Obituaries

Oct 11, 2016

GARY D. CHANEY

79, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016. He was born August 18, 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of the late Owlan & Vetress (Lykins) Chaney. He retired from Chrysler, Dayton. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joanne Chaney; a daughter, Cindy (Albert) Moyer; a son, Mark...

Oct 11, 2016

Dyer, George "Puma" Leroy, 43 of South Charleston died October 11, 2016 in the Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Donald and Robin Dyer. He was a 1993 graduate of Southeastern High School, where he played baseball, track and football. In his spare time he enjoyed doing Karaoke. He was...

Oct 10, 2016

Sylvia M. (Cornell) (Fagan) Whitaker

86, of Springfield, went home to be with the Lord on October 10, 2016 at 2:06 a.m. Sylvia was surrounded by the love of her family at her passing. She was born on July 28, 1930 in Selma, OH, the daughter of the late George Edward and Carrie Ethel (Hunt) Cornell. Sylvia...

Oct 7, 2016

Joseph F. Merz

84, of Tipp City, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2016 at The Laurels of Huber Heights. Joe was born in Blue Creek, Ohio, to John F. and Lulu Hayslip Merz on April, 25th 1932. He graduated from Peebles High School. He married G. Maxine Brayfield, on July 12, 1952 in West Union, Ohio....

Oct 7, 2016

Gregory, Lillian A. 95 of Springfield died October 7, 2016 in her residence. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 11, 1921, the daughter of Harry and Anna Miller. Lillian was a member of Oakland Presbyterian Church and AARP. In her spare time she loved to read, especially the newspaper cover to cover. She was preceded...

Oct 7, 2016

GREGORY KARJALA, JR.

33, of Vandalia, Ohio passed away Friday, October 7, 2016. He was born April 26, 1983 in Dayton the son of Gregory, Sr. & Cynthia Karjala; a brother, Alex (Krista); aunts, uncles, niece, Taylor; nephews, Noah & Peyton; other relatives and friends. Visitation will be 11-1 PM Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at the TROSTEL,...

Oct 4, 2016

Wendell L. Ross, 78 of Springfield died October 4, 2016 in the Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born in Flat Gap, KY on May 18, 1938, the son of Harry and Tera Ross. Wendell retired from construction from Labor Local 1410 and 216. He served his country in the US Army. In his spare time he...

Oct 3, 2016

Ferryman, James M. 58 of Springfield died October 3, 2016 in his residence. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on September 3, 1958, the son of Clarence and Sarah Ferryman. Jim retired from Tech II with 30 years of service as the head of plant maintenance, having started with them in a garage. He enjoyed playing basketball...

Oct 3, 2016

Boldman, Jacqueline L., 83 of Springfield died October 3, 2016 in the Ohio Masonic Home. She was born in Springfield on March 5, 1933, the daughter of Elbert and Kathryn Shroyer. Jacqueline retired with 29 years of service from Mercy Medical Center as a respiratory therapist. She was a member of Maiden Lane Church of God Enon....

Oct 2, 2016

SONYA D. CONN

54, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016. She was born May 12, 1962 in Pennington Gap, Virginia the daughter of the late Samuel & Janice (Pearson) Byington. She is survived by two daughters, Courtney Conn & Lindsay Griever; six grandchildren, Marco, Mariela, Jesse, Bella, Aylah & infant baby arriving March...

Oct 2, 2016

Voyce L. New of Springfield, Ohio passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016. He was born in Cedar Hill, Ky. The son of the late Robert and Dortha (Morrow) New. A man of strong Christian faith. He was a deacon at Harmony Missionary Baptist Church and loved his family and his church family. Voyce enjoyed walking, traveling, time...

Oct 2, 2016

Ray, Kevin (Slappy)E., 54 of Springfield died October 2, 2016. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on June 8, 1962, the son of Harold and Carol Ray. Kevin was a 1980 graduate of Northwestern High School. He was a member of the Machinists and Union Clubs. In his spare time he enjoyed playing golf. Kevin had been...

Oct 1, 2016

Keith Eugene Tankersley, 60, of New Carlisle, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2016. He was born July 16, 1956 in Dayton, the son of Earl Eugene and Mary Alice Tankersley. Keith worked as a server and manager at several area restaurants, including Paragon, Jays Seafood and Peasant Stock of Dayton. He is preceded in death by his father Earl...

Oct 1, 2016

Wise, Carol A., 75 of Springfield died October 1, 2016 in the Good Shepherd Village. She was born in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Raymond and Lottie Grody. Carol had been a sales rep. for Toy Ladies for many years. She was a member of Maiden Lane Church of God. In her spare time she enjoyed crocheting...

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...