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Cheryl K. Smith

Cheryl K. Smith

Jul 7, 2024

Cheryl K. Smith 80, of New Carlisle, passed away on July 7, 2024, after battling Parkinson’s for many years. Her daughters Mary and Mandy were by her side. She was born on September 20, 1943, in Akron, Ohio to the late Lester & Catherine Diemer. She was a longstanding member of Medway Christian Church. She is survived by her...

Jon B. Fordyce

Jon B. Fordyce

Jul 4, 2024

Jon B. Fordyce, 80, of New Carlisle, Ohio died peacefully on July 4, 2024, after a long illness. Jon was the son of Melville J. "Jack" Fordyce and Margaret Likes Fordyce of Cambridge, Ohio, and loving husband of Linda Dotzlaf Fordyce. Jon is survived by his wife, Linda, step-daughter Alexis Ozden, step-grandchildren Eren and Ayla, and several cousins.

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Brian Allen Stover

Brian Allen Stover

Jul 2, 2024

Visitation:

Friday, July 12, 2024

5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Service:

Saturday, July 13, 2024

10:00 a.m.

Brian Allen Stover, 53, of Huber Heights, Ohio, has went before us to meet our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Brian was a saved and baptized believer of Jesus. He...

Rhonda Sue Rife

Rhonda Sue Rife

Jun 30, 2024

A service to honor Rhonda Sue Pittman Rife’s life will be held on Friday, July 12, 2024, at 12 o’clock with Pastor Ken Majors officiating.  Arrangements entrusted to RICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME.  Visitation will precede her memorial service on July 12, from 11-12 o’clock.   In the late evening of June 30, 2024, Rhonda Sue...

Barry D. Kilburn

Barry D. Kilburn

Jun 30, 2024

Barry D. Kilburn, 75 years of age, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 30, 2024. He is survived by his loving and devoted spouse of 38 years Karen, mother Eva Kilburn, brother Timothy Kilburn, daughter Tracy Stallworth (and son-in-law Eric, grandson Evan and granddaughter Lauren) son Christopher (and daughter-in-law April, grandsons Cecil and...

Bonita Louise Jones

Bonita Louise Jones

Jun 29, 2024

Bonita “Bonnie” L. Jones, 73, of New Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024. She was born on August 16, 1950, in Conneaut, OH, the daughter of the late Floyd and Eunice Martison. Bonnie loved animals. She enjoyed baking, shopping and crafts. Bonnie is survived by her children John Scott Jones, II and Honey (Randy) Horn; grandchildren Bethani...

Jerald J. Swearingen

Jerald J. Swearingen

Jun 29, 2024

Jerald J. Swearingen, 85, of New Carlisle, passed away peacefully at home on June 28, 2024. He was born May 28, 1939, the son of the late Brenner and Vanice Swearingen. Jerald committed his life to Christ on August 31, 1957, and was a member of Maple Grove Old German Baptist Brethren Church, New Conference. He was an avid...

Arthur H. Benson

Arthur H. Benson

Jun 28, 2024

Arthur H. Benson, Jr., 81, of New Carlisle, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024. He was born October 19, 1942 in St. Albans, WV, the son of late Arthur, Sr. and Frances Benson. Artie was a proud Veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy. He drove a truck for Duff Truck Lines for over 20 years. Artie is survived...

Lois Eileen Wittke

Lois Eileen Wittke

Jun 27, 2024

Lois Eileen Wittke age 93 of Springfield, Ohio passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Oakwood Village in Springfield.  She was born the daughter of Ralph B. & Vesta R. (Stimson) Stansell on January 29, 1931, in Columbus, Ohio. Lois graduated from Columbus West High School in January of 1949 and went to work for the State...

Mark Warren Crouse

Mark Warren Crouse

Jun 26, 2024

Mark Warren Crouse, age 76, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away on June 26, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Mark was born on February 10, 1948 to the late Charles and Anne Crouse. In addition to his parents, Mark was preceded in death  by his sister, Karen Crouse.

Mark is survived by his partner, Kim VanOsdell; children:...

Ronald Lee Flannery

Ronald Lee Flannery

Jun 24, 2024

Ronald Lee Flannery age 68 of Springfield passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024, at Hospice of Miami Valley.  He was born the son of Rufus Jr. and Wanda Lee (Phillips) Flannery on July 18, 1955, in Springfield, Ohio.  He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Tim & Rick Flannery; maternal & paternal grandparents; several...

Deborah Anne Wolfe

Deborah Anne Wolfe

Jun 23, 2024

Deborah Anne Wolfe, 75, of New Carlisle passed away surrounded by her family on June 23, 2024.  She was born in Zanesville to the late Donald and June Finlaw.  She was a graduate of Maysville High School and went on to attend Otterbein College, Ohio State University, and Wright State University where she received her degree in Photography.  Deborah...

Burlin Lynn Boggs

Burlin Lynn Boggs

Jun 22, 2024

Burlin Lynn Boggs, 76, of Tipp City passed away surrounded by his family on June 22, 2024. He was born in Portsmouth to the late Burlin & Virginia Boggs. He was a graduate of Tecumseh High School class of 1966. Lynn owned and operated Lynn’s Associated Services for 45 years in the New Carlisle area. He loved fishing, bowling,...

Patricia A. Bagford

Patricia A. Bagford

Jun 22, 2024

Patricia A. Bagford, 85, of Spring City, Tennessee, formerly from Medway, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on June 22, 2024. She was born to the late Paul Gilbert and Alice Kessinger in Dayton, Ohio on September 25, 1938. She is survived by her husband Donald W. Bagford; daughters, Kimberly A. Bagford and Kari L. Nortman; grandchildren, Derek...

Kenneth E. Sigler

Kenneth E. Sigler

Jun 20, 2024

Kenneth E. Sigler 81, of New Carlisle went to be with the Lord on June 20, 2024. He was born on October 10, 1942, to the late Lloyd & Helen Sigler. Kenny graduated from Tecumseh High School, Class of 1960 and was a very involved alumnus. He went on to study at Wittenburg University and worked in accounting for...

Jarold Higgins

Jarold Higgins

Jun 20, 2024

Jarold “Jerry” Higgins 80, of Sidney passed away early Thursday morning, June 20, 2024. He was born on January 8, 1944, to the late Loy & Ressie Higgins. Jerry Higgins worked for MPI Labels for many years and went on to retire from his own business, Stillwater Graphics. He was an avid outdoorsman, loving to hunt and fish. He...

Rebecca "Dee" Hensley

Rebecca "Dee" Hensley

Jun 18, 2024

Rebecca “Dee” Hensley age 77 of London, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus.  She was born the daughter of Jarvie H. & Della M. (Tackett) Vance on July 30, 1946, in Pikeville, Kentucky.  She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Okie Gene Hensley, son David Allen Hensley;...

Max Eugene Grubbs

Max Eugene Grubbs

Jun 16, 2024

Max Grubbs, 76, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, in Springfield, Ohio. He was able to spend one final Father’s Day surrounded by his family. Max was born on August 3, 1947, to the late Kenneth and Ora Grubbs. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Linda Grubbs and daughter Melissa (Shawn) Imhoff. In addition to...

Paul E. Taylor

Paul E. Taylor

Jun 13, 2024

Paul E. Taylor 71, of Springfield, Ohio passed away surrounded by his family, on June 13, 2024. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on March 7, 1953, to the late Charlie & Betty (Finfrock) Taylor. Paul grew up on a farm in Medway, raising and showing cattle, and met and married the farmer’s daughter Deborah Legge. He graduated from...

Byron Irvin Dodds

Byron Irvin Dodds

Jun 10, 2024

Byron (Butch) Dodds, 76, passed away on June 10, 2024 in Springfield, Ohio. Born on January 10, 1948 to the late Byron M. and Cleo (Powell) Dodds, he is survived by his former wife Deborah (Crist) Dodds and children Jodi (Sean) Williamson and Matthew (Jennifer) Dodds. In addition to his grandchildren: Zachary (Anne) Williamson, Sydney and Sophia...

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