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Douglas E. Massie

Douglas E. Massie

Aug 12, 2022

Douglas E. Massie 72, of Springfield passed away, August 12, 2022. He was born in Dayton, Ohio August 3, 1950, to the late Charles & Glorious (Kauffman) Massie. Doug was a 1969 graduate of Northwestern High School. He went on to serve the Northwestern community for many years working for the school’s transportation department. Doug enjoyed spending...

Marilyn Patricia Wenrick

Marilyn Patricia Wenrick

Aug 11, 2022

Marilyn Patricia Wenrick, of Columbus, Ohio, died Thursday, August 11, 2022, peacefully at her home after a brief illness.  She was 88. Marilyn was born August 12, 1933, in Dayton, Ohio, to Ralph and Estel (DuVaul) Wenrick. Marilyn graduated from Olive Branch High School and The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business...

Daniel Wayne Galbreath

Daniel Wayne Galbreath

Aug 10, 2022

Daniel Wayne Galbreath 64, of New Carlisle passed away peacefully August 10, 2022. He was born in Dayton to the late Horace Galbreath & Barbara Butler. He grew up and when to school in Dayton, Ohio. Dan was a veteran of the Army National Guard where he was a sharpshooter. He worked as a mason for many years in...

Bryson Levi Murphy

Bryson Levi Murphy

Aug 6, 2022

Bryson Levi Murphy

August 17, 2013-August 6, 2022 Heaven gained the most precious angel on August 6, 2022. Bryson Is survived by his mother Rachel Florek, father Rodeny G Murphy, twin brother Ayden T Murphy, and sister Cecilia R Murphy, Grandmother Tina Jack, Grandmother Wanda Vanmeter, and grandfather Doug Roy, aunt Ami Notestine, aunt Megan Beaty, uncle...

Alvonia E. Smith

Alvonia E. Smith

Aug 6, 2022

Alvonia E. Smith, age 80 went to be with her Lord and Savior on Aug 6, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Harrogate, TN on Aug 26, 1941 to Isaac and Thelma (Longworth) Estridge. She was the most loving and giving woman. Family was everything to her. Each one of us knew how much...

Christina J. "Chris" Ferguson

Christina J. "Chris" Ferguson

Aug 5, 2022

Ferguson, Christina J. “Chris”, 48 of London passed away August 5, 2022 in the Springfield Regional Medical Center.  She was born in Springfield, Ohio on September 28, 1973, the daughter of Raymond E. and Shelby J. Baumgardner.  Chris was a 1991 graduate of Springfield South.  She was a member of Crossroads Church, London, Ohio, where she was...

David Robinson

David Robinson

Aug 5, 2022

David Eugene Robinson, 63, loving father, grandfather, partner and friend of Colonial Beach, Virginia, passed away on Friday, August 5 th , 2022. David was born on February 10 th , 1959 in Dayton, Ohio. He loved spending time with his family and friends and was a proud grandpa to his only grandchild, Enola. He was an avid sports...

Barbara Ann (Watson) Gathers

Barbara Ann (Watson) Gathers

Aug 5, 2022

Gathers, Barbara Ann (Watson), 79, was received in heaven by her Lord and Savior on August 5, 2022.  Barbara was born to Kenneth and Mabel Watson in 1942 and a 1960 graduate of Jeffersonville high school.  Her husband, Donald Parrett and she moved to Dogtown where they were blessed with four children.  Barbara faithfully raised her...

John P. Resnicky

John P. Resnicky

Aug 5, 2022

John P. Resnicky, 86, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022. He was born May 8, 1936, in Washington D.C., the son of the late John W. and Helen M. Resnicky. John retired from W.P.A.F.B., where he worked for 31 years as an Aeronautical Engineer. He was a member of the Aero Club at W.P.A.F.B., Sacred Heart...

Donna Mae Rentschler

Donna Mae Rentschler

Aug 4, 2022

Donna Mae Rentschler 98, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2022. She was born January 19,1924 in Evansville Indiana to the late Edward & Marceda (Grillot) Huffman. Surpassed only by dedication to her family, she loved music and the performing arts. She attended The Juiliard School and had leads and supporting roles in community theater productions.

She...

Byron Timothy Lee

Byron Timothy Lee

Aug 4, 2022

Tim “Byron” Lee, 64 of New Carlisle passed away August 4, 2022. He was born February 23, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Byron Lee & Joan (Rosati) Mericle. Tim graduated from Bethel High School in 1976 and went on to work as a Tool and Die maker in the Dayton area. Tim’s passion was cars, collecting cars,...

Ruby Mae Myers

Ruby Mae Myers

Aug 2, 2022

Ruby Mae Myers age 88 of Springfield, went home to her Heavenly reward on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at her residence while surrounded by her loving family.  She was born the daughter of Theodore & Bessie (Lute) Nichols on September 28, 1933, in Springfield, Ohio.  Ruby is preceded in death by her parents; husband Jack W....

Virginia S. "Sue" Blankenship

Virginia S. "Sue" Blankenship

Jul 31, 2022

Virginia S. “Sue” Blankenship, 75, of New Carlisle passed away on July 31, 2022. She was born in Ironton, OH, on January 17, 1947, the daughter of the late John and Grace Tibbs. Sue retired from Tecumseh Local Schools, where she worked in the cafeteria at Park Layne Elementary School. She was an avid Chrocheter and loved to cook...

Douglas Adam Antle

Douglas Adam Antle

Jul 30, 2022

Douglas Adam Antle, 42, of New Carlisle, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022, surrounded by family. He was born November 11, 1979, in Dayton, the son of Kathryn Antle Howell. Doug worked for Studebaker Nursery. He enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. He is preceded in death by his grandparents John and Sheila Antle. Doug is survived by his mother...

William "Bill" Smith

William "Bill" Smith

Jul 30, 2022

William “Bill” Smith, 83, of New Carlisle, passed away in his sleep on the morning of July 30, 2022. He was born on August 26, 1938, in Zanesville, OH, the son of the late Vernon and Harriet Smith. Bill was a graduate of Roseville High School and Marietta College, Class of 1960. He was proud to be from Cannelville,...

Jimmie D. Midkiff

Jimmie D. Midkiff

Jul 29, 2022

Jimmie D. Midkiff age 85 of Springfield, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, at his residence while surrounded by his loving family.  He was born the son of Ellis & Elva (Franklin) Midkiff on April 26, 1937, in Branchland, West Virginia.  He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Christina Midkiff; 8 siblings.  Jimmy...

Mark Stephen Kuruzovich, Jr.

Mark Stephen Kuruzovich, Jr.

Jul 27, 2022

Mark Stephen Kuruzovich, Jr., 54, of New Carlisle, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. He was born May 13, 1968 in Lafayette, IN, the son of the late Mark, Sr. and Sandie Kuruzovich. Mark was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, music and animal lover. He was very devoted to his family, especially the children...

David B. Bare

David B. Bare

Jul 27, 2022

David Bare age 80 of Springfield passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 while surrounded by his beloved family.  He was born the son of Loren C. & Ruth (Driscoll) on August 10, 1941, in Springfield, Ohio.  He is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 55 years Nancy Bare; brother Robert Bare.  David is...

Ellis Earl Keeton Jr.

Ellis Earl Keeton Jr.

Jul 25, 2022

Ellis Earl Keeton Jr. age 61 passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022, at his residence.  He was born the son of Ellis Earl & Mary (Thompson) Sr.  Keeton on June 24, 1961, in Toledo, Ohio.  He is preceded in death by his parents.  Ellis is survived by his sons Ellis Earl (Charity) III Keeton of...

Douglas "Coach" Chaffins

Douglas "Coach" Chaffins

Jul 24, 2022

Douglas (“Coach”) Chaffins, 85, of New Carlisle passed away on July 24, 2022. He was born and raised in Garrett, Kentucky, the son of Lonie and Ergile Chaffins and of the Kentucky coal mines. He graduated first in his class from Garrett High School in 1955, where he earned All District honors for basketball his Junior and Senior years...

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