Obituaries

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...

Jun 12, 2016

Myrle Scott, 80, of Springfield passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016. She was born November 12, 1935 in Pike County, KY the daughter of Robert R. and Elzoria (Sloan) Carter. Myrle retired from Woodrow Corporation with forty plus years of service. She is survived by two daughters Carol Hollon of Lexington, KY, and Brenda (Wayne) Williams of St. Paris,...

Jun 11, 2016

Peggy Ann (Paulus) Lockard, 73, of Medway, Ohio passed away on June 11, 2016 at Grandview Hospital in Dayton. Peggy was born on January 14,1943 in Greenville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Samuel and Doris(Townsend)Paulus. In addition to her parents, Peggy is preceded in death by her husband James Lockard. Peggy was an avid bowler at Poelking Lanes...

Jun 9, 2016

Cecil J. Chatfield, Sr., 81, of Park Layne passed away Thursday, June 9, 2016. He was born October 7, 1934 in Hanging Rock, OH, the son of Hugh and Gertrude Chatfield. Cecil was a member of New Carlisle Blue Lodge #100 F&AM. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Cecil is preceded in death by his parents and...

Jun 8, 2016

Alice J. Grant, 92 of Springfield, Ohio passed away June 8, 2016. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on November 25, 1923, the daughter of Charles and Mary Lorton. Alice was an active member of St. Paul U.M.C for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband John "Jack" Grant and sister Donna Shaw....

Jun 8, 2016

Clarice L. Raymond, 80, of South Vienna, OH passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2016 in Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born August 9, 1935 in Columbus, OH the daughter of Herbert J. and Florence B. (Collins) McDowell. Clarice was a graduate of North High School and lived in the Columbus area for 40 years before moving to Clark County...

Jun 7, 2016

COLLEEN L. MOORE

64, of New Carlisle, Ohio, passed away June 7, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 8, 1952, in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Robert & Barbara (Towson) Coates. She loved working with the children and people at Tecumseh Local Schools. She is survived by her husband of 40...

Jun 7, 2016

Jean M. Fancher, 91, of Springfield passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2016 in the Ohio Masonic Home. She was born January 20, 1925 in Springfield the daughter of Robert E. and Mildred (Barnhart) Miller and was a graduate of Springfield High School. She is survived by her son Douglas A. (Jennifer) Fancher of Venice, FL. Graveside services will be...

Jun 6, 2016

Nancy A. Freeze, 77 of Mechanicsburg passed away June 6, 2016 in her residence. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on June 10, 1938, the daughter of Ova Lee and Betty Adams. She worked for Grimes, Walmart and a couple Nursing Homes over the years. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening, working her flower beds, crocheting,...

Jun 6, 2016

MICHAEL STACEY

65, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Monday, June 6, 2016 at the VA Hospice. Michael was born January 21, 1951 in Springfield the son of late Homer E. & Anne Elizabeth Stacey. He served 6 years in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. After an honorable discharge from active duty he joined...

Jun 6, 2016

Kathryn A. Wilder, 66 of Springfield passed away June 6, 2016 in the Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on January 3, 1950, the daughter of John E. and Mary Ellen "Cindy" Maxwell. Kathy was a member of the Springfield Missionary Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for many years. She retired from Meijers...

Jun 5, 2016

STEPHEN CATE

66, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016. He was born August 27, 1949 in Dayton the son of the late Kenneth & Jeanne (Marsh) Cate. He was a devoted Christian, retired CAD designer & played the upright bass in Blue Grass music. He is survived by his wife, Geneva Cate; children, Athina...

Jun 3, 2016

Richard B. Graham, 51 of Springfield, Ohio died June 3, 2016 in the Vanderbilt Medical Center, Nashville, TN. He was born in Bowling Green, Ohio on October 4, 1964, the son of Robert Graham, Sr. and Norma Shaffer. Richard proudly served his country in the US Navy. Prior to his illness he had worked for Ideal Steel. He was...

Jun 1, 2016

Rachel E. Stridsberg, 61, of South Charleston, OH passed away on June 1, 2016 surrounded by her family. Rachel was born on December 13, 1954 to Roger and Ruth Ann (Jacoby) Aukeman in Springfield, OH. She was a graduate of Northeastern High School and The Ohio State University, where she met her husband C. Geoffrey Stridsberg II. Rachel and...

May 31, 2016

LORETTA BAILEY of New Carlisle, Ohio, was born February 21, 1939 in Hazard, Kentucky and was called home to heaven May 31, 2016 at the age of 77. Loretta, the daughter of the late Sam and Flora (Godsey) Caudill is preceded in death by her husband Bobby Gene; sisters Wanita Mattingly of Kentucky and Elizabeth Maggard of Colorado; brothers...

May 30, 2016

DOROTHY J. GOODFELLOW

97, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Monday, May 30, 2016. She was born April 4, 1919 in Springfield, the daughter of the late Joe & Faye (Carter) Hoagland. She was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church for over 50 years. Active on the church committees, Sunday School & Bible School, a quilter...

May 29, 2016

Ryan T. Reed, 23, of Springfield passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016 in his home. He was born September 24, 1992 in Springfield the son of Timothy M. Reed and Suzanne (Isaac) Burden. Ryan was a 2010 graduate of Fairborn High School and was attending ITT Tech. He was employed by Scott’s Lawn Care in Marysville. Ryan was an...

May 28, 2016

ELIZABETH "LIBBY" SPEARS

66, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016. She was born April 8, 1950 in Richmond, Kentucky the daughter of the late James Tompkins & Lillian Waller. She retired from the City of New Carlisle as the Tax Administrator. She is survived by a daughter, Robbin Medley; a son, Jon Spears;...