Obituaries

Amuel S. Reese

Amuel S. Reese

May 28, 2024

Reese, Amuel S. “Moe”, 73, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024 in his home. Moe was born December 19, 1950 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Freda Graham. In his spare time, he loved chopping wood and mushroom hunting. But more than anything, he loved his wife, children and grandchildren. Moe never met a stranger and was...

James William Jones II

James William Jones II

May 27, 2024

Jones, II, James William, 50 of Springfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, May 27, 2024.  He was born September 2, 1973 in Manatee County, Florida the son of James William and Vicky Jeanne (Palmer) Jones.  He was a Truck Driver for Gilford Trucking for 13 years.   Survivors, in addition to his parents, include his...

Mark W. Conwell

Mark W. Conwell

May 24, 2024

Conwell, Mark W. 59, of Springfield, Ohio lost his battle to cancer on Friday, May 24 surrounded by his family. Mark was born on March 3, 1965 to Verieda (Heaton) Conwell Ware and Jack Conwell. Mark loved spending time and making memories with the love of his life Mary. He enjoyed woodworking watching sunsets, and drinking cold Bud Lights. He...

James S. Weeks

James S. Weeks

May 24, 2024

Weeks, James S. "Jamie", 68, passed away peacefully May 24, 2024 surrounded by family after a valiant battle with Dementia. He was born on July 19, 1955 in Springfield, OH. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Allen Weeks, Sr. and mother, Mary Ann (Heflin) Weeks and brother, Edward Allen Weeks, Jr. For over 30 years Jamie, like...

Wilma E. Finnegan

Wilma E. Finnegan

May 22, 2024

FINNEGAN, Wilma E., 96, of Springfield, passed away May 22, 2024 in Forest Glen Health Campus.   She was born to the late William and Estella (Utz) Burns.  She was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church.  Preceding her in death were her husband of 62 years, Charles; two daughters, Deborah Jewell and Cynthia Finnegan; one sister, Rosella Denson and a...

Joann M. Rust

Joann M. Rust

May 21, 2024

Rust, Joann M., 62, of Tremont City, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024 in Oakwood Village. Joann was born August 4, 1961 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Paul Dean and Evelyn Marie (Lovelace) Oiler. She was the owner and operator of Joann’s Marker for 30 years. Survivors include her loving husband of 34 years, Robert Rust; two children,...

Bethany Jeanne Hearlihy

Bethany Jeanne Hearlihy

May 21, 2024

Hearlihy, Bethany Jeanne, 71 of Springfield, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2024 at Springfield Masonic Home. Beth was born July 10, 1952 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of John and Jeanne (Perrine) Hiles. She was a graduate of Shawnee High School and Wright State University. Beth spent her life serving others. On top of being the most loving and...

Earl "Dean" Settles

Earl "Dean" Settles

May 19, 2024

Settles, Earl “Dean”, 77, of Springfield, passed away on May 19, 2024 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Dean was born on April 13, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Earl K. and Evelyn (Wilke) Settles. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, had been employed as a line worker and union steward at Navistar and was...

Arnold E. "Arnie" Hannahs

Arnold E. "Arnie" Hannahs

May 19, 2024

HANNAHS, Arnold E. “Arnie”, 87, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024 in his home.  He was born January 1, 1937 in Noble County, Ohio the son of Vernon S. and Grace (Morris) Hannahs.  He graduated from Batesville High School (Ohio) in 1955 and later graduated from Ohio University with a degree in mechanical engineering.   Arnie loved classic cars...

Carrie M. Powell

Carrie M. Powell

May 18, 2024

POWELL, Carrie M., 65, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024 in her home.  She was born May 11, 1959 in Springfield the daughter of David and Abigail (Doyle) Powell.  Carrie was a 1977 graduate of Catholic Central High School.  She worked for the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services for 32 years before retiring and lived in...

Larry V. "Whitey" McAdams

Larry V. "Whitey" McAdams

May 15, 2024

McADAMS, Larry V. “Whitey”, 86, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024.  He was born November 28, 1937 in Springfield, Ohio the son of the late Martin L. and Eloise (Murphy) McAdams.  Larry was retired from Navistar after 42 years working in the maintenance and paint departments.  He was a member of several clubs in town including the Machinist Club,...

Benjamin Jerome Burchett

Benjamin Jerome Burchett

May 13, 2024

Burchett, Benjamin Jerome “Benny”, 21 of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 13, 2024.  He was born in Springfield on March 26, 2003.  He owned and operated Arbor Specialists of Ohio, LLC. Benny was a genuine, caring old soul with a contagious, infectious laugh that brought joy to everyone and was gifted in many ways.  He was humble and...

Velma Louise Chapman

Velma Louise Chapman

May 9, 2024

Chapman, Velma Louise, 98, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024 in her home. Velma was born December 6, 1925 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Ralph and Cora (Taylor) McDaniel. She and her husband were the owners and operators of The Gables Restaurants and Challenger Farm. She was also a teacher for several years. Survivors include two...

Julie A Hasford

Julie A Hasford

May 8, 2024

HASFORD, Julie A., 56, of Vandalia, passed away May 8, 2024 in her home.  She was born June 8, 1967 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Charles E. and Charlotte (Fogarty) Hasford.  She was a 1985 graduate of Catholic Central High School and graduated from Bowling Green State University with a bachelor degree in business.  She is survived by her mother,...

Fred A. Smith, Jr.

Fred A. Smith, Jr.

May 8, 2024

Smith, Jr., Fred A., 93, of Springfield, formerly of Athens, Ohio and Meigs County, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 in Brookdale Buck Creek. Fred was born May 6, 1931 in Meigs County, Ohio, the son of Fred A. and Edith (Douglas) Smith. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force from 1950 – 1960,...

Roger C. James

Roger C. James

May 7, 2024

JAMES, Roger C., 70, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024 in Springfield Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.  He was born October 5, 1953 at Edwards Air Force Base in California to the late William C. and Eloise (Bookout) James.  Roger was in the flooring industry in Dalton, GA before moving to Ohio and becoming the owner and...

Joseph F. Yontz, Jr.

Joseph F. Yontz, Jr.

Apr 29, 2024

YONTZ, Joseph F., Jr., 52, of Springfield, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024 in his home.   He was born March 11, 1972 in Springfield the son of Joseph F. and Carol (Stone) Yontz, Sr.  He had worked as a carpenter for Yontz Construction for several years.  Joe was an avid golfer and fisherman and enjoyed doing both with his...

Barbara Ann Asebrook

Barbara Ann Asebrook

Apr 27, 2024

Asebrook, Barbara Ann, 83, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024 in her home. Barb was born August 20, 1940 in Lucasville, Ohio, the daughter of Cecil Nance and Icie (Damron) Morris. She was the owner of Wags and Purrs Pet Grooming and was a former member of First United Church of Christ. Survivors include four children, Dennis E....

Martha Silver

Martha Silver

Apr 27, 2024

SILVER, Martha Lee, 93, of Springfield passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Oakwood Village.  She was born July 24, 1930 in Derby, Ohio the daughter of Marshall and Ethel (Self) Vannatta.  She was a longtime member of Plattsburg United Church of Christ and volunteered at Community Hospital and Springfield Regional Medical Center where she had over 15,000 hours of volunteering....

Hannah Isabella Branam

Hannah Isabella Branam

Apr 22, 2024

BRANAM, HANNAH ISABELLA, 28, of Springfield, came into this world a beautiful chubby cheeked girl with a head full of curly hair on February 15, 1996. She was a gentle soul with a kind and generous heart, sometimes misunderstood by those around her. Equally as empathetic as she was sympathetic, she often put others before herself. Her smile and...

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