Obituaries

Oct 13, 2015

News Death Notice ESTRIDGE, Harvey 81, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2015. He was born August 18, 1934 in Hoskinston, Kentucky the son of the late Monroe & Stella (Howard) Estridge. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict and retired from General Motors. He is survived by a children, Karen (Hillard) Branham, Larry...

Oct 12, 2015

News Death Notice LAWS (Hatfield), Anna Lee 72, of Springfield died October 12, 2015. A gathering of family and friends will be Thursday from 6-8 PM in the RICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME. A service to honor Anna will be Friday at 11:00 AM in the memorial home.

Oct 11, 2015

News Death Notice HARRIS, Jeanette "Jean" Passed away on Oct 11th at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, OH. Jeanette was born on May 8, 1924, in Ottowa, Ohio to Emma and Joseph Schmenk. She was predeceased by two sisters; Mildred Meyer and Alice Jenkins and three brothers Rudy, Elmer and Alvin Schmenk. She retired from Elder Beermans in 1986 after 21...

Oct 11, 2015

News Death Notice MONTGOMERY, Virginia Belle 77, of Springfield passed away Sunday, October 11, 2015. She was born March 24, 1938 in Marietta, OH, the daughter of Brady Sanford and Ester Mae Spicer. Virginia had retired from Community Hospital where she worked in housekeeping. She loved spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren whom she loved dearly. Virginia...

Oct 6, 2015

News Death Notice FRIIS, John David Franklin - John David Friis, 54, passed away peacefully October 6, 2015 at his home with his family at his side. John was born in Bethesda, MD and was a retired Navy Aviation Electrician (AEl) and was a retired Captain with the Navy Regional Mid Atlantic Fire Department. He was a former resident of...

Oct 6, 2015

News Death Notice MCNUTT, Myrtle Susan 90, passed away October 6, 2015 in her home in Sevierville, TN. She was born December 28, 1924 in Soldier, KY the daughter of Allie and Sara E. Thornsberry. Myrtle was a loving mother and homemaker, who devoted her whole life to her family, and lived in Springfield for over 70 years. Myrtle is...

Oct 4, 2015

News Death Notice HALE, Elmer Lee 78 of Springfield died October 4, 2015 in his residence. He was born in Jackson, Ohio on May 26, 1937. He proudly served and retired from the US Army with 22 years 6 months of service. Elmer was preceded in death by his parents Raymond Hunt and Elizabeth Hale. Survivors include his wife Vickie...

Oct 3, 2015

News Death Notice ARNETT, Aaron Jay 47, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2015. A memorial service to honor Aaron will be Thursday at 6:00 PM in the RICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME, with visitation beginning at 5:30 PM. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.richardsraffanddunbar.com.

Sep 30, 2015

News Death Notice TRAINER, Gina M. 59, of Springfield, Ohio went to heaven, with family by her side on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 from complications of a heart attack and open heart surgery. Gina was born on February 22, 1956 in Springfield, Ohio, and was a graduate of Tecumseh High School. Gina will be missed by those who survive her,...

Sep 27, 2015

News Death Notice LIPPS, Gregory 54, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Sunday, September 27, 2015. He was born January 28, 1961 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Willard & Diann (McCune) Lipps. He was a Pittsburgh Steelers fan, avid bowler and retired from Reiter Dairy. He is survived by his mother, Diann Lipps; two brothers, Michael & Harold Lipps;...

Sep 27, 2015

News Death Notice RYDER, James C. 61, of South Charleston passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2015. He was born August 6, 1954 in Springfield the son of James and Betty (Dalie) Ryder. Jim had worked for O.S. Kelly for 23 years and was employed as Maintenance Supervisor at Morris Bean Co. for 20 years. Our family had major health...

Sep 26, 2015

News Death Notice McDANIEL, Dorothy 90 of Springfield died September 26, 2015. Pending arrangements entrusted to the RICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME.

Sep 26, 2015

News Death Notice GARRETT, Lillian Violet 96 of Springfield went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 26, 2015. She was born July 30, 1919 in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia. The daughter of Oscar E. and Cora L. (Harris) Hoops. She was a member of High Street Nazarene Church and she loved her church dearly. Lillian...

Sep 26, 2015

News Death Notice BALLES, Lina L. Age 94. Visitation 11 AM - 12 PM, Sat., Sept. 26, 2015. Service will follow at the church of the Nazarene, 4400 Osborne Rd., Medway, Ohio. Trostel, Chapman, Dunbar & Fraley Funeral Home.

Sep 26, 2015

Maxine was born on May 24, 1925 and passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2015.

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

She was married to Donald.

Services to honor Maxine will be Wednesday September 30 2015 at 2:30PM in the RICHARDS RAFF DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME with...

Sep 26, 2015

News Death Notice McDANIEL, D. Maxine 90 of Springfield died September 26, 2015 in Essex of Springfield. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on May 24, 1925, the daughter of John and Goldie Cline. Maxine was a former member of the Clifton Ave. U.M.C and was currently a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She enjoyed gardening, arts & crafts and...

Sep 24, 2015

News Death Notice BOBBITT, Eula S. 84, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015. She was born March 2, 1931 in Fayette County, West Virginia the daughter of the late John & Ollie (Holcomb) Skaggs. She retired from the Springfield Humane Society after 15 years of dedicated service. She is survived by her children, Nita Underhill, Ellen Seaman,...

Sep 24, 2015

News Death Notice BRUMFIELD, Bertha L. 98, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015. She was born in Springfield on May 15, 1917, the daughter of Daniel M. and Elsie E. (Rosskopf) Bruney. Bertha was a local Realtor for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband John C. Brumfield; a daughter Sondra J. Powell; son-in-law...

Sep 22, 2015

News Death Notice ANDERSON, John Charles 86, of Springfield, formerly of Dayton passed peacefully on September 22, 2015. Arrangements have been entrusted to the RICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME.

Sep 22, 2015

News Death Notice SCHERER, Arthur James "Jim" 87, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2015. He was born on January 13, 1928, in Osborne (now Fairborn), Ohio the son of the late Ernest Scherer and Ellen Marie (Fuller) Sease. He served as a Navy Seaman during WWII (1945-1946) on the USS Providence, Mediterranean Sea. He also served...