Obituaries

Dec 16, 2020

BLANTON, Donald Ray, 84, of Springfield, OH, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. He was born in Ashland, KY on April 4, 1936 to the late Charles Hobart and Josephine (Wheeler) Blanton. He is preceded in death by his wonderful wife of over 63 years, Joy (Parker) Blanton, his son, Charles Blanton, brothers; Kenneth H. Blanton, D.H. “Cub” Blanton,...

Dec 12, 2020

Dec 12, 2020

BUNN, Lenoir Gilliam, 87, died on December 12, 2020 after a long illness. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee. She was also a long time resident of Springfield, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her parents; Charles and Marjorie Gilliam and her brother, Charles Ross Gilliam Jr. She is survived by Barbara Bunn Phillips, daughter, Beryl Bunn, daughter, Brian...

Dec 10, 2020

MAYNARD, Danny David, age 22, passed away on December 10, 2020. He was born on December 8, 1998 in Dayton, OH to Danny and Tammy (Beegle) Maynard. In addition to his parents, Danny is survived by his brother, Alex Maynard, maternal grandparents, Larry and Barbara Beegle, paternal grandmother, Mary Maynard, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is preceded in...

Dec 8, 2020

Wilbur Lucien Brown went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. He was born on July 19, 1929 in Paulding, Ohio to Dorothy (Stewart) and Wilbur Mitchell Lewis Brown. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Shirley Ann Brown, Gloria Dean Clark and Raymond Roger Brown. He was a dedicated family man and...

Dec 7, 2020

Philip E. “Phil” Palmer, 82, of Springfield, passed away at Soin Medical Center on December 7, 2020 due to complications from COVID. He was born in London, Ohio, the son of the late Raymond and Helen (King) Palmer. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Phil retired from the Northeastern School District and previously worked at Bauer...

Dec 4, 2020

BROWN, Terry Clinton age 74 of Springfield passed away peacefully on Friday, December 4, 2020 at Springfield Regional Medical Center.  He was born on August 15, 1946 to the late Lloyd Clinton and Teresa Alma (Whaley) Brown in Springfield.  In addition to his parents, Terry is preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. He leaves behind his wife who...

Dec 4, 2020

Dawn Elaine Robinson, 55, of Springfield, passed away at Soin Medical Center on December 4, 2020 due to complications from COVID. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Allen D. Robinson and Verna Jean (Parlow) Robinson. She is survived by her mother Verna Jean Robinson and her sister Cheryl Robinson. Dawn was preceded in death by her father...

Dec 3, 2020

Dorothy Call, age 93, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 3, 2020. She was born in Lexington, Kentucky on October 9, 1927 to Wilburn and Estella Carlysle, and was the youngest of four children. Dorothy retired from Springfield City Schools after more than 30 years of service, most of which was at Hayward Junior High School. She...

Dec 2, 2020

Jackie Randall Cantrell, Jr., age 55, passed away in his home on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. He was finally able to reunite with his cherished parents whom he missed dearly, Jackie Sr. and Donna Cantrell and his beloved dog Tucker. Jackie was born on July 17, 1965, in Paintsville, Kentucky which is where his love for Kentucky basketball began. He...

Dec 1, 2020

BALSIGER, Marcia Elaine passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Marcia was born November 20, 1937 in Springfield, OH to the late Jessie and Edith (Hunt) Spears. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” Balsiger, sister, Lottie Bromley, and brother-in-law, Jim Bromley. She is survived by her daughter, Bonnie Utterback (Bryan), grandchild, Daniel...

Nov 27, 2020

POWERS, R. Kenneth “Ken” passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020. Ken was born on January 11, 1940 in Deemston, Pennsylvania to the late Jack and Retta (Litton) Powers. Along with his parents, Ken is preceded in death by his brother, Henry “Hank” Powers and his sister, Celia Powers. He is survived by his loving wife, Rita Maria Powers (Graetz),...

Nov 24, 2020

SCHILLHAHN, Dorothy Ellen age 92 of Springfield passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Northwood Nursing and Rehabilitation.  She was born on January 8, 1928 to the late Fred Walter and Mabel Alice (Sheridan) Kennedy in Springfield, Ohio.  In addition to her parents, Dorothy is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, Richard Vaughn Schillhahn;...

Nov 22, 2020

Charlotte Ann Collins Stormont was born at home to Andrew Roger and Clara Marie (Kershner) Collins on August 1, 1928 in rural Greene County. She died November 22, 2020. She graduated from Cedarville High School in 1946; earned her teaching certificate from Cedarville College in 1949 and her bachelor’s degree in education from Central State University in 1961. She married...

Nov 22, 2020

LORRAINE B. MERRILL September 4, 1932 - November 22, 2020 I have felt A presence that disturbs me with the joy Of something far more deeply interfused, Whose dwelling is the light of setting suns, And the round ocean and the living air, And the blue sky, and in the mind of man; ~William Wordsworth As a child during the...

Nov 20, 2020

Daniel Benjamin Lozier, age 73, of Springfield, Ohio, was called home to be with God on Friday, November 20, 2020. Daniel was born October 19, 1947, in Lockbourne, Ohio to the late Benjamin and Ethel (Rowland) Lozier. On June 7, 1965, he married his high school sweetheart, L. Marie Daniels. He was a devoted husband to his loving wife of...

Nov 19, 2020

Mary M. Neher, 79, formerly of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 19, 2020. She was born on June 8, 1941, in Donnelsville, Ohio, the daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Weimer) Rinehart. Mary is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Adam John Neher and siblings, Laura Bock, Judy Young and Thomas Rinehart. She is survived by...

Nov 12, 2020

Sybil Crawford, age 70 of Springfield, OH passed away on November 12, 2020. She was born in Hazard, Kentucky to the late Stanley and Jane Crawford (Colwell). Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Darcy Crawford. She is survived by her sisters; Patricia Hindle (Paul) in Scotland, Shelia Crawford and family, Ruth Lynn Mitchell and...

Nov 11, 2020

JOHNSON, Susan Jane age 91 of Yellow Springs, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. She was born on October 30, 1929 in Hamilton, Ohio to the late Nelson and Dorothy (Beal) Schradin. In addition to her parents, Susan is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years, Carl Johnson who passed last...

Nov 10, 2020

Ruth J. Parks, age 100, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. She was born to the late James and Sylvia Chiles in Lima, Ohio on March 19, 1920. Ruth is preceded in death by her husband: Dexter Parks; brothers: Roy, Olen, Barnard, Paul, Burly, and James; sisters: Paulene McCabe, Vera Boyd, Lavon Ray, and Virginia Hesson;...