Obituaries

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...

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;...