Obituaries

Sep 12, 2016

VELMA E. PULTZ

61, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Monday, September 12, 2016. She was born April 1, 1955 in Troy, Ohio the daughter of the late Miles & Dorothy (Rutter) Yant. She is survived by a son, Shane & Sunny Pullins; a daughter, Cheryl & Shawn Longwell; five grandchildren, Chasity, Nathan, Haley, Austin & Ryleigh; numerous...

Sep 11, 2016

John David Armstrong

John David Armstrong, 73, of Springfield, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016. A lifelong resident of Springfield, David was born on Feb. 1, 1943, the son of John P. and Frances (Jacoby) Armstrong. He was a loving friend and companion who will be greatly missed by his...

Sep 8, 2016

Nora E. Shively, 97, of New Carlisle passed away peacefully on September 8, 2016. She was born on October 21, 1918 in Clark County, Ohio, the daughter of Philip and Carrie (Siegler) Campbell. Nora was a resident of Dayview Care Center of New Carlisle and formerly of Grand Court in Springfield. She was a member of the New Carlisle...

Sep 8, 2016

Ruth Frances Droll, 93, of Springfield passed away Thursday, September 8, 2016. She was born April 30, 1923 in Frost, KY the daughter of John L. and Kathryn (Garvey) Mauk. Ruth graduated from McKell High School in Greenup, KY and worked as a waitress at the Frisch’s on East Main Street, Springfield for many years, and retired...

Sep 8, 2016

John R. Emmons, Sr., 88, of Springfield died Tuesday, September 06, 2016. He was born November 6, 1927 in Springfield the son of Fred B. and Mamie (Swenberg) Emmons. John was a U.S. Army Veteran, retired from Rockway School with twenty-one years of service and was a member of the Springfield East Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He is survived...

Sep 7, 2016

Violet M. Martin, 85, passed away peacefully after a 20 year battle with Alzheimer's disease on September 7, 2016. Violet was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Donald L. Martin. Violet will be missed by her son Keith Andrew (Janice) Martin; daughters Victoria Jean (Wil) Blanchard and Valerie Ann (Gary) Biggs; five grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren....

Sep 5, 2016

Joy Rene Gibson, 39, lost her battle to cancer on September 5, 2016. She leaves behind her parents, Jack and Peggy Gibson, four children Taylor Gibson, Michaela Hazel, Amonte Allen, and Amari Allen. Her two sisters Amanda Miller and Nikki Gibson. Her grandmother Beatrice Gibson and long time friends Tavia Johnson and Jasmine Jackson. She is preceded in death...

Sep 4, 2016

Jeffrey Allan Ackley, 42 of Ocala, Florida passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 4, 2016. He was born November 26, 1973, the son of Bob and Arlene Ackley. Jeff was a unique and amazing individual. He brought happiness and love to everyone around him through laughter, generosity and friendship. He enjoyed fishing, trapping, country music and The Dukes of...

Sep 2, 2016

STEVE L. POLAND

58, of Troy, Ohio passed away Friday, September 2, 2016. He was born February 19, 1958 in Springfield, Ohio the son of the late Jerry & Norma (Shumate) Poland. He retired from Arctech Fabricating and raced for many years at Shadybowl. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Janice (Hart) Poland; children,...

Sep 1, 2016

Nelson Alonzo Renfro

age 81, of Laurel, Indiana died Thursday, September 1, 2016 at St Francis Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born January 22, 1935 in Richmond, Kentucky he was the son of the late Speed & Susie (Brinegar) Renfro. On February 3, 1954 he and the former Evelyn Smith were united in marriage and she survives. He...

Aug 31, 2016

Debora Creager Algren

69, of Springfield, OH, passed peacefully from this Earth on August 31, 2016. Debora was born on March 5, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Basil W. Cason and Joan E. Kingdom. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She graduated from the very first class from...

Aug 30, 2016

Z. Charlene"Chawn" (Potts) Downing

65, of New Carlisle, passed away, Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Miami Valley Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born December 8, 1950 in Clay City, KY, a daughter of Marjorie (Highley) Potts of New Carlisle and the late Woodrow Potts. In addition to her father, Charlene was preceded in death by...

Aug 29, 2016

Marshall Jacob Neuhaus,

Marshall transitioned to heaven on 29 August, 2016, while struggling tremendously to overcome a traumatic brain injury. Born on 9 May 1980 in Spokane Washington, Marshall made Dayton his home in 1997. He was a graduate of Wayne High School, Sinclair Community College, and Wright State University. Marshall enjoyed life. He was an avid...

Aug 28, 2016

Beatrice M. "BB" Holmes, 84 of Springfield passed away August 28, 2016 in the Southbrook Care Center. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on October 22, 1931, the daughter of Parry and Sarah Harris. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Sherwood Holmes; daughter Cindy Ryan; sister Betty Jones; brothers Jack Harris and Lloyd Swyers...

Aug 27, 2016

DOROTHY DOOLEY

86, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Saturday August 27, 2016. She was born April 10, 1930 in Byron, Ohio the daughter of the late Robert & Martha (Shoup) Gerlaugh. She is survived by her children, Yvonne, Michael, Darrell, Scott Bellar, Tammy & Mace Dooley; grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She...

Aug 25, 2016

Robert L. Whaley, 58 of Springfield passed away August 25, 2016. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on October 29, 1957, the son of Jack and Edna Whaley, Sr. Robert was self-employed as a truck driver with Bennett Driveaway. In his spare time he enjoyed camping, woodworking but most especially playing board games with his granddaughter Emma....

Aug 25, 2016

Julia E. Worthen, 96, a lifetime resident of Springfield passed away Thursday, August 25, 2016 in Villa of Springfield. She was born here December 28, 1919 the daughter of Walter and Laura (Gist) Wilson. Julia had worked for Crowell Publishing and W.T. Grant in Southern Village Shopping Center. She was a lifelong and very active member of Fifth Evangelical...

Aug 24, 2016

A. Catherine Werst, 99, of Springfield passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016 in Green Hills Center. She was born in Sidney, OH the daughter of Harry and Nellie (Lytle) Oldham. Catherine graduated from Sidney High School, received her Bachelor’s Degree from Ohio State University and her Teaching Certificate from Wittenberg College. Catherine retired from Springfield City Schools,...

Aug 24, 2016

Joann Netts, 81, of Springfield passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016 following a brief illness. She was born October 2, 1934 in Springfield the daughter of Harold "Bud" and Beatrice (Kersey) Marshall, and was a 1952 graduate of Springfield High School. Joann married Morris Netts July 3, 1953 and together they worked as owner/operators of Netts Floral Company. She...

Aug 24, 2016

DWIGHT NIPPERT

Dwight has drowned his last fishing worm and has quit trying for that hole in one in golf. He was a methodical man. It was just not the methods that most people used but that is what made him "our Dwight". Boyd Nippert and Anne Kroeger Nippert had Dwight on March 13, 1947 in New...