Obituaries

Dec 12, 2016

ROBERT CROTHERS

52, of Lockbourne, Ohio passed away Monday, December 12, 2016 in Columbus. He was born June 18, 1964 in Springfield, Ohio the son of James K. and Theodoscia (Martin) Crothers. He is survived by his sister Shonda (John) Stansberry; brother James A. Crothers; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death...

Dec 12, 2016

Richard "Dick" Carroll Taylor, 77, of Tipp City, passed away Monday, December 12, 2016. He was born March 24, 1939 in Dayton, the son of John Wesley and Esther Agnes (Hatton) Taylor. Dick was a member of New Carlisle Baptist Church. He was a lover of classic cars and a good steak dinner. Dick is preceded in death by...

Dec 11, 2016

Geraldine A. Mollett, 67, of Springfield passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 11, 2016 in her home. She was born January 18, 1949 in Springfield the daughter of Ambrose and Charlotte (Hoagland) Allen, Sr. Geraldine was an LPN and worked as a Geriatric Nurse for 27 years. She loved doing arts and crafts and then gifting them to family and...

Dec 8, 2016

Ron Williams, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2016 following heart surgery. Ron had a life-long love affair with nature, growing up in Yellow Springs, Ohio with Glen Helen Nature Preserve as his playground. Ron was extremely knowledgeable about flora and fauna, and he loved to share outdoor walks, canoe trips and Sunday morning picnics with Fern,...

Dec 7, 2016

ALMA L. POVRZENICH

89, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016. She was born February 7, 1927, in Paintsville, Kentucky the daughter of the late Jesse & Darcus (Marshall) Freeman. She is survived by her children, Marsha (Robert) Clendenon, Brenda (Clarence) Thornbury, James (Susie) Blair, Deborah (Bill) Littleton, Sandra (Larry) Howard; 15 grandchildren; many...

Dec 7, 2016

Jay E. Brening, 85, of Springfield passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016. He was born October 21, 1931 in Springfield the son of George and Kathryn (Loos) Brening. Jay was a graduate of Springfield High School and served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was retired from Winco Industries in Tipp City. Jay was...

Dec 7, 2016

Marjorie E. Skillings

91, from New Carlisle, Ohio born on April 7, 1925, passed away in her home on Wednesday, December 7, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Lester & Beulah (Shoup) Neff. Our beloved mother, grandma, great grandma, sister, aunt, and friend graduated from New Carlisle high school in 1943. She was a member...

Dec 6, 2016

Charles L. Mellott, 77, of Springfield passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016 following a brief illness. He was born March 7, 1939 in Xenia the son of Harold and Irene (Leigh) Mellott. Following the death of his mother in 1946, Charles was raised by his grandmother, Maude Wyatt in Petersburg, IN. Charles was a D.C. Transit bus driver for...

Dec 5, 2016

Agnew, Judith C., 71 of Springfield died December 5, 2016 in the Best Care Nursing and Rehabilitation, Wheelersburg, Ohio. She was born in Xenia, Ohio on February 15, 1945, the daughter of George and Dorothy Mongold. Judy retired from Southbrook Care Center as a nurse. In her spare she enjoyed fishing and playing board games. She was preceded in...

Dec 4, 2016

Briggs, Eloise "Ellie" V., 74 of Springfield, Ohio passed away December 4, 2016. She was born in Germantown, Ohio on August 25, 1942, the daughter of Willard and Laura Briggs. She was preceded in death by her parents and nephew Ray Steele. Ellie enjoyed painting, playing the keyboard and guitar. Ellie retired from Federated Department Stores in maintenance with...

Dec 4, 2016

Littleton, Martha Ann, 76 of Fairborn passed away December 4, 2016. She was born in Monroe, LA on April 4, 1940, the daughter of George and Marjorie Hattaway. Martha enjoyed making afghans. She loved Florida and just returned to Ohio having spent the past 30 years there. She was preceded in death by her parents; step father Louie D....

Dec 3, 2016

Jordan, Amanda Lynn, 26 of Springfield died December 3, 2016 in the OSU Medical Center. She was born in Palos Heights, ILL on January 22, 1990, the daughter of James D. Jordan Jr. and Sherri L. Dominguez. Amanda enjoyed listening to music and hanging out with her friends and family. She was a great mom, was quick to help...

Nov 29, 2016

T. Michael Berry, 64, of Springfield died of a sudden heart attack on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. He was born December 30, 1951 in Springfield the son of Thomas E. and Odette (Ramozzi) Berry. Michael was a 1971 graduate of South High School and was a member of Rockway Lutheran Church. He worked in the financial industry in Columbus...

Nov 28, 2016

Norman Earl Davis, 76, of Huber Heights, passed away Monday, November 28, 2016. He was born February 10, 1940 in Chicago, the son of Earl and Bernece (Comer) Davis. Norm was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, a graduate of Purdue University School of Engineering and received an M.B.A. from Xavier University. Norm loved watching sports, especially college football...

Nov 27, 2016

Norma Jean Shaw09/19/34- 11/27/16

Jean is preceded in death by her husband, C.W. Shaw, and her parents Fred and Esther Shaw. She is survived by her two sons, grandchildren, her two beloved cats, Tabby and Boots, and numerous relatives in Arkansas. Jean was an active square dancer all of her life, and was lucky at the casino...

Nov 26, 2016

Margie Lyons, 89, of Springfield passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016 following several years of failing health. She was born February 3, 1927 in Thealka, KY the daughter of William and Gypsy (Fraley) Lyons. Margie retired from the F.W. Woolworth Co. after 45 years of service. She had attended the First Assembly of God, and was a...

Nov 26, 2016

Daniel Lee Wilt, 65, of South Vienna passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016 after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born August 22, 1951 in Springfield to Charles H. and Doris C. (Wilt) Wilt, Jr.. Dan was a 1969 graduate of North High School and served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He learned...

Nov 25, 2016

GROSS, Anita S.

Age 91 of Medway, OH passed away peacefully Friday, Nov. 25, 2016. She was born and raised in Leetonia, OH, the daughter of Emily Quigley Stewart and Culver Stewart, who preceded her in death. Anita was preceded in death by her husband, Bill, and her son, Tom, as well as her brother, Jim. She...

Nov 25, 2016

Mary Jane Pencil, 96, of Springfield passed away Friday, November 25, 2016. She was born April 5, 1920, the daughter of George F. and Helen M. (Boolman) Schaal. Mary Jane retired from the Clark County Board of Elections and was the German Township Judge for elections results for many years. She was a charter member of the Clark County...

Nov 25, 2016

Rogers, Betty J., 93 of Springfield died November 25, 2016 in the SRMC. She was born in Miami County, Ohio on December 13, 1922, the daughter of Edgar and Iva Williams. Betty retired from Bosca Leather as a silk screener. She was a member of First Christian Church and the VFW Post 3660. In her spare time she enjoyed...