Obituaries

Jul 8, 2017

Robert Franklin Massie, 89, of Park Layne, Ohio passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017 in his residence. He was born June 17, 1928 in Selma, Ohio, the son of Homer and Chloe Massie. He was one of ten children. He served in the United States Navy. He retired from Clark County Engineers in May 1999 after 23 years. He...

Jul 5, 2017

Harold Parker Ashenfelter

beloved husband, father, musician, and teacher died July 5, 2017. Hap was born January 23, 1929, in Donnelsville, Ohio, to Ray and Grace Wilbert Ashenfelter. Hap graduated from Olive Branch High School in 1947, from Wittenberg University in 1951 with a BS in Music Education, and from The Ohio State University with a Master’s...

Jul 5, 2017

MIRIAM E. BEAMS

Age 91 years, 7 months, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed due to a final medical event on Wednesday July 5, 2017. She was born December 5, 1925 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of the late (Dr.) Samuel & Ms. Georgia (Redding) Ziegler. She is survived by two sons - Geoffrey A. and his wife,...

Jul 3, 2017

Siegel, Kenneth Wade, 66 of New Carlisle passed away July 3, 2017 in his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on March 19, 1951, the son of Nathan and Virginia Siegel. Ken was a proud member of First Lutheran Church, where he served as the former Council President. He retired from the...

Jul 2, 2017

Fitch, Wilbur, 79 of Springfield passed away July 2, 2017 in his residence. He was born in Paintsville, KY in 1937, the son of William and Vesta Fitch. Wilbur retired from Ryder Trucking as a diesel mechanic. He was a member of H.S. Kissell Lodge #674 F & AM, Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton, Antioch Shrine, Springfield...

Jul 1, 2017

Michael L. Jones, 71, of Springfield Passed away July 1, 2017 at SRMC. He was born June 3, 1946 in Springfield to Frederick R. and Fern Marie (Powell) Jones. He loved fishing, wrestling and spending time with his family and grandkids. He was a Vietnam veteran and proudly served a tour in Vietnam. Michael was a devoted...

Jul 1, 2017

Faye Lorene Rogers Cox

83 years of age, passed away peacefully on July 1st, 2017 in Greenville, North Carolina, following a brave and courageous battle with Cancer. Faye was born in Old Washington, Ohio on January 19, 1934, the third of five children born to Everit and Esther Rogers. Faye married the love of her life and...

Jul 1, 2017

Bowers Brock, Rebecca Ann, 68 of Springfield passed away July 1, 2017 in Villa of Springfield following a lengthy illness. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on November 12, 1948, the daughter of William and Janet (Snow) Bowers. Becky was a 1966 graduate of Springfield North High School. She was a legal secretary for many years. Becky was also...

Jul 1, 2017

Seifert, Vickie Lynn, 61 of Springfield died July 1, 2017. Private services.Services in care ofRICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME

Jul 1, 2017

Hayes, Maryann, 58, of Springfield passed away July 1, 2017 at Good Shepard Village. She was born July 17, 1959 in New York City, New York to Donald Lee and Ruthann (Kritzer) Howard. Maryann was a 1978 graduate of Springfield North High School. She was a member of My Church. She was active in the Goodwill Easter Seals Adult...

Jun 27, 2017

Everett "Dean" Hurt, 57, of New Carlisle passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017. He was born in Ft. Leonardwood, MO, the son of Ronald D. and Janice Hurt. Dean enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren, especially watching them play ball. He is survived by his parents; wife of 34 years Barbara; daughters Megan (Chris) Franer and...

Jun 26, 2017

Payne, Larry Lee, 56 of Springfield died June 26, 2017. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on March 7, 1961, the son of Donald and Helen Payne. Larry enjoyed fishing but most especially spending time with his children and grandchildren. Preceded in death by his father; 3 brothers Roy E., Michael R. and Richard A. Payne; unborn son and...

Jun 25, 2017

Pastor Raymond Lee Jones, 89, of New Carlisle went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday, June 25, 2017. He was born April 21, 1928 in Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late Garfield and Nancy Jones. Ray dedicated his life to ministry, founding many area churches including Medway Christian Church, Northside Christian Church in Springfield and...

Jun 22, 2017

Robert (Bob) Lee Kaffenbarger

75, of New Carlisle, passed to eternal peace in his home on June 22. He was born March 16, 1942 in Springfield to Lloyd and Esther (Grieser) Kaffenbarger. He enjoyed life as a successful grain and livestock farmer for more than 50 years. Bob graduated from Northwestern High School in 1960 and was...

Jun 22, 2017

John F. Payne, Sr., 55, of Tipp City passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017. He was born September 8, 1961 in Berea, KY, the son of Bill and Bonnie Payne. John was a driver for Pence Milk Transport and was a member of Mt. Olive Lodge #226 F&AM, Christiansburg. He was an avid outdoorsman, loving both hunting and fishing....

Jun 21, 2017

Luranca (Louie) Renee’ Merchant, passed away in her home after a heroic battle with Breast Cancer. Born 3/3/63, in Springfield, Ohio and adopted by her loving parents Daniel and Hazel Parks of Springfield, Luranca was the embodiment of kindness and hospitalities. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. Her beautiful nurturing spirit garnered affection from all who knew her....

Jun 21, 2017

JERALD "JERRY" FREE

80, formerly of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017 in Springfield. He was born March 16, 1937 in Springfield, Ohio the son of the late Joseph & Charlotte (Barnhart) Free. Jerry served in the Air National Guard for three years. He retired from Tecumseh School District. He also worked for Ohio...

Jun 21, 2017

JAN A. VAN GORDER

64, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at home. He was born September 16, 1952 in Chardon, Ohio,the son of the late Herbert & Martha (Reiter) VanGorder and brother ofSharyn (Alan) Chesser. He was many things to many people in his lifetime, but always an enthusiast for a wry joke,...

Jun 18, 2017

Gladys Regina Forshey, 69, of Springfield passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017 in SRMC. She was born February 25, 1948 in Springfield the daughter of Walter E. and Gladys M. (Mitchem) Palmer. Mrs. Forshey was an avid Elvis fan and Bingo player, and she deeply loved her children and grandchildren. She is survived by four daughters Barbara A. (Steve)...

Jun 16, 2017

Howard Wesley Holland, Sr., 78, of Springfield passed away June 16, 2017 in his home. He was a very special and unforgettable man, whose loss will leave a huge hole in our hearts, but he gave us many wonderful memories. Howard was born June 6, 1939 to George and Ruth (Lookabaugh) Holland. He did masonry work and...