Obituaries

Obituaries

Jean Finchum

Jean Finchum

Nov 14, 2024

Jean Finchum, a beloved matriarch and guiding light to all who knew her, left this world on November 14, 2024, at the age of 88, in South Charleston, Ohio. Born on March 11, 1936, in Paintsville, Kentucky, Jean's journey through life was marked by her unwavering love, nurturing spirit, and a remarkable dedication to family and community.

As a devoted homemaker...

Mary Flo Purdin

Mary Flo Purdin

Nov 13, 2024

Mary Flo Purdin, age 92, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2024. Born March 7, 1932, Mary led her life with a deep love for her family and friends, always lighting up any room with her laughter. 

Mary Flo, a Yellow Springs native, led a fulfilling career, initially serving as an Executive Secretary at Yellow Springs Instrument Company for 17 years....

Shirley Jean Kimmell

Shirley Jean Kimmell

Nov 11, 2024

KIMMELL, Shirley Jean, age 62 of Donnelsville, Ohio passed away on November 11, 2024.  She was born in Springfield, Ohio on September 21, 1962, the daughter of Burrell and Elaine KimmelI.  In addition to her father, Shirley was preceded in death by her siblings: Tom Kimmell, Cindy Kimmell, Mike Kimmell, and George "Bear" Kimmell and two of her dogs, Sheba...

Dolores Marie Sizemore

Dolores Marie Sizemore

Nov 11, 2024

Dolores Marie Collier Sizemore passed away on Monday, November 11, after a brief illness. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on June 1, 1926; her parents were Charles Collier and Mary O'Brien Collier, and she had no siblings. Her mother passed away while Dolores was a young child; she was raised by both her Grandmother O'Brien and her Grandmother Collier...

Marianne Whelchel

Marianne Whelchel

Nov 8, 2024

Marianne Whelchel, age 84, passed peacefully from this earth on 11/8/2024 in Yellow Springs Ohio. 

Marianne was born to Mary Emily and Edward Whelchel in Chickamauga Ga. on September 22, 1940. She had an older sister Kate Sterling (Whelchel) and a younger brother Robert plus multiple cousins. She is also an Aunt to Patrick Whelchel and great Aunt to Charlotte and...

Roger Eugene Nourse

Roger Eugene Nourse

Nov 8, 2024

NOURSE, Roger Eugene, age 85, from Springfield, Ohio went home to be with his Lord on November 8, 2024. He passed in Springfield Regional Medical Center after several years of fighting a variety of illnesses. He was born in Portsmouth, OH on May 15, 1939 to Vernon and Flo (Clark) Nourse. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1957 and...

Shiloh "Ike" Eichelberger

Shiloh "Ike" Eichelberger

Nov 7, 2024

Shiloh Malcolm Eichelberger, affectionately known as "Ike," was born on February 2, 1939, in Springfield, Ohio. He embarked on a remarkable journey that spanned over eight decades, dedicating himself to his family, career, and passions until his passing on November 7, 2024, in Dayton, Ohio, surrounded by his beloved family.

A graduate of Southeastern High School, Ike's life was forever changed...

Marsha Jane Bush

Marsha Jane Bush

Nov 3, 2024

Marsha Jane Bush 

8/25/1938 to 11/3/2024 

“Baby girl Arnold” was born and raised in Chicago, adopted by Veda and David Carle with her older sister Paula. A talented student, especially at writing, she attended Albion College where she met Richard “Dick” Carpenter. They were married in 1959 and moved to Cleveland while Dick was a graduate student at Case Western University. They...

Huxley Paul Womacks

Huxley Paul Womacks

Nov 3, 2024

Huxley Paul Womacks was born at 1:22 a.m. on November 3, 2024 in Washington Township, Ohio. While we only had him with us for a brief time, all of his family got to hold him in their arms. When he finally made it back into the loving arms of his mommy and daddy, he knew he was safe and it...

Timothy Lee Greenwood

Timothy Lee Greenwood

Nov 1, 2024

Timothy Lee “Tim” Greenwood, 72, left his earthly home for his heavenly one on November 1, 2024 after a battle with acute myeloid leukemia. He was preceded in death by parents, Edward and May Greenwood and son-in-law Kevin Rosen. He is survived by wife, Janice (Spradlin) Greenwood, daughters Aimee Hoskins (David) and Paige Rosen. Grandchildren Zachary, Lauren, Julianne and Meghan...

Joyce A. Smith

Joyce A. Smith

Oct 30, 2024

Joyce A. Smith, born on May 6, 1942, in Springfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Her departure leaves a profound void in the hearts of those who knew and cherished her. Joyce lived a vibrant life dedicated to her passions, her family, and her remarkable career as a florist.

For 40 years, Joyce...

Larry B. Allen

Larry B. Allen

Oct 27, 2024

Larry B. Allen, a loving husband and father, devoted grandpa, and cherished brother, peacefully passed away on October 27, 2024 in Dayton, Ohio. Born on December 7, 1949, in Piqua Ohio, Larry graced the world with his gentle spirit and kind heart for 74 remarkable years. 

A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Larry served his country with honor...

Trena L. Hobbs

Trena L. Hobbs

Oct 26, 2024

Trena Louise Hobbs age 63 of Springfield, Ohio passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Ohio State University Medical Center. She was born on August 27, 1961 to the late Maurice and Jeanne (Hunter) Humphrey. In addition to her parents, Trena was preceded in death by her brother, Mark Humphrey. She leaves behind her beloved children: Jason (Shannon) Humphrey,...

Dorothy Jacquelyn Hammond

Dorothy Jacquelyn Hammond

Oct 22, 2024

Dorothy Jacquelyn Nickel Hammond

June 11, 1928 – October 22, 2024

Jackie passed away peacefully at her home in Yellow Springs where she lived for 71 years. Born Dorothy Jacquelyn Nickel in Springfield, OH, she graduated from Springfield High School in 1946 and Wittenberg University in 1950 with a degree in accounting. As a young teenager during WWII, she worked as a...

Helen F. Beatty

Helen F. Beatty

Oct 22, 2024

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Helen Beatty, our loving mother and friend to all whose lives she touched, on October 22, 2024. She left us after a long battle with Alzheimer’s at her home at Wooden Glen with her family and beloved friends in Springfield, Ohio. She was 91. 

Helen was born in Springfield, Ohio on January 26,...

Gregory Wayne Bodey

Gregory Wayne Bodey

Oct 21, 2024

Gregory Wayne Bodey, 58, of Enon, passed away unexpectedly on October 21, 2024.

Born on December 26, 1965, in Vicenza, Italy, while his father was serving in the military, Greg returned to Ohio in his early youth. Greg attended Springfield South High School, where he was a star athlete on the football team. It was during these formative years that he...

KyungMee Stigers

KyungMee Stigers

Oct 16, 2024

KyungMee (Kim) Stigers, age 76 of Springfield, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on October 16, 2024. She was born Apr. 2, 1948 in Suwon, South Korea. KyungMee is survived by her husband, Loyd Stigers, son, MuYoung Kim, and a host of extended family in Korea. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Korea, then later obtained her manager’s license in cosmetology in...

Flo A. Keaton

Flo A. Keaton

Oct 14, 2024

Flo A. Keaton born to Claude (d.) and Betty Ross (d.), February 8, 1942 on Wheeling Island in West Virginia passed on from this earth on October 14, 2024, after a brief bout of Covid. She grew up in Wheeling, West Virginia with her brother Tom Ross (d.) and her sister (Kay) KP Lyons (d.). She excelled in school and...

Sandra Mae Lapp

Sandra Mae Lapp

Oct 13, 2024

Sandra “Sandy” Mae Lapp, age 89 of Springfield, Ohio passed away October 13, 2024. She was born January 29, 1935 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of the late Donald and Phyllis (Seaman) Cooke. Sandy is survived by her loving children, Randy (Kim) Lapp, Sheri (Brian) Nixon, and Staci (Mark) Fulk, grandchildren, Lynzy, Sarah, Justin, Jethro, Brandi, Josh, Zach, Parker, and...

Evelene Kidd

Evelene Kidd

Oct 13, 2024

“The Most Important Person on earth is a mother. She cannot claim the honor of having built Notre Dame Cathedral. She need not. She has built something more magnificent than any cathedral -a dwelling for an immortal soul, the tiny perfection of her baby’s body. . . The angels have not been blessed with such a grace. They cannot share...

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