Obituaries

Mar 9, 2023

Mar 7, 2023

Alan Bratten Miller, 83, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2023 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born on August 24, 1939, the son of the late Rex K. and Mildred C. (Bratten) Miller. Alan is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Vicki (Dunn) Miller; daughters and sons-in-law, Emily and Travis Vieux and Elizabeth and Manny...

Mar 6, 2023

On March 6th Robert A Darrow ( Bob ) died peacefully at home under Ohio‘s Hospice care.

Bob was born in Syracuse NY to Frank & Elma Darrow. He graduated Valedictorian of his

Solvay High School class, received his undergraduate degree from Amherst College & his PhD

from John’s Hopkins University. Following an assignment at NIH in the Coast Guard, he took a

postdoctoral...

Feb 25, 2023

Jeanette Ann Stratton, age 89 of Springfield, Ohio passed away on February 25, 2023. She was born on November 14, 1933 in Springfield, Ohio to the late Howard and Ethel (Baker) Rust. Jeanette is survived by her son, Richard (Sarah) Adkins, step-children: Sharon (James) Ayers and Mike (JoAnn) Stratton, grandchildren; Christina Adkins, Michael (Bridget) Adkins, and Suzy Adkins, great-grandchildren; Paige...

Feb 23, 2023

Helen B. Blumenstock, age 81, of Cedarville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 23, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 3, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of the late William H. and Georgina (Dean) Ehrhardt.

She married the love of her life, Richard Blumenstock on June 16, 1962 and they...

Feb 21, 2023

Edgar Owen (Shaw) McPherson was born on September 4th, 1946 to Owen & Geneva Shaw (deceased). At 18 months Edgar along with his 3 year old beloved brother James (deceased) were adopted by Rev. Maynard and Mrs. Jennie McPherson.

Edgar married the love of his life Bonnie Polley on June 10th 1967. God blessed this marriage for 55 and a half...

Feb 20, 2023

MORNINGSTAR, Ruth Lucille (Ervin), age 94, of South Charleston, Ohio, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. Ruth was born September 18, 1928 to Harry and Maye (Moon) Ervin. She married James (Jim) Morningstar on July 16, 1950. She is survived by Jim and daughter Valerie (Jack) Lemon. Also surviving are grandchildren John Bradley (Lyndsay) Lemon,...

Feb 18, 2023

PARRETT, Richard “Dick” Lee age 82 of South Vienna, Ohio passed away at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 18, 2023. He was born on May 21, 1940 in Springfield, Ohio to the late Glenn and Hazel (Buckley) Parrett. In addition to his parents, Richard is preceded in death by his wife of 10 years, Ellen Parrett; siblings:...

Feb 18, 2023

Erma Louise Landis Cox, age 95 of Springfield, passed away February 18, 2023. She was preceded in

death by her husband, Rev. Donald A. Cox, her parents, Luther and Phoebe Peachy Landis, five brothers,

Red, Jim, Bill, Floyd and Chuck, and one sister, Donna. She is survived by her children, Lori (Todd)

Richardson, Lisa Cox Moore, both of Springfield, and Amy (Richard) Fitzwater...

Feb 13, 2023

Allen Hayward Campbell, 80, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023, after an eight year stay at Friends Care. He was born September 21, 1942, in Springfield, Ohio, and was the son of Kenneth and Jean Campbell.

After graduating from Bryan High School, he attended Andrews Barber School in Columbus, Ohio, and spent over 50 years as a barber in Fairborn. He...

Feb 11, 2023

Anna Mae Drake, age 93, of Springfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 11, 2023. She was born on June 5, 1929, in Wartburg, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Samuel and Emma (Farmer) Nelson.

In addition to her parents, Anna was preceded in death by her first husband, Edward R. Griffith in 1983; second husband, Donald...

Feb 8, 2023

Thomas A. Geake, age 72 of Springfield, Ohio passed away on February 8, 2023. He was born on September 18, 1950 in Springfield, Ohio to the late Arthur William and Pauline (Irwin) Geake. Tom is survived by his brother, Robert (Lynette) Geake, sister Jeanne (Gene) Marinelli, both of Arizona, nephews, Michael Marinelli and Jon (Jessica) Gake, all of Arizona, step-son...

Feb 6, 2023

WICKER, Alma Day, age 101 of Springfield, Ohio went home to Glory on Monday, February 6, 2023. On August 19, 1921, she was born in Magoffin County, Kentucky the daughter of the late Dorsie and Amanda (Collinsworth) Keeton. In addition to her parents, Alma is preceded in death by her loving husband, William Wicker and eleven brothers & sisters. She...

Feb 4, 2023

GREAR, Maxine "Mickey" age 88 of Springfield, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 4, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born on August 10, 1934 in South Solon, the daughter of the late Joseph and Blanche (Jordan) Taylor. Mickey was the loving mother to: Terri Grear, Cathy Saunders and Michael Grear along with his husband, Mike Naylor; grandchildren,...

Jan 28, 2023

Born May 14 th 1990 Janelle Chamness was the second of six tightknit siblings and mother of two

beautiful children. She is preceded in death by her brother Ian and Grandmother Glenda. She is survived

by her sisters Amanda & Macy, her brothers Adrian & Henri, her Grandfather Earl, and her son and

daughter- Morrison & Willow. She was a core pillar of...

Jan 25, 2023

NEFF, Donald F. age 93 of Poquoson, Virginia; previously of Springfield, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. He was born on November 26, 1929 in Springfield, Ohio to the late Cecil and Evelyn (Rathburn) Neff. In addition to his parents, Donald is preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years, Mary Neff and his brother, Richard...

Jan 25, 2023

FULTON, Donald H. age 93 of Yellow Springs passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Soin Medical Center. He was born on December 30, 1929 in Yellow Springs, Ohio to the late George and Retta (Hamilton) Fulton. In addition to his parents, Donald is preceded by his wife, Marilyn Fulton and brothers: Richard Fulton, William Fulton, and James...

Jan 23, 2023

Wilma Jean Bedell, age 91 of Springfield, Ohio passed away on January 23, 2023. She was born on January 15, 1932 in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late DG and Nancy (Roark) McCarty. Jean is survived by her two sons: Ric (Diane Light) Howard and Ron (Carol) Howard, step-children: Geoff (Diane) Bedell, Nancy (Carl) Bedell-Heins, and Roger (Melinda) Bedell, grandchildren; Jesse...

Jan 22, 2023

Sandra Jean Gribler, age 83, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 22, 2023. She was born on February 20, 1939 in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the daughter of the late Lester and Palmeria (Palmer) Smith. Sandra was preceded in death by her husband, Philip E. Gribler on August 4, 1994 and her son, Philip L. Gribler on August 18, 2019....

Jan 22, 2023

Jordan Anthony Sharpe, age 22 of Springfield, Ohio passed away on January 22, 2023. He was born on February 5, 2000 in Springfield, Ohio to James (Nichole Elliott) Sharpe and Deea (Kevin Hesson) Sharpe. Along with his parents, he is survived by his siblings, Daniel C. (Krystal) Harr, Sierra M. Sharpe, and Samantha C. (Darwin O’John) Sharpe, nieces and nephews;...