Obituaries

Nov 9, 2015

News Death Notice MINNICK, William J. 96, of Springfield passed away Monday, November 9, 2015 in Cape Coral, Fl. He was born June 1, 1919 in Springfield the son of Otto E. and Addie E. (Diemer) Minnick. Mr. Minnick was retired from Public Employees Retirement System, where he had worked closely with IBM to design and install their first computer...

Nov 8, 2015

News Death Notice SMITH, Donald R. Age 79, of New Carlisle, OH passed away November 8, 2015 with his loving family by his side. He was born July 28, 1936 in Williamsburg, KY. Preceded in death by his parents, Ralph & Bessie (Freeman) Smith; brothers, Robert, Monroe & Harold. He was married for 57 years to his devoted wife, Betty...

Nov 6, 2015

News Death Notice GOINGS, Ruth M. 95, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Friday, November 6, 2015 in Fairborn, Ohio. She was born August 10, 1920 in Cincinnati, the daughter of the late Ralph & Mae (Snyder) Fox. She is survived by: a daughter, Saundra (Dr. Daniel) Forsee; a son, Kirk Goings; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives...

Nov 6, 2015

News Death Notice KNIPP, Barbara P. 74, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Friday, November 6, 2015. She was born March 1, 1941 in Whitley County, Kentucky the daughter of the late Charles, Sr. & Jessie (Leigh) Rose. She is survived by her husband, Merrill Knipp; a son, James (Amelia) Knipp; four grandchildren; great granddaughter; four brother, Jimmie, Charles J....

Nov 4, 2015

News Death Notice HESS, Lyle "Ed" 60, of Springfield, died November 4, 2015. A gathering of family and friends will be Saturday, November 14, 2015 from 2-3 PM in the RICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME, with Military Honors performed at 3:00 PM. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.richardsraffanddunbar.com

Nov 3, 2015

News Death Notice STULTZ, Troy A. 54, of Springfield, died November 3, 2015. Gathering of family and friends Monday 5-7 PM in the RICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME, with a memorial service beginning at 7:00 PM. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.richardsraffanddunbar.com

Oct 31, 2015

News Death Notice LINGO, E. Rose 78, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2015. She was born July 25, 1937 in Peebles, OH, the daughter of Homer and Essie White. Rose was a member of Possum Road Church of God. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, whose greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren....

Oct 29, 2015

News Death Notice VANWEY, Wayne T. 85 of Springfield passed away October 29, 2015 at the Forest Glen Health Campus. He was born in Greene County, Ohio on September 7, 1930, the son of Elmer and Pearl Vanwey. He was a 1948 graduate of Ross Township High School. Wayne served his country in the US Army during the Korean War....

Oct 28, 2015

News Death Notice CRAIG, Richard Lee 74, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2015. He was born August 24, 1941 in Fairborn, Ohio the son of the late Robert, Jr. & Mary (Wilson) Craig. He retired from Gem City Engineering, and was a member of the American Legion & FOE. He is survived by two sons, Don...

Oct 27, 2015

News Death Notice WILLIAMS, Sonya L. 48, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2015. Memorial service Wednesday at 2:00 PM in the RICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME, with a gathering of family and friends beginning at 1:00 PM in the memorial home. Expressions of sympathy may be made www.richardsraffanddunbar.com

Oct 26, 2015

News Death Notice McWHORTER, Betty L. 90, of Springfield, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 26, 2015 in Oakwood Village. She was born June 3, 1925 in Lockbourne, OH, the daughter of Lawrence and Birdie May Delong. Betty was a member of the Grace Missionary Baptist Church and a past president of the Ladies Democratic Club...

Oct 24, 2015

News Death Notice BANDY, Rita J. 69 of Springfield died Oct. 24, 2015. Private services. Obituary may be viewed at www.richardsraffanddunbar.com

Oct 24, 2015

News Death Notice WHITAKER, Robert H. "Flash" 70 of South Charleston died October 24, 2015 in Forest Glen Health Campus. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on March 8, 1945, the son of George and Pauline Whitaker, Sr. He served his country in the US Navy. Flash retired from Navistar with 30 years of service. He was a member of...

Oct 21, 2015

News Death Notice GROVE, Jeri 77 of Springfield died October 21, 2015. Survivors include her son Steve (Sandy) Grove and grandsons Zachary and Zane Grove. Memorial contributions to donor's favorite charity. Private services at the convenience of the family. RICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME

Oct 18, 2015

News Death Notice DUVALL, Philip W. 70, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2015. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-8 PM in the RICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME. A service to honor Philip will be Thursday at 2:30 PM in the memorial home.

Oct 17, 2015

News Death Notice WATSON, Mildred "June" 88, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2015. She was born February 1, 1927 in Springfield, the daughter of Harry G. and Effie E. (Poling) Sager. June enjoyed flea markets, garage sales and watching the Cincinnati Reds and golf. In her younger years she liked playing euchre, going bowling and spending summers...

Oct 17, 2015

News Death Notice LARIMORE, Alice E. 94, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2015 in Villa of Springfield. She was born July 27, 1921 in Athens, OH, the daughter of Walter P. and Eva May (Wilson) Richenberg. Alice had worked in sales, employed with many companies as a manager but in particular was the first AVON representative in Springfield....

Oct 15, 2015

Patricia was born on December 24, 1935 and passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2015.

Patricia was a resident of Springfield, Ohio at the time of her passing.

She was married to Chester.

Visitation will be 1:00 PM October 21 2015 at the TROSTEL CHAPMAN DUNBAR FRALEY FUNERAL HOME New Carlisle Ohio with...

Oct 15, 2015

News Death Notice HAYDEN, Raymond W. 91 of Springfield died October 15, 2015 in the SRMC. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on September 10, 1924, the son of Raymond and Bessie Hayden. Ray retired from SPECO with 48 years of service as an inspector. He was a member of the Grace Missionary Baptist Church. Ray was a hardworking man...

Oct 14, 2015

News Death Notice HAMM, Viola "Jean" 85 of Springfield died October 14, 2015 in Villa of Springfield. She was born in Piketon, Ohio on October 31, 1929, the daughter of Lewis and Rosetta Radabaugh. Jean retired from the Mueller Residential Center. Her most important accomplishment was her family and she loved spending time with them. She was preceded in death...