Obituaries

Jun 26, 2024

Jun 26, 2024

Lewis R. Kettlehake III, age 80, of Springfield, passed away peacefully in his home on June 26, 2024. He was born on June 15, 1944, in Springfield, the son of the late Lewis and Jane (Dooley) Kettlehake. He is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Shirley Kettlehake; children, Lewis Kettlehake IV, Lavaya Kettlehake and Amanda Starr; stepsons, James...

Jun 24, 2024

James Bruce Brown, 81, of Cedarville, passed away in his home on Monday, June 24, 2024. He was born on September 7, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of the late Ephraim and Claudia Mae (Kirksey) Brown. James is survived by his children, Raqel K. Brown, Aaron J. Brown and Nicole K. Leyva; grandchildren, Ayden Howie, Arianna Brown, Audrea Ramirez,...

Jun 22, 2024

David Lee Bowen 

July 16, 1965 – June 22, 2024

“Don’t worry about me, I’m getting some good sleep. Roll Tide!”

“…Dad, give me the pen, I’m not just writing that, good lord”

David Bowen, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2024, at the age of 58. Born on July 16, 1965, in Ft Payne, Alabama, and...

Jun 20, 2024

Richard David Jacks, beloved son of the late F. David Jacks, was born on January 6, 1962, in Springfield, Ohio. He passed away on June 20, 2024, at the Dayton VA Medical Center.

Rich was a proud veteran of the United States Army, where he served with the 82nd Airborne Division and enjoyed his many jumps.

Following his military career, he had...

Jun 18, 2024

Wanda Pierson Layne, born July 4, 1934, went to be with Jesus, June 18, 2024. Wanda was born and raised near Smith Grove, Kentucky. 

Preceding her in death, mother and father, Mavis & Mryl Priddy; brothers: Earl, Eldon, Carl, Arlos, Ron, David, Noel, Chester and Lester; sisters: Mary Downs, Bea Allen, and Vasta Pierson; son, Michael Pierson; husbands: Robert "Bob" Pierson...

Jun 17, 2024

BRUNER, Raymond E. age 95 of Dayton, Ohio died on Saturday, June 15, 2024. He was born on August 12, 1928 in Clark County to Lloyd and Pauline Bruner. He retired from Ford Motor Company. He is survived by his wife of almost 73 years, Mayme; 4 daughters: Pennie, Tracie, Bettie "Sam" (Robert) and Rae Carol (Ean); 5 grandchildren; 2...

Jun 14, 2024

Harold L. Stancliff (86) of Cedarville, Ohio passed away Friday, June 14 at Greene Memorial Hospital. Harold was born in Jackson, Ohio on November 20, 1937 to Harmon H. and Clara Halterman Stancliff, who proceeded him in death along with his sister Joan Stancliff Anderson. 

Harold graduated from Yellow Springs High School before meeting his wife, Virgina Bennington Stancliff. They met...

Jun 12, 2024

James H. Ingling, known affectionately as Jim, passed away unexpectedly in his home on June 12, 2024. Jim was born on November 9, 1952, in Springfield, Ohio.

Jim dedicated over 30 years of his life in service to our country, retiring as a Master Sergeant from the Air National Guard. His commitment and dedication to his career exemplified his patriotism and...

Jun 11, 2024

Alma Faye Rigsby Murray, 88, died on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at approximately 8 p.m. at Oakwood Village Nursing Facility in Springfield, Ohio. Faye, as she liked to be called, was born on September 7, 1935 in Magoffin County, Kentucky to Floyd and Nettie Phipps Rigsby. Both parents preceded her in death. She was a 1954 graduate of Beaver High...

Jun 10, 2024

Jun 10, 2024

Dana Alan Porter, age 58 of South Solon, Ohio passed away unexpectedly in his residence on June 10, 2024. He was born August 16, 1965 in Springfield, Ohio to the late Dana and Carol (Brannon) Porter. Dana is survived by his siblings, Debbie (Butch) Rainey, Dottie (John) Jarrell, and David (Patricia Young) Porter, and several nieces and nephews. Dana worked...

Jun 8, 2024

James “Jim” Lawrence Shields, age 56 of Urbana, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 8, 2024 in Logan County, Ohio. He was born December 27, 1967 in Springfield, Ohio to the late Charles and Brenda (Vincent) Shields. Jim is survived by his loving wife and best friend of over 38 years, Rachel (Jennings) Shields, children, Megan (Brad) Cupps, Cody...

Jun 7, 2024

Charles (Charlie) Allen Lawrence (74) passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on June 7th, 2024, after facing a long battle with COPD, emphysema, diabetes and stage 4 cancer. Just in the past 4 months he fought off covid, 6 rounds of pneumonia, the flu and blood clots in his lung. He went on his own terms...

Jun 7, 2024

Raymond Snell passed away June 7, 2024. Born in Springfield, Ohio November 8, 1948, the son of Paul and Virginia (Jones) Snell. Ray enjoyed an idyllic childhood, sharing many adventures with his parents and brother, Larry, including 10 trips to New York City and 3 vacations to Disneyland. His summers were filled with youth baseball and the winters with junior...

May 29, 2024

Irwin Quan Leong Tam, age 81, passed away at the Dayton VA on May  29, 2024. He was born on February 26, 1943 in Hawaii, a son of the late Philip Hing Cheong Tam and Nancy Yuk (Choy) Tam. Irwin attended St. Teresa Catholic Church and was a proud veteran in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. In...

May 29, 2024

PATRICK, Martha Jane, age 89 of Springfield, Ohio went home to be with Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. She was born on May 30, 1935 to the late Eugene and Gracie (Barker) Sparks near Blaine, Kentucky.  Martha was blessed with a 65 year unbelievable marriage to Paul Patrick who survives her as well as her...

May 28, 2024

Carol Darlene (Black) Sanger, age 81 of Springfield, Ohio passed away May 28, 2024 in Dayton, Ohio. She was born February 21, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Carroll Herbert and Margaret (Walter) Black. Carol is survived by her children, Miles Sanger and Darlene (Scott) Perrin, grandchildren, Matthew Scott (Chelsie) Perrin and Sawyer Lance (Jordan) Perrin, great-grandchildren, Zavier and...

May 25, 2024

Aaron Mont Orr was born March 3, 1974, to Ronald Ray and Zelma Rebecca Arlene (nee Hogue) Orr, in Springfield, Ohio. He passed peacefully on May 25, 2024, at 8:37am, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by family.Aaron is survived by his wife, Jeanne Margaret (nee Watson) Orr, his brothers, Ronald Scott Orr and Anthony Todd Orr, his...

May 21, 2024

WEIGEL, Ginger E. age 59 of Columbus, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2024 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.  She was the only daughter of Paul and Norma Jean (Morris) Green born on October 24, 1964 in Springfield, Ohio. In addition to her parents, Ginger was preceded in death by her brother, Philip Green.  She leaves behind her loving husband...