Obituaries

Jul 5, 2016

GERTIE BLACK

93, of Dayton, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 5, 2016. She was born December 14, 1922 in Carter County, Kentucky the daughter of the late Steve & Ethel (Kiser) Jarvis. She is survived by two sons, Charles H. Jr. (Susan) Black, Don (Debbie) Black, two daughters, Maurita Phipps, Judy (Dennis)...

Jul 2, 2016

Joyce "Bonnie" Day, 81, of Springfield went to be home with the Lord on July 2, 2016 . She was born in Catawba, Ohio, June 30, 1935. Bonnie enjoyed watching the Cincinnati Reds and Cincinnati Bengals. She was preceded in death by her mother Neltie "Babe" Shaw , grandmother Myrtle Mae Carey, husband of 55 years Franklin Day ,...

Jun 30, 2016

FREDDIE LEE (BICYCLING FREDDIE) DITTOE

69, of Medway, Ohio passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016. Preceded in death by his birth parents, Mary & George Dittoe and step-father, Charles Hensley. Freddie was known and loved by many throughout Medway, Park Layne, Crystal Lakes and New Carlisle. Freddie will always be remembered for his big heart, big smile,...

Jun 29, 2016

David Lemon Hayes, Sr. 64, of Springfield passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016. He was born July 1, 1951 in Springfield the son of James A. and Esther (Carter) Hayes and was a 1972 graduate of Northeastern High School. David had worked as a grill cook at Bonanza and Wendy’s until he was disabled by illness. While at Bonanza...

Jun 27, 2016

Claudette Chaney, 77, of Springfield passed away June 27, 2016 in Legacy at Forest Glen. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on April 9, 1939, the daughter of Claud and Etta Worrell. Claudette retired as a receptionist for Commercial Equipment Service. In her spare time she enjoyed quilting, boating, drawing and painting, but her greatest joy was her grandkids....

Jun 25, 2016

Roger E. Loper, 78, of Chillicothe, passed away June 25, 2016. He was born March 16, 1938 in Clarksburg, WV, the son of Robert and Lucille (Moore) Loper. Roger was a United Methodist Minister, serving as clergy for several Ohio churches over the years. He is preceded in death by his parents and the mother of his children Jaewell...

Jun 25, 2016

Helen M. Ward, 95, of Springfield formerly of Dayton went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 25, 2016. She was born on March 21, 1921 in Prescot, Michigan, the daughter of Nelson and Clara (Fagan) VanMeer. Helen enjoyed working in her yard and baking many different pies. She is preceded in death by her parents and...

Jun 25, 2016

Vivien Patriccia Trego, 83, of Medway passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016. She was born February 3, 1933 in Medway, the daughter of Horace and Opal (Snyder) McFarland. Vivien loved watching scary movies and eating good food with her family. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband John Trego; and brothers Lloyd and Larri McFarland. Vivien is...

Jun 24, 2016

HAROLD DAY CROUCH, JR.

93, died in New Carlisle, Ohio on June 24, 2016. He was born in Stroh, Indiana, on November 23, 1922, the son of Harold D. & Lima (Zerbe) Crouch. The family moved to Medway, Ohio, where he attended local schools, graduating from Olive Branch High School in 1943. Enlisting in the U.S. Navy,...

Jun 23, 2016

Paul "Jim" Knotts, Jr., 63, of Champaign County, peacefully passed away with his family at his side on Thursday, June 23, 2016. He was born June 1, 1953 in Springfield, the son of Paul J. and Wilma (Walker) Knotts, Sr. Jim was a 1971 graduate of Northwestern High School, enlisted in the Air National Guard, and earned his Bachelor...

Jun 22, 2016

Shelby Paige (Buck) Greene, It is with heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of Shelby Paige, age 29, on Wednesday June 22, 2016. Shelby was born December 2, 1986, to Lisa Kay Owens and Kyle Stewart Buck, both deceased. Shelby was raised most of her life by her father Paul Joseph Hazlett. Shelby graduated from Southeastern...

Jun 22, 2016

Misty Kay Williams, 37, of St. Paris passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016 in Miami Valley Hospital. She was born September 22, 1978 in Springfield the daughter of Roy and Angela (Crable) Williams. Misty was proud to have earned her GED and in 1999 was a State Finalist in a poetry competition. She was a member of the First...

Jun 21, 2016

JOHN W. WILSON

72, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016. He was born June 2, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio the son of the late John P. & Elsie (Henson) Wilson. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran and retired from General Motors. He is survived by his wife, Carol Wilson; a daughter, Kimberly...

Jun 19, 2016

Mary Jane Lair, 71, of New Carlisle went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, June 19, 2016. She was born September 1, 1944 in Troy, Ohio the daughter of Frances M. and Josephine (Eichholtz) Staup who preceded her in death. Mary Jane was a member of Grace Community Church of Huber Heights and was very active in...

Jun 18, 2016

HELEN L. STIERS

97, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Saturday June 18, 2016. She was born June 30, 1918 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of the late Granville & Glenna (Frock) Croft. She is survived by a son, James and his wife, Shirley Stiers. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her...

Jun 17, 2016

KENNETH G. ODEGARD

76, of Tipp City, Ohio passed away Friday, June 17, 2016. He was born April 1, 1940 in Redding, California the son of the late Gustav & Anna (Larsen) Odegard. He retired from the state of California in 1998. He is survived by his loving wife, of 52 years, Dee Odegard; a daughter; Linnea...

Jun 15, 2016

Danny J. Buskirk, 68, of Springfield, died Wednesday, June 15, 2016. He was born May 17, 1948 in Dayton, the son of Emmitt and Phyllis (Taylor) Buskirk. Danny served in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam veteran. He had worked at several local businesses as a chef. He is survived by his sister Margo (Anthony) Brown; two brothers...

Jun 13, 2016

Barbara Ann Bailey of New Carlisle was born May 7, 1960 in Dayton and was called to heaven on June 13, 2016 at the age of 56. She was preceded in death by her parents Bobby Gene and Loretta (Caudill) Bailey, Sr. She is survived by her sisters Roberta (Rod) Demmitt of Medway and Beverly (Steve) Ryan of Dayton;...

Jun 13, 2016

Carolyn K. Clay, 74 of Springfield passed away June 13, 2016 in her residence. She was born in London, Ohio on September 11, 1941, the daughter of Everett and Gertrude Bateman. Carolyn was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands Bobby Marstella and Douglas K. Clay; daughter Caroline Clay; brothers Leonard and Charles; sister and...

Jun 13, 2016

Alberta M. Justice, 92 of Springfield passed away Monday, June 13, 2016 in the Forest Glen Health Campus. She was born in Hillsboro, Ohio on April 10, 1924, the daughter of William M. and Bertha M. (Chaney) Mercer. Prior to starting her family Alberta worked for Woolworth's and Robbins & Myers. In her spare time she enjoyed sewing, reading...