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Recent Obituaries in Springfield and New Carlisle, OH
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Keith A. Pencil
Jul 17, 2021
Keith Alan Pencil (73) passed away on July 17th at Hospice of Dayton after a year of declining health.
He was born October 18th, 1947 in Springfield Ohio and was adopted by Glendon L Pencil and Doris L (Ulery) Pencil in 1950.
He is survived by daughter Dawn Pencil...
Deborah Jo Curlis
Jul 16, 2021
Deborah Jo Curlis age 65 of Springfield passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021 at The Ohio State University Medical Center. She was born the daughter of Lucian R. & Ruby (Sheets) Adams on January 28, 1956 in Springfield, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Lucian R. Adams II; father-in-law Meric A....
Betty J. Picklesimer Young
Jul 15, 2021
Young Picklesimer, Betty J., 83 of Springfield passed away July 15, 2021 in the Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born in Archie, Missouri on May 30, 1938, the daughter of Henry Lee and Eliza Jane Hite. Betty was preceded in death by her parents; husband Charles; 5 brothers and 1 sister. She was a proud...
Denny R Marstella
Jul 12, 2021
Marstella, Denzil "Denny" Ray, 60 of Springfield, passed away on July 12th, 2021, from complications following a stroke. He was born on December 31st, 1960 in Winchester, KY. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bobby Sherman Marstella and Carolyn (Bateman) Clay, and his sister, Caroline Anne Clay. Denny is lovingly remembered by his children,...
Elsie Ruth Farrow
Jul 11, 2021
ELSIE RUTH FARROW, 91, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Sunday July 11, 2021, at Springfield Regional Medical Center, Springfield. She was born June 26, 1930 in Halltown, PA the daughter of the late Earl & Alice Ansell. She was a school bus driver for Tecumseh local schools for 42 years, she enjoyed bowling, and loved her family. She...
Larry E. Davidson
Jul 11, 2021
Larry E. Davidson, 76, passed away July 11, 2021. Mr. Davidson retired from Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in 1999. Previous employment included American Fletcher National Bank and Lane Bryant in Indianapolis IN. He also worked previously for Marathon Oil in Findlay OH. Mr. Davidson was an avid golfer who played over 134 golf courses, had a hole-in-one and...
Ray Roberts, Jr.
Jul 11, 2021
Roberts, Jr., Ray "Butch", 73 of Springfield passed away July 11, 2021. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on July 13, 1947, the son of Ray and Eileen Roberts, Sr. Butch was a proud member of the Iron Misfits and was a 10th Degree Master. He owned and operated the US Karate Federation Dojo in Springfield....
Nathan A. Locke
Jul 9, 2021
Nathan A. Locke age 22 of Springfield, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021. He was born the son of Sean & April (Wirgau) Locke on August 11, 1998 in London, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his father. Nathan is survived by his mother April Wirgau; fiancé Alexus Ball; son Wyatt Locke; brothers Cody...
Stacy Lynn Duda
Jul 7, 2021
Stacy Lynn Duda age 33, of Troy passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. She was born on December 30, 1987, in Pittsburg, PA. She is preceded in death by her brother Tommy Duda; grandmother, Julie Pfenning; grandfather Gordon Graves. Stacy is survived by her loving mother Kristina Graves; stepfather, Tim Graves; daughters, Kiarah & Ka’leah; brother, Jayden Graves;...
Bernard Clifton "Clif" Boggs
Jul 6, 2021
Bernard Clifton "Clif' Boggs, of Springfield passed away July 6, 2021. He was born on March 29, 1924 Rainelle, WV, in a C & 0 Company house. He was the son of John Vanvenen and Bessie May (Keyes) Boggs. At an early age Clif began hunting with his father. It became a lifelong hobby and passion. Other hobbies...
Terry M. Tipton
Jul 5, 2021
Terry M. Tipton, 62, of Riverside, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021. He was born January 3, 1959, in Dayton, the son of the late Wayne and Dorothy Tipton. Terry retired as Staff Sergeant from the U.S. Air Force. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Danny Tipton. Terry is survived by his siblings Emma Lou...
Aaren R. Craycraft
Jul 2, 2021
Aaren Rashad Craycraft, 23, of Springfield, Ohio passed away unexpectedly in his home Friday, July 2, 2021. He was born January 21, 1998, to Tara Craycraft and Shawn Gaines. He is survived by his maternal grandmother Denise Craycraft and his paternal Grandparents Milton and Roxanne Gaines. Aaren leaves to cherish his fiancé Mara Chaney, his son...
Rex H. Rowand
Jul 1, 2021
Rex Howard Rowand age 92 of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021. He was born the son of Ralph E. & Edith (Pagett) Rowand on October 5, 1928 in Springfield, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents & niece Tracey Walter. Rex is survived by his brother Ron (Christy) Rowand of Florida;...
Katherine M. Mann
Jun 25, 2021
Mann, Katherine M., 88 of Springfield passed away June 25, 2021 in her residence. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on April17, 1933, the daughter of Frank and Margaret Brewer. Katherine was an active member of Clifton Ave Church of God serving on the Board of Trustees and teaching Sunday School; a mentor in the Springfield...
Wallas E. Miller, Sr.
Jun 25, 2021
Miller, Sr.Wallas "Wally", 75 of Mechanicsburg passed away June 25, 2021 in his residence. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on December 31, 1945, the son of Charles Miller and Wanda Romine. Wally was self-employed in the maintenance field. Wally was an extremely dedicated family man, and they were at his center. He had a great sense...
Daniel L. Mccarty
Jun 25, 2021
Daniel L. McCarty, 65, of New Carlisle, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021. He was born December 12, 1955, in Urbana, the son of Richard McCarty and Catherine Harvey. Dan was a member of First Pentecostal Church of Murlin Heights, was very active in Prison and Street Ministries. He loved fishing and photography and worked at Harvey Photography in...
Charles "Chuck" O. Stafford
Jun 25, 2021
CHARLES O STAFFORD (CHUCK)
He was born 10/18/1923 in Surgoinsville, TN and passed away on 6/25/2021 in London, Ohio. He is proceeded in death by his Mother Leila Stafford and Father Alva Stafford and four bothers and four sisters and his loving wife, Reva Stafford. He is survived by his sister Reva Gamble, sons Michael Stafford (Shonda),...
Richard P. "Dick" Pence
Jun 21, 2021
Richard P. "Dick" Pence, 82, of New Carlisle, passed away peacefully at home, Monday, June 21, 2021. He was born February 11, 1939, in Champaign County, the son of the late Paul C. and Virginia E. Pence. Dick was a U.S. Army Veteran and was a member of the American Legion Post# 0120. He retired from R&M Materials Handling...
Robin Ann Shadowens
Jun 17, 2021
Robin Ann Shadowens 66, lifelong resident of West Carrollton, Ohio went to be with the Lord, June 17, 2021. She was born July 21, 1954, in Dayton, Ohio to Robert Jr. & Patricia (Bicknell) Shadowens. Robin graduated from West Carrollton High school in 1972. She retired from GM in 2007. She enjoyed sewing, baking and spending time...
Jake Craycraft
Jun 15, 2021
Craycraft, Jake 65, of Springfield was born September 29, 1955 and became an angel on June 15, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 44 years; Denise (Hogan) Craycraft, son Josh (Dawn) Craycraft, daughter Tara (Anthony Moore) Craycraft, and grandson whom he raised Aaren (Mara) Craycraft. Jake is also survived by several other special grandchildren and great grandchildren whom...
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