Obituaries

Nov 13, 2017

E. Melvene Juergens, 97, of Springfield, Ohio passed away on 11/13/2017. The daughter of Clifford and Bessie (Reinhart) Schumacher, she was born and raised on a dairy farm near Newcomerstown, OH. She often mentioned sweet memories from her childhood, one of her favorites being how she enjoyed the large family Christmas gatherings at her Grandma's home. After...

Nov 11, 2017

Janet E. Binkley, 78, of Springfield passed away Saturday, November 11, 2017 in Southbrook Care Center. She was born March 22, 1939 in Denton, KY the daughter of Charles and Lorene (Rogers) Bellew. Janet was retired from Krogers on Derr Road and was a member of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived by one son Bobby (Martha) Hartman,...

Nov 10, 2017

Joan E. Jamison, 83, of Springfield passed away Friday, November 10, 2017 at Forest Glen Health Campus. She was born February 1, 1934 in Springfield, the daughter of the late Earl Q. and Hazel M. Thomas. Joan was a long standing member of St. John's Lutheran Church. She was active in many social clubs with friends. Joan devoted her...

Nov 9, 2017

Pyles, Sr., William Tarrence, 63 of Springfield passed away November 9, 2017. He was born on April 9, 1954 in Springfield, Ohio, the parents of Esco Lamar and Martha Margaret Pyles. Bill worked as a mechanic at Lawson's Marathon on East Main and retired from Springfield News and Sun as a single copy carrier. Bill enjoyed motorcycles,...

Nov 9, 2017

Beverly "Sue" Deering, 73, of New Carlisle passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017. She was born in Springfield on November 27, 1943. Sue owned and operated Deering Farm Market with her husband Bill. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband Bill Deering. Sue is survived by her sons Joe, Dave and Dan Deering; brother John Kitchen;...

Nov 7, 2017

BETTY R. WILLS

85, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017. She was born May 30, 1932 in Richwood, West Virginia the daughter of the late Daniel & Pearl (Hoke) Hudkins. She retired from Belle Manor Nursing Home, she was a member of the F.O.E., and loved to play Bingo. She is survived by...

Nov 6, 2017

Rice, Timothy Lee, 27 of Springfield passed away November 6, 2017 in his residence. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on January 20, 1990. Tim was well known for his tree service skills. He was preceded in death by his brother Marcus Wood and maternal and paternal grandfathers. Survivors include his father George T. Rice, II; mother...

Nov 3, 2017

RICHARD E. WENGER

96, formerly of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Friday, November 3, 2017 in Springfield, Ohio. He was born September 7, 1921 in Findlay, Ohio the son of the late Floyd & Eula (Wohlgamuth) Wenger. He was a U.S. Army WWII veteran. He received his Masters from Ohio State University and retired from Tecumseh Local...

Nov 3, 2017

DANIEL L. MCCOY

74, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Friday, November 3, 2017. He was born July 15, 1943 in He retired from United Food Workers Union & Walts Auto and was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church. He is survived by a daughter, Janise (Ron LeVan) Hardacre; a son, Daniel Scott (Shauna) McCoy; grandchildren,...

Nov 3, 2017

TROY N. CROWE

84, of Medway, Ohio passed away Friday, November 3, 2017. He was born October 27, 1933 in Wisemantown, Kentucky the son of the late Hubert & Stella (Mansfield) Crowe. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict and retired truck driver. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Sylvia Brubaker...

Nov 3, 2017

ADA MAE CRASE

89, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Friday, November 3, 2017. She was born August 19, 1928 in Greenfield, Ohio the daughter of the late Earl & Myrtle Roberts. She is survived by her children, Linda L. Captain, Debbie (Mike) Book, Phil Crase, Cindy Tillberry, Johnny Crase & Jessica (Ryan) Kiblinger; nine grandchildren; twenty...

Nov 2, 2017

Glenn, Geneva G., 88 a lifelong resident of Clark County passed away November 2, 2017 in the Springfield Reginal Medical Center. She was born November 24, 1928, the daughter of Harry and Lelia Mae (Neff) Knight. Geneva was a 1946 graduate of Lawrenceville High School and a member of Elderly United. She was preceded in death by...

Nov 2, 2017

VICKI J. MCCOY

72, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017. She was born August 14, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of the late Bill & Frances (Arledge) Wiggenhorn. She retired from Walmart and was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Daniel L. McCoy; a daughter,...

Oct 30, 2017

Gary Simpson, 71, of Enon passed away Monday, October 30, 2017 in his home. He was born March 30, 1946 in Louisa, KY the son of Robert and Madge (Adams) Simpson. Gary was a graduate of Greenon High School and served in the United States Air Force from 1964-68. He retired from the City of Springfield, Water Treatment Plant....

Oct 30, 2017

DAVID WALLEN

93, of Medway, Ohio passed away Monday, October 30, 2017. He was born August 1, 1924 in St. Charles, Virginia the son of the late Orbin & Parlee (Johnson) Wallen. He was a U.S. Army WWII veteran and retired after 27 years from Dayton Forging & Heat Treating. He was members with the Fairborn Eagles,...

Oct 30, 2017

Herbert Eugene "Gene" Durst, 84, formerly of Springfield entered into rest Monday, October 30, 2017 in Augusta, GA. Gene was born and raised in Augusta, enlisted in the United States Navy, and served in the Korean War aboard the USS Carnesse and the USS Higbee. He retired as a supervisor with Navistar and was a member of Lake Park...

Oct 29, 2017

Barbara K. "Bobbi" Morgan 67, of Springfield passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017 in her home. She was born January 21, 1950 in Springfield the daughter of Russell Chapman and Harriett Grace (Homer) Chapman Hawk. She was a graduate of South High School and retired from Kreider Corporation. Bobbi’s greatest joy was spending time with her family whom she...

Oct 28, 2017

Steven L. Leath, Sr., 71, of Englewood passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017. He was born September 2, 1946 in Springfield the son of Charles III and Dorothy (Glenn) Leath. He graduated from North High School in 1965 and was employed by General Motors in Dayton for 31 years. Steve is survived by his loving wife of 51...

Oct 28, 2017

Jack L. Conley, 67, of Springfield passed away Saturday, October 28, 2017 following several years of illness. He was born November 22, 1949 in Waynes, MO the son of Charles D. and Naomi (Edwards) Conley and was a 1967 graduate of South High School. Jack served in the United States Army from 1967-69 including a tour of duty in...

Oct 27, 2017

Jane E. McGillivray, 76, of New Carlisle passed away Friday, October 27, 2017. She was born January 21, 1941, the daughter of the late Dr. Albert and Edna Gregory. Jane enjoyed spending time at the family cabin in Michigan. She also cherished her son, grandchildren and her cats. Jane liked to ride with her husband on the back of...