Obituaries

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...

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...

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

Oct 28, 2023

Luallen, Pamela Alane, 69 of Springfield, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023.  She was born in Marietta, Ohio on May 4, 1954, the daughter of Carlos “Shorty” and Nellie “Betty” (Goodwin) Graham.  She was a 1974 graduate of Shawnee High School and worked as a nursing assistant at the Ohio Masonic Home for many years and later at...

Oct 23, 2023

Gutierrez, Allison R. (Hartmire), 31 of O’Fallon, Illinois passed away on October 23, 2023.  She was born in Columbia, South Carolina on September 21, 1992.  She was the Director of the O’Fallon, Illinois Little Panthers Wrestling Program.  Survivors include her father and stepmother, Mario and Heather Gutierrez; her mother, Tamela (Boeke) Gutierrez; two children, Camden and Carter Hartmire and five...

Oct 22, 2023

Zenonia Zieniewicz, 92, loving wife, mother, and grandmother went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. She was born in Boonville, New York, to Kazmira and Bronislaw Pogonowski.  She grew up with six sisters and three brothers on the family dairy farm in Cold Brook, New York. She was a graduate of Poland Central School and went...

Oct 22, 2023

Combs, Karen Sue, 71, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023 in the Springfield Regional Medical Center. Karen was born October 20, 1952 in Springfield, Ohio to Lloyd Russell and Louise (Mercer) Shipton. She is survived by two children, Lyn (Melissa) Combs and Matt Combs, both of Oregon; three grandchildren, Kalley (Coty) Wells, Hannah (Anthony) Gallardo and Haylee Combs;...

Oct 21, 2023

 

Niccolini, Bruce D., 70 of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023 in his home.  He was born in Springfield on July 16, 1953 the son of Edmond and Betty (Thompson) Niccolini.  He was a traveling musician for more than 20 years of his life and loved all music.  Survivors include his daughter, Misty Raiff (Andrew); twin brother,...

Oct 20, 2023

 

TURNER, Joan Vermillion, 95, of Cedarville, Ohio, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023 at Shawnee Estates Assisted Living in Xenia, Ohio. Joan was born in Bridgeport, Ohio on April 16, 1928, the daughter of Millard E. and Mabel B. (Coleman) Vermillion.  She worked as a bank teller for First National Bank and as an apartment manager in Chillicothe, Ohio, for many...

Oct 20, 2023

Bailey, Stanley W. “Stan” passed away peacefully on October 20, 2023, in Springfield, Ohio at the age of 93. He was born on April 11, 1930, in Springfield. Stan was an outdoorsy individual who found joy in exploring the natural world. He had a deep love for hiking in Clifton Gorge and John Bryan State Park, bike riding, astronomy, aviation,...

Oct 19, 2023

Newman, Peggie S., 78, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Wooded Glen Health Campus. Peggie was born August 11, 1945 in Paducah, Texas, the daughter of John B. and Willie (Spurlock) Ellis. She graduated from the Clark State School of Nursing and was a Registered Nurse for many years, working in several nursing homes in the Springfield...

Oct 19, 2023

KING, Kenneth Harold, 90, of Springfield, died peacefully in his home on Thursday, October 19, 2023.  He was born February 18, 1933 in South Zanesville, Ohio the son of Harold and Ruth (Buchanan) King.  Survivors include his two children, JoAnne Nevius and Doug (Cathy) King; one step-daughter, Susan (Steve) Firestone; four grandchildren, Benjamin Nevius, Bobbi Jo Nevius, Molly (Michael) Rey...

Oct 17, 2023

 

BLACK, David M., 77, of Springfield, passed away October 17, 2023 in Southbrook Care Center.  He was born August 17, 1946 in Springfield the son of Ernest and Margie (Earl) Black.  He was a United States Air Force veteran having served during the Vietnam War.  Survivors include his wife, Juanita (Warren); four children, Brent (Amy) Parsons, Travis (Jodi) Parsons,...

Oct 15, 2023

Hopkins, Jr., Steve D. “Stevereno”, 86, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023 in his home surrounded by family. Steve was born November 26, 1936 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Steve D. and Minnie Louise (Tingley) Hopkins, Sr. He served in the U.S. Army as a photographer and later attended The Ohio State University. He retired from Security...

Oct 7, 2023