Obituaries

SHAW, Richard R., 74, of Springfield, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born March 5, 1947 in Muncie, IN the son of Richard L. and Lois Mae (Nolan) Shaw. Richard was a United States Army veteran having served in Vietnam. After his time in the military, he worked for International Harvester/Navistar for over...

DOWNING, Glenna E., 91, of Springfield, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021 following a brief illness. She was born October 16, 1929 in Springfield, Ohio to Raymond and Della (Smith) Taborn. She had been a longtime employee at Mercy Medical Hospital until her Retirement in 1993. She loved to work in her flower beds, raising her children, and visiting her...

Collins, Susan Irene, 66, of Springfield, passed away surrounded by her husband and three sons at 12:09 a.m. Saturday, March 6, 2021 in her home. She was born in Springfield on August 24, 1954 the daughter of William and Jean (Farrell) Parham. She was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church and a longtime CCD teacher. Survivors include her husband,...

IRWIN, Jack R., 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 4, 2021 in Southbrook Care Center. He was born June 25, 1938 in Lewistown, Illinois the son of Paul and Rebecca (Jockisch) Irwin. Jack worked on his family farm in Lewistown growing up and continued to work on the farm while he worked for International Harvester in Canton, IL. In...

Miller, Julie A., 57, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Julie was born February 26, 1964 in Springfield, Ohio to William And Betty (Wilson) Lethcoe. Survivors include her husband, James Miller; daughter Amber Lethcoe; step-daughter, Kimberly Smoak; two grandchildren, Karma and Kalijah Hughes; siblings, Sharon (Mike Gibson) Medley, Deanna (Joseph) Powers and Bryan...

Daniels, Mary Elizabeth (French) 91, of Springfield, passed away at 12:40 a.m. Friday, March 5, 2021 in Forest Glen Health Campus. She was born in Lancaster, Ohio on January 2, 1930 the daughter of Willis and Bertha (Armstrong) French. Mary had a beautiful life shared with her husband of 60 years. It was filled with many adventures traveling and spending...

Lafferty, Marilyn Louise, 70, of Springfield, passed away at Villa Springfield on Saturday, February 20, 2021. She was born in Springfield on July 5, 1950 the daughter of Edward C. and Marguerite A. (Schulz) Lafferty. Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, James and Julia Lafferty of Springfield. Arrangements by CONROY FUNERAL HOME.

ROBINSON, Carolyn, 78, of Springfield, peacefully passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. Carolyn was born August 12, 1942 in Columbus, Ohio to John and Vivian (Price) Nutting. Carolyn was a graduate of Springfield High and attended Ohio University. She was lifelong member of High Street United Methodist Church, a member of Young Women's Mission,...

BOWSHER-LYONS, Jodie Ann, 42, of Springfield, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021. She was born December 13, 1978 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Jack and Julianne (Garwood) Bowsher. She was a 1997 graduate of Northeastern High School where she also later worked in the special education department. Jodie was an animal lover and spent a number of years working...

Powell, Ivan "Panda", 63 of Springfield, left this world on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. He was born on May 9, 1957 the son of the late Maggie K. and Hosea Powell. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Mae Portis-Powell, Emma Johnson-Powell and Barbara Robinson and his brothers, Ira Powell (his twin), Hosea Powell, Fred Powell, Sr., Jimmy Powell...

GUTIERREZ, Jose T., 85, of Springfield, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Jose was born November 8, 1935 in Zacatecas, Mexico to Francisca (Luna) Gutierrez. He was the patriarch of the family and loved spending time with his countless grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. He was also a member of St. Bernard Church. He...

BAUMGARDNER, Barbara, 71, of Springfield, passed away February 18, 2021 in Forest Glen Health Campus. She was born July 20, 1949 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Jack and Virginia (Picolo) Baumgardner. Barbara retired from Clark County JVS in 2001 after many years of dedicated service. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. When she couldn't attend church...

Morningstar, Rodger "Wayne", 77, of South Vienna, Ohio RAN into the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, February 12, 2021, following several years of failing health, with his loving wife, daughter and family by his side. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on August 13, 1943, to the late Rodger K. & Virginia H. Morningstar. The second of four children....

Brackney, A. Joan, 97, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 in Oakwood Village. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on December 9, 1923 the daughter of Albert and Ilva (Ferguson) Parker. Survivors include three sons and spouses, David (Judy) Brackney, William (Jenny) Brackney and Brian Brackney; five grandchildren, Sharon Safley, Brenda Flory, Evan, Bobby and Josh Brackney;...

RANKIN, Carolyn J., 85, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 in her home. Carolyn was born October 16, 1935 in Waverly, Ohio to Carlton and Grace (Breitenbach) Schwartz. Carolyn was a perpetual caregiver who loved taking care of her children and grandchildren, and would always go out of her way to help those around her who were in...

ADKINS, Harold E. "Eddie", 95, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 in Social Row Transitional Care in Centerville, Ohio where he had lived for several years. He was born in Springfield on December 25, 1925 the son of the late Walter and Alice (Mowery) Adkins. Eddie was a United States Marine Corps veteran having served in WWII. After...

Lisa M. Shay, born in California and a life-long resident of Springfield, OH, died peacefully on February 10, 2021 at age 60. A graduate of Kenton Ridge High School and Bowling Green State University, her professional career as a supply chain, operations, and logistics specialist at several area manufacturing companies culminated in leadership positions and a corporate directorship. She was...

ANDERSON, Dorothy M., 81, died Friday, February 12, 2021 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born February 21, 1939 in Springfield the daughter of Leslie and Josephine (Walls) Erskine. Survivors include four children, Gary Lee Davis, Melanie "Sis" Barter, Kenneth Davis and Tina (Ted) Wyen; 14 grandchildren; four siblings, Sharon Kohut, Phyllis Robertson, Cheryl Hubbard and Butch Erskine. She...

FENWICK, Roger A., Jr., 59, died Wednesday, February 10, 2021 in Springfield Regional Medical Center after contracting COVID-19 and a lengthy battle with cancer. He will be sadly missed by the love of his life, Karen; two sons, Justin (Brooke) of Springfield and Brandon (Arianna) of Urbana. He was a wonderful Papaw to six beautiful grandchildren he loved so very...

MCKENZIE, Anita "Skinzy", 62, of Springfield, passed away February 9, 2021 in the Cleveland Clinic. She was born August 25, 1958 in Paintsville, KY the daughter of Billy and Mary (Cantrell) McKenzie. Anita worked at Midwest Express in Marysville for 13 years. She was an avid pool player, playing all over the state and country in tournaments. Survivors include one...