Obituaries

Jul 15, 2024

Ival Hopkins Ratliff, born April 10,1929, passed away peacefully Monday morning July 15, 2024. Ival was predeceased by her loving husband Robert Ratliff and by three of her seven sons, Tracy, Jeff and Greg. Ival maintained a deep faith in God, anchored in the bible. She was a proud and loyal member of Greater Life Apostolic Church in Springfield Ohio,...

Jul 14, 2024

Anthony Scott Byerman, known to most as Tony, passed away on July 14, 2024, in his hometown of Springfield, Ohio. He was born on October 13, 1965, to Thomas Byerman and Lavina (Gallagher) Church. 

Tony was a graduate of Kenton Ridge High School and was one who brought joy and laughter wherever he went. He had a fun out going nature,...

Jul 8, 2024

Doris Linkhart, born July 31st, 1928, passed away peacefully in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 8th. She was the beloved wife of Edwin James Linkhart (deceased 2020) for 73 years and the devoted mother of Jim Linkhart and daughter-in-law Kathy. She was preceded in death by her loving daughter Jill Linkhart Pennington at a very young age. 

Doris was a cherished grandmother...

Jul 7, 2024

DAVIS, Linda K., age 80 of Springfield passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at her home. She was born on December 14, 1943 to the late Ivan and Eva (Markley) Oglesbee in Urbana, Ohio. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, Jack Davis who passed away in 2023 as...

Jul 5, 2024

Carol Lee Cole passed away on July 5, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born August 24, 1965. Carol was preceded in death by her father, David Dale Kerr and sister, Penny Sue Kerr. She is survived by her husband, David Glenn Cole, children Aaron M. Ballard, Kelly A Brooks, Amber L. Stultz, and Renee L. Starner, mother, Janice...

Jul 5, 2024

Loretta C. Jessee, born on January 23, 1949, in London, Ohio, passed away on July 5, 2024, in Springfield, Ohio. She was a beloved wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, great-grandmother, and dear friend to many. Loretta's love for life and her various interests touched the hearts of all who knew her.

Loretta had a passion for fishing, finding joy in the...

Jul 2, 2024

Philip Boone, age 80 of Springfield, Ohio passed away July 2, 2024 at his residence. He was born September 23, 1943 in Adair County, Kentucky to the late Wedley and Bonnie (Williams) Boone. Phil is survived by his sons, Todd (Heather) Boone, Danny Boone, and Johnny Boone, grandchildren, Jayde and Hayden, siblings, Betty Manley and Ed Caffee, companion, Alberta Austin...

Jul 2, 2024

Rick Cox, age 77 of Springfield, Ohio passed away July 2, 2024 after a battle with Lymphoma. He was born May 25, 1947 in Traverse City, Michigan to the late Richard E. and Donna (Walls) Cox. Rick is survived by his loving children, Mindy (Jeff) Dunn, Randy (Jen) Cox, and Adam (Malinda) Cox, grandchildren, Hannah, Kenan, Ethan, Sam, Toby, Violet,...

Jun 30, 2024

Tara Nicole Porterfield (May 03, 1971—June 30, 2024)

Tara Nicole, age 53, was born on May 3, 1971 at St. Elizabeth hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Surrounded by her family and closest friends, The Lord gave Tara her wings to soar to heaven on June 30, 2024. Prior to becoming an adult, it fair to say Tara had seen her share of...

Jun 30, 2024

Virginia Mae Maxwell age 83 of Jamestown passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Jamestown Place. She was born on January 24, 1941 to the late Mont Lester and Margaret Vivian (Brightman) Timberlake in Jamestown, Ohio. Virginia leaves behind her two sons, Greg Maxwell and Daniel Maxwell; grandchildren: David (Ivy Darnell) Maxwell, Lori (Mike) Necina, Nelson Maxwell, Amber...

Jun 29, 2024

Bruner, Mayme L. age 91 of Dayton, Ohio died on Saturday, June 29,2024. She was born January 19, 1933 in Springfield, Ohio to William and Clara (Moxley) Raines. She is survived by her daughters Pennie Stripling, Tracie Szczechura, Bettie “Sam” Shriner (Robert), Rae Carol Fontaine (Ean). 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren and was loved by many nieces and nephews....

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...