Robin L. Murphy
Mar 27, 2025
Robin Lee Murphy, 69, born into this world on November 3rd, 1955, to Rogers & Carol Hockman, left her earthly body after a lengthy but courageously fought illness on March 27th, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her parents, father, and mother-in-law Carl & Dorothy Murphy, as well as two brothers-in-law and their wives, Robert &...
Ruth Jean Caudill
Mar 27, 2025
Ruth Caudill, a beloved sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 27th, 2025 in Springfield, Ohio. Born on January 7th, 1936, Ruth lived a remarkable life dedicated to her family, career, and passions. Ruth spent her professional career in civil service, making significant contributions at NASA. She began her career at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB),...
Taeko Beals
Mar 25, 2025
Taeko Beals, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and aunt passed away peacefully at her home of 59 years in New Carlisle Ohio on March 25, 2025, at the age of 91. Taeko was born March 13, 1934, in Yokohama, Japan as one of 7 children. She came to America after meeting and marrying her late husband Freddie...
John William Nance
Mar 24, 2025
John Nance will have a graveside service at Dayton National Cemetery, 4400 W. Third Street, Dayton, OH 45428 on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 2:00pm. There will be a gathering to follow at Marion's Pizza, 1320 N. Fairfield Road, Beavercreek, OH 45432.
Helga Grogg
Mar 23, 2025
Helga Grogg, 89, of Donnelsville, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025. She was born July 19, 1935, in Germany. Helga married Ronald Grogg in 1957 and moved to the U.S. She retired from the Ohio Masonic Home, where she worked in housekeeping. Helga moved to Forest Glen after her husband passed, during that time she enjoyed all the...
Joyce M. Smith
Mar 20, 2025
Joyce M. Smith, 85, of Medway, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025. She was born April 3, 1939, in Charleston, WV, the daughter of the late John and Stella Simonton. Joyce loved spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her husband Lonnie and son Jeffery Wayne Smith. Joyce is survived by her brothers Donald...
Sherry Marie Fields
Mar 16, 2025
Sherry Marie Fields age 71 of Dayton went home to be with her Lord & Savior on Sunday, March 16, 2025. She was born the daughter of Burke E. & Mallie M. (Smith) Fields on October 30, 1953, in Dayton, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother Herman Fields; sister Linda Sargent; sister-in-law...
George A. Gaston
Mar 13, 2025
George A. Gaston 68, of New Carlisle passed away on March 13, 2025. He was born to the late George M. Gaston and Frances L. Kimmey on March 26, 1956. He graduated from Tecumseh High School, Class of 1974. George was a mason by trade and a member of the Bricklayers Union Local #23. He has been a faithful...
Martha E. Karns
Mar 13, 2025
Martha E. Karns, 88, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025. She was born on December 7, 1936, in Springfield, the daughter of the late Frank and Osa Clark. Martha worked as a Real Estate Agent locally for many years. She was a member of Bethel Community Church of the Nazarene. Martha is preceded in death by...
Barbara Susan Yerian
Mar 12, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara Susan Yerian, 66 of New Carlisle, Ohio, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Barb as many would call her, was a loving wife, mother, and proud grandmother. She found great joy in entertaining and made sure that everyone was well fed. Barb was the...
Sheila Z. Payne
Mar 11, 2025
Sheila Z. Payne age 77 of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born the daughter of U.V. & Jenny (Puryear) Lester on July 26, 1947 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She is preceded in death by her parents. Sheila is survived by her loving daughters Rhonda (Richard) Scott...
Robert E. Pencil
Mar 10, 2025
Robert E. Pencil age 99 of Springfield, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 10, 2025 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born the son of Calvin & Lillie (Davis) Pencil on November 25, 1925 in North Hampton, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Ruth (Baker)...
Rodney Wayne Neitman
Mar 8, 2025
Rodney Wayne Neitman age 66 of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at his residence. He was born the son of Harry & Joyce (Laws) Neitman on June 13, 1958, in Springfield, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister Karen (Shawona) Stimpfl. Rodney is survived by his brother Dean Neitman...
James Carroll Hayes
Mar 7, 2025
James Carroll (Jim/Jimmy) Hayes, age 80, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025 in Urbana Mercy Hospital. He was born in Springfield on March 2, 1945 to the late C.L. (Mike) and Edna Hayes. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his loving wife of 29 years, Gloria; brothers, David Hayes and...
Sandra Dee "Sandy" Mckelvy
Mar 7, 2025
Sandra Dee (Schmidt) Mckelvy December 18, 1961 – March 7, 2025
Sandra D. Mckelvy, 63, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on December 18, 1961, in Ft. Dix, New Jersey.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Pamela...
Charles R. Sheridan
Mar 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles Sheridan, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, on Friday, March 7, 2025, in Springfield, Ohio. Born and raised in Springfield, Charles was a devoted resident who cherished his community and family deeply.
Charles was a dedicated welder at Navistar...
Phyllis Christine Williams
Mar 6, 2025
Phyllis (Hall) Williams passed away peacefully on Thursday March 6, 2025, her 88th birthday. Phyllis was born on March 6, 1937, in Hazard, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Elijah and Lizzie Hall. Over the years Phyllis had many hobbies including breeding toy poodles, having large saltwater fish tanks, having exotic birds and collecting porcelain dolls just to name...
Hugh J. Burton
Mar 6, 2025
Hugh James Burton (“Boo”), 42, passed away March 6th , 2025 in Springfield, Ohio. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 18th, at Richards, Raff & Dunbar Memorial Home, at 11am. The funeral will begin at 12 noon, after which Hugh will be laid to rest at Rose Hill Burial Park. Hugh was born in Dayton, Ohio,...
Wilbur E. Friend
Mar 5, 2025
Wilbur E. Friend, 94, of Tipp City, Ohio passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025. He was born on November 19, 1930, in Bethel Township, Miami County, where he resided his entire life, to the late John & Veatrice (Weldy) Friend. Wilbur retired from A.O. Smith Corporation and later with his wife Jeannine owned and operated for 27 years,...
Cynthia Kay Harshbarger
Mar 5, 2025
Cynthia Kay Harshbarger, 77, of Fairborn, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025. She was born September 7, 1947, in Portsmouth, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ronald, Sr. and Kathryn Shultz. Cindy is survived by her son and daughter in law Craig & Kay Harshbarger; brother-in-law Paul Corcoran; niece Kathryn (Chris) Huntley and many other relatives and friends. She...
