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Anna Bell Law
Sep 22, 2025
Anna B. (Carter) Law, age 77, of Springfield, Ohio passed away on September 22, 2025, at Northwood Skilled Nursing Center. She was born the daughter of Elmer and Sarah Carter on May 8, 1948, in Ross County, Ohio. She resided in Clark County all her life, graduating from Northeastern High School in 1966 and spending most of her working career...
Cora M. Yowler
Sep 20, 2025
Cora M. Yowler, departed this earth into her eternal home in heaven on September 20, 2025 surrounded by her children. She was born December 26, 1940 to the late Clarence and Alberta Riley. Cora was one of 6 siblings, 3 of which are deceased, Beverly, Brenda, and Rita; surviving siblings are Polly Watson and Sue Bennett. She married the love...
Charles Lloyd Dishon
Sep 19, 2025
Charles Lloyd Dishon, age 79, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away on September 19, 2025. He was born in Harlan County, Kentucky on April 4, 1946 to the late Lewis and Flora Dishon. In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his brothers: Kenneth, Thomas, L.D., and Joe Dishon.
Charles is survived by children: Danny (Betsy) Dishon, Donald Dishon,...
Patrick Burkhart
Sep 17, 2025
Patrick Burkhart, age 79, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away on September 17, 2025. He was born on August 30, 1946 to the late Merrill and Martha Alice Burkhart.
A graveside service will be held at Vale Cemetery on September 23, 2025 at 1:00pm.
To share a memory of Patrick, or leave a special message for his family, please see the online guestbook...
James Logan High Jr.
Sep 15, 2025
James Logan High Jr., age 36, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025. He was born the son of James L. High Sr. & Cynthia Hall on May 28, 1989, in Dayton, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather & grandmother, Kay & Dave; and his grandmother, Linda. He is survived by his parents; stepmother Angela High;...
Chase Daniel Ater
Sep 14, 2025
Chase Daniel Ater, age 27, of New Carlisle, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 14, 2025. Born on April 21, 1998, in Springfield, Ohio, Chase was the beloved son of Casey Ater and Joy Hall.
After graduating Tecumseh High School in the class of 2016, he worked alongside his father in the construction industry as a carpenter. He was skilled,...
David Dennings Rhodes
Sep 14, 2025
David “Pops” Rhodes
May 14, 1950 – September 14, 2025 New Carlisle, Ohio
David Rhodes of New Carlisle, Ohio, was born in Springfield on May 14, 1950, and passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on September 14, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Mary Rhodes; his sister, Karin Sue Burchett; and his brother, Paul Rhodes. He is survived...
Suzanne M. Stapleton
Sep 14, 2025
Suzanne M. “Suzy” Stapleton, a cherished resident of New Carlisle, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on September 3, 1953, in Dayton, Ohio, Suzy was the beloved daughter of the late Robert and Beverly Baker.
A proud graduate of Tecumseh High School's Class of 1971, Suzy spent her entire life in the...
William Scott Jr.
Sep 12, 2025
When the sun had left and the winter cameAnd the sky fall could only bring the rainI sat in darkness, all broken heartedI couldn’t find a day I didn’t feel aloneI never meant to cry, started losing hopeBut somehow baby, you broke through and saved meYou’re an angel, tell me you’re never leavingCause you’re the first thing I know I...
Evelynia Weaver
Sep 9, 2025
Evelynia “Eve” Weaver-Murphy, 79, of New Carlisle, passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. She was born on March 19, 1946, in Springfield, the daughter of the late Robert Johnson and Vicki Clark. Evelynia was raised in Tazewell, TN and later moved back to Ohio after graduating High School. She was a member of the Fraternal...
Marcia Lee Laney
Sep 9, 2025
Marcia Lee Laney age 79 of Springfield passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born the daughter of William & Virginia (Fifer) Fullon on December 26, 1945, in Fairborn, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Everett C. Laney; sister Judy. Marcia is survived by her beloved daughters Lisa Laney,...
Annette Partin
Sep 8, 2025
Annette Partin, 89, of Enon, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was born on August 18, 1936, in Frakes, Kentucky, to the late Raymond & Nannie Partin. Annette worked for many years at Ranchers Roast Beef in Park Layne, where she served as part of the management team. She was constantly on the go, working in...
Michael Jay Lubbers
Sep 4, 2025
Michael Jay “Mike” Lubbers, 80, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025. He was born on March 17, 1945, in Springfield, the son of the late Jay and Marie Lubbers. Mike worked for Drackett Company of Urbana and later retired from Vining Broom in Springfield. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Springfield and St....
Patty Ann Sheets
Sep 4, 2025
Patty Ann Sheets, age 90, of Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Carl Craig and Edith Mary (Leitschuh) Leffel, was born at home on Easter Sunday, April 21, 1935, and passed from this life on September 4, 2025, at Danbury Senior Living and Memory Care in Huber Heights. Patty married the love of her life, Gerald R. Sheets, days after graduating...
Barbara Susan Fry
Sep 3, 2025
Barbara Susan “Bobbie” (Travis) Fry, age 73, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, after a long illness.
Born in Paintsville, Kentucky, to Buell Ray Travis and Betty Maxine Perry, Bobbie lived a life centered around family, creativity, and caring for others. She pursued her passion for helping people by attending Clark State School of Nursing, where she...
Patricia L. Wiseman
Aug 30, 2025
Patricia Lou Wiseman, age 93, passed away on August 30, 2025. She was born on October 27, 1931, in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Gordon and Elizabeth (Evans) Mc Artor. She graduated from Grove City High School and began her college studies at Ohio State University. She concluded her studies at Rio Grande College (now University of Rio Grande) where...
Edna M. Ray
Aug 28, 2025
Edna M. Ray, 86, of New Carlisle, passed away surrounded by her family on August 28, 2025, just one day shy of her 87th birthday. She was born on August 29, 1938, in Pikeville, Kentucky, to the late Arthur & Ann Potter. Edna was a beautician for many years, working in the Englewood area. She is survived by her son,...
Carl Alvah Parks
Aug 28, 2025
Carl Alvah Parks, 86, of New Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025. He was born February 19, 1939, in Dayton, the son of the late Carl Eugene and Zulekha Parks. Carl owned and operated Parks Brothers Pastry in New Carlisle, delivered Mehaffie’s Pies and also worked with his son David for 13 years installing flooring until his retirement....
William Colin Cox
Aug 20, 2025
Obituary for William Colin Cox
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William Colin Cox, affectionately known as Bill, who departed this life on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on September 27, 1959, in England, Bill was a cherished resident of New Carlisle, Ohio.
A proud veteran, Bill served honorably in the British...
Jerenia E. Rucker
Aug 16, 2025
Mrs. Jerenia Edna Rucker, RN, “Honey”, age 90, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, August 16, 2025. She was born January 11, 1935, in Gallup, Lawrence County, Kentucky to the late Ruben Gideon and Minervia York Parson.
In addition to her parents, Honey was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Victor Rucker; son, Franklin Aaron Rucker;...
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