Obituaries

Mar 20, 2023

Douglas Burkepile, 69 of Springfield passed away unexpectedly as a result of a car accident on Monday, March 20, 2023. Doug retired from Navistar in 2009 after 31 years of service. His true passion in life was art. In his younger years before Parkinson’s took his steady hand, he was a beautifully talented artist-taking great pride in his artistic abilities.

He...

Mar 20, 2023

Pamela R. Smith, 61, passed into the Lord’s hands on Monday, March 20, 2023, after a battle with cancer.

Pamela was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to parents Rev. Paul Berridge and Marguerite (Sheeks) Berridge. She was preceded in death by her mother Marguerite Berridge, paternal grandparents Rev. J. Howard Berridge and Bertha Berridge, maternal grandparents Cury and Myrtle Sheeks and...

Mar 19, 2023

Lori Daneen Wells, age 53, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at Summit Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born on February 20, 1970, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Carl V. and Vickie (Maxwell) Wells.

Lori was a bright light to every path she crossed. She was known as a generous heart and steadfast supporter to those she...

Mar 19, 2023

Frank "Pig" Blair 83, of Springfield, Ohio went home to his Heavenly Kentucky where he was greeted by his parents and brothers for a joyous reunion. Frank passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023 at the Hospice House of Dayton. He was born on May 5, 1939 in Jenny's Creek, Kentucky to the late Lonnie and Doris (Taylor) Blair. Frank is...

Mar 16, 2023

FILSON, Mary Elizabeth age 77 of Cedarville, Ohio went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 16, 2023. She was born on February 21, 1946 in Greenville, Ohio to the late George and Alma (Chase) Hien. Mary leaves behind her beloved husband of 52 years, Earl Filson; their three sons: John (Kelly) Filson, James (Brandi) Filson and...

Mar 15, 2023

BARKER, Cole Michael, Sr. age 65 of Glouster, Ohio previously of Springfield, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by those he loved on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at home.  He was born on June 6, 1957 in Springfield, Ohio to the late Burl Barker and Doris (McNutt) Latimer.  In addition to his mother and father, Cole is preceded in death by...

Mar 15, 2023

Harry Gene Peare (87) passed away on March 15, 2023. He was born on September 23, 1935, the son of the late Fred and Lena (Best) Peare. After graduating from Springfield High School, class of 1953, he enlisted in the US Navy and served aboard a destroyer in the North Atlantic. After his enlistment, he entered The Ohio State University,...

Mar 10, 2023

Dr. Jerald Lee Brinley passed away peacefully on March 10, 2023 at 2:21 pm surrounded by loved ones. He was born July 25, 1937, in Louisville, KY the son of the late John and Mary (Denny) Brinley.

Dr. Brinley graduated from The University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1969. He completed Residencies at the University of Texas and University of...

Mar 10, 2023

Ruth-Ann Dent, 76, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023, in the Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born June 2, 1946, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Robert G. Hunter, Jr., and Vivian L. (Worthington) Hunter. Ruth-Ann was a faithful student of the Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research, Springfield, Ohio, Branch where she served as an assistant choir...

Mar 9, 2023

Larry R. Henschen, age 80, passed away in his home on Thursday, March 9, 2023. He was born on January 26, 1943, in Celina, Ohio, the son of the late Reuben and Margaret (Beickman). Larry was raised on the family’s Auglaize county dairy farm and attended The Ohio State University earning his BS in 1966. He received a National Science...

Mar 9, 2023

Mar 9, 2023

William Roach Jr., son of William Sr. & Betty Roach, passed peacefully on March 9, 2023. Bill proudly served in United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and longtime resident of Galloway, Ohio. He is survived by his loving wife, Marcia Roach; sons and daughters-in-law, Matthew & Sherry Roach, Mark & Stephanie Roach and John & Dena Roach; grandchildren...

Mar 7, 2023

Alan Bratten Miller, 83, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2023 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born on August 24, 1939, the son of the late Rex K. and Mildred C. (Bratten) Miller. Alan is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Vicki (Dunn) Miller; daughters and sons-in-law, Emily and Travis Vieux and Elizabeth and Manny...

Mar 6, 2023

On March 6th Robert A Darrow ( Bob ) died peacefully at home under Ohio‘s Hospice care.

Bob was born in Syracuse NY to Frank & Elma Darrow. He graduated Valedictorian of his

Solvay High School class, received his undergraduate degree from Amherst College & his PhD

from John’s Hopkins University. Following an assignment at NIH in the Coast Guard, he took a

postdoctoral...

Feb 25, 2023

Jeanette Ann Stratton, age 89 of Springfield, Ohio passed away on February 25, 2023. She was born on November 14, 1933 in Springfield, Ohio to the late Howard and Ethel (Baker) Rust. Jeanette is survived by her son, Richard (Sarah) Adkins, step-children: Sharon (James) Ayers and Mike (JoAnn) Stratton, grandchildren; Christina Adkins, Michael (Bridget) Adkins, and Suzy Adkins, great-grandchildren; Paige...

Feb 23, 2023

Helen B. Blumenstock, age 81, of Cedarville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 23, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 3, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of the late William H. and Georgina (Dean) Ehrhardt.

She married the love of her life, Richard Blumenstock on June 16, 1962 and they...

Feb 21, 2023

Edgar Owen (Shaw) McPherson was born on September 4th, 1946 to Owen & Geneva Shaw (deceased). At 18 months Edgar along with his 3 year old beloved brother James (deceased) were adopted by Rev. Maynard and Mrs. Jennie McPherson.

Edgar married the love of his life Bonnie Polley on June 10th 1967. God blessed this marriage for 55 and a half...

Feb 20, 2023

MORNINGSTAR, Ruth Lucille (Ervin), age 94, of South Charleston, Ohio, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. Ruth was born September 18, 1928 to Harry and Maye (Moon) Ervin. She married James (Jim) Morningstar on July 16, 1950. She is survived by Jim and daughter Valerie (Jack) Lemon. Also surviving are grandchildren John Bradley (Lyndsay) Lemon,...

Feb 18, 2023

PARRETT, Richard “Dick” Lee age 82 of South Vienna, Ohio passed away at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 18, 2023. He was born on May 21, 1940 in Springfield, Ohio to the late Glenn and Hazel (Buckley) Parrett. In addition to his parents, Richard is preceded in death by his wife of 10 years, Ellen Parrett; siblings:...

Feb 18, 2023

Erma Louise Landis Cox, age 95 of Springfield, passed away February 18, 2023. She was preceded in

death by her husband, Rev. Donald A. Cox, her parents, Luther and Phoebe Peachy Landis, five brothers,

Red, Jim, Bill, Floyd and Chuck, and one sister, Donna. She is survived by her children, Lori (Todd)

Richardson, Lisa Cox Moore, both of Springfield, and Amy (Richard) Fitzwater...