Obituaries

Jan 11, 2017

Dennis A. Gonzalez, 69, of Tipp City, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017. He was born May 2, 1947 in New York City, NY. Dennis enjoyed spending time with his family, watching sports and making trips to the casino with his wife. He enjoyed traveling to different parts of the U.S. Dennis was a wonderful grandfather, father and husband....

Jan 10, 2017

DOROTHY A. COOK BENNETT

92, of Springfield, Ohio passed away January 10, 2017. She was born February 1, 1924 in Southampton, New York the daughter of the late Frank & Mary (Graham) Griffin. She is survived by three grandchildren, Lauren Rath of Cridersville, Ohio, Rebecca Tellez of Lima, Ohio, James (Hayli) Rath of Smiths Station, Alabama; three...

Jan 10, 2017

Donna Lee Gray, 58, of Springfield passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017 in her home. She was born October 16, 1958 in Springfield, Ohio to Donald and Carolyn Young. Donna enjoyed bowling, reading, solving crossword puzzles and crocheting in her spare time. She is survived by her mother; two sons Justin R. and Anthony Orrill; brothers Jeffrey...

Jan 9, 2017

William H. "Bill" Johnson, 76, of Huber Heights, passed away January 9, 2017. He was born January 25, 1940 in Detroit, the son of William and Helen Johnson. Bill was a U.S. Army veteran who enjoyed woodworking and visiting with his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his father William Johnson; mother Helen Ward; brother Ron Johnson; and...

Jan 9, 2017

Reeves, Marion Richard, 59 of Springfield passed away Monday, January 9, 2017. He was born on September 20, 1957 in Springfield, the son of James and Joyce Reeves. Marion served in the United States Marine Corps, and was very passionate to be a Marine. He was also a truck driver for Panther trucking. In his free time...

Jan 7, 2017

Nickolas Aspidow, 62, of Tipp City, passed away January 7, 2017. He was born September 11, 1954 in Serbia, the son of Nickolas Aspidow and Helena Schweink-Welding. Nickolas graduated from the Ohio State University School of Pharmacy in 1991. He enjoyed being outdoors, woodworking and reading history books. Nickolas is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Nicholas and Katie...

Jan 6, 2017

Dorothy V. Stroup, 79, passed away January 6, 2017 surrounded by her husband, loving sons and their families. She was born August 23, 1937 in Springfield, the daughter of the late Addison W. and Bertha (Spence) Colegrove. Dorothy was a graduate of Tecumseh High School, class of 1956. Dorothy and her husband were owner operators of Stroup's Paint Store...

Jan 4, 2017

JOHN R. (JR) ASHLEY

65, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017. He was born July 23, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio the son of the late Oscar & Myrtle (Hendrix) Ashley. He is survived by a brother, Jordan (Buck)Ashley; special friends. Dianne Gross, Rosalee Bartlett, Betty Graham, Alma Nash; other relatives and friends. The...

Jan 2, 2017

Dorothy E. Pugh, 80, of Springfield passed away peacefully at Springfield Manor on Monday, January 2, 2017 following an illness. She was born December 30, 1936 in Macomb, IL to the late Wayne Moon of Springfield and Irene (Lindsey) Moon Matter of Athens, AL. She attended Shelter House Ministries. Dorothy is survived by her daughters Nancy Patriani, Diana Saunders...

Jan 2, 2017

Jeffery R. Stephenson, 39, of New Paris, OH passed away January 2, 2017. He was born January 24,1977 in Valdosta, Georgia the son of Mark and Latrelle Stephenson . Jeffery was a hard worker who was also a very devoted family man, he loved his kids and family dearly. He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Opal...

Jan 1, 2017

William H. Blevins, 75, of Enon passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 in Alter Care of Hilliard following a lengthy illness. He was born November 12, 1941 in Weeksbury, KY the son of Ralph and Milda (Mills) Blevins. Mr. Blevins was a 1960 graduate of Springfield High School and worked for the William Bayley Company. He went to work...

Dec 31, 2016

Mills, Roberta K., 78 of Springfield passed away December 31, 2016. She was born in Ross County, Ohio on November 22, 1938, the daughter of Con and LouVenna Kelly. She retired as the payroll clerk from The Leffel Company. Roberta was a member of the Westside Missionary Baptist Church. In her spare time she enjoyed reading and loved her...

Dec 30, 2016

WILLIAM RAY JOHNSON (Bill, Cadillac Willy, BJ, Billy Ray)

Born, 11-22-1935 in Wallins Creek (Bull Dog Holler), KY. Passed at the age of 81 on 12-30-2016. Preceded in death by mother, Goldie Brown Johnson Friend, and father Oscar Johnson (estranged); grandparents Daniel Logan Brown and Minnie Lou Slusher Brown; aunts and uncles William H. Brown, Arthur Earnest...

Dec 29, 2016

Protsman-Hays, Virginia "Shorty", 72 of South Charleston passed away December 29, 2016 in her home. She was born in Clark County, Ohio on June 10, 1944, the daughter of James H. and Ella L. Cultice. Shorty worked as a LPN for Planned Parenthood for twelve years. She then began home health care for several families until her mother needed...

Dec 28, 2016

Debra Parsons, 59, of Medway, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016. She was born August 13, 1957 in Dayton, the daughter of the late Eugene and Marilyn Tims. Debra was an Army veteran who later became a RN and also an instructor of nursing at Sinclair Community College. She is preceded in death by her husband Jerry D. Parsons....

Dec 27, 2016

Pauline Frye, 78, formerly of Springfield passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016 in Greenewood Manor in Xenia. She was born April 4, 1938 in Ewing, VA the daughter of Esker and Martha (Gilpin) Frye and lived most of her life in Springfield. Pauline worked for Thermometer Corporation of America for over 20 years and then did house cleaning for...

Dec 27, 2016

Billy J. Leece, Sr., 66, of Springfield passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016. He was born June 9, 1950 in Stanford, KY the son of Cecil and Ethel (Head) Leece. Mr. Leece attended the Hustonville School in Kentucky and worked on a farm until moving to Springfield. He worked 29 years for the William Bayley Co. until its closing...

Dec 26, 2016

Philip D. Minnick, passed away Monday, December 26, 2016, at the Kobacker House in Columbus, OH, from complications from several strokes.

Phil was born August 25, 1948 in Springfield, OH, to William and Marguerite Minnick. He attended Springfield City Schools graduating from Springfield South High School. He attended Capital University in 1966 -1969, majoring in voice and...

Dec 26, 2016

Martin, David Lee, 37 of Springfield died January 26, 2017 in his residence. He was born in Springfield, Ohio, the son of David A. and Janet Martin. He enjoyed bowling, fishing and caregiver for his mom. He was also known as a jokester and his favorite saying was "All right all right". Survivors include his parents; daughters MaKayla, Jenna,...

Dec 25, 2016

DANIEL J. SMITH

78, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Sunday, December 25, 2016. He was born January 13, 1938 in Athens, Ohio the son of the late George & Dorothy (Walker) Smith. He was a U.S. Army reservist veteran and retired from the Booster Newspaper. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Smith; children, Kate (Wade)...