Obituaries

Jul 23, 2017

Mary Martha Ogden, 84, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017. She was born November 20, 1932 in Xenia, the daughter of the late Charlie and Garnet Harris. Mary was a member of First Christian Church. She is preceded in death by her husband George Dever Ogden; 3 brothers; 2 sisters-in-law; and 1 brother-in-law. Mary is survived by...

Jul 23, 2017

EVA "JUANITA" DUNCAN

93, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017. She was born December 23, 1923 in Pine Knot, Kentucky the daughter of the late Jerome & Pearl (Smith) Davis. She is survived by her children; Sherrie Wilson, Joy & Bob Thompson, Jane & Randy Wilson, Tommy & Rita Duncan, Gayle & Kevin...

Jul 22, 2017

George W. Howell, Jr., 84, of Springfield passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017. He was born August 10, 1932 in Springfield the son of George W., Sr. and Mabel (McElwain) Howell and graduated from Springfield High School. George served in the United States Army in the Korean War and retired from Navistar-International. He is survived by three children Kevin...

Jul 21, 2017

Christy Jo McCormick, 53, of Springfield passed away Friday, July 21, 2017 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born April 23, 1964 in Springfield the daughter of Stanley and Martha (Ironton) Massie. Christy was a graduate of South High School and attended Message of Hope Ministry. She is survived by her husband Terry Gene McCormick; children Terry Gene...

Jul 17, 2017

John Henry Balzer III, 60, of New Carlisle, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, July 17, 2017. He was born February 1, 1957, the son of Charles A. and Peggy L. Balzer. John retired from ODOT as Clark County Manager after 30 years and in retirement worked for Barrett Paving. John could fix anything. He enjoyed classic...

Jul 17, 2017

Michael R. "Mike" Wells, 52, of Springfield passed away Monday, July 17, 2017 following a lengthy illness. He was born June 9, 1965 in Springfield the son of Glen E., Sr. and Mary (Myers) Wells. He is survived by his mother of Springfield; two sons Michael R. Wells II of Florida, and Bryant (Stephanie) Wells of Springfield; brothers Duyane...

Jul 17, 2017

David S. Crowe, 51, of Medway passed away Monday, July 17, 2017. He was born January 28, 1966 in Dayton, the son of Troy and Sylvia (Brubaker) Crowe. David loved fishing, hunting and camping. He was a past board member of CLPOA and former member of Moose Lodge #1274. David’s family was most important to him and he loved...

Jul 16, 2017

CHARLES F. SUVER, JR.

76, of Enon, Ohio passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017. He was born June 6, 1941 in Donnelsville, Ohio the son of the late Charles, Sr. & Helen (Sells) Suver. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and retired Teamsters Union (Preston 151). He is survived by a son, Charles F. Suver III;...

Jul 15, 2017

Nellie M. Cultice, 73, of Pitchin, went to be with the Lord Saturday, July 15, 2017. She was born March 21, 1944, in South Charleston, Ohio, the daughter of Donald E. and Rita O. Hines. She was employed as a school bus driver for forty-one years, serving Springfield City Schools, Southeastern Local School District, and Head Start. Survivors include...

Jul 14, 2017

HANS PEOT

86, of New Carlisle, Ohio, passed away Friday, July 14, 2017. Hans was born June 4, 1931 in Spokane, Washington. He was a USAF veteran and retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base as Asst Director of the B-1 program. Hans was an artist-blacksmith and toolmaker, and a long-time member of SOFA (Southern Ohio Forge...

Jul 13, 2017

THELMA LUCILLE HINKLE

97, of Springfield, Ohio went to be with her Lord on Thursday, July 13, 2017. She was born on December 23, 1919 the daughter of the late Robert & Nettie (Flory) Artz. She was a hard working farmer's wife who managed and milked a large dairy herd while raising her family. She loved her...

Jul 13, 2017

DARRELL BELLAR

64, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away July 13, 2017. He was born October 24, 1952, Dayton, Ohio the son of Earl & Dorothy (Shoup) Bellar. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and retired from Dayton Phoenix Group. He is survived by a son, Darrell, Jr. (Angelia) Bellar; a daughter, Kamela (Brad) Smith; grandchildren,...

Jul 12, 2017

Doris Louise (Ulery) Pencil, 94 formerly of the New Carlisle area passed away July 12, 2017 at Oakwood Village, one day shy of her 95th birthday. She was born July 13th, 1922 the only child of Leonard and Opal (Shroyer) Ulery. She was the 5th generation born at the Ulery Homestead which had been in the Ulery name for...

Jul 11, 2017

Gary A. McConnaughey, 63, of New Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017. He was born October 4, 1953 in Hillsboro, OH, the son of the late Wayne and Barbara McConnaughey. Gary was well known for walking with his grocery cart and being a frequent guest of his favorite restaurant Lee's Famous Recipe. He would also attend the many...

Jul 9, 2017

BETTY BRUCE

90, of Medway, Ohio passed away Sunday July 9, 2017 in Fairbron, Ohio. She was born March 7, 1927 in Marion, Ohio the daughter of the late Frederick & Diatha (Jacoby) Kreuger. Betty lived in Greene county 1950-1977. She is survived by her husband, Billy Joe Bruce married January 16, 1977; a son, Michael &...

Jul 9, 2017

Jones, Blanche P., 91 of Springfield passed away July 9, 2017 in the Ohio Masonic Home. She was born in Massillon, Ohio on November 17, 1925, the daughter of William and Elva Migge. Blanche was a member of Aldora Chapter #262 O.E.S. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Walter Jones; sisters Agnes Wilfley, Florence...

Jul 9, 2017

Ronald A. Pheanis, 74, of New Carlisle passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017. He was born in Richmond, IN, on February 27, 1943, the son of the late Richard Pheanis and Mary Louise (Tharp) Bradway. Ron had a lifetime love of flying model airplanes and was a member of several organizations affiliated with model airplanes. He was a loving...

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,...