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Recent Obituaries in Springfield and New Carlisle, OH
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Springfield and New Carlisle, OH area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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June Ann King
Apr 6, 2023
June Ann King, 97, of Medway, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023. June was born June 8, 1925, in Medway, the daughter of the late Cletus and Gladys Bowman. June was a lifelong resident of Medway and a life member of Medway United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband Ned B. King; grandson Matthew...
Claytes D. Cook
Apr 6, 2023
Claytes D. Cook, age 81, of New Carlisle, OH, peacefully went to be with the Lord Jesus on April 6, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born in Lester, WV, joined the US Air Force and served in the Vietnam War and was Honorably Discharged after his service there. While serving in the military he met his wife Helen as a...
Bessie Shackelford
Apr 5, 2023
Shackelford, Bessie 94 of Dayton was called home on April 5, 2023 in her residence. She was born in Bell County, Ky on March 4, 1929, the daughter of Lee and Mary Reynolds. Bessie was an animal lover who enjoyed spending time making crafts and feeding the birds. She was a believer in the Pentecostal church. Bessie...
Blaine Anthony Burton
Apr 5, 2023
Blaine Anthony Burton, 67, of New Carlisle passed away peacefully at home April 5, 2023. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on April 21, 1955, to Clyde and Ruth (Byrd) Burton. He was a veteran of the United States Army, where he learned to love Cooking. Blaine was a retired hospice nurse working with Vitas Hospice for...
Douglas C. Schilling
Apr 5, 2023
Douglas Schilling age 30 of Mechanicsburg passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. He was born the son of Chris Schilling & Christina (Marshall) Lucero on October 22, 1992, in Springfield, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Douglas Schilling; maternal grandfather James Marshall; paternal great grandfather John White. Douglas is survived by...
Vicki Martin
Apr 4, 2023
Vicki Martin 62, of Medway, passed away April 4, 2023. She was born January 15, 1961, in Greene County to the late Herbert & Racine Ratcliffe. Vicki loved her music, playing foosball, enjoyed traveling, fishing, working in her garden & doing crafts. Vicki was a graduate from Tecumseh the class of 1979. She married her high school...
Phyllis Braden
Apr 2, 2023
Braden, Phyllis, 74 of Springfield passed away April 2, 2023. She was born in Maysville, KY, the daughter of Willie and Winnetta Braden. Phyllis was a member of the former Oakland Presbyterian Church. She was part of Community Living and worked for TAC Industries and as a server at Fazoli’s Restaurant. Phyllis enjoyed feeding the squirrels and...
Betty Jean Loppe
Apr 1, 2023
Loppe, Betty Jean, 91, of Springfield passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday April 1, 2023, in Wooded Glen. She was born May 4, 1931, in Walhalla South Carolina. Betty was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Betty had a love for many things like gardening, sewing, and reading. She passed that love of reading...
Edwin W. "Sonny" Delaney
Mar 30, 2023
Delaney, Edwin (Sonny) Walter, 89, of South Charleston, Ohio, passed away on Thursday March 30, 2023. Born on February 13, 1934, to Daniel W. and Opal Elizabeth Delaney, Edwin was a lifelong resident of South Charleston and a 1952 graduate of South Charleston High School, where he met his wife of 64 years, Janice Baldwin. Ed owned and operated...
Richard E. Fitzpatrick
Mar 30, 2023
Richard E. Fitzpatrick age 88 of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born the son of Elizabeth (Chappell) Fitzpatrick on August 19, 1934, in South Charleston, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his mother; brother James Fitzpatrick; sister Wilma Fitzpatrick; daughter Tresa Woodruff; son Michael Pate. Richard...
Delores E. Craig
Mar 26, 2023
Delores Elaine Craig (Nichols) 84, July 27, 1938, of Springfield, peacefully gained her wings, March 26, 2023. In this flight, she reunited with her hubby after 28 years. She was a fun- graceful, big-hearted Mommy, Sister-in-Law, Grandma Dee-Dee, Great-Grandma, and friend who loved fiercely! A Girls’ Trip to Gatlinburg was always a cherished moment, as she...
Rev. Earl Dean Wilder
Mar 26, 2023
Rev. Earl Dean Wilder age 73 of Springfield, went home to be with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at his residence while surrounded by his loving family. Earl was born the son of Harley & Josephine (Adams) Wilder on December 6, 1949, in Balkan, Kentucky. He is preceded in death...
Anna Belle "Ann" Strome
Mar 26, 2023
Anna Belle “Ann” Strome, 98, of Springfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, March 26, 2023. She was born March 28, 1924, in Deer Lodge, TN, the daughter of the late Samuel and Amanda (Hall) Young. Ann was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and was devoted to her family. She is preceded in death...
Carol Jean Sands
Mar 25, 2023
Carol Jean Sands, 72, of New Carlisle, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 25, 2023. She was born December 27, 1950 in Dayton, the daughter of the late Paul and Minnie McKelvy. Carol is survived by her husband of 56 years Donald Sands; children Donna (Scott) Stromley, Deborah Benton, David Sands and Robert Sands; brothers...
Pamela Ann Barber
Mar 24, 2023
Pamela Ann Barber, 68, of New Carlisle, passed after an extended illness on Friday, March 24, 2023. She was born January 5, 1955, in Xenia, the daughter of the late Paralee and Melvin Hess. Pam enjoyed cross stitching, making beaded jewelry, and tending to her flower beds. She retired from WPAFB after many years of service. Pam is survived...
Roger W. Kitselman
Mar 24, 2023
Roger W. Kitselman age 87 of Springfield, went home to be with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, March 24, 2023, after a brief illness. He was born the son of Harry & Garnet (Inman) Kitselman on December 13, 1935, in Springfield, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents. Roger is survived by...
Sherry Lee Ferris
Mar 22, 2023
Sherry Lee Farris 66, of Medway Ohio passed away March 22, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Dayton on May 3, 1956 to the late Harry and Della Chestnut. She was a prayer warrior and a strong woman of faith. She is survived by her Husband of 44 years John Farris, four sons, John...
Kenneth Eugene Bishop
Mar 21, 2023
Kenneth Eugene Bishop, 93, of Medway, Ohio, died March 21, 2023, at his residence. Kenneth was born in Springfield, Ohio, at home, Clark County, Ohio, December 1, 1929. Kenneth is the son of Wilbur T. Bishop (deceased) and Dorothy V. Bishop (Berry) (deceased). Kenneth is preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Jeanne Bishop (Welter), of Medway, Ohio. Kenneth...
Shirley K. (Castle) Caulfield
Mar 18, 2023
Caulfield (Castle), Shirley K., 79 of Springfield died March 18, 2023 in Oakwood Village following a lengthy illness. She was born in Damascus, Virginia on February 17, 1944. Shirley was a member of Grace Missionary Baptist Church. She retired as a cook with Kenton Ridge High School and as a clerk with Meijers. In her spare time...
Colleen Rouch
Mar 18, 2023
Colleen (Cloutier) Rouch of Medway, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2023. She was born on June 18, 1951, at (Barksdale AFB, Lousiana) to the late Frances (McNamara) and Roland Cloutier. Her childhood was spent living in many places before the Airforce brought her family to Medway. She is a 1969 graduate of Tecumseh High School. Colleen is...
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