Obituaries

Carol Ann Pinson

Carol Ann Pinson

Jul 18, 2025

Pinson, Carol Ann, 66, of Springfield, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025, at Hospice of Dayton. Carol was born August 30, 1958, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Harry and Esther (Donahue) Elliott. She retired as a paralegal from Doughty & Doughty and was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. In her free time, she loved spending time with...

Joann Marie Nuss

Joann Marie Nuss

Jul 18, 2025

Nuss, Joann, 93, of Springfield, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025, in her home surrounded by family. Joann was born June 20, 1932, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Raymond and Anna (Faye) Thornton. She enjoyed camping and playing cards, but more than anything she loved spending quality time with her children and grandchildren. Survivors include four children, Chris (Carol)...

Bonnie Amburgey

Bonnie Amburgey

Jul 17, 2025

Amburgey, Bonnie, 81 of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025 after a lengthy illness. She was born August 2, 1943 in Calhoun, Tennessee. Survivors include her husband, Floyd R. Amburgey, Sr.; daughter, Loria (Steve) Crump; son, Floyd R. (Gail) Amburgey, Jr.; grandson, Austin Smith; three granddaughters, Amber McDonald, Brii Starcher and Sierra Crump; two great granddaughters, Isabella Starcher...

Donald Dean Thatcher, Jr.

Donald Dean Thatcher, Jr.

Jul 17, 2025

Thatcher, Jr., Donald Dean “Donnie”, 51, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio. Donnie was born August 13, 1973, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Donald and Bridget (Harris) Thatcher, Sr. He really enjoyed climbing trees and spending time with his loved ones. He was known for telling stories and enjoyed motorbikes and other small motors....

Doreen Bickers

Doreen Bickers

Jul 12, 2025

Bickers, Doreen (Bethel), 92, of Springfield, passed away July 12, 2025 in her home under hospice care. Doreen was born in Leeds, England on March 19, 1933, the only child of Jack Vincent and Emily (Akers) Bethel. As a young woman, she was a keen cyclist and through cycling met her future husband, Anthony “Tony” Bickers. They were married at...

John C. Longworth

John C. Longworth

Jul 12, 2025

LONGWORTH, John C., 73, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Oakwood Village. He was born October 18, 1951, in Tazewell, TN the son of the late Charlie Clyde and Eula (Fleeman) Longworth. John served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He later worked as a mechanic in Springfield and Dayton for NTB, Midas...

Timothy James Cordial

Timothy James Cordial

Jul 9, 2025

Cordial, Timothy James “T.J.”, 78 of South Charleston, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 in his home. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on October 23, 1946 the son of James and Dorothy Marie (Jones) Cordial. He retired in 2003 from skilled trades at Navistar and served in the Army National Guard for six years. Tim was an...

Barbara Jean Nache Beard

Barbara Jean Nache Beard

Jul 9, 2025

Beard, Barbara Jean Nache, 76, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in her home surrounded by family. Barbara was born April 19, 1949, in Danville, Illinois, to Helen Nache. She enjoyed spending time with her children, and especially her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, James Beard; two children, LeAnn (Michael) Russell and James, (Julie) Beard,...

Johnny Ray Wildman

Johnny Ray Wildman

Jul 6, 2025

Wildman, Johnny Ray, 72, of Catawba, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, in his home. Johnny was born on September 18, 1952, to Elmer and Maybelle (Sheets) Wildman. In his younger years, Johnny enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by one son, Nicholas Hobson; three brothers, Troy Blaine (Joan), Frank (Joy), and Leroy; one sister-in-law, Glenda Wildman; and numerous...

Richard Dale Riley

Richard Dale Riley

Jul 5, 2025

Riley, Richard Dale, 77, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, in his home. Richard was born January 31, 1948, in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Harold and Eva (Stamper) Riley. He was a 1966 graduate of South High School and went on to serve in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was also a member of the...

James Gibbs, Jr.

James Gibbs, Jr.

Jul 1, 2025

Gibbs, Jr., James, 84, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at home. The son of James W. and Suna Mae (Woods) Gibbs, born November 25, 1940, in Johnson County, Kentucky. His family moved to Ohio in 1943. He graduated from Triad High School in 1959. He was drafted and served his country in the army and was stationed...

Clyde F. Massengill

Clyde F. Massengill

Jun 29, 2025

Massengill, Clyde F., 78 of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at home. He was born in Springfield on June 14, 1947 the son of Herman and Willa Mae (Brooks) Massengill. He retired from Navistar after 43 years of service as a skilled tradesman. Survivors include his wife, Patty Lafon Massengill; two daughters, Cheryl (Randy) Maurer, Audra Wilson;...

Patricia Ann Wilson

Patricia Ann Wilson

Jun 29, 2025

Wilson, Patricia Ann, 80 of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Springfield Manor. She was born in Springfield on March 3, 1945 the daughter of Luther and Ruth (Rodgers) Richendollar. She worked at the Masonic Home for several years and was a member of Southside Mennonite Church. Survivors include her son, Jerry J. Richendollar. She was preceded...

Roy Dutton

Roy Dutton

Jun 27, 2025

DUTTON, Roy, 75, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, in Springfield Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 4, 1949, in Marysville, Ohio, the son of the late Cass and Agnes (Robinette) Dutton. Roy retired from the Clark County Utilities Department after more than 30 years. His most meaningful career was as...

Gregory G. Fitzwater

Gregory G. Fitzwater

Jun 27, 2025

FITZWATER, Gregory G., 64, of Springfield, ended his battle against lung disease on Friday, June 27, 2025, in Springfield Regional Medical Center. His battle may be over, but his spirit lives on. Anyone who has ever walked across a fairway at Snyder Park Golf course knows the greens will not be the same without him. Born on December 14, 1960,...

Thomas William Shaw

Thomas William Shaw

Jun 26, 2025

Shaw, Thomas William, 63, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. Thomas was born on January 30, 1962 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of William and Patricia (Kiser) Shaw. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Survivors include four children, Cody (Shana) Marshall, Kevin (Karly) Shaw, Sean Shaw and Patrick (Hailey) Shaw; numerous...

Edwin Dale Kranz

Edwin Dale Kranz

Jun 24, 2025

Kranz, Edwin, 83, of South Charleston, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Bluebird Retirement Community in London. Edwin was born February 8, 1942, in Willard, Ohio, the son of Paul C. and Mary R. (Downend) Kranz. He spent his life educating youth, starting as a Vocational Agriculture teacher and later devoting over 40 years as a guidance counselor at...

Carol J. Grimes

Carol J. Grimes

Jun 23, 2025

Grimes, Carol J., age 94, passed away peacefully in Alpharetta, Georgia, on June 23, 2025, surrounded by love. Born in Booth, West Virginia, on May 18, 1931, to Blanche Danley Maddux and Clifford C. Danley. Carol lived a life marked by quiet strength, deep compassion, and an enduring faith that shaped every chapter of her journey. A proud graduate of...

Mary Lu Johnson

Mary Lu Johnson

Jun 22, 2025

Johnson, Mary L., 89, of Urbana, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025, at Dublin Methodist Hospital. Mary was born March 20, 1936, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the daughter of George and Leah (Bidwell) Littlejohn. She possessed a unique skill and passion for cooking, which she enjoyed passing on to her family. Mary was also an avid Ohio State University sports...

Lora M. Fortune

Lora M. Fortune

Jun 20, 2025

Fortune, Lora M., 63, of Springfield, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, at Northwood Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. Lora was born June 16, 1962, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Harold W. and Alice A. (Seitz) Cunningham. She was a longtime member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. Survivors include two children, Luke (Rachele) Fortune and Josh Fortune; five grandchildren, Laney,...