Obituaries
Jerald E. Ray
Feb 3, 2024
Ray, Jerald E., 74, of Enon, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Jerald Was born January 27, 1950 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Harlie and Bessie (Anderson) Ray. He was the Owner and Operator of J&J Construction and Estelle’s Leather Stop for many years. Survivors include two children, Tammy Sue Ray and Jerry (Emily)...
Melissa Kearns
Jan 30, 2024
KEARNS, Melissa “Missy”, it is with great sadness that the family of Missy Kearns announce her passing on January 30th, 2024 at the age of 56. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend and she will be forever missed. She was preceded in her death by Rose "Granny" West, Homer and Edith Kearns and Junior...
Suzanne E. Gibfried
Jan 29, 2024
GIBFRIED, Suzanne E. It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Suzanne Gibfried. Suzanne peacefully left this world on January 29, 2024 and is now with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born in Springfield on November 13, 1984, the daughter of James P. and Diane (Friemoth) Gibfried. She soon enrolled in the Early...
Theresa M. Mechura
Jan 29, 2024
Mechura, Theresa M., age 60, of Springfield, passed away peacefully at home on January 29, 2024. Theresa was born in Fort Wayne, IN on August 27, 1963, the daughter of James Thomas McLaughlin and Shirley Jeanne McLaughlin. She lived most of her adult life in Ohio, primarily in Elyria and Columbus. Theresa was a firm and faithful believer in Christ,...
Carolyn Sue Barlow
Jan 28, 2024
Barlow, Carolyn Sue, 79, of Springfield, passed away on January 28, 2024 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born on June 18, 1944, the daughter to the late Wesley Sr. and Ivory Mae Raber. Carolyn met the love of her life Dennis Barlow in 1959 at Springfield High School and graduated from North High School in 1962. Carolyn and...
James Francis Black
Jan 28, 2024
Black, James Francis “Jim”, 85, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024 in The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Jim was born November 19, 1938 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Francis James and Helen J. (Shuman) Black. He retired from Navistar after 33 years and was a member of the former Lagonda United Methodist Church. He proudly served in...
Brandi Baisden
Jan 23, 2024
BAISDEN, Brandi M., 47, of Springfield, unexpectedly passed from this life on January 23, 2024, and went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ. She is survived by her son, Christian Baisden; her father, Jerry (Teresa) Baisden; her mother, DeLana Baisden; her four sisters, Angie Flanary, Carla (Jim) Evans, Shawna Taylor and Shannon Dinnen; two stepsisters, Charity and Renee;...
Janet Sue Campbell
Jan 23, 2024
Campbell, Janet Sue, 87 of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. She was born in Springfield on April 5, 1936 the daughter of James Sewell and Agnes Lucille (Gilmartin) Crabbe. Janet retired from Clark Shawnee Schools as a bus driver after many years of service. She was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, where she sang...
Joan Shirley Riddle
Jan 22, 2024
Riddle, Joan Shirley, 89, of Springfield, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 22, 2024 after a brief illness. She was born on December 24, 1934, in Springfield, Ohio to the late Henry and Mildred Quinn. She graduated from Clark State College, where she earned an associate degree in accounting in 1983. In 1951 she married her high school sweetheart, Howard...
Robert Spyker
Jan 21, 2024
Spyker, Robert L., 79, of Springfield, passed away Sunday January 21, 2024 at his home. Bob was born on April 6, 1944 in Lima, Ohio, the son of Jean (Palmer) and Darrell Spyker. He was a graduate of Springfield South High School and Bowling Green University. Bob taught at Xenia High School and Tecumseh High School in New Carlisle,...
Patricio Jose Enrique deOyarzabal
Jan 20, 2024
deOyarzabal, Patricio Jose Enrique, 86, died January 20, 2024 surrounded by his children. He was born February 20, 1937 in Springfield, OH, to Patricio and Maria deOyarzabal. He graduated from Catholic Central and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was a dedicated Springfield City Firefighter until his retirement in 1987. As a young man he...
Matthew B. Ward
Jan 20, 2024
WARD, Matthew B., 50, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Kettering Health Dayton. He was born June 16, 1973 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Bruce and Bernita Ward. Matt went to Kenton Ridge and Catholic Central High Schools and attended St. Teresa Catholic Church. He mainly worked as an independent plumbing contractor and also worked towards...
Terrence Michael Barnes
Jan 16, 2024
Barnes, Terrence Michael, better known as Terry, left his earthly vessel on January 16th 2024, in the loving presence of his sons to join his beloved wife. Terry, born April 18th 1943, was an avid fisherman, golfer, lover of dogs, proud USMC Vietnam Veteran, and surfing enthusiast. Terry considered Hatteras Island in North Carolina a second home and would spend...
Caroline M. Stickford
Jan 14, 2024
Stickford, Caroline, 95, went home to be with her heavenly Father on January 14, 2024. She was born December 3, 1928 in Springfield, Ohio, the only child of John and Helen Nigh. She attended Springfield City Schools and graduated from Springfield High School in 1947. Upon graduation she pursued her dream of going to Wittenberg University and becoming a teacher....
Bruce Ward
Jan 12, 2024
WARD, W. Bruce, 76, of Springfield, passed away January 12, 2024 in Northwood Nursing Home. He was born February 13, 1947 in Springfield the son of the late Robert and Katherine Ward. He was a graduate of Southeastern High School where he had played varsity football. Bruce retired from Navistar after nearly 50 years of service. He also enjoyed...
Elaine Marie Haemmerle
Jan 10, 2024
Haemmerle, Elaine Marie, 67, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Elaine was born June 13, 1956 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Martin and Alma (Mattfeld) Haemmerle. After graduating from Arizona State University in 1978 as a Registered Nurse, she joined the United States Air Force and was a Captain, serving for 12...
Julia A. Lafferty
Jan 9, 2024
Lafferty, Julia A., 73 of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. She was born in Springfield on April 5, 1950 the daughter of Melvin and Rose (Sutch) Massie. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Cindy Vollmer; two granddaughters, Katie and Megan and two sisters, Sharon and Laura. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim...
Carmelita M. Stephenson
Jan 7, 2024
Stephenson, Carmelita M., 90, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024. Carmelita was born July 16, 1933 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of John Leo and Elsie V. (Quinn) Brugger. She was a lifelong member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. Survivors include four children, Kenneth (Natalie) Stephenson, Karen (Brian) Solenthaler, Kathleen McCully and Kirk (Aubrey) Stephenson; 11 grandchildren; and...
Kathleen Ann (Dunn) McCurdy
Jan 3, 2024
McCurdy, Kathleen Ann (Dunn), 99, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. She was born in Evansville, Indiana on July 6, 1924. Kathleen was the third of four children of Joseph E. and Kathleen (Fahey) Dunn. All of whom preceded her in death (Brothers, Joseph, Robert and Edward Dunn). Kathleen grew up in Springfield, Ohio. After graduating...
David Alan Nawman
Jan 2, 2024
Nawman, David Alan, 59, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. David was born November 22, 1964 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of David and Margaret (Munger) Nawman. He was employed as a truck driver for Sharp Industries and was a member of Fellowship Christ Church. In his spare time, he enjoyed working as...