Obituaries
Obituaries
Anna Yvonne Steinmetz
Dec 1, 2024
Anna Yvonne Steinmetz, age 89 of Springfield, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on December 1, 2024. She was born November 9, 1935 in Harrogate, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Rev. Sillis and Pearl (Gulley) Hendrix. Anna is survived by her children, Kimberly Lopez, Stephanie Fisher, and Rev. David (Jill) Steinmetz, grandchildren, Amanda, Heather, Chelsea, David, Natalie,...
Beverly Jean Lucas
Nov 30, 2024
Beverly J. Lucas of Yellow Springs, OH, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2024, shortly after celebrating her 93rd birthday.
Beverly, the wise matriarch of her family, was born November 16, 1931, to George and Sarah Bowdry in Evanston, IL. Beverly was known for her love of family, her storytelling, knowing how to pinch a penny and throw down in the...
Dorothy Jean Leep
Nov 30, 2024
Dorothy “Jean” Leep, aged 96.
On November 30th, 2024, while surrounded by her loving family, Jean was called home to her Heavenly Father.
Jean was born January 5th, 1928 in Charleston, West Virginia to Erskine C. McCreery and Jeanette DeVillard McCreery who both preceded her in death.
Jean met the love of her life Oris “Paul” Leep Jr, who survives, while working at...
Sarah Elizabeth Deel
Nov 29, 2024
It is with deepest sorrow that we share the unexpected loss of our beloved daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Deel (Allen), age 31, who passed away on November 29, 2024. She was born in Springfield, Ohio in 1993 to Scott and Carol Allen. Sarah graduated from Kenton Ridge High School and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. She...
Bette Jo Stekli
Nov 27, 2024
STEKLI, Bette Jo, age 73 of Springfield, formerly of Brookville passed away peacefully at Villa Springfield on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. She was born to the late Kenneth and Betty Myers on March 16, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio. In addition to her parents, Bette was preceded in death by her siblings: Kenneth (Joy) Myers, Kerry (Nancy) Myers, Kevin (Darcell) Myers...
Mary Belle McKee
Nov 27, 2024
Mary Belle (Preece) McKee, 98 of South Charleston, OH died Wednesday, November 27, 2024 after a brief hospital stay.
She was born November 22, 1926 in Martin Co. KY the daughter of the late Cornelius and Mary Smith Preece.
Mary Belle was a remarkable woman of faith and family, and lived a long and fulfilling life. Born in the heart of rural...
Mary Katherine Entler
Nov 26, 2024
Mary Katherine Entler, age 99 of South Charleston, Ohio passed away November 26, 2024. She was born July 11, 1925 in New Carlisle, Ohio to the late John and Barbara (Mcafee) Botkin. She is survived by her children, Doug, Sue (Jim Harber), Bob (April), and David, grandchildren, Aaron, Stacey, Sarah, Josh, Donnie, and Brenda, 11 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild,...
Brice Ferryman
Nov 25, 2024
Brice Ferryman (42) took his journey across the sea into the grey heavens to become one with the force surrounded by his family on November 25th, 2024 much to the relief of the turkey he was scheduled to cook later that week. Brice was born to Steve and Cindy Ferryman on July 10th, 1982. From birth, he was surrounded by...
Karen Lynn Henschen
Nov 25, 2024
Karen L Henschen, 78, of Springfield, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on November 25, 2024.
Visitation will be held at Jackson-Lytle & Lewis funeral home in Springfield on December 1, 2024 at 12:30-1:30pm with a memorial service beginning at 1:30 p.m.
Karen was born on January 24, 1946, in Lima, Ohio to the late Robert and Jane (Bollinger) Brown. She attended...
Clara Ann Sharon
Nov 24, 2024
SHARON, Clara A. 101, of Bethany Village, Centerville, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord and Savior November 24, 2024. She was born in Calumet City, Illinois and also lived in Chicago and Cicero, Illinois as well as Springfield, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Arthur Sharon in 2012; sisters Florence Moore and Alice...
Larry C. Brown Sr.
Nov 20, 2024
With hearts full of deep sorrow but immense love, we announced the passing of Larry Cecil Brown, age 82 of South Charleston, Ohio on November 20, 2024. Born May 28, 1942 in Springfield, Ohio to the late Clifton and Dorothy (Rutroff) Brown. Larry, also known to many as “Papaw”, was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many. A...
William Roger Bauer
Nov 19, 2024
William (Bill) R. Bauer, age 83, of Springfield, Ohio passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on November 19, 2024. He was born on December 29, 1940, to Elva and William E. Bauer in Springfield. He graduated from Springfield South High School in 1958. In 1974 he graduated from North Central University, Minneapolis, MN. He received a...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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