 in her home. She was born September 25,1939 in Braxton County, WV the daughter of Grace Johnson. Lou was the Owner-operator of the Pleasant Corner Cafe for the past 43 years, where she had many good friends and customers that she loved very much. She is survived...
Vivian Angeline Mundy
Jan 18, 2018
Mundy, Vivian Angeline Miner, 93 of Springfield went to heaven on January 18, 2018 to be reunited with her husband of 73 years Cecil. She is survived by her children Sue (Roger) Davis, Judy (Johnny) Reda, Joe (Laurel) Mundy and David (Michele) Mundy and son-in-law Denny Dennis; 9 grandchildren Tammy, Chip, Bill, Marty, Roger, Matt, Lindsey, Christian...
Cole Baker
Jan 18, 2018
Cole Baker was stillborn January 18, 2018 in Springfield Regional Medical Center the son of Tessa Overman and Garrett Baker. He is survived by his parents; grandparents John and Tracy Overman, John and Diane Overman, and John and Pam Locke; many aunts and uncles. Private services are entrusted to RICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME. Burial will be in...
Norma J. Hoberty
Jan 16, 2018
Norma J. Hoberty, 80, of Springfield passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 11, 1937 in Springfield the daughter of George Keller, Jr. and Alice (Swan) Keller. Norma was the Valedictorian of the Class of 1955 at Northwestern High School and was a Homecoming Queen. Before retiring,...
Warren M. Lyon
Jan 16, 2018
Warren M. Lyon, 89, of Enon passed away in his home January 16, 2018. He was born September 17, 1928 in Loogootee, IN the son of Robert C. and Vera (Kutch) Lyon. Warren began his working career at Crowell-Collier, then became an engineer on the New York Central Railroad. He then worked for Penn Central, Conrail and retired from...
Richard L. Bardey
Jan 15, 2018
RICHARD L. BARDEY
74, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Monday, January 15, 2018. He was born September 21, 1943 in Ft Wayne, Indiana the son of the late Louis & Lucille (Moser) Bardey. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired after 42 years from International Harvester. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Bardey; children,...
Robert S Picklesimer
Jan 15, 2018
Picklesimer, Robert S., 89 of South Vienna went home to be with the Lord on January 15, 2018 in his daughter’s residence. He was born in Paintsville, KY, the son of Rodney and Hazel Picklesimer. Bob proudly served his country in the US Army. He retired from International Harvester with 27 years of service. He was a...
