James A. Reardean
Jan 15, 2026
James A. Reardean, 84, of Springfield, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 15, 2026. He was born on October 1, 1941, in Springfield, the son of the late Harold and Helen Reardean. Jim graduated from Southeastern High School in 1959. He retired from Navistar after 30 years of service. He is survived by his five children,...
Mark Robert Buckmaster
Jan 14, 2026
Mark Robert Buckmaster, 71, of New Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. He was born on March 28, 1954, in Napoleon, OH, the son of the late Charles and Elvera Buckmaster. Mark worked as a barber in the past and did many different construction jobs around New Carlisle over the years. He is survived by his sisters Carol...
Richard F. "Rick" Shultz
Jan 14, 2026
Richard “Rick” F. Shultz departed this world on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Springfield Regional Hospital after a courageous battle with sarcoma cancer. Born on December 19, 1960, Rick lived a life full of passion, dedication, and generosity, touching more lives than he could ever have imagined.
Rick was predeceased by his beloved parents, Kenneth F. Shultz and Virginia Mary Lou...
Margie Hale
Jan 13, 2026
Margie Hale, 81, of Medway, went to be with the Lord on January 13, 2026. She was born in Garrett, Kentucky on October 15, 1944, to the late Ellis and Dorothy Mae Scott. Margie owned and operated Margie’s Hair Salon in Medway and was a hair stylist for 60 years. She loved to craft, sew, cross-stitch, and garden. Margie loved...
Richard L. Thomas
Jan 12, 2026
Richard L. Thomas age 77 of Springfield, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Kettering Medical Center. He was born the son of Richard V. & Betty (Seaman) Thomas on December 16, 1948, in Springfield, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Barb Thomas. Richard is survived by his children Drew (Rebecca) Thomas, Gabe Thomas, Josh...
Dianna Lynne Fager
Jan 12, 2026
Dianna Lynne Fager age 67 of St. Paris, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born the daughter of Hollie & Shirley Mae (Hodson) Howard on September 28, 1958, in Springfield, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Frederick Fager; sisters Vicky & Debra. Dianna is survived by her beloved...
Belinda Lynne McLaughlin-Neff
Jan 10, 2026
Belinda Lynne McLaughlin-Neff, born on February 27, 1971, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, on January 10, 2026, in the Springfield/New Carlisle, Ohio area.
Belinda was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and loyal friend to many. She had a heart of pure gold and would do anything for anyone in need. Her kindness, warmth, and selfless spirit...
Marlin Ralph Tooker
Jan 9, 2026
Marlin R. Tooker, age 78 of Springfield, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. He was born the son of Ralph Tooker & Lucy (Watson) Tooker McWilliams on May 27, 1947, in Springfield, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his father & the dad who raised him Gerald W. McWilliams. Marlin is survived by his mother;...
Kevin Lynn Fuller
Dec 30, 2025
Kevin Lynn Fuller, age 57, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away at Springfield Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Bom to Kenneth and Linda Fuller on July 9, 1968, in Springfield, he was preceded in death by his mother, Linda, grandparents Chloris and Kathern Barkman, uncle James Barkman, grandparents Raymond and Chella Fuller, and aunt Leona Fuller. Dr. Robert...
Angel Michele Mathis
Dec 28, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of my beloved daughter Angel Michele Mathis on Sunday, December 28, 2025. She was born June 6, 2011, in Dayton, the daughter of Jennifer Michele (Allsup) Mathis. Angel loved listening to birds sing and all kinds of music. She loved to laugh, play and watch her favorite tv show Little...
Shiela Kay Bliss
Dec 26, 2025
Shiela Kay Bliss, age 68, of New Carlisle, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving children on Friday, December 26, 2025. Born on a warm summer day in Paintsville, KY, on July 13, 1957, Shiela was the cherished daughter of the late Willie G. and Barbara Lou Shepherd.
Shiela dedicated her career to the Fairborn City School System, where she worked...
Donna Mae Gilliam
Dec 25, 2025
Donna Mae Gilliam (Viles), of Miami County, Ohio, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on December 25th, 2025. Donna was born on January 10th, 1931. She married Harry Gilliam, Jr. in 1953 and raised their son Phil and daughter Judy. Donna loved sewing and crocheting and especially loved making porcelain dolls that won many awards in ceramic shows....
Helen L. Weaver
Dec 24, 2025
Helen L. Weaver of Tipp City, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2025, at the age of 97.
She is survived by her children, Gary (Pat) Weaver, John (Tammy) Weaver, and Kathy (Ralph) Pickering; grandchildren Laree Blazer, Tyler (Allie) Weaver, and Jordan (Emily) Weaver; great-grandchildren Ryder Blazer, Benjamin, Nathan, and Mathew Weaver, James and Rose Weaver. Sisters...
Charles Leo "Chuck" LeVitre
Dec 24, 2025
Charles Leo “Chuck” LeVitre, 64, of New Carlisle, went home to be with God the Father on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. He was born July 20, 1961, in Milford, MA, the son of the late Donald Theodore and Carmella Gloria LeVitre. Chuck was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and later retired from Williams Bros. Roofing and Siding, Dayton. He...
Dorothy M. Keeton
Dec 23, 2025
Early on the morning of Wednesday, December 23, 2025, Dorothy “Dottie” Keeton peacefully passed away at her residence in Largo, Florida at the age of 97.
Dorothy was born on June 3, 1928, in Springfield, Ohio, to the late Ralph and Elsie (Davis) Weiss. In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years,...
Charles E. Tilton
Dec 23, 2025
Charles E. Tilton age 80 of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. He was born the son of Ernie & Lucille (White) Tilton on December 6, 1945, in Springfield, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Judith Tilton; nephew Steve Donaldson. He is survived by his nephew who he raised like his own son Michael...
Fred Virgil Mundy
Dec 22, 2025
Fred Virgil Mundy was born June 28, 1947, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. Fred died at his home on December 22, 2025, after a brief illness. Fred lived in Springfield most of his life. He served his country for two years in the United States Army and spent time in Southeast Asia during his tour of service. He...
Kenneth Roger Fosberg
Dec 20, 2025
Kenneth “Kenny” Fosberg, 81, of Medway, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on December 20, 2025. He was born on December 18, 1944, in Beverly, Massachusetts, to Kenneth L. & Barbara L. (McKinnon) Fosberg. He was a 1965 graduate of Tecumseh High School; Kenny was a Boy Scout and reached the status of Eagle Scout. He worked at...
Zelma Louise Carter
Dec 19, 2025
Zelma Louise Carter, age 93, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away on December 19, 2025. She was born in Springfield on November 29, 1932 to the late Cecil and Mary Wickerham. In addition to her parents, Zelma was preceded in death by her husband, Paul J. Carter Sr.; son, Gene Allison II; stepdaughter, Robin Sue; and brothers: David and Richard Wickerham.
Zelma...
Patsy Ann Merrow
Dec 16, 2025
Patsy Ann Merrow, 79, of New Carlisle, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. She was born September 28, 1946 in Hazard, KY, the daughter of the late Virl and Glenna Ritchie. Patsy retired from WPAFB where she worked in the Air Force Security Assistance Center (AFSAC). She was a member of Donnels Creek Church of the...
