Obituaries

Mar 11, 2017

Betty "Mame" June Collins, 86 of Springfield passed away March 11, 2017 in Forest Glen Health Campus. She was born in Knott County, KY on August 9, 1930, the daughter of Theodore and Jane (Patrick) Perkins. Betty was a member of the Beatty Free Will Baptist Church. Her greatest enjoyment was taking care of her family. In her spare...

Mar 10, 2017

William Preston "Billy" Pettry, 91 of Springfield went home to be with his Lord on Friday, March 10, 2017 in the Springfield Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones. He was born August 25, 1925 in Edwight, West Virginia to King Dewey and Lillian Ray (Daniels) Pettry. Billy was a member of the Miami Valley United Baptist Church....

Mar 7, 2017

Marjorie Mae Potts, 98, of New Carlisle went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March7, 2017. She was born March 21, 1918 in Clay City, KY, the daughter of the late Ernest and Anna (Baber) Highley. Marjorie retired from Dayview Nursing Home at age 72 and in retirement loved spending time with her family. She is preceded in...

Mar 5, 2017

Rodger D. Redmon, 49, of New Carlisle, passed away Sunday evening March 5, 2017, while under the wonderful care of Hospice during his battle with cancer. Rodger is survived by his loving mother Dorothy H. Redmon of New Carlisle; his father Ralph L. Redmon of Anniston, AL; cherished daughter Ambyr; his brothers and sisters who loved him very much,...

Mar 4, 2017

Betty Eileen Snow, 95, a lifetime resident of Springfield passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017 in Oakwood Village. She was born here December 30, 1921 the daughter of Vere C. and Goldie B. (Nisley) Taylor and graduated from Springfield High School. Betty was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and had a variety of interests. She was a...

Mar 4, 2017

Diana Lynn Hatt, 61, formerly of New Carlisle, OH passed away unexpectedly Saturday March 4, 2017. She was born on October 31, 1955 in Springfield, OH. She is preceded in death by her mother Geraldine Hatt. She is survived by her father, Lawrence Hatt; brother Brent (Minda) Hatt; sister Valerie Blankenship; nieces & nephews Ashlee (Scott) Young, Trint (Kerri)...

Mar 3, 2017

Johnnie Omega Pyeatt Lytle passed away peacefully on March 3, 2017 at 5:50 a.m. in the Oakwood Village Care Center in Springfield Ohio. She was born in Kim, Colorado on October 14, 1920 and was the fourth of eleven children. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Dudley Pyeatt, Sr. and Eula Fewell Pyeatt; siblings, John Bob...

Mar 1, 2017

Wood, Marcus L., 30 of Springfield passed away March 1, 2017 following a lifelong battle. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on December 28, 1986, the son of Robert Brian Wood and Rita Leona Leece. Marcus was a member of the Message of Hope Ministries. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Billy Leece; Aunt Pam...

Mar 1, 2017

Martha J. Ramsey, 80, of Huber Heights, passed away peacefully March 1, 2017 in Columbus at Wexner Medical Center. She was born October 23, 1936 in Latrobe, PA, the daughter Robert Paul and Eva (Humanic) Baker. Martha retired from Wright Patterson AFB. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and 8/40 in New Carlisle. Martha and her...

Feb 28, 2017

Harry R. Sanning, 78, of Naples, FL formerly of Vandalia, passed away February 28, 2017. He was born March 25, 1938 in Jefferson City, MO, the son of the late Henry H. and Anna (Gehrling) Sanning. Harry retired from Chrysler AirTemp and was a member of St. Christopher Parish in Vandalia. He is preceded in death by his son...

Feb 28, 2017

MILDRED I. GILLIAM

age 100 years of Bethel Township, Miami County passed away on February 28, 2017. Daughter of Clarence & Ethel (Frantz) Dysinger. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, Haldan Gilliam; brothers, Chester (Louise) Dysinger, Ernest (Mary) Dysinger; daughter-in-law, Rosa Gilliam. Mildred graduated from Bethel School in 1934. In 1936 she...

Feb 27, 2017

GINNIE L. SMITH MOORE

42, of South Charleston, Ohio passed away Monday. She was born March 8, 1974 in Springfield the daughter of the late Steve & Sharon (Gantz) Smith. She worked at KinderCare Learning Center, Springfield. She is survived by a daughter, Madison Moore; step-daughter, Patience Jarvis; granddaughter, Emily Jarvis; grandmother, Fannie Gantz; three brothers, Willie...

Feb 27, 2017

Beulah Knicley

known affectionately as "Boots," 83 years old, went to her final resting place in Heaven at 9am on Monday, Feb. 27, 2017. She is survived by her son Evert Timothy, her brother Herbert Ferris, and numerous grandchildren and nieces. She spent her working career at General Motors and led a busy personal life raising four...

Feb 23, 2017

James J. Heath, 84, of North Hampton, OH passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017 in his home, after battling cancer. He was born September 24, 1932 in West Plains, MO the son of Francis W. and Lyda Mae (Heselton) Heath. Mr. Heath served in the United States Army during the Korean War and worked for Navistar-International at the Fort...

Feb 23, 2017

Strader, Della M. 95 of Springfield went home of the Lord on February 23, 2017 in the Ohio Masonic Community. She was born in Tazewell, TN, the daughter of Floyd and Cora Parks. Della was a supportive member of the Hillside Church of God, Union Club and FOE #397. She retired from the FOE #397 with 25 years of...

Feb 22, 2017

Betty J. Winkle, 82, of Springfield passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017. She was born November 25, 1934 in Springfield to Herbert and Olevia (Homer) Winkle. Betty had worked at Woolworth’s and retired from Springfield City Schools. She worked in the school cafeteria, mostly at Hayward Junior High. She is survived by her siblings, Charles (Maxine) Winkle, Joe (Roseann)...

Feb 22, 2017

Grace Mary Foster, 78, of Springfield passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017 following a brief illness. She was born October 30, 1938 in Leipsic, OH the daughter of Orlo and Beatrice (Fenstermaker) Nemire. Mrs. Foster graduated from Clark State Universitywith an Associate Degree in Applied Business Accounting Technology and retired from Phillips Christian Bookstore after twenty years...

Feb 22, 2017

Sherry A. Witt, 60, of New Carlisle passed away peacefully at home, Wednesday, February 22, 2017. She was born March 3, 1956 in Albert Lea, Minnesota, the daughter of the late Dorothy Witt and Leo Baldwin. She is survived by many who loved her; partner Debbie Abracinskas; sister Sharen Lehman; daughter Sarah Witt; son David (Lisa) Witt; grandchildren Cameron,...

Feb 21, 2017

Mary Jane Sheets

age 76 of Rotonda West, FL and New Carlisle, OH passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017 in Florida. She was born in Dayton, OH the daughter of the late Edmond H. and Alberta L. (Wilken) Norris. Mary Jane retired from the City of New Carlisle in 2000 after 15 years of service, she was...

Feb 21, 2017

James A. ‘Jim’ Smith

82, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017. He was born June 9, 1934 in Bradford, Ohio the son of the late Arthur O. & Laura J. (O’Diam) Smith Ressler and Alfred C. Ressler. He was a 1952 graduate of Dayton Northridge High School. He attended General Motors Institute in...