Obituaries

Sep 13, 2021

Charlotte Ethel Sterzenbach, age 82, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2021 with family by her side. She was born on January 22, 1939, in Jackson County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Delbert and Dahlia (Tussey) Adkins. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Norman C. Sterzenbach in 2007; siblings,...

Sep 12, 2021

On September 12, 2021, Carlton G. Abbott of Springfield, Ohio suddenly passed away at the age of 70 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary P. Depp and Clifton Abbott; his sisters, Darlene Tate Roberts and Theresa Depp; and his brothers, Paul Abbott, Bill Abbott and Terry Rogan. Carlton was a proud horse groomsman, an avid fisherman...

Sep 5, 2021

Rita Joan Finn, age 81, passed away on September 5, 2021 in Xenia, Ohio. Rita was born on November 27, 1939 in Yellow Springs, Ohio to the late Thomas and Josephine (Phillips) Finn. Along with her parents, Rita is preceded in death by her sister, Peggy Finn, brothers, Harold and James Finn, and 3 infant siblings. Rita is survived by...

Sep 2, 2021

JoAnn (Neal) Cleelan, 78, formerly of Springfield, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 2, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 14, 1943, in Cable, Ohio, the daughter of the late George and Florence (Maddox) Neal. JoAnn is preceded in death by her husband, Rodney Cleelan; daughter, Sandy Hankins; siblings, Nancy...

Sep 2, 2021

Esther Breedlove Baldwin born August 14, 1923 in Indianapolis, Indiana, passed peacefully on September 2, 2021 at the grand age of 98. She is survived by her daughters and son, Betsy Baldwin Whitney, Dayton, Ohio; Robert F Baldwin, Yellow Springs, Ohio; Nancy Nierstheimer, Sidney, Ohio; and Linda Nierstheimer Wilken, Celina, Ohio. She was most proud of her 20 grandchildren, numerous...

Sep 2, 2021

Ruth Isabel Young, 90, entered the arms of her beloved Savior on September 2nd, 2021, in Centerville, Ohio. Ruth was born on August 14th, 1931, in Dunmore, Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, and dear husband of 52 years, Wilford Young, who passed in 2005. Ruth is survived by a cousin, Isabelle Weir; her three children...

Sep 1, 2021

Beverly (Bev) Jo Bartley was called home on September 1, 2021 at the age of 70. She passed away peacefully in the loving care of her family. Her soul is now at rest and she has been reunited in Heaven with her beloved mother, Frances Bartley, her Aunt Irene May, her sister Carolyn Hunter, her nephew Jeffrey Bauer and her...

Aug 30, 2021

Charles Jeffery Huff, age 61, of South Charleston, passed away on August 30, 2021 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born on August 10, 1960, the son of Robert Eugene and Irma Sue (McNier) Huff. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his children, Jennifer Huff (Steven Wallace), Justin Huff (Tasha Taylor) and Jordan Huff (Aubrey Bruggeman);...

Aug 29, 2021

Corey Andrew Valdez Cordell, 20, of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 29, 2021. He was born on October 17, 2000, in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Dustin Valdez Cordell and Ashley Taylor. Corey is survived by his mother, Ashley Taylor (Hashim Stephens); father, Dustin (Mallory) Cordell; he was an amazing big brother to Caiden Neu, Haley Neu, Sarayah...

Aug 25, 2021

Paul Joseph Day, age 86, formerly of Springfield, Ohio, passed away on August 25, 2021 in Florence, Kentucky. Paul was born January 22, 1935 in Springfield, Ohio to the late James and Edith (Adams) Day. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Joyce (Maley) Day and brother, James Day. He is survived...

Aug 25, 2021

EVERHART, Raymond A. age 85 of Springfield passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. He was born on December 1, 1935 to the late Clyde and Lena (Strader) Everhart in Springfield. In addition to his parents, Raymond is preceded in death by his son, Raymond "Doug" Everhart; brother, Alton Everhart and sister, Betty Harvey. He leaves behind his beloved...

Aug 16, 2021

Ernest Ray Chapman, age 77, passed away Monday evening, August 16, 2021 at his residence in Springfield, Ohio. He was born December 22, 1943 in Louisa, Kentucky to the late Ollie B. and Mable F. (Cordial) Chapman. He was married to Helen Louise Watkins on May 7, 1966. They had 3 sons together. He retired from Robbins and Meyers, Inc....

Aug 9, 2021

Aug 7, 2021

Rev. Earl Rowland, age 97, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 4:30a.m. He was the son of the late Dock and Stella (Curtis) Rowland. He leaves behind his loving wife, Dorothy Rowland. The father of Larry Rowland, Terry (Debbie) Rowland and Linda Coss; step-father to Pamela Norem, Kathy (Lonnie) Cantrell, Mark...

Aug 6, 2021

Mark Wayne Rice, 70, of Springfield, passed away at his home on Friday, August 6, 2021. He was born on August 15, 1950, in Springfield, the son of the late Walter and Phoebe (Golff) Rice. IN addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Gloria Dillow and brother-in-law, Glenn Bostick. He is survived by his beloved...

Aug 2, 2021

Iola Marie Shrader, 93, of Springfield, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 2, 2021 with family by her side. She was born on November 4, 1927, in Gallipolis, Ohio, the daughter of the late Russell and Rosa (Altizer) Saunders. Iola is preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Shrader in 1991; daughter, Cheryl King; siblings,...

Jul 30, 2021

MILLER, Maverick Scott, infant son of Jordan Michael and Taylor Brooke (Bucher) Miller, was born silently on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was the baby brother of Jaxson Micah Miller; grandson of: Jennifer (Jimmy) Greathouse, Shane Bucher and Lisa (Richard Lutz) Williams; nephew of: Logan (Michael) Wise and Manuela Perez; great-nephew of: Cena (Kevin) Corbitt...

Jul 29, 2021

Susan Kay Boone, 68, passed away unexpectedly in Foley, AL, on July 29, 2021. Susie was born on September 16, 1952, in Springfield, OH and spent her childhood with her family in New Carlisle, OH. Susie was known for her athletic abilities in baseball, softball, basketball and especially tennis. She began her tennis career on the courts of Smith Park...

Jul 28, 2021

John P. Morgan, Jr., 58, of Springfield, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. He was born on October 15, 1962, the son of John P. Sr. and Nellie E. Morgan. He was preceded in death by his mother and sister, Cindy L. Morgan and an infant son, John P. Morgan III. John is survived...

Jul 25, 2021

DAUGHERTY, Tony J., age 53 of Fairfax, Ohio formerly of South Solon, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2021. He was born on May 21, 1968 in Ashland, Ohio the son of James Thomas and Dixie Lee (Coe) Daugherty. In addition to his parents, Tony is survived by his siblings: Todd (Tracy) Daugherty, Ann (Chris) Davis, Terry (Mary Smith)...