Obituaries

Feb 18, 2018

Dale Maurice Thompson, 48, unexpectedly passed away Sunday morning, February 18, 2018, with his loving wife by his side, and is now in the arms of his Savior. Dale was born on November 27, 1969 in Springfield, Ohio to his father, Jay Garrison, who preceded him in death, and mother, Nadra Thompson. Along with his mother, Dale is survived...

Feb 18, 2018

Diana Mae Spagnoletti, 74, of Brighton, MI passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018 in the home of her aunt in Springfield, OH. She was born in Detroit, MI October 17, 1943 the daughter of Danny and Mildred Jean (Nelson) Spagnoletti. Diana was retired after 29 years employment at Crowley’s. She is preceded in death by her parents. Diana is...

Feb 17, 2018

Melville Davidson, 93, peacefully left his earthly life on February 17, 2018 in New Carlisle, OH. He was born March 17, 1924 to Raymond Dewey and Bessie Lucille (Vandeveer) Davidson on the Pike Township farm his grandfather Jacob bought in 1882 and that he still owned. He was a 1942 graduate of North Hampton High School. He married Alice...

Feb 14, 2018

LARRY E. MILLER

75, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018. He was born June 20, 1942 in Fairborn, Ohio the son of the late Marion & Katherine (Casey) Miller. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Super Valu. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Judy Miller; children, Kim...

Feb 9, 2018

Riley, Robert L. "Bob", 74 of Springfield was called home to be with the Heavenly Father on February 9, 2018. He was born in Fayette County, Ohio on May 26, 1943, the son of Forest and Amie Riley. Bob served his country in the US Air Force. He was a 23 year member of the Open Bible...

Feb 7, 2018

Ellen "Pinky" Reilley Potts-Estridge, 69, of Springfield passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2018. She was born December 19, 1948 in Springfield, the daughter of Ross and Edna Nott. Ellen retired from Honda Marysville. She enjoyed spending time with family, reading, fishing and boating. Ellen is preceded in death by her father Ross Nott; mother Edna Nott-Uptegraft; daughter Jeanna Reilley;...

Feb 7, 2018

Denise "Necci" Forrest, 66, of Springfield passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2018 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born March 24, 1951 the daughter of Troy and Virginia (Brooks) Elliott and was reared by her mother and step father Clayton Neilson. Necci was a 1969 graduate of Springfield South High and Clark County JVS. She had...

Feb 6, 2018

Lila V. Meeks, 70, of Fairborn passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at home surrounded by family. She was born February 22, 1947, in Pennington Gap, Virginia, the daughter of the late Frank C. Dean and Stella M. Pearson. Lila retired from Tecumseh Local School District, where she was a bus driver for over 31 years. She enjoyed bowling,...

Feb 5, 2018

Hayslip, Phillip W., 53 of Springfield went home to the Lord on February 5, 2018 in the Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on January 13, 1965. Phil was a 1983 graduate of Shawnee High School. Survivors include his brother Allen (Jodi) Hayslip, Jr.; nephew Ben Hayslip; several Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. He was preceded...

Feb 4, 2018

Bush, Lowell B., 87 of Springfield died February 4, 2018. He was born in Weld County, Colorado on January 26, 1931, the son of Lawrence and Doris Bush. Lowell served his country in the US Navy during the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion Post 362 and retired from Springfield Manufacturing from the...

Feb 4, 2018

Richards, Steven E., 55 of Springfield passed away February 4, 2018 in the Ohio State University Hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 6, 1962, the son of Don and Judy Richards. Steve was a 1980 graduate of Southeastern High School. He was working as a driver and tech with Suburban Propane for...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...