Obituaries

Whipp, Patricia Ann, 73 passed away peacefully on May 27, 2021 after her battle with cancer for six years. She was born in Jeffersonville, Ohio on December 6, 1947. She worked as a beautician for 50 years at Sheridan Ann. She loved to spend time with her lifelong friends every week and snuggling her dog Bella. She is survived by...

RICKETTS, Ormonde B., 79, of Springfield, passed away on May 25, 2021 in his home. Ormonde was born on March 7, 1942 in Springfield to Charles and Beatrice (Black) Ricketts. He was a team captain for OSU football in 1963 and completed two tours in Vietnam earning a Bronze Star Medal. After completing his Master's degree he was employed by...

DEAN, McKenzie Christina, 2, of Springfield, passed away peacefully and suddenly on Friday, May 21, 2021 in Dayton Children's Hospital. She was born December 17, 2018 to Shawn Dean and Alexis Martin. In addition to her parents, survivors include her paternal grandmother, Michelle Dean; maternal grandmother, Mary & Charlie Keeton; maternal grandfather, Michael & Sara Martin; great grandparents, Shirley Stevenson,...

Estep, Thomas A., 70, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021 in his home. He was born in Springfield on September 1, 1950 the son of Forrest and Freda (Haemmerle) Estep. Tom was the Treasurer and CFO of Springfield Federal/ Cornerstone Bank and later a financial advisor for Edward Jones. He was a member of Kiwanis Club and...

DRENNEN, Virginia "Ginny", 96, of Springfield passed away peacefully Tuesday morning May 18 at her Wooded Glen residence. She is preceded in Death by her husband Richard (Dick), and her older sister Mary Elizabeth (Donald) Sullivan. She is survived by her four children: Sons- Richard (Susan), Tipp City; Doug (Mary F.), Vancouver, WA; Mike (Kathy), Columbus; and daughter Mary C.,...

Wilson, Peggy, 61, of Springfield, Ohio passed away May 5, 2021. She was born December 27, 1959 in Springfield. She is the youngest daughter of Calvin Coolidge Wilson and Agnes Sanson Shope. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her step-mother, Ruth Wasburn Blain; sisters, Regina Sue Horne and Judith Shope; brothers, Darrell Horne Calvin Terry...

Geis, Francis E., 71, of Springfield, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born February 8, 1950 in Columbus, Ohio to Edward and O. Jane (Rafferty) Geis. He retired from Goodyear after working there for many years. Survivors include his two daughters, Justina Geis and Rebecca (Andy) Emmons; three granddaughters, Megan McConaha, Kaylin and...

Cochran, Brenda Kay, 63, of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in her home. She was born April 24, 1958 in Springfield the daughter of William and Darlene (Moyer) Carpenter. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Temple. Survivors, in addition to her mother, include her husband, Ted; two children, Daryl Cochran and Rachel (Manuel) Guzman; four...

LOOKABAUGH, Gerald R., "Gary", Jr., 70, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 in The Ohio State University James Cancer Center. He was born August 27, 1950 in Springfield the son of Gerald R. "Jerry", Sr. and Joan (Chaffin) Lookabaugh. Gary worked various jobs at Navistar for 10 years. After leaving Navistar, he and his partners started Real Estate...

McDonough, Dorothy Jean (Neer), 85 of South Charleston, Ohio died on May 4, 2021. Dorothy was born March 22, 1936 in Mechanicsburg, Ohio to Mahlon and Maude (Goodson) Neer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas and son, David. She is survived by three children, Sarah, Joseph, and Timothy; five grandchildren, Tina, Eric, Brian, Zachary and Nicole; and...

Harris, Kaylie Marie Specialist, 21 passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska. She was born in Springfield on February 26, 2000. Kaylie was a proud active-duty member of the Army serving our country as a military police officer. She was actively supportive of the Equality Now movement. Kaylie grew up being a...

CLINGAN, Jessie E., 100, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Jessie was born April 19, 1921 in Sidell, Illinois to Otis and Alice (Horne) Cundiff. She retired as a Cafeteria Supervisor from Community Hospital after 25 years. She also volunteered at the Animal Welfare League for over 25 years. Survivors include a daughter,...

COLLIER, Joyce A., 71, of Springfield, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 at Walnut Crossing in Marysville. She was born in Springfield on October 31, 1949 the daughter of Joseph and Helen (Samosky) Leugers. Joyce spent her life as a teacher, at St. Mary's Elementary for 16 years and later at Simon Kenton. She was a member of St. Raphael...

SOUDER, Barbara "Bobbi", 83, of Springfield, Ohio, passed comfortably into the next life on May 3, 2021, with loved ones by her side. Bobbi's departure from this world brings such sorrow, but we are comforted knowing that she'll rejoin the love of her life, her husband, Terrance "Terry" L. Souder, to continue their journey together. The only child of Bessie...

Riggle, Philip Douglas, 48 of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly due to homicide on Sunday, May 2, 2021. He was born in Springfield on August 17, 1972 the son of Rodney A. and Bonnie (Shelton) Riggle. He was a graduate of North High School and was employed by Topre America Ohio. He was an avid Ohio State fan a memorabilia collector...

Arthur, Phyllis E. (Otstot), 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 29, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Springfield on September 17, 1945 the daughter of Harold and Anna Pauline (Kreis) See. She grew up in Yellow Springs and was a 1963 graduate of Yellow Springs High School. Graduating with actor, John Lithgow was her...

Benston, William T. "Bill" 93, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at his home. He was born in Springfield on August 24, 1927 the son of Charles and Rosie (Malley) Benston. Bill served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He retired from the International Harvester Sales Division after more than 35 years of service. He...

MOSIER, Stephanie (Mercer), 45, of Springfield,, passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2021. Stephanie was born May 16, 1975 to Gary and Patricia Ann (Buck) Mercer, who both precede her in death. She was an award-winning ICU nurse, who was always passionate about her patients and her family. She attended MyChurch of Springfield, Ohio and was a born-again believer in...

SONNERS, Agatha Grace, 102, of Springfield, passed peacefully on Friday, April 23, 2021 in Clark Memorial Home. Grace was born in Logan, Ohio on February 27, 1919 the daughter of Milbert and Caroline (May) Cole. She was a legal secretary for the law firm Martin, Browne, Hull and Harper for a number of years. She is survived by a dear...

Wells, Alta Mae, 93, of Springfield, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 in her home surrounded by family. Alta was born September 30, 1927 in Auxier, Kentucky to Noah M. and Louise E. (Dotson) Porter. She was an avid bowler and loved canning green beans. More than anything, she loved her family and friends. Survivors include three daughters, Vickie Wells,...