Obituaries

Nov 24, 2016

Homer Dwight Davis, 80, of Springfield died November 24, 2016 in the Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on August 7, 1936, the son of Virgil and Francis (Rinehart) Davis. Homer retired from International Harvester after 36 years as a Press Operator and was a member of UAW Local 402, F.O.E. 397 and...

Nov 23, 2016

Michael Ray Isaac, 53, of Enon died in OSU Medical Center, Wednesday, November 23, 2016. He was born September 11, 1963 in Springfield the son of Richard and Shirley Ann (Sherrick) Isaac. Michael had worked as a self-employed painter and home remodeler. He is survived by his fiance’ Crystal Tucker; sons Michael, Richard (Brittney), and Raymond Isaac;...

Nov 22, 2016

Dawna D. Troxell, 57, of Springfield passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016 in her home. She was born October 26, 1959 in Springfield the daughter of Blaire I. and Luella J. (Hamilton) Standley and was a 1977 graduate of North High School. Dawna was employed in the security department of Speedway Corporation in Enon. She is survived by her...

Nov 21, 2016

THELMA L. YOUNG

98, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Monday, November 21, 2016 in New Carlisle. She was born November 9, 1918 in Clark County, Ohio the daughter of the late Phillip & Hazel (Bower) Kaffenbarger. She had been employed at the Springfield Credit Bureau and Edward Wren Company. She was a 4-H Advisor for several years...

Nov 20, 2016

Harold G. Dusko

74, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away peacefully Sunday, November 20, 2016 surrounded by family. Born July 1, 1942 in Tarentum, PA. He was the son of Harold and Josephine (Goralka) Dusko. He graduated from Har-Brack High School, Natrona Heights, PA, Slippery Rock College and earned an MBA from the University of Dayton. Married...

Nov 20, 2016

Hayes, Jr. Richard D., 67 of Springfield died suddenly November 20, 2016 in his residence. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 31, 1949, the son of Richard and Betty Hayes, Sr. Rick proudly served his country for 37 1/2 years in the US Air Force Reserves retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant having served in...

Nov 19, 2016

Williams, Viola McGee, 89 of Springfield passed away November 19, 2016 in her residence. She was born in Paintsville, KY on January 11, 1927, the daughter of Marion and Dora Delong. Viola was a member of Eagles Aeries# 397, VFW Post 1031 and the Moose Lodge. Viola was also a member of Grace Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded...

Nov 18, 2016

McGinnis, Phyllis J., 85 of Springfield was a longtime resident of Quincy Drive. She was born in Harding County, Ohio the daughter of Nelson T. and Edith R. McGinnis. Phyllis was a member of Southgate Baptist Church. She was a proud supporter of the Ohio State Buckeyes and Cleveland Browns. Phyllis was an avid homemaker and great...

Nov 17, 2016

JIMMIE CRAWFORD

82, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016. He was born June 20, 1934 in Grayson, Kentucky the son of the late Paul & Inez (Ferguson) Crawford. He retired after 36 years of service as a Aerospace Engineer, was a member of the Honey Creek Presbyterian Church and coached baseball in New Carlisle....

Nov 14, 2016

ROBERT E. NEFF

74, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Monday, November 14, 2016. He was born August 16, 1942 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, the son late Floyd & Mabel Neff. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Navistar after 43 years of service. He is survived by his wife, of 48 years, Brenda Neff;...

Nov 14, 2016

Marshall, Helen L., 86 of Springfield passed away November 14, 2016in the Eaglewood Care Center. She was born in Highland County, Ohio, the daughter of William and Freda Myers. She retired as the office manager for the New Carlisle office of the Ohio BMV. She enjoyed shopping, sewing, ceramics, cooking, collecting cat items and thimbles. She also...

Nov 13, 2016

Altie L. Farmer, 75, of New Carlisle, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016. She was born March 26, 1941 in Jackson County, WV, the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Stover. Altie retired from Wright State University computing services. She enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids who called her GiGi. Altie is preceded in death by...

Nov 12, 2016

Juanita Jane "JJ" Combs Crouch, 76, of Springfield passed away Saturday, November 12, 2016 after years of struggling with lung disease. She was born February 4, 1940 in Springfield the daughter of John Bartram and Frances (Clark) Bartram Russell. Juanita graduated high school from Milford Center, OH. However, she lived most of her adult life in Indianapolis,...

Nov 12, 2016

Dorothy Jean Jones, 78, of Medway, Ohio, passed away on November 12, 2016 in New Carlisle, Ohio. Dorothy was born in Ashland, Kentucky to Alonzo and Sarah Blair on July 22, 1937. She married Benjamin Jones on April 12, 1955, whom she was preceded in death by. Dorothy is survived by her children: Butch (Penny) Jones, Jane (Les) Miller,...

Nov 8, 2016

Deerwester, Gary L., 79 of South Charleston went home to his Lord and Savior on November 8, 2016. He was born in McComb, Ohio on February 1, 1937, the son of Chester and Flo Deerwester.Gary graduated from Van Buren High School andreceived his Bachelor of Science inAgronomyfrom The Ohio State University.Heretired with 37 years of service from Landmark and...

Nov 6, 2016

LINDA K FIELDS

76, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016. She was born December 7, 1939 in Dayton the daughter of the late Roy & Mary Katherine (Bussey) Lane. She is survived by a daughter, Tammi (Don) Doggett; two son, Joel (Karel) Johnson, Jr., Chad Fields; grandchildren, Benjamin (Anna) Doggett, Justin (Christy) Doggett,...

Nov 4, 2016

HOWARD C. WARNER

60, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Friday, November 4, 2016. He was born August 14, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio the son of the late Carl & Arline (Malady) Warner. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Annette Warner; two sons, Curtis (Sara) Warner, Jason Warner; a daughter, Nancy Byington; eight grandchildren;...

Nov 4, 2016

ESTHER A. HARRIS

84, of New Carlisle, Ohio departed this world to Heaven Friday, November 4, 2016 at Hospice of Miami County. She was born May 31, 1932 in Brookville, Ohio the daughter of the late Winfield & Mary (Limbert) Lutz. She formerly worked at Lewis & Michael in Dayton, Ohio as a receptionist. She is survived...

Nov 2, 2016

Howard D. Shaffer, 97, of North Hampton passed away surrounded by his family Wednesday, November 2, 2016. He was born on March 23, 1919 in Clark County, the son of the late Forest & Anna (Group) Shaffer. Howard was a member of the North Hampton Community Church and Christiansburg Lodge #226 F&AM. Howard was a very active member of...

Nov 1, 2016

Robert "Bob" James Heilman, 59, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. He was born on August 6, 1957 in New Carlisle, the son of the late William Howard and Dorothy Miriam(Frazee) Heilman. Bob was a graduate of Bethel High School and Capital University. He served as President and CEO of O’Neil & Associates Inc. in Miamisburg....