Obituaries

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...

Marilyn Rose Aldridge

Marilyn Rose Aldridge

Jul 31, 2025

Aldridge, Marilyn Rose (Gnau), 82, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 31, 2025 in the Memory Care facility at Oakwood Village. Born in Springfield on December 21, 1942, she was the sixth of nine children to John Jacob and Martha Rose (Fahey) Gnau. She caught the eye of one of the “bad boys” of Irish Hill, and Tommy Don would turn...

Margaret A. Dunn

Margaret A. Dunn

Jul 30, 2025

Dunn, Margaret A. “Barda”, 95, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at Wooded Glen. Barda was born on March 6, 1930 in South St. Paul, Minnesota, the daughter of Allan E. and Kathleen V. (Harrington) Burt. She was a long-time member of St. Teresa Catholic Church, where she served as a Eucharistic minister and a lector for...

Oris "Paul" Leep

Oris "Paul" Leep

Jul 26, 2025

LEEP, Oris "Paul," Jr., 95, of Springfield, departed this world on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Bluebird Retirement Community in London, OH. Born on June 11, 1930, in the heart of Kentucky, he rose from humble beginnings as the son of Oris Leep, Sr., and Oleva McNeely Leep. Paul was a man of remarkable character and resilience, embodying the virtues...

Donna Joan Cameron

Donna Joan Cameron

Jul 24, 2025

Cameron, Donna Joan, 80, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025. She was born June 12, 1945 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the daughter of James and Elizabeth Mary (Yoccabel) Matteo. She worked for many years at OICC and was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church. Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer (Bryan) Swartzentruber; two grandchildren, Cameron and Arya and three...

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Juergens

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Juergens

Jul 24, 2025

JUERGENS, Jacquelyn “Jackie”, 90, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Forest Glen Assisted Living. She was born November 15, 1934 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of the late Samuel R. and Alice M. (Shultis) Ward. Jackie served as the Director of the Volunteer Service Bureau for many years, was a member of the local PEO and Daughters...

Charles E. Davis

Charles E. Davis

Jul 24, 2025

DAVIS, Charles E. “Chuck”, 95, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born December 13, 1929, in Springfield, Ohio, the son of the late Robert and Hazel (Lewis) Davis. He worked as the manager for Kastle Steel for 40 years. Chuck was a lifelong member of Trinity Missionary Church and a member...

James Walsh

James Walsh

Jul 23, 2025

James F. (“Jim”) Walsh was born on November 25, 1925, in Springfield, Ohio, to William A. Walsh, Sr. and Oka Gladys Walsh. Jim grew up during the Great Depression in Springfield, where he spent countless hours playing sports on Northern Avenue with his brothers and neighborhood friends. An accomplished athlete, Jim played multiple sports throughout high school and college, where...

Carol Ann Pinson

Carol Ann Pinson

Jul 18, 2025

Pinson, Carol Ann, 66, of Springfield, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025, at Hospice of Dayton. Carol was born August 30, 1958, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Harry and Esther (Donahue) Elliott. She retired as a paralegal from Doughty & Doughty and was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. In her free time, she loved spending time with...

Joann Marie Nuss

Joann Marie Nuss

Jul 18, 2025

Nuss, Joann, 93, of Springfield, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025, in her home surrounded by family. Joann was born June 20, 1932, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Raymond and Anna (Faye) Thornton. She enjoyed camping and playing cards, but more than anything she loved spending quality time with her children and grandchildren. Survivors include four children, Chris (Carol)...

Bonnie Amburgey

Bonnie Amburgey

Jul 17, 2025

Amburgey, Bonnie, 81 of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025 after a lengthy illness. She was born August 2, 1943 in Calhoun, Tennessee. Survivors include her husband, Floyd R. Amburgey, Sr.; daughter, Loria (Steve) Crump; son, Floyd R. (Gail) Amburgey, Jr.; grandson, Austin Smith; three granddaughters, Amber McDonald, Brii Starcher and Sierra Crump; two great granddaughters, Isabella Starcher...

Donald Dean Thatcher, Jr.

Donald Dean Thatcher, Jr.

Jul 17, 2025

Thatcher, Jr., Donald Dean “Donnie”, 51, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio. Donnie was born August 13, 1973, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Donald and Bridget (Harris) Thatcher, Sr. He really enjoyed climbing trees and spending time with his loved ones. He was known for telling stories and enjoyed motorbikes and other small motors....

Doreen Bickers

Doreen Bickers

Jul 12, 2025

Bickers, Doreen (Bethel), 92, of Springfield, passed away July 12, 2025 in her home under hospice care. Doreen was born in Leeds, England on March 19, 1933, the only child of Jack Vincent and Emily (Akers) Bethel. As a young woman, she was a keen cyclist and through cycling met her future husband, Anthony “Tony” Bickers. They were married at...

John C. Longworth

John C. Longworth

Jul 12, 2025

LONGWORTH, John C., 73, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Oakwood Village. He was born October 18, 1951, in Tazewell, TN the son of the late Charlie Clyde and Eula (Fleeman) Longworth. John served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He later worked as a mechanic in Springfield and Dayton for NTB, Midas...

Timothy James Cordial

Timothy James Cordial

Jul 9, 2025

Cordial, Timothy James “T.J.”, 78 of South Charleston, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 in his home. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on October 23, 1946 the son of James and Dorothy Marie (Jones) Cordial. He retired in 2003 from skilled trades at Navistar and served in the Army National Guard for six years. Tim was an...

Barbara Jean Nache Beard

Barbara Jean Nache Beard

Jul 9, 2025

Beard, Barbara Jean Nache, 76, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in her home surrounded by family. Barbara was born April 19, 1949, in Danville, Illinois, to Helen Nache. She enjoyed spending time with her children, and especially her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, James Beard; two children, LeAnn (Michael) Russell and James, (Julie) Beard,...

Johnny Ray Wildman

Johnny Ray Wildman

Jul 6, 2025

Wildman, Johnny Ray, 72, of Catawba, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, in his home. Johnny was born on September 18, 1952, to Elmer and Maybelle (Sheets) Wildman. In his younger years, Johnny enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by one son, Nicholas Hobson; three brothers, Troy Blaine (Joan), Frank (Joy), and Leroy; one sister-in-law, Glenda Wildman; and numerous...

Richard Dale Riley

Richard Dale Riley

Jul 5, 2025

Riley, Richard Dale, 77, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, in his home. Richard was born January 31, 1948, in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Harold and Eva (Stamper) Riley. He was a 1966 graduate of South High School and went on to serve in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was also a member of the...

James Gibbs, Jr.

James Gibbs, Jr.

Jul 1, 2025

Gibbs, Jr., James, 84, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at home. The son of James W. and Suna Mae (Woods) Gibbs, born November 25, 1940, in Johnson County, Kentucky. His family moved to Ohio in 1943. He graduated from Triad High School in 1959. He was drafted and served his country in the army and was stationed...

Clyde F. Massengill

Clyde F. Massengill

Jun 29, 2025

Massengill, Clyde F., 78 of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at home. He was born in Springfield on June 14, 1947 the son of Herman and Willa Mae (Brooks) Massengill. He retired from Navistar after 43 years of service as a skilled tradesman. Survivors include his wife, Patty Lafon Massengill; two daughters, Cheryl (Randy) Maurer, Audra Wilson;...