Obituaries

Betty L. Gray

Betty L. Gray

Aug 27, 2025

Gray, Betty L., 98 of Springfield, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 27, 2025 in Villa Springfield surrounded by family. She was born July 11, 1927 in Springfield the daughter of John and Sarah (Bauer) Meehan. She worked for the Kissel Company, Swallen’s Furniture and most notably Reid School for 17 years, as the head cook. She was a member of...

Anne G. Vincent

Anne G. Vincent

Aug 28, 2025

VINCENT, Anne, 71, of Springfield, passed away August 28, 2025, in Good Shepherd Village. She was born June 28, 1954, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Edward and Elnora (Gemperline) Cody. She was a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She also loved spending time with her four grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Donald Vincent and two children, Francine...

Kenneth L. Beatty

Kenneth L. Beatty

Aug 27, 2025

Beaty, Kenneth L. “Kenny”, 81, of Springfield, went to be with his children and beloved grandmother, Thelma Hively, on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Kenny was born on October 29, 1943, in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Raymond and Evelyn (Hively) Beaty. He retired from R&M after several years. He was also a member of Springfield Missionary Baptist Church and St....

Mildred Shook

Mildred Shook

Aug 23, 2025

SHOOK, Mildred L. 98, of Enon, passed away August 23, 2025, in Vancrest of New Carlisle. She was born on January 1, 1927, in Worthington, PA, the daughter of Harry and Catherine (Dunigan) Toner. Mildred was a longtime member of Knob Prairie United Church of Christ and was a big supporter to the Veterans Park in Springfield. She is survived...

Thomas G Tinker, Sr.

Thomas G Tinker, Sr.

Aug 26, 2025

Thomas Gerald Tinker, Sr., 81, of Xenia, Ohio, passed away on August 26, 2025, after a long illness. Tom was born August 3, 1944, in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Gerald and Wilma (Weekley) Tinker.

Tom is survived by his wife Joyce (nee Kiger) Tinker; sons Thomas G. Tinker, Jr., David (Kim) Tinker; Jim (Melissa) Tinker, and Patrick Tinker; grandchildren, Jesse,...

Urcil Elwood "Woody" Rolph

Urcil Elwood "Woody" Rolph

Aug 24, 2025

Rolph, Urcil Elwood “Woody” was born in Lewis County, Kentucky to the late Joseph and Katherine Lula Layne Rolph on December 24, 1940. Woody was preceded in death by his mother Lula just before his 5th birthday in December of 1945. Woody attended Springfield City Schools. He graduated in 1958 from Springfield High School and later attended Moorehead College in...

Donald R. Lisch

Donald R. Lisch

Aug 17, 2025

LISCH, Donald R., 82, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025, in his home. He was born January 7, 1943, in Springfield, Ohio the son of R.L. “Bud” and Helen (Adlon) Lisch. Don worked as an inspector for Kelsey-Hayes (Speco) for 30 years before finally retiring. After retirement, Don and his wife, Jacquelyn, moved to Tavares, FL where they...

Melissa Jayne Foster

Melissa Jayne Foster

Aug 16, 2025

Foster, Melissa Jayne, 68, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025, in her home. Melissa was born July 3, 1957, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Richard and Maureen (Linney) Luke. She retired as a Registered Nurse, after working for Community Hospital and Dayton Rehabilitation Institute. She was also an avid Ohio State Buckeyes and Cincinnati Bengals fan. Survivors...

Eliot West

Eliot West

Aug 15, 2025

West, Eliot, 75, of Springfield, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025, in his home surrounded by family. Eliot was born June 2, 1950, in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Edward and Mary Catherine (Januszkiewicz) West. He retired as a truck driver after 23 years with Active USA and later ABF Trucking. He was also a member of the Union Club...

Carol Sue Youker

Carol Sue Youker

Aug 13, 2025

Youker, Carol Sue “Sue”, 77, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in her home. Sue was born August 14, 1947, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Jack and Bonnie (Chase) Hickey. She was a lifelong member at St. Raphael Catholic Church and was a longtime Realtor in the Springfield area and member of the FOE #397. She enjoyed...

Molly Seymour

Molly Seymour

Aug 12, 2025

SEYMOUR, Molly, age 99, of Springfield, passed away peacefully at home on August 12, 2025. A native of El Paso, Texas, Molly was born on July 10, 1926, the daughter of Castulo and Ester Martinez. She was a graduate of the Sisters of Charity Hospital School of Nursing in New Orleans, Louisiana, and later completed her anesthesia training at The...

Connie S. Gamble

Connie S. Gamble

Aug 10, 2025

GAMBLE, Connie Sue, 77, died on August 10, 2025, with her devoted husband, Alan, at her side. She was born July 2, 1948, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Earl and Gladine Gardner. Connie called Springfield home her entire life. She found joy in creative pursuits, from painting, crocheting, quilting, or refinishing furniture to messy craft projects with her grandchildren....

Aaron Christopher Howard

Aaron Christopher Howard

Aug 10, 2025

Howard, Aaron Christopher, 55, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025, in his home surrounded by family. Aaron was born October 13, 1969, in Springfield, Ohio, the son of William “Bill” and Elizabeth (McClurg) Howard. He was a longtime antique dealer and loved to travel. He was also an avid car and motorcycle enthusiast. In addition to...

Richard B. Temple

Richard B. Temple

Aug 10, 2025

TEMPLE, Richard B. “Rick”, 77, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 28, 1947, in Springfield, Ohio the son Lamar and Delores (Coe) Temple. Rick worked as a welder at Navistar for 32 years. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed watching his son race racecars. Survivors...

Marjorie Ann Jones

Marjorie Ann Jones

Aug 9, 2025

Jones, Marjorie Ann “Margie”, 85, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Springfield Regional Medical Center. Margie was born August 29, 1939, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Walter and Rosaline (Steiner) West. In her free time, Margie enjoyed, baking, sewing, doing jig saw puzzles and traveling. But more than anything, she enjoyed spending time with family and...

Carole J. Shartran Knapp Belcher

Carole J. Shartran Knapp Belcher

Aug 7, 2025

Belcher, Carole J. Shartran Knapp 91, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025. She was born in Springfield on August 31, 1933, to Theodore Joseph Thrasher and Anita Helen Printz. Carole's life was a testament to her deep faith and unwavering love for her family. She was a graduate of St. Bernard and Catholic Central High School, where...

Ty Allen McAdams

Ty Allen McAdams

Aug 7, 2025

MCADAMS, TY, age 60, passed away on August 7, 2025, after a very short fight with cancer. He was born in Springfield, OH on June 29, 1965, the son of the late Larry V. and Janet L. (Rust) McAdams. A graduate of JVS and a skilled welder, Ty worked many years at Rittal and lent his talents to various manufacturers...

Harold E. McDonald

Harold E. McDonald

Aug 4, 2025

McDonald, Harold E., 83 of Springfield, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025 in his home. He was born in Springfield on January 31, 1942 the son of Melvin and Evelyn (Clark) McDonald. Harold retired from Dayton Door Sales after more than 50 years of service. Survivors include his two sons, Mike (Luann Jones) McDonald and Mark (Natalie) McDonald; seven...

Joanne C. Casey

Joanne C. Casey

Aug 1, 2025

Casey, Joanne C., 94 of Springfield, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025. She was born in Springfield on April 30, 1931, the daughter of John and Agnes (Smith) Johnson. Joanne was the Vice President/Secretary/Treasurer for Phoenix Safety Outfitters. She was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. Survivors include three children, Dennis (Cathy) Casey, Kevin (Sherry) Casey and Kathleen...

John William Davis

John William Davis

Aug 1, 2025

Davis, John William, 84 of Springfield, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025. He was born April 11, 1941 in London, Ohio the son of Alfred and Lola (Pickens) Davis. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors include his two children, Tami Conklin and Chris (Michelle) Davis; five grandchildren, P.J. (Jessica), Tim (Amy), Pete (Rachel), April and Brandon; ten...