Obituaries

Michael J. Whitacre

Michael J. Whitacre

Nov 27, 2023

Whitacre, Michael J., 82, passed away on November 27 at Forest Glen Health Campus. Michael was born on February 17, 1941 to Joseph and Mary Catherine Whitacre. He was a 1959 graduate of Catholic Central High School where he met his beloved wife, Sherry Hannon, with whom he would share 58 years of marriage. In 1963, Michael graduated from the...

Marilyn Alice Little

Marilyn Alice Little

Nov 25, 2023

Little, Marilyn Alice, 93 of Springfield, passed away Saturday November 25, 2023 in Wooded Glen. Marilyn was born May 20, 1930 in Canton, Ohio to William and Rosanna (Santry) Aman. Marilyn taught music at St. Mary Elementary School and Catholic Central High School, where she also directed the orchestra. She also taught private music lessons at Moeller and Kincaid Music...

Valerie Jo Wilson

Valerie Jo Wilson

Nov 21, 2023

Wilson, Valerie Jo, 66, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023 in Springfield Regional Medical Center, after a battle with cancer. Valerie was born October 15, 1957 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Ned and Patricia (Payne) Richard. She retired from Superior Trim after many years. She was baptized at Rockway Lutheran Church and later became a member of...

Joyce Anne Burger

Joyce Anne Burger

Nov 21, 2023

Burger, Joyce Anne, 71, of Springfield, passed away of Alzheimer’s on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Joyce was born June 19, 1952 in Springfield, Ohio to the late Homer E. and Anne Elizabeth Stacey. Joyce was a dedicated wife/mother/grandmother and integral part of multiple non-profit organizations, including Jobs & More and Kids Hope USA. She was an expert seamstress and enjoyed...

Rahn Zachary Poole

Rahn Zachary Poole

Nov 20, 2023

Poole, Rahn Zachary “Zach”, 31 of Springfield, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023.  He was born in Springfield on September 9, 1992.  He was preceded in death by Rhydyn Rae Palomino, whom he loved like his son.  Survivors include his mother, Diana (Thrasher) Poole, who never gave up on her child and stood by his side every step of...

Margie E. Straight

Margie E. Straight

Nov 15, 2023

 

STRAIGHT, Margie E., 71, of Springfield, passed away November 15, 2023 in Springfield Manor.  She was born June 18, 1952 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of William Sylvester and Freda Mae (Morrow) Straight.  Survivors include her daughter, Shannon (Christopher, Jr.) Clements, Dayton, Ohio; three grandchildren, Christiana Clements, Christine Clements and Christopher Clements, III; significant other, Willie Clark; two siblings,...

Patricia A. Jennings

Patricia A. Jennings

Nov 14, 2023

JENNINGS, Patricia A., 79, of Springfield, passed away November 14, 2023 in Brookdale Buck Creek.  She was born September 6, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of George E. and Patricia M. (Grover) Donahue.  She resided in Cincinnati for 60 years where she had worked as an X-Ray Tech.  Survivors include five siblings and their spouses, Killy & Ron Brown,...

Julie Marie Spencer

Julie Marie Spencer

Nov 13, 2023

 

Spencer, Julie Marie, 47 of Springfield, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 at The James Cancer Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.  She was born in Manchester, Missouri on February 4, 1976 to Jerre Spencer and Sue (Bailey) Kline.  Julie worked for DaVita for the past 24 years.  She was a 1994 graduate of Catholic Central High School and a 1999...

Larry R. Miller

Larry R. Miller

Nov 12, 2023

Miller, Larry R. 81, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023 in The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Larry was born May 19, 1942 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Raymond and Clarabelle (Cultice) Miller. He was employed as a Draftsman for Delphi Automotive and was a member of First Christian Church. In his spare time, Larry enjoyed...

Robert "Bob" Wilkerson

Robert "Bob" Wilkerson

Nov 11, 2023

 

WILKERSON, Robert “Bob”, aged 67, passed away Saturday, November 11 after a short battle with lung cancer.  He leaves behind three siblings, Anne Starr, John (Cindy) Wilkerson and Steve (Debbie) Wilkerson; nephews, Patrick Wilkerson, Jamie Starr and Riley Starr, and Bob’s adoring partner, Liz Osborn.  Liz and Bob reconnected in 2019 and lived together happily in Northridge/Springfield with their...

Ralph F. Whitehead, Jr.

Ralph F. Whitehead, Jr.

Nov 10, 2023

Whitehead Jr., Ralph F. “Ralphie”, 56, of Springfield, passed away in his home on Friday, November 10, 2023. Ralph was born on June 8, 1967, the son of Ralph and Harriet Whitehead, Sr. Ralph began his work career at a very young age working for VC Erectors, then to Kova of Ohio and Gene Cooper Ent. He was a mechanic...

Leola May Bright

Leola May Bright

Nov 9, 2023

Bright, Leola May, 95 of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Forest Glen Health Campus.  She was born in Springfield on September 9, 1928 the daughter of Lester and Bertha (Orndorff) LeValley.  She was a member of the Eagles Council and Union Club.  Leola is survived by her five children, Karan Baker, Sharon Sharp, Judy (Noel) VanMalderen,...

Carlton E. Woods

Carlton E. Woods

Nov 8, 2023

WOODS, Carlton E. “Snooks”, 75 of Springfield, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2023 in the Ohio Masonic Home Pathways.  He was born November 19, 1947 in Springfield the son of William H. and Flora E. (Johnson) Woods, Jr.  Carlton had worked as a supervisor at General Motors for over 27 years.  Survivors include three sons, Carlton Woods, Jr., Scott...

Stephen Mark Lehmkuhl

Stephen Mark Lehmkuhl

Nov 7, 2023

 

LEHMKUHL, Stephen Mark, 77 of Springfield, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Stephen was preceded in death by his parents John Allen Lehmkuhl and Doris (Cappelli) Lehmkuhl, two brothers, Allen Matthew Lehmkuhl and Phillip Douglas Lehmkuhl, and a close cousin Clyde DePuy. He is survived by his daughter, Sherry (Lehmkuhl) Allin and husband John Allin; son, Christopher...

Lawrence (Larry) Edward McCoy

Lawrence (Larry) Edward McCoy

Nov 6, 2023

McCoy, Lawrence (Larry) Edward, died November 6, 2023.  He was born June 14, 1935 in Springfield, Ohio and was the youngest son of George and Olive McCoy.  His brothers George (Bud), Herman (Mac) and John, as well as his two sisters, Opal Leach and Marjorie Lantz all preceded him in death.  A graduate of Springfield High School and Wittenberg University,...

Larry Eugene Brumfield

Larry Eugene Brumfield

Nov 5, 2023

Brumfield, Larry Eugene, 71, of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 5, 2023 in his home. Larry was born December 19, 1951 in Marion, Ohio, the son of James Lee and Mabel Elizabeth (Blevins) Brumfield. He retired from Honda of America. In his spare time, Larry enjoyed spending time with family and especially going to his grandkids sporting events....

Juel Lee Jones

Juel Lee Jones

Nov 4, 2023

Jones, Juel Lee, 90 and formerly of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. She was born in Springfield on March 3, 1933, the daughter of Lester and Bridie (Smith) White. Survivors include her six children, Theresa (Earl) Jones, Bridget (Bruce) Canedy, Cynthia (William) White, Marletta (Carl) Womack, Odell (LeEllen) Jones, Jr. and Raina Jones (Oscar...

Carol H. Clark

Carol H. Clark

Nov 4, 2023

Clark, Carol H., 80, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Carol was born March 4, 1943 in Yellow Springs, Ohio, the daughter of Carl and Thelma (Dissinger) Hosket. She retired from the Clark County Common Pleas Court. Survivors include two daughters, Pamela Clark and Paula (Russell) Safko; one granddaughter, Sarah Safko;­­ and numerous...

Jean Frances Leary

Jean Frances Leary

Nov 2, 2023

Leary, Jean Frances, 93, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023 in Miami Valley Hospital. Jean was born May 25, 1930 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of John and Rosetta (Mullee) Leary. She was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church. Survivors include several nieces, nephews and cousins; and several caring friends, especially at Villa Springfield. In addition to...

Stephen A. Harlow

Stephen A. Harlow

Nov 1, 2023

 

HARLOW, Stephen A., 74, of New Lebanon, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.  He was born May 16, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio the son of the late Carlisle and Leona (Kyne) Harlow.  Steve was a '68 graduate of Stebbins High School, worked at GM for more than 30 years as a skilled-trades plumber, and was...