Obituaries

Jul 21, 2024

D. Gaye Cahoon, age 81, of Springfield, Ohio, entered her heavenly home on July 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was a strong woman of great love evidenced in numerous ways. Born a champion of the less fortunate she couldn’t help but care for others deeply, whether it was her patients as a nurse, a friend in need,...

Jul 17, 2024

ISON, Karen V. age 78 of Springfield passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born on October 12, 1945 in Springfield, Ohio to the late Jacob E. and Jean I. (Wilson) Bauser. In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by her life partner Homer McKee and a sister, Betty...

Jul 16, 2024

WELLS, Tamara Sue (Hale) age 63 of Springfield was reunited in Heaven with her husband, Hargus on Wednesday, July 16, 2024. She was born on December 12, 1960 to the late William and Arnetta (Beckett) Hale in Springfield, Ohio. In addition to her parents and beloved husband of 34 years, Hargus Wells Sr., Tamara was preceded in death by her...

Jul 16, 2024

Cheryl “Sherry” Lynn Gartner passed away July 16, 2024 at Soin Hospital. She was born January 1, 1948 in Indianapolis, IN to the late John and Mary Lou (Helm) Blocher. Sherry is survived by her loving sister, Kathy (Bob) Parr, step-brother, John R. (Michelle) Blocher, nieces and nephews, Bob (Kelli) Parr Jr., Wendy (Mark) Holtluwer, Angela (Joe) Bergsma, Brandi (Tommy)...

Jul 15, 2024

Bonnie Louise Young Johnson, age 78, of Springfield, Ohio completed her life's work on July 15, 2024 and was received into the loving arms of our Lord. 

Bonnie was born on April 21, 1946 to Helen and Lacey Rader in Xenia, Ohio, and shared the same birthday as her mother. She graduated from Shawnee High School and later married John Paul...

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...