Obituaries

Oct 1, 2016

Linda A. Shook, 75, of Enon went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 1, 2016. She was born February 14, 1941 in Springfield, the daughter of Harold and Ella Garber. Linda had a wonderful work family at Patriot Ridge for over 20 years. She was a member of Maiden Lane Church of God at West Enon. Linda...

Oct 1, 2016

Bonita L. Heckman, 78, of New Carlisle, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2016. She was born on June 3, 1938 in Dayton, the daughter of Russell G. and Stella M. (Ditmar) Wooster. Bonita was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and enjoy both her flower and rock gardens. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers Lloyd...

Sep 29, 2016

McCarty, Ronni Michelle 39, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016, after losing a hard-fought battle with addiction. She was born in Springfield on November 3, 1976, a daughter of Ron McCarty and Jodie (Cook) Gudorf. Ronni attended Shawnee High School and Clark State Community College. She had a deep love for her family and friends and will...

Sep 29, 2016

Ronnie S. Lewis, 20 of Springfield died September 29, 2016 in Grant Medical Center, Columbus. He was born in Danville, KY on January 28, 1996. Ronnie was employed with the Lowery Tree & Landscaping Co. Ronnie loved life and was known for making everyone smile, especially when he walked into a room. He was a Light of...

Sep 29, 2016

Rachel Lucille Martin, 91, of Tipp City passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2016. She was born July 25, 1925 in New Carlisle, the daughter of John and Lucille M. (Welty) Kouse. Rachel was a member of the First Church of God, Troy, she loved and lived her life for the Lord. She enjoyed her family greatly and loved...

Sep 29, 2016

Julie Ann (Parrott) Smart

beloved daughter, sister, wife, aunt, cousin and friend. Born February 15, 1963 to the late Frank K. and Andrea Parrott. An inspirational and courageous woman who faced a 17 year oral cancer journey with faith, determination and a sharp wit, Julie died Thursday, September 29, 2016, with her sister at her side. A...

Sep 28, 2016

CARL A. ROLLER

90, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2016 in Springfield. He was born August 22, 1926 in Clark County, Ohio the son of the late Chester & Stella (Free) Roller. He was a U.S. Army WWII veteran, retired farmer, bus driver for Tecumseh Schools and made the popcorn in the concession stand...

Sep 28, 2016

Grace Juanita Walker, 98, of Springfield passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016. She was born on April 23, 1918, the daughter of Harold Joseph and Fannie Louise (Mongold) Rude. Grace was a past member of Fellowship Christian Church, Bethel Baptist Church and High St. United Methodist Church. She was a past President of many Eastern Star clubs and...

Sep 28, 2016

CAROL JEAN PLUNKETT

70, of Tipp City, Ohio passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2016. She was born August 28, 1946 in Lima, Ohio the daughter of the late Floyd & Charlotte (Henry) Ellis. She was a retired school teacher of the Huber Heights City Schools and retired from Elder Beerman, Huber Heights. She is survived by her...

Sep 27, 2016

Arnold Ray Murnahan, 72 of Springfield died September 27, 2016 in the SRMC. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on June 24, 1944, the son of Jerry and Emma Murnahan. Ray enjoyed doing many things including fishing, traveling, garage sales, working on old cars, gardening and going to baseball games with his son-in-law. He was preceded in death by...

Sep 27, 2016

MAE ELLEN LUGINBUHL

93, of Medway, Ohio passed away Tuesday September 27, 2016. She was born August 29, 1923 in Hancock County, Ohio the daughter of the late Carl & Anna (Wrasse) Eier. She is survived by a daughter, Carol & David Benoy; two sons, David & Linda Luginbuhl, Edward & Connie Luginbuhl; seven grandchildren, Lorraine (Walter)...

Sep 24, 2016

LEO BOGGS

90, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Saturday, September 24, 2016 in Springfield. He was born June 10, 1926 in Olive Hill, Kentucky the son of the late John & Della (Erwin) Boggs. He was a U.S. Army WWII veteran of and retired from Hobart of Dayton. He is survived by a son, Kevin &...

Sep 23, 2016

ROBERT "BOB" BAKER

92, passed away Friday, September 23, at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born August 28, 1924 and was a lifelong resident of New Carlisle and a graduate of Olive Branch High School. Bob was retired from The Standard Oil Co.(SOHIO) and Bethel Township Trustees. He enjoyed many years of farming in the local area,...

Sep 21, 2016

Earl "Aric" Arrington Fitzpatrick born in South Charleston, Ohio, August 5, 1954 and died September 21, 2016 in Springfield, Ohio.

Sep 19, 2016

Larry L. Duffey, 75 of Springfield died September 19, 2016 in his residence following a brief illness. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on December 29, 1940, the son of Harry and Mary Duffey. Larry retired from SCAT as a bus driver with 25 years of service. Larry was proud to have been an Ordained Minister. He...

Sep 18, 2016

Bethel Caudill, 99 of Springfield went home to be with the Lord on September 18, 2016 in her residence. She was born in Paintsville, KY on August 22, 1917, the daughter of Lindsey and Viola Williams. During WWII Bethel worked in a parachute factory in Tipp City. Bethel was proud to be a farm wife and mother....

Sep 18, 2016

Mary E. Harris, 90, of Springfield passed away peacefully September 18, 2016. She was born on November 16, 1926 to Charles and Edna Herman. Mary loved Jesus and enjoyed expressing that through writing and displaying her pieces in frames that she crafted. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Hershel Harris; brothers Charles "Peckie" and...

Sep 17, 2016

Charles L. "Chuck" Evans

On September 17, 2016, Charles L. "Chuck" Evans was joyfully embraced by his Savior, Jesus entering heaven and eternal glory! He was welcomed home by his parents, John and Martha (Shaw) Evans and beloved sister Alice Collier, who preceded him in death to eternal life. Born April 6, 1946, Chuck lived...

Sep 13, 2016

Randal Edward Reichel, 63, of Springfield, passed away on September 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Sr. and Lou (Skaggs) Reichel, and niece Amanda Lou Reichel. He is survived by two daughters, Suzanne (Bradley) Ferguson of Excelsior, MN and Stephanie (Matthew) Haynes of Westminster, CO, and three brothers, James (Kathy) Reichel Jr. of Chicago,...

Sep 13, 2016

CONSTANCE (CONNIE) BLEIGH

a life-long area resident of Troy and New Carlisle passed away September 13, 2016. Connie was a Dental Hygienist who switched careers to her passion of teaching Spanish. She was a graduate of Sinclair College and Central State University. She was proud of her teaching at Vandalia- Butler High School, and after a brief...