Paul Emerson Conrad
Feb 4, 2026
Paul E. Conrad, 96, of New Carlisle, went to be with the Lord on February 4, 2026. He was born on March 9, 1929, in Orrville, Ohio. Visitation will be held Monday, February 9th, from 5-7 pm at West Charleston Church of the Brethren, 4817 OH-202, Tipp City, OH—funeral service to start at 7 pm. Burial will follow the next...
Ruth Marie Funderburg
Feb 3, 2026
Ruth M. Funderburg
1931 – 2026
My Mother loved the Lord Jesus Christ. She was a member of the Church, the Body of Christ. She is now home with the Lord and shall ever be.
During her lifetime, Mom loved to witness to everyone. By “witness,” I mean she liked to tell everyone about the Lord and salvation. In fact, one time, while...
Carol Ann Sweet
Feb 1, 2026
Carol Ann Sweet, 87, of Tipp City, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2026. She was born on March 25, 1938, in Alger, Ohio, to the late Dale and Edith Gardner. She graduated as a valedictorian from Ada High School Class of 1956 and went on to nursing school at Lima Memorial Hospital. She worked as a nurse at...
Nancy Lee Boude
Feb 1, 2026
Nancy Lee Boude, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on her family farm in Massie Township, Clinton County, Ohio, to the late, Willard & Virginia Taylor. Nancy was a singer and enjoyed Barbershop Quartett music and was a judge in international competitions. She loved watching the Cincinnati Reds. More than...
Stephen L. Hayden
Jan 31, 2026
Stephen Leslie Hayden, age 77, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away on January 31, 2026, at Southbrook Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. He was born on May 26, 1948, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. During high school Stephen voluntarily enlisted to serve in the Vietnam War and proudly served in the United States Navy. He was a purple heart recipient who gave...
Wayne Kim Wiseman
Jan 31, 2026
Wayne Kim Wiseman Jr., age 71, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly however peacefully on January 31. He was born on June 24, 1954, in Oak Hill, Ohio, to Wayne and Patricia Wiseman, who preceded him in death.
Wayne is survived by his loving brothers, Mark (Tammy) Wiseman of Springfield and Rick (Audrey) Wiseman of Franklin, Tennessee. He was a proud...
Donald Eugene Potts Jr.
Jan 31, 2026
Donald “Donnie” Eugene Potts, Jr., 54, of New Carlisle, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on January 31, 2026. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Donald Potts Sr. and Ellen Estridge on June 15, 1971. He owned and operated his own business, Vinyl Maxx, for many years. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He worked...
Ruth Ilene Stiles
Jan 30, 2026
Ruth Ilene (Owen) Stiles, age 96, of Springfield, Ohio, passed peacefully in her home on January 30, 2026. She was born on September 17, 1929, in Saint John, Kansas, to Shelton Hall Owen and Edna Hazel Owen (Wickham). Ruth moved with her family from Kansas to Marion, Ohio, and then to Springfield, Ohio in 1939. She graduated from Springfield High...
Jan Crosier
Jan 27, 2026
Jan Crosier age 74 of Enon went home to be with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. She was born the daughter of Walter P. & Lillian (Wolford) Crosier on December 14, 1951, in Xenia, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother Mark Crosier; sister Penny Crosier. She is survived by her...
Victor John Nelson
Jan 27, 2026
Victor John Nelson, 74, of New Carlisle, passed away on January 27, 2026. He was born January 1, 1952, in Dayton, OH, the son of the late Darby Nelson and Kathleen (Kunz) Gebhart. Victor was a graduate of Tecumseh High School, Class of 1971. He worked at Home Depot in Fairborn for 19 years in the electrical department. He is...
Carol L. Lloyd Shaw
Jan 26, 2026
Carol L. Lloyd Shaw, 83, of North Hampton, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026. She was born March 3, 1942, in Casstown, OH, the daughter of the late Robert J. and Letha Trostel. Carol retired from PNC Bank after 30 years and worked at Victory Lanes as the League record keeper. She was a member of North Hampton Community...
James W. Rutan Sr.
Jan 26, 2026
RUTAN, James W.
Jim (Rudy) was 87 years old and went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2026. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years, Sarah L. (Tumblison) Rutan (02/05/2018). He is survived by his children Stephanie (Kenneth) Lute, James (Randy) Rutan, and Melissa (Jon) Griffith. His grandchildren Brandon (Laura) Lute, Kirsten (Sam) Hymes,...
Joan Haynes Cost
Jan 25, 2026
Joan Haynes Cost, 97, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026. She was born March 28, 1928, in Canal Winchester, OH, the daughter of the late Mascal and Juanita Haynes. Joan worked in retail at both Wrens Department Store and Jaccards Jewelry Store. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by...
Clifton "Cliff" Ashley
Jan 21, 2026
When I think of Clifton Ashley, I think of a good ol country boy; one that was private but definitely enjoyed a little bit of small-town gossip. Clifton was a family man. He spent his weekends with his wife at the flea market or garage saling. If the weather was nice, you could find him on the bike path (putting...
Helen Marie Fish
Jan 20, 2026
Helen Marie Fish, age 64, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away with her daughter by her side on January 20, 2026. She was born in Springfield on April 12, 1961, to the late John and Teresa Hogan. In addition to her parents Helen was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Jon Fish; and siblings: Tom Hogan and Denise...
Michael Robert Kravos
Jan 20, 2026
MSGT. Michael Robert Kravos Sr., 86, of Medway, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. He was born on November 17, 1939, in Wampum, Pennsylvania, to the late John and Leopolda Kravos. Mike was a veteran and retiree of the United States Air Force. He also owned and operated Enon Home Electronics with his two sons. He is survived...
Michael F. Lee
Jan 18, 2026
Michael F. Lee age 64 of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, after a courageous battle with lung cancer, at Kettering Medical Center. He was born the son of Delbert & Willadean (Clark) Lee on November 13, 1961, in Arcanum, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents, father & mother-in-law Harold & Nancy Blackwood. He is...
DeAnn Renee Chrum
Jan 16, 2026
DeAnn Renee Chrum age 56 of Fairborn, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026. She was born the daughter of Ronald & Bonnie (Denton) Brown in Dayton, Ohio on November 12, 1969. She is preceded in death by her parents; nephew Steven Riley. DeAnn is survived by her loving children Josh (Sarah) Chrum, Brittany (Brian) Thigpen & Jesse Pope; siblings...
Clyde Eugene Carroll
Jan 16, 2026
Carroll, Clyde Eugene “Gene,” 91, of New Carlisle, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026. He was born August 31, 1934, in Bristol, Tennessee, the son of the late Clyde and Mary Bell (Rhymer) Carroll.
Gene honorably served in both the United States Navy and the United States Air Force. He served aboard U.S. NAVSTA 3080 during the Korean War. Throughout his...
William "Billy" Pugh
Jan 15, 2026
William “Billy” Pugh, passed away on January 15, 2026, at Urbana Rehabilitation Center, with his dog Ziggy and family by his side. Forget that he stumbled, forget the dark days. Remember the laughter, the sunshine-filled rays. He battled his demons, he stood in the light and found his own peace before the final night. Though his lungs grew weak, his...
