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Frankie Hester Keating
Dec 23, 2020
Frankie Hester Keating
93, of Springfield, Ohio passed away December 23, 2020. She was born August 24, 1927 in St. Charles, Virginia the daughter of the late Raymond & Susie Parks. She is survived by her sons, Johnny Wallen, Tipp City, Raymond Wallen, New Carlisle & Kenneth Wallen, Oxford; daughter Shirley Parks; nephew Jackie (Edie) Parsons, Cincinnati;...
Norman E. Gross
Dec 23, 2020
Norman E. Gross 97, of Springfield passed away December 23, 2020. He was born in Jackson Center, Ohio August 11, 1923 to the late Vern & Glenna Gross. Norman was a United States Army veteran serving during WWII, and was an active member of the American Legion. He is survived by his sons; Gary Gross & Rick Gross; grandchildren,...
Paul E. Nickell
Dec 22, 2020
PAUL E. NICKELL
81, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away unexpectedly, December 22, 2020. He was born December 29, 1938 in West Liberty, Kentucky, the son of the late Edgar & Nannie (Crase) Nickell. A 1956 graduate of Tecumseh High School, he had retired from Bobo Construction. He is survived by his wife Lynne...
Thomas Eugene Smith
Dec 21, 2020
Thomas Eugene Smith, 68, of Springfield, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020. He was born June 17, 1952 in Springfield, the son of the late George, Sr. and Emogene Smith. Thomas loved to work with wood and make homemade bread. He collected clocks and always enjoyed visiting with his family especially his nephews. Thomas also enjoyed Westerns and walking...
Orval Ray Burns
Dec 21, 2020
Orval R. Burns
87, of Enon, Ohio passed away December 21, 2020. He was born July 25, 1933 in Sam Black Church, West Virginia, the son of the late Lawrence & Oneta Burns. Orval retired after 30 years of service from the Sheet Metal Workers Union. He is survived by a daughter, Connie Price; sons, Randy (Aline...
Ruth Elaine Willingham
Dec 20, 2020
Ruth Elaine Willingham 85, of Centerville, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, George and Lydia (Saylor) Willingham; brother, Lloyd and sisters, O'Neta and Sarah. Ruth was employed by the U.S. Air Force. She was proud to serve her country. She had a love for God and Country. Some of her favorite...
Glenn E. Strumbos
Dec 18, 2020
Glenn E. Strumbos age 75 of Troy passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020 at his residence while surrounded by his loving family. Glenn was born the son of Steve & Madonna (Noble) Strumbos on November 9, 1945 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter Sandra Wilson; son Jonny Spencer; grandson Jonathan Milligan;...
Brenda E. Cotton
Dec 16, 2020
Cotton, Brenda E., 69 of Springfield passed away December 16, 2020 in Wooded Glen Health Campus. She was born in Washington, DC on August 10, 1951, the daughter of Robert H. and Rose E. McCoy. Brenda was a 1969 graduate of Tecumseh High School. She retired from Mercy Medical Center as a secretary with 25 years of service....
Earl Stanley Barker
Dec 16, 2020
Earl Stanley Barker age 63 of Springfield passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Earl was born the son Emzy & Mildred (Freeman) Barker on September 30, 1957 in Dayton Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents, and sister Brenda Pearson. Earl is survived by his brother Reginald (Erica) Barker of Dayton; sister Deborah (Jay) Johnson of...
Bobby Gene Burns
Dec 15, 2020
BOBBY GENE BURNS 1936-2020. US Air Force MSgt RET and Retired from Olan Mills: Bobby "Bob" Gene Burns passed away on December 15, 2020 after a month-long battle with COVID-19. Bob was born in Hollis, Oklahoma and proudly served his country for 23 years. He was a Past Master Mason brother and a Ham radio operatorWA5CEV is now a...
Oma Ellarie Malone Peavyhouse Bates
Dec 14, 2020
Oma Ellarie Malone Peavyhouse Bates
Residing in Vancrest Care Center of New Carlisle, Ohio, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020. She was born in Jamestown, TN, on October 10, 1929, the daughter of John and Alice Malone. Ellarie is the eighth child of ten brothers and sisters, survived by her brother, Charles A. Malone of Columbus. She...
Ronald Thomas Saunders
Dec 14, 2020
Ronald Thomas Saunders
65, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Monday, December 14, 2020. He was born February 24, 1955 in Troy, Ohio the son of Elmer & Ruby Saunders. He was liked by everyone he met & enjoyed his retirement and spending time with his family. Ron had a special connection with his daughter Shelby. He...
John Ted Yeary
Dec 13, 2020
Yeary, John "Ted", 83 of Springfield passed away December 13, 2020 in the Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born in Black Star, Ky on November 19, 1937, the son of Neal and Maude Yeary. John served his country in the U S Army. He retired from Navistar with 36 years of service. He was a member of...
George W. Szima Jr.
Dec 13, 2020
George W. Szima Jr.
43, of Troy, Ohio passed away peacefully at home of natural causes on December 13, 2020. He was born September 26, 1977 in Dayton, Ohio the son of George W Szima Sr. & Lydiann (Theone) Szima. He was the owner of H & C Electric. George enjoyed working on cars and racing at...
Shelton E. Prudhomme, Jr.
Dec 12, 2020
SHELTON E. PRUDHOMME, JR.
84, of Medway, Ohio passed away December 12, 2020. He was born January 22, 1936 on Clark Air Base, Phillipines the son of the late Shelton, Sr. & Mary Ellen ( Meiler) Prudhomme. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran and retired truck driver. He graduated from Chaminade High School and University of...
Lawrence R. Hatt
Dec 12, 2020
Lawrence R. Hatt
91, of Dayton, Ohio passed away December 12th 2020 at home with his children by his side. He was born July 29th, 1929 in Lake Odessa Michigan the son of late Hugh & Isabell (Russell) Hatt. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired engineer. He is survived by a son, Brent (Minda)...
John E. Stoltz, Jr.
Dec 12, 2020
John E. Stoltz. Jr.
92, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away December 12, 2020. John was born December 14, 1927 in Miami County, Ohio the son of the late Earl & Stella (Barnhart) Stoltz . He is survived by two sons; David Stoltz, Mark (Iris) Stoltz; grandchildren; great grandchildren; a sister, Carolyn Hess; other relatives and friends....
Don Barnhart
Dec 12, 2020
Don Barnhart
84, formerly of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away in Tipp City, Ohio on December 12, 2020. He was born September 22, 1936 in New Carlisle the son of the late Carl & Una (Jay) Barnhart. He retired from Security National Bank. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Barnhart; two sons, Brian (Julie) Barnhart, Jordan...
Constance E. "Connie" Rix
Dec 11, 2020
Rix, Constance E. "Connie", 79 of Springfield died December 11, 2020 in the Soin Medical Center. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on December 17, 1940, the daughter of Floyd and Mabel Rix. She retired from Trimble. Connie was a member of the Huber Heights Senior Center and enjoyed watching TV. She was preceded in death by her...
Mary C. Higgins
Dec 11, 2020
Higgins, Mary C., 35 of Springfield passed away December 11, 2020 in her residence. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on March 5, 1985, the daughter of William and Tamera Hughes. Mary enjoyed doing a lot of different things, but most recently she was doing some abstract painting. She was preceded in death by her sister Susan Hines;...
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