Obituaries

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.

Kidd, Elvis Ray, 93, of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021. He was born in Rowan County, Kentucky on November 27, 1927 the son of Elmer and Nona (Lambert) Kidd. He retired from General Motors after many years of service and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a longtime deacon at the Northridge Freewill Baptist...

FERGUSON, Guy A., 71, of Springfield, passed away October 9, 2021 in his home. Guy was the son of Guy and Laura (Swartzbaugh) Ferguson. He graduated in 1968 from Springfield South High School and in 1972 from Central State University. He worked as Deputy Auditor of State for more than 10 years. In1984 he was elected Clerk of Clark County...

FULLER, Joseph J., 88, passed away October 7, 2021 in Oakwood Village surrounded by his family. He was born August 14, 1933 the son of Benjamin and Martha (Jerman) Fuller. Joe was a lifelong Springfield resident, a graduate of Catholic Central High School. He was also a veteran, serving in the United States Navy. Early in his career Joe worked...

NEWELL, Lewis A., 91, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2021 in his home. He was born April 12, 1930 in Springfield the son of Robert and Verna (Cheeseman) Newell. Lewis was a United States Navy veteran serving from 1948 to 1952. He went on to work as a foreman for Westinghouse for 27 years and later as...

MILLS, Scott Lee, 58, of Springfield, Ohio passed away of October 1, 2021, after a battle with covid. He was surrounded by family and friends, both near and far through phone calls and FaceTime. He is survived by his son, Donald. He is also survived by several brothers and sisters, including Deidra Eggar and Alvyn aka Skeeter (Paula) Haley. He...

Tayloe, Daniel J., 82, of Springfield, passed away October 4, 2021 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born August 21, 1939, in Springfield to James O. and Marie Koch Tayloe. Dan graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1957 and worked for several years at Wolf's Market on East Street, where he was a well-known personality in the Old...

Kaercher, Marjorie K. "Boots", 90, of Springfield passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021. She was born in Springfield on September 22, 1931 the daughter of Ray and Faye (Maxwell) Adams. She retired from the Mueller Center in 1993 after working there 17 years as a counselor. Survivors include her two daughters and spouses, Cheryl (Gregory) Estep and Diana (Douglas)...

WHITE, Terena Jo "Terri", 69, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021 in her home. She was born July 21, 1952 in Springfield the daughter of the late Joseph and Leota (Pitchford) Trainer. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Ronald White; two sons and daughter-in-law, Ronald White, II and Dustin & Kelli White; four grandchildren, Tanner, Kelcee, Ethan...

ULLIMAN, Edward J. "Eddie", 79, formerly of Springfield, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021 in Taylor Springs Health Center in Columbus, OH. He was born August 13, 1942 in Springfield, OH the son of Joseph and Iola (Roth) Ulliman. Eddie worked in sales at International Harvester for many years. He was an avid golfer and loved to travel around to...

Maier, Jack Kenneth, 84, of Springfield, passed away September 26, 2021 in his home. He was born June 1, 1937 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Juliette (Flannery) and Robert Maier. Jack was the owner operator of Maier's Service Company HVAC. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Gerry (Whiting); two sons, Richard (Roxane) and Michael both of...

Hackett, Daniel, 88, of Springfield passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at Oakwood Village. He was born January 5, 1933, in Ferguson, Missouri, the son of Ray and Susie (Batson). Dan was the youngest of three children. After graduating high school in Ferguson he joined the Navy, serving for three years attached to the Seabees in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. After...

FUGATE, Evelyn, 95, of Springfield, passed away September 22, 2021. Our beloved mother is finally at rest after many years of pain. Evelyn was born February 6, 1926 in Portsmouth, Ohio the daughter of John and Edith Reed. She married our father in 1943 and together they raised 5 children. Mother was a homemaker her entire life. She loved to...

McManamay (Stiffler), Eva, 85, unexpectedly passed away on September 25, 2021. Eva was an amazing storyteller, had a wonderful sense of humor and vibrant personality. She was born and raised on her parents' farm in Jackson, Ohio. She was most proud of her many years tutoring young children at Perrin Woods and Lincoln elementary schools and her membership in TOPS...

LINNANE, James J., 88, of Springfield, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 in Hearth and Home on Harding Rd. He was born August 10, 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio the son of the late Frank and Erma (Kohn) Linnane. In his youth he was employed by the E.W. Fulmer Markets of Springfield, Ohio. He graduated from Springfield Catholic Central High School...