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Evelynia Weaver
Sep 9, 2025
Evelynia “Eve” Weaver-Murphy, 79, of New Carlisle, passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. She was born on March 19, 1946, in Springfield, the daughter of the late Robert Johnson and Vicki Clark. Evelynia was raised in Tazewell, TN and later moved back to Ohio after graduating High School. She was a member of the Fraternal...
Marcia Lee Laney
Sep 9, 2025
Marcia Lee Laney age 79 of Springfield passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born the daughter of William & Virginia (Fifer) Fullon on December 26, 1945, in Fairborn, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Everett C. Laney; sister Judy. Marcia is survived by her beloved daughters Lisa Laney,...
Annette Partin
Sep 8, 2025
Annette Partin, 89, of Enon, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was born on August 18, 1936, in Frakes, Kentucky, to the late Raymond & Nannie Partin. Annette worked for many years at Ranchers Roast Beef in Park Layne, where she served as part of the management team. She was constantly on the go, working in...
Michael Jay Lubbers
Sep 4, 2025
Michael Jay “Mike” Lubbers, 80, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025. He was born on March 17, 1945, in Springfield, the son of the late Jay and Marie Lubbers. Mike worked for Drackett Company of Urbana and later retired from Vining Broom in Springfield. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Springfield and St....
Patty Ann Sheets
Sep 4, 2025
Patty Ann Sheets, age 90, of Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Carl Craig and Edith Mary (Leitschuh) Leffel, was born at home on Easter Sunday, April 21, 1935, and passed from this life on September 4, 2025, at Danbury Senior Living and Memory Care in Huber Heights. Patty married the love of her life, Gerald R. Sheets, days after graduating...
Barbara Susan Fry
Sep 3, 2025
Barbara Susan “Bobbie” (Travis) Fry, age 73, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, after a long illness.
Born in Paintsville, Kentucky, to Buell Ray Travis and Betty Maxine Perry, Bobbie lived a life centered around family, creativity, and caring for others. She pursued her passion for helping people by attending Clark State School of Nursing, where she...
Patricia L. Wiseman
Aug 30, 2025
Patricia Lou Wiseman, age 93, passed away on August 30, 2025. She was born on October 27, 1931, in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Gordon and Elizabeth (Evans) Mc Artor. She graduated from Grove City High School and began her college studies at Ohio State University. She concluded her studies at Rio Grande College (now University of Rio Grande) where...
Edna M. Ray
Aug 28, 2025
Edna M. Ray, 86, of New Carlisle, passed away surrounded by her family on August 28, 2025, just one day shy of her 87th birthday. She was born on August 29, 1938, in Pikeville, Kentucky, to the late Arthur & Ann Potter. Edna was a beautician for many years, working in the Englewood area. She is survived by her son,...
Carl Alvah Parks
Aug 28, 2025
Carl Alvah Parks, 86, of New Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025. He was born February 19, 1939, in Dayton, the son of the late Carl Eugene and Zulekha Parks. Carl owned and operated Parks Brothers Pastry in New Carlisle, delivered Mehaffie’s Pies and also worked with his son David for 13 years installing flooring until his retirement....
William Colin Cox
Aug 20, 2025
Obituary for William Colin Cox
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William Colin Cox, affectionately known as Bill, who departed this life on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on September 27, 1959, in England, Bill was a cherished resident of New Carlisle, Ohio.
A proud veteran, Bill served honorably in the British...
Jerenia E. Rucker
Aug 16, 2025
Mrs. Jerenia Edna Rucker, RN, “Honey”, age 90, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, August 16, 2025. She was born January 11, 1935, in Gallup, Lawrence County, Kentucky to the late Ruben Gideon and Minervia York Parson.
In addition to her parents, Honey was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Victor Rucker; son, Franklin Aaron Rucker;...
Roseman A. Kilcrease
Aug 15, 2025
Roseman A. Kilcrease, age 92, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving husband and dear friends, on Friday, August 15, 2025. She was born on December 5, 1932, in Madisonville, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Lewis and Lydia Green.
Roseman lived a long and full life marked by kindness, devotion to family, and unwavering faith. She married the love of...
Joseph Stanley Kuzniar
Aug 13, 2025
Joseph Stanley Kuzniar, LT. COLONEL (Retired) age 82 of Enon passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Kettering Medical Center. He was born the son of Joseph & Bertha (Bonk) Kuzniar on October 23, 1942, in Reading, Pennsylvania. He is preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers – in - law Robert Cast & Jerry Stach. Jospeh is...
Wayne L. Fraley
Aug 13, 2025
Wayne L. Fraley, 91, of New Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. He was born on August 16, 1933, in Deer Creek, Kentucky, the son of the late Dallas and Mary Fraley. Wayne was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving during the Korean War. Wayne was a masonry contractor by trade and worked tirelessly to...
Nellie Elizabeth Goings
Aug 8, 2025
Nellie Elizabeth Goings, 94, of New Carlisle, passed away on Friday, August 08, 2025. She was born March 03, 1931 in West Irvine, KY, the daughter of the late Homer and Nettie Crowe. Nellie retired from Vancrest of New Carlisle after 20 years of service. She enjoyed Bingo, Puzzles and reading. Nellie loved to go to the casino. She is...
John J. Tarjan
Aug 7, 2025
John J. Tarjan, age 80, of New Carlisle passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at his residence with his devoted daughter by his side. John was born the son of Ladislaus “Les” & Mary (Zakota) Tarjan on September 19, 1944, in Dayton, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents; mother to his children Mary Lee; wife Marlene;...
William N. Scarff
Aug 6, 2025
William N. Scarff (Bill), 97, of New Carlisle, passed away at his home on August 6, 2025. He was born June 8, 1928, to Howard and Dorothy (Zwiker) Scarff. Bill was a graduate of Olive Branch High School and of The Ohio State University. After graduating from college, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict,...
Veronica Lynn Boyd
Aug 5, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Veronica Lynn Boyd announce her sudden passing on Tuesday, August 5th, 2025. She was 61 years old.
Veronica loved life, and she lived it to the fullest! She spent her weekends watching Babe race. She loved it! She touched the lives of so many people. She was a strong woman with a...
M. Wanda Ditty
Aug 3, 2025
Minnie Wanda Ditty, fondly known as Wanda, gracefully departed this world to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on January 14, 1932, in Casad, Crittenden County, Kentucky, she was the cherished daughter of the late Lourenzia and Minnie Easley.
Wanda's early years were spent in Kentucky, but she was led to Chicago,...
Audrey Jean Elrod
Aug 3, 2025
Audrey "Jean" Elrod passed away on August 3, 2025, peacefully with her family by her side. She was born to Fred Whalen and Virginia (Whalen) Gobin on February 2, 1943, in Mitchell, Indiana.
Jean married William Carlos Elrod on October 9, 1960, in Gary, Indiana. They had three children: Bill, Jeff, and Carla. Jean and Carlos were married for 31 years...
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