Obituaries

Maynard, Betty J., 95, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021. She was born in Springfield on May 14, 1926 the daughter of George and Mary (Huber) Hermann. Survivors include her daughter, Carol Waugh; granddaughter, Lisa (Chris) Anderson; great grandson, Jackson Anderson; nephew, Joe Whitman; nieces, Sandra (Bryan) Barletto, Barbara (Robert) Youngerman, Peggy Richards and Mary Louise; step-son, Chet Maynard...

SULLIVAN, Patrick E., age 76, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2021. He was born June 24, 1945 in Springfield, Ohio to Joseph and Bernadine (Willoughby) Sullivan. He is survived by his three children, Bryan (Theresa) Sullivan, Sheryl (Randy) Wykle and Lori (Joseph) Fordham; his brother Michael (Darlene) Sullivan, sister Debra Knaub, sister-in-law Ann Sullivan and brother-in-law Rodney E. Myers...

FITZSIMMONS, Chester "Chet", 75, of Springfield, passed away November 3, 2021 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born January 30, 1946 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Raphael E. and Louise (Whipp) Fitzsimmons. Chet served in the United States Navy from 1964 to 1968. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine "Kate" and his sister, Theresa. A...

COOK, Shannon Wade, 45, of Springfield, continued his journey on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 after his courageous battle with Covid. He was born February 2, 1976 in Roane County, Tennessee to Kenneth and Judy Gayhart (Thompson) Cook. Shannon was an awesome husband, father, son, and friend to everyone. He loved his career in landscaping and had a true appreciation of...

MYERS, Irene H., 94, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Springfield on August 1, 1927 the daughter of John H. and Edith (Geiger) Horstman. Irene was employed by Ohio Bell Telephone Co. and retired from Springfield City Schools in 1995. She was a longtime member of St. Teresa Catholic Church. She dedicated...

JACOBS, William R. "Bill", 75, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021 in Arbors at Springfield. Bill was born June 26, 1946 in Springfield, Ohio to Richard Harold and Mary Jane (Dodson) Jacobs. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base. He was also a member of the Enon VFW...

Miller Clingerman, Robert Paul, 74, departed for the Kingdom of Heaven in the early hours of October 27, 2021. Known to many as Bobby or "RPM," he was born in Springfield, Ohio on Valentine's Day in 1947 and carried plenty of love with him into this world. His memory continues on with many loved ones. Among those who will miss...

Laywell, Marvis Maudine (Rambo), 86, precious daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, received her final earthly wish, and peacefully reached her heavenly home on October 30, 2021. The purest form of love embodied, she lived her life for the Lord. She was a consistent and gracious witness to what the love of Jesus could mean for those around her. She...

SHIVELY, Russell Eugene "Gene", 84, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Hearth and Home on El Camino surrounded by family. He was born July 27, 1937 in Springfield, OH the son of Russell K. and Thelma L. (Kiger) Shively. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1955. Gene married the love of his life on May 7,...

Costello, Michael P., 81 of Springfield, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021. He was born in Springfield on September 12, 1940 the son of Frank C. and Bernice (Verschuur) Costello. He worked as a sales manager at O.S.M.I. for many years, was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Survivors...

IRWIN, Carol J., 80, of Springfield, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 28, 2021 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Carol was born July 14, 1941 in Lewistown, Illinois to Walter and Fern (Henderson) White. She retired from Lowe's after nearly 20 years where she made many lifelong friends. She attended Maplewood Church of the Nazarene and was...

FULLER, Freda, 100, formerly of Springfield, passed away October 23, 2021 in Chattanooga, TN. She was born October 21, 1921 in Madison County, Ohio the daughter of Leonard J. and Della (Gordon) Miller. Survivors include 2 sons and spouses, Steve & Paula Fuller, Chattanooga, TN and James & Wanda Fuller, Atlanta, GA; six grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren;...

LEPHART, Daniel H., Jr., 95, of Springfield, passed away, Friday, October 22, 2021. He was born August 22, 1926 in Dayton, Ohio the son of the late Daniel H. and Dorothy M. (Kelble) Lephart, Sr. He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia in 2012 and two sisters. Dan owned and operated Lephart Office Equipment for 25 years and...

Kuss, Sr., John W., 79 of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021. He was born in Springfield on December 10, 1941 the son of George and Verna (Vanscyoc) Kuss. He retired from International Harvester after many years of service. Survivors include his wife, Beverly A. (Loveless); son, John W. (Kristine) Kuss, Jr.; step-daughter, Missy (Mike) Nester; five grandchildren,...

LEMON, Keith E., 71, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 in his home. He was born in Springfield on January 31, 1950 the son of the late M. Harding and Virginia D. (Johnson) Lemon. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Mary Ellen (Green); two children and spouses, Todd & Heidi Lemon and Stephanie & Derrick Marple; three...

Cox, Opal Alene, 87, of New Port Richey, FL, formerly of Springfield, died Thursday, October 14, 2021 in Florida. She was born February 15, 1934 in Lucasville, OH to Charley and Lula Mae (Ash) Burchett. She was a member of Hillside Church of God and worked in the credit department for Community Hospital, retiring in 1994. Survivors include three children...

FOUTS, Joyce Ann, 80 of Springfield was called to be with our Lord on Thursday, October 14, 2021 after a series of illnesses. Joycie was an avid dulcimer player and she enjoyed the numerous groups she played with in both Ohio and Florida. She loved to spend time with her late sister Barb, traveling to their favorite spots in Ohio...

Cain, Robert W., 79, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on October 9, 1942. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Connie (Andrew) Day; three grandchildren, Andrea (Dustin) Ingerman, Sr., Amber and Andrew, Jr.; three great grandsons, Dustin Ingerman, Jr., Anakin Austin Day and Remington J. Ingerman and nieces and nephew, Pam, Debbie and...

McKENZIE, Almous "Paul", 93, of Springfield, passed away on October 13, 2021 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born August 30, 1928 in Volga, KY the son of Samuel and Edna (Lemaster) McKenzie. He was a United States Army veteran serving in the Korean War. Survivors include his children, Margie McKenzie-Sheerin, Lisa Lindeman, Rickie (Cheryl) McKenzie; grandchild, Brett (Amanda)...

McNeil, Michael E., 57, of Springfield, passed away October 1, 2021 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born May 29, 1964 in Springfield the son of Thomas and Nancy (Bryant) McNeil. He is survived by 2 daughters, Ami McNeil and Sarah McNeil. No services.