Obituaries

Jan 25, 2024

Jan 25, 2024

Patti L. Wilson, a devoted member of the South Charleston community, passed away on January 25, 2024, at her home where she had resided for over 30 years. She was born on December 15, 1942, in Ashland, Kentucky, the daughter of the late John and Sereda (Sturgil) Dean. In addition to her parents, she was reunited in Heaven with her...

Jan 24, 2024

O'CONNOR, Joseph E. age 86 of Yellow Springs, Ohio passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at Friends Care Center. He was born on December 23, 1937 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Edward and Althaire (Spalding) O'Connor. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his wife of 31 years, Judith O'Connor along with his...

Jan 22, 2024

Ernestine Brown, 101, passed away on January 22, 2024 at Five Star Senior Living in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born in Huntington, West Virginia to Ernest and Marie Miller. She graduated from Springfield High School, Ohio. 

She retired from Greene Memorial Hospital in Xenia, Ohio in 2002 after 45 years working in the X-Ray department. 

Her family was the love, center...

Jan 21, 2024

Roger Alan Schutte, age 87 of Springfield, passed away on January 21, 2024. Born on January 12, 1937 to the late Joseph F. and Rose Mary Lee (Palmer) Schutte. 

Roger will forever be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend—to whom family always came first. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his son, Mark (Athena) Schutte, granddaughters:...

Jan 18, 2024

Mildred Kirby Nickels was born Nov. 19, 1930, in Monroe, Michigan, to Bertrand and Mildred Nickels.  She preferred to be called Millo, and she showed her early independence by attending Antioch College in the 1950s, studying a variety of subjects. While at Antioch, she met Stephen Stephens (Steve). After graduation, the couple married and lived in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where Steve’s...

Jan 18, 2024

Nancy Belle Allen-McCarty, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on January 18, 2024. Born in Battle Creek, Michigan on July 14, 1933 to the late Charles and Helen (Robertson) Thornell. Nancy's life journey was filled with warmth, kindness, and an unwavering dedication to her loved ones. She leaves behind a legacy that will forever be...

Jan 17, 2024

Etta M. Hensley, age 91, passed away in her home surrounded by her family and loved ones on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. She was born on February 28, 1932, in Sandy Hook, Kentucky to the late Johnnie and Ethel (Mays) Reynolds. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Hensley; son, Bruce Alan Hensley;...

Jan 15, 2024

John Thomas O’Bryan, age 80 of Springfield, Ohio passed away January 15, 2024. Born June 8, 1943, to the late H.E. and Margie (Dishman) O’Bryan in Stanley, Daviess County, Kentucky. John was a beloved husband to Paula, father to Michael, and grandfather to Justin and Lauren. He is also survived by his brothers: Don and Charles. John was preceded in...

Jan 13, 2024

Violet Marie Jayjohn, born on May 8, 1947 in Springfield, Ohio, passed away in her home on January 13, 2024. She leaves behind a legacy filled with love, cherished memories, and a zest for life that will forever be remembered.Violet was a beloved wife to Howard Jayjohn and a devoted mother to Wendy Mae Hankel, Priscilla Ann (William) Marrs, and...

Jan 6, 2024

Roberta D. Mulkey, age 81, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2024, in her hometown of Springfield, Ohio. She was born on July 19, 1942, to her loving parents, Mary (Flora) and Richard Johnson.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, James Rolph and her second husband, William Mulkey; and her brother, Richard...

Jan 6, 2024

Sandra Kay Post, a caring and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on January 6, 2024, in Springfield, Ohio. Born on March 16, 1950, in Paintsville, Kentucky, to the late Charles and Pearl (Salyers) Crace.

Sandy is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, John Phillip Post, sons: Robert Darrell (Shelli Renee) Dement Jr., Shawn Eric...

Jan 2, 2024

 

Linda Kay Massie, age 77 passed away January 2, 2024. She was born November 20, 1946 in Springfield, Ohio to the late Frank and Mary (Nawman) Rowell. Linda is survived by her loving husband of over 57 years, Dennis Massie, sons: Bobby (Lori) Massie and Ricky (Mary) Massie, grandchildren; William Massie, Kaylea (Mitchell) Miller, Rebbecca (Talon) Paul, and Brittanee...

Jan 1, 2024

 

Peairs, Michael Wayne  76 (11/04/47–01/01/24)

Mike passed away peacefully at home with family members by his side after a short battle with metastatic melanoma.

Mike was born in Springfield, Ohio, to Norma (Martin) Peairs and James Reed Peairs. He was the second of four boys and a lifelong Springfield resident. He received his undergraduate degree from Ohio University and...

Dec 29, 2023

Braxton Eugene Jennings, gone too soon after just 4 short months here with us. He was born August 25, 2023 at the Soin Medical Center, Fairborn, Ohio to Angel Seiker and Landan Jennings. Along with his parents, Braxton is survived by his maternal grandmother, Jennifer Seiker, paternal grandparents, William (Amy) Owens, uncle, Andrew Huggler, and aunt, Lily Yong. Braxton enjoyed...

Dec 29, 2023

SCHULTZ, Carl William age 83 of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 29, 2023 at Springfield Regional Medical Center.  He was born on August 18, 1940 to the late Richard Carl "Farmer" and Ellen (Ehlinger) Schultz in Springfield.  In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by his brother, Don Schultz.  He leaves behind his son, David...

Dec 28, 2023

In loving memory of Shenise Michelle Hamilton, who departed this world on December 28, 2023 leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of love.

Shenise was born on April 22, 1968 to Harold and Beverly Hamilton, Jr. in Springfield.  After graduating from Yellow Springs High School, she secured a local position at Antioch Publishing prior to starting a career in...

Dec 28, 2023

Donald Elbert LeValley 78, went to be with the Lord December 28, 2023 at Forest Glen. Donald lost his several year-long battle with Alzheimer's. Donald was born in Springfield on August 5, 1945 to Clifford LeValley and Blanche (Anderson) LeValley. Donald had 3 siblings: Lillian Phillians, Joanne Adams and Larry LeValley. Donald had 4 children: Andrea Fields, Lanna LeValley, Candi...

Dec 28, 2023

Delores Roxanne "Dolly" Robinson, age 67 passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Oakwood Village.  She was born on July 29, 1956 in Springfield, Ohio to the late Otho and Edna Pauline (Chipps) Robinson. In addition to her parents, Dolly was preceded in death by her beloved partner, Johnnie McCoy; brothers: Richard Robinson, Thomas (Marcia) Robinson, and Jeffrey...

Dec 23, 2023

Gregory Lee Hasser passed peacefully on December 23, 2023 after a long period of illness.  

Greg was born in Yellow Springs on December 15, 1949, to Cecil and Wilma Hasser. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Mark and ex-wife, Beverly (Willis) Hasser. He is survived by brothers, Robert (Gwendolyn) Hasser, Steve (Jane) Hasser and sister, Laura (Todd)...