Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Wanda L. Webster
Jun 19, 2025
WEBSTER, Wanda L., 81, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025 in her home. Wanda was born August 7, 1943 in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of Ernest and Marie (Fulkerson) Hart. She had worked as an LPN and Social Worker for Clark County Mental Health for 19 years and was a member of Springfield Church of Christ. Survivors include...
Norma J. Maute
Jun 19, 2025
Maute, Norma Jean, 93, passed peacefully on June 19, 2025 with her daughter Jill Diane Powell and son Jeffery Lee Maute at her side. Norma lived a faith, family and friend filled life in Springfield, Ohio. She was preceded in death by William “Bo” Maute, her loving husband of 61 years; her loving sister, Mary Jo (Harry) Rizer. She had...
Ronald C. "Andy" Fitzwater
Jun 15, 2025
Fitzwater, Ronald C. “Andy” passed away peacefully June 15, 2025. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on August 1, 1939 to Clarence and Evelyn (Crellin) Fitzwater along with his twin brother Donald “Amos”. He was a 1959 graduate of South High School and was employed by Kelsey-Hayes, Speco Division Steel Products for 32 years and International Harvester Company for 5...
Theodore Rusen
Jun 13, 2025
RUSEN, Theodore “Ted”, Jr. 77, of Powell, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 4, 1947, in Mingo Junction, Ohio, Ted has always been known for his deep dedication to his faith, family, friends, and profession. He will always be remembered for his sharp intellect, quiet strength, and...
Wilfred Potter
Jun 12, 2025
Wilfred L. Potter, 80 passed away peacefully with his family at his side on June 12, 2025 after a lengthy illness. Willy was born in Springfield, Ohio on September 16, 1944 to Hattie and Mason Potter. He was preceded in death by both his parents, his sister Joyce (Charles) Shellabarger, and his son, James Potter. Willy was a 1962 graduate...
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