Clark County, OH

Posted Obituaries for October 1972 thru March 1973


Obituary Surnames: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

ILIFF, JACOBS, JOHNSON, ROCK Name of Newspaper is Daily Morning Sun, Springfield, OH on Sunday, October 1, 1972

Mrs. Loula ILIFF - Cedarville - Mrs. Loula ILIFF, 89, of N. Main st., died at 11 p.m. Friday in the Quaker Heights Health Center in Waynesville where she had been a patient for the past two months. She was born on June 10, 1883, in Cedarville, the daughter of Harry and Tranquilina ROCK JOHNSON and attended Cedarville Schools. She had been a patient in the Hospitality Nursing Home in Xenia four years prior to being transferred to Waynesville. Mrs. ILIFF was a member of the United Presbyterian Church in Cedarville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter C., in 1961. He operated the ILIFF Brothers Construction Co. in Cedarville for over 50 years. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Robert JACOBS of Dayton, two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. nine brothers and sisters preceded her in death. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Massie Creek Cemetery in Cedarville with Dr. Zion Robbins, pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Cedarville, officiating.

MONTGOMERY, ROACH, THOMAS Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Friday, December 8, 1972

Page 13: Howard L. THOMAS - New Carlisle- Howard L. THOMAS, 63, of 2611 Liberty Rd., New Carlisle, died unexpectedly about 4 p.m. Thursday in the home of a friend, Calvin Hoberty, 8715 Detrick-Jordan rd., New Carlisle. Survivors include his wife, Bernice, and three daughters, Mrs. Ladonna MONTGOMERY of New Carlisle, Miss Anna Lou THOMAS and Miss Carol THOMAS of Springfield. He was born Feb. 14, 1909 in Pike Township, the son Pearl and Susie ROACH THOMAS. He was a retired farmer and livestock dealer. Mr. THOMAS was a member of the First Church of God in Springfield. He had been in failing health for the past eight years. The body was taken to the Trostel-Chapman Funeral Home, New Carlisle, where friends may call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home in charge of the Rev. Arlo F. Newell of the First Church of God. Burial will be in New Carlisle Cemetery.

LAUDERMILK, LENTON, SETTY, WATSON Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Wednesday, December 20, 1972

Frederick LAUDERMILK, 78, of 1413 Lexington Avenue, died at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Urbana Care Center. He was born February 18, 1894, in Wellston, Ohio, the son of Henry and Martha LAUDERMILK and had resided here for a number of years. He was a member of the Central Christian Church, St. Andrews Lodge No. 619 F. and A.M. and was a veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Navy. Mr. LAUDERMILK was formerly employed by the Federal Penitentiary in Chillicothe where he was a Stationary Engineer. Survivors include his wife, Gladys; one son, Thomas R. of Springfield; a step-daughter, Mrs. Wendell (Norma) SETTY of Springfield; three grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Estella LENTON of Hamden, Ohio, and several nieces and nephews. His body was taken to the Richards Memorial Home.

EVELSIZOR, THWAITES Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Thursday, December 21, 1972

Christopher H EVELSIZOR , 78, of 6838 Old Columbus Rd, died at 5:45 a.m. Thursday in Community Hospital following three months of failing health. He was born September 23, 1894, in Champaign County, the son of Mr and Mrs John EVELSIZOR . His wife Lola, preceded him in death Nov 15, 1967. Mr Evelsizor retired after 36 years of service as a repair foreman for the Buckeye Incubator Co. He was a member of the Central United Methodist Church, Central Wesleyan Sunday School Class and the Senior Citizen Club of South Charleston. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs Janet E THWAITES of Springfield; two sons, Richard A of South Charleston and Robert L of Worthington; 11 grandchildren. He was the last of a family of eight His body was taken to the Littleton Funeral Home where friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home in charge of the rev Dale R Beittel, pastor of the Central United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Ferncliff Cemetery.

BAYNE, DAVIS, FULLERTON, KELLER, WARREN Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Monday, December 25, 1972

Everett Olus WARREN, 60, of 1531 W. Jefferson st., died at 5:30 p.m. Sunday in Mercy Medical Center following five days of serious illness. He had been in failing health for a number of years. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy FULLERTON WARREN: a foster daughter, Mrs. Sandra BAYNE of Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Ora KELLER of Stockdale, O.; seven brothers, Bennett, Martin and Raymond, all of Jackson, O., and Charles Forrest, Roy and Walter, all of Springfield and several grandchildren. He was born Aug. 6, 1912, in Jackson County, O., the son of Otis and Mary DAVIS WARREN and was self employed most of his life. His body was taken to the Richards Memorial Home and will be sent to the Dodson Funeral Home, Minford, O., for services and burial.

CRABILL, DAY, PETTIT Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Monday, December 25, 1972

Mrs. Preston R. CRABILL. Mrs. Joan Day CRABILL, 42, of 235 West Thruston Blvd., Dayton, wife of former Springfield Preston R. CRABILL, died Friday evening in their home. Mrs. CRABILL formerly was a researcher for Time-Life, Inc., and had lived at various times in New York, and Greenwich and Hartford, Conn., and the Hague, Netherlands. She was a graduate of Rosemaryhall girls prep school and had attended Wellesley College. Other survivors include two daughters, Holly M. and Sara P.; a son, Preston M., all of Dayton; one sister, Mrs. Karl D. PETTIT, Jr., of Princeton, N.J.; twin brothers, John Wood DAY of Hyannisport, Mass., and Samuel Harvey DAY of Greenwich, Conn. Memorial services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Fairmont Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Dr. Pickford Lang. Arrangements are being handled by the Boyer Funeral Home, Dayton.

WARREN Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Tuesday, December 26, 1972

Everett Olus WARREN, 60, of 1531 W. Jefferson st., died 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24, 1972 in Mercy Medical Center. Body to Richards Memorial Home to be sent to the Dodson Funeral Home, Minford, O., for services at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Burial in Bennett Cemetery.

DAVIS, KAFFENBARGER, KELLER, SCHETTER, WARREN Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Wednesday, February 7, 1973

Walter O. WARREN, 49, of 9863 Ayres rd., New Carlisle, died at 5 p.m. Tuesday in Mercy Medical Center. He had been under treatment for injuries received in an automobile accident last Nov. 16. A veteran of World War II, he had been a burring inspector at the Steel Products Engineering Division of Kelsey-Hayes Co., for 18 years. Mr. WARREN was baron in Jackson County April 16, 1923, a son of Otto and Mary DAVIS WARREN. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Russell (Cheryl) KAFFENBARGER of New Carlisle, and Mrs. John (Shirley) SCHETTER of Springfield; four grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Meda KELLER of Stockdale, O., and six brothers, Forrest, Charles and Ray of Springfield, and Martin, Bennett, and Raymond, all of Jackson. Friends may call at the Littleton Funeral Home from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Mr. Warren's body then will be taken tot he Erwin and Dodson Funeral Home in Minford, O., for services Friday at a time to be determined. Burial will be there in Bethesda Cemetery.

BROWN Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Wednesday, February 7, 1973

Theodore E. BROWN, 66, of 336 East Jamestown Street, South Charleston, died at 9:20 p.m. Monday in Community Hospital following six months of failing health and four months of serious illness. His body was taken to the Woods-Allgier Funeral Home where friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home by the Rev. Lawrence Fry, Pastor of the Second Missionary Church. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park.

BAILES, COOK, FISHER, MINTON, SHANER, SPRAGUE Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Wednesday, February 7, 1973

CONOVER - Mrs. Thelma MINTON, 35, of 7500 N. Church Street, Conover, died at 12:55 p.m. Tuesday in Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, following a two-day illness. She was born in Miami County September 18, 1937, the daughter of Edgar and Margaret COOK Fisher. Mrs. MINTON was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in St. Paris. Survivors include her husband, Albert; three sons, John, Raymond and Samuel, all at home; one daughter, Tamma, also at home; two sisters, Mrs. Nellie SHANER, and Mrs. Paul (Cora) BAILES, both of Piqua; four brothers, Tom of Troy; Howard of St. Paris, Dick of San Antonio, Texas, and Joe of Piqua and a step-father, George SPRAGUE of Troy. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Church of the Nazarene in St. Paris with the Rev. Dale Bissell in charge. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, St. Paris.

ANDERSON, NOELL, YAKEL Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Sunday, February 11, 1973

Graveside services will be held at 10 m. Monday in Ferncliff Cemetery for four-mouth-old Tracy Catherine ANDERSON , daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur ANDERSON, 1859 S. Belmont av. The infant died in her crib Friday morning. The Clark County coroner's office said death was from apparent natural causes. Tracy was born in Springfield Sept. 29, 1972. A twin brother, Timothy Arthur, survives. Other survivors include brother, Herbert Arthur; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. YAKEL of Springfield, and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Doc NOELL of Montvale, Va. Tracy's body was taken to the Jackson, Lytle and Coffman Funeral Home where friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday.

ROGERS Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Sunday, February 11, 1973

Mrs. Leone ROGERS, 84, died at 5:30 a.m. Friday in Rickly Memorial Hospital at the Ohio Masonic Home. Mrs. ROGERS was born Nov. 11, 1888, in Hillsboro. She entered the Home on Oct. 1, 1969, sponsored by Highland Lodge No. 38, F. and A.M., Hillsboro. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Roy ROGERS, also a resident of the Home; two sons, Dr. Roy ROGERS, Jr., of Hillsboro, and George of Columbus. Her body was taken to the Richards Memorial Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in Rickly Auditorium. Burial will be in New Market, O.

BRADLEY, DIBERT, KINCAID, KNIGHT, MONJAR, OVERHOLSER, WUENKER Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Sunday, February 11, 1973

Services for Mrs. Helen Knight BRADLEY, 74, who taught in Springfield city schools for 15 years, were held in Findlay. Mrs. BRADLEY died in Findlay on Jan 26 following a lingering illness. Burial was in Springfield Grove Cemetery, Carey. She was born in Bellefontaine and live in Springfield most of her life. Her husband, the Rev. W. E. BRADLEY, is pastor of the First Lutheran Church, Findlay. Mrs. BRADLEY was a member of the Findlay and the National Educational Associations, the Hancock County Retired Teachers Associations, the First Lutheran Church, and the Order of the Eastern Star, and taught in Findley school system for 30 years. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Janet WUENKER of Hamilton and Mrs. Martha Cameron DIBERT of Victor, Mont.; a son, Terrence BRADLEY of Berea; seven grandchildren; three brothers Lester KNIGHT of Jacksonville, Fla., William of Enon and Harry of Springfield; and three sisters, Mrs. Alice MONJAR of Springfield, Mrs. Hazel OVERHOLSER of Ft. Myers Beach, Fla., and Mrs. Mary KINCAID of San Francisco, Calif.

BOGGS, FLORA Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Sunday, February 11, 1973

Yellow Springs--Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Jackson, Lytle & Coffman Funeral Home here for James Fred BOGGS, 68, of 127 N. Walnut st. The Rev. Isaac FLORA, pastor of the Northside Christian Church of Xenia, will conduct the rites. Burial will be in Milledgeville Cemetery. The body will lie in state in the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Mr. BOGGS died at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Springfield Community Hospital.

BLOSE, CLOUSE, HILLS, LACY, RAMSEY, ROSS, SMITH Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Sunday, February 11, 1973

Safety Henry CLOUSE, 80, formerly of 5102 W. National rd., died Saturday morning in the Good Shepherd Nursing Home. He was born Jan. 8, 1893, in Licking County, O., the son of Henry and Eldora HILLS CLOUSE and before his retirement had been employed as plant manager at the Borden's Milk Co., and later worked as district sales manager for the firm. He was a member of Borden's Quarter-Century Club. A veteran of World War I, he was also a member of the Last Man's Club and Central Weslyan Class at the Central United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Emily BLOSE CLOUSE; two daughters, Mrs. Stanley K. (Sarah C.) ROSS of Lake Jackson, Texas and Mrs. Van C. (Anne) RAMSEY of Columbus; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Lulu E. SMITH of Westerville, O., and one step-son, Kenneth C. LACY of Rochester, N.Y. His body was taken to the Littleton Funeral Home for services to be announced.

CORNELL, DONNER, FOUCH, GOODAN, NICKELL, ROBINSON, SULLIVAN, TATRO Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Sunday, February 11, 1973

London--Mrs. Lucy G. GOODAN , 79, of Lilly Chapel, died Friday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Paul SULLIVAN of Route 4, London. She was born in Elliotsville, Ky., on April 1, 1893, the daughter of Walter and Martha CORNELL FOUCH and had formerly lived in Clark County and Springfield. Her husband, Norman A. GOODAN , preceded her in death on Oct. 22, 1972. Survivors include four daughters; Miss Eula GOODAN of Dayton, Mrs. Richard (Wilma) DONNER of Deming, N.M., Mrs. Richard (Betty) TATRO of Sheldon, Vt., and Mrs. Paul (Edna) SULLIVAN of London; two sons, Walter of Dayton and Robert of Route 4, London; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Dan NICKELL of Kankakee, Ill. Services will be held Monday at 11 a.m., in the Lilly Chapel Church with the Rev. Robert ROBINSON officiating. Burial will be in Kirkwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the Rader Funeral Home, London, from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday.

DOLES, DUNN, GAIER, HUFF, SCHERIFF, SHOEMAKER, TERRY, WEBB Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Sunday, February 11, 1973

Jess W. HUFF, 57, of 226 Larchmount av., died at 2:45 p.m. Saturday in Community Hospital after several years of failing health. He was born in Ross County Jan. 15, 1916, the son of Ernest and Martha SHOEMAKER HUFFand was a member of Fifth Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Connie, of Springfield; two sons, Gary and Patrick of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; two daughters, Mrs. Diane DUNN, of New Haven, Ind. and Miss Glenda HUFF, of Fort Wayne; three daughters and a son by a previous marriage, Carolyn TERRY and Mrs. Phyllis GAIER, both of Springfield, Virginia SCHERIFF, of Cincinnati and Jess Willard HUFF, of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Opal DOLES, of Florida and Mrs. Patricia WEBB, of Maumee, O.; three brothers, Carl and Donald, both of Springfield, and Kenneth, of Troy; one grandson. His body was taken to the Richards Funeral Home.

HATTON, JORDAN, SHOEMAKER, SUNDERLAND Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Sunday, February 11, 1973

Mrs. Ada E. HATTON , 88, of 1600 St. Paris pk. died at 11:15 a.m. Saturday in the Ridgewood Nursing Home after a one year illness. She was born Jan. 1, 1885, in Brookville, O., the daughter of Frank and Flora E. SUNDERLAND JORDAN and was retired after serving 25 years as cashier for Wittenberg University. She was a member of the High Street Methodist Church, Women's Society of Christian Service and the Altrusa Club. Her husband, Guy E. HATTON , preceded her in death on March 10, 1910. Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert JORDAN and several nieces and nephews. Her body was taken to the Littleton Funeral Home for private services at 1:30 p.m. in charge of the Rev. Theodore SHOEMAKER of the High Street Methodist Church. There will be no visiting hours. Burial will be in the Proper Hill Cemetery near Vandalia. Memorial contributions can be made to the High Street Methodist Church Memorial Fund.

BETTS, BYERLY, HEADLEY, THOMPSON Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Sunday, February 11, 1973

London--Mrs. Cleta B. HEADLEY, 88, widow of Johnson HEADLEY, died Saturday morning in the Sharonview Nursing Home, South Vienna, where she had resided for the past three years. She formerly resided in Deercreek Township, London, Route 3. Born in Madison County, Oct. 13, 1884, the daughter of John and Flora THOMPSON BYERLY, she had taught school briefly in Layfette School. She was a member of the Layfette Church; London Chaper O.E.S., and a former member of the Oak Run Grange. A son, Emerson HEADLEY, preceded her in death on Jan. 15, 1970. Survivors include two grandsons, Kenneth HEADLEYof West Liberty and Jimmy HEADLEYof Route 2, West Liberty, and three great-grandsons. Services will be held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Chester R. Geer Funeral Home with the Rev. Haven BETTS officiating. Burial will be in the Layfette Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Monday.

KELLES, PHILLIPS, TARLTON, WEST Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Sunday, February 11, 1973

Mrs. Hazel V. PHILLIPS, 78, of 2410 E. Home rd., died at 12:15 a.m. Saturday in the Ethan Allen Nursing Home following six months of failing health. She was born in Greenfield June 24, 1894, the daughter of Alfred J. and Cora WEST KELLES. Her husband George, preceded her in death in 1967. Mrs. PHILLIPS was a member of the Meadow Grove Wesleyan Church. She is survived by a brother, Jack of Springfield, and two nieces, Mrs. Hugh McCLARAN and Mrs. Howard (Norma) TARLTON, both of Springfield. Her body was taken to the Littleton Funeral Home, where friends may call from 3 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Services will be held in the Meadow Grove Wesleyan Church at 2 p.m. Monday, in charge of the Rev. Clifford Richardson. Her body will lie in state for one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park.

BENNER, BRUMFIELD, CAMPBELL, JONES, WALLS Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Sunday, February 11, 1973

Emerson N. JONES, 64, of Cicero, Ill., formerly of Springfield, died at 10:30a.m. Friday in his residence. Mr. JONES was born April 9, 1908, the son of Nathan and Caroline JONES. Hewas employed as a photo engraver at the Crowell-Collier Publishing Co. from1925 until it closed in 1956, at which time he moved to Cicero, and was employed by the Alco Gravure Co. in Chicago, Ill. Survivors include his wife, Velma; a daughter, Mrs. Harry (Evelyn) WALLS of Springfield; a sister, Mrs. John (Mildred) CAMPBELL of Tampa, Fla.; two brothers, Roger of Ft. Wayne, Ind., and Kenneth of Clairmont Fla.; twostep-children, Jean Doris BENNER and Charles BRUMFIELD of Chicago, Ill; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Services and burial will be in Chicago, Ill.

BAILEY, BRILL, DESJARDINS, KNISLEY, MARKLEY, MEFFORD, MINSER, NORRIS, OLINGER, PAUGH, RODGERS, WHITAKER Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Sunday, February 11, 1973

Harold G. MARKLEY , 76, of Collins-Arbogast rd., South Vienna, Route 1, died early Friday in Madison County Hospital after a brief illness. A retired farmer, he had lived most of his life in the Brighton area of Pleasant Township, Clark County. He was born in Madison County Jan. 1, 1897, a son of Jonathan and Susan MINSER MARKLEY . Mr. MARKLEY was a member of Nation Chapel United Methodist Church and a 50-year member of the Madison County Farm Bureau. A veteran of World War I, he served with the Marine Corps in the American Expeditionary Force in Europe. Surviving are his wife Irene Galloway MARKLEY ; five daughters, Mrs. Ulrick (Marilyn) KNISLEY and Mrs. Donald (Barbara) MEFFORD, both of Springfield, Mrs. John (JoAnn) BRILL of London, Mrs. Miriam WHITAKER of Dallas, Tex., and Mrs. Sherman (Carolyn) PAUGH of South Vienna, Route 1; two sisters, Mrs. Raymond (Marjorie) OLINGER of New Carlisle, and Mrs. Cleo BAILEY of South Lake Tahoe, Calif.; one brother, Philip of Circleville; 21 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, and an aunt, Mrs. Belle RODGERS of Brighton. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in the Rader Funeral Home, London, by the Rev. Dwight E. NORRIS, past of Nation Chapel, and the Rev. Glen DESJARDINS, pastor of St. Mark Methodist Church, Springfield. Burial will be in Somerford Township Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday.

WILLIAMS Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Sunday, February 11, 1973

Services for Mrs Geneva WILLIAMS , 65, of 1338 W Jefferson St, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Richards Memorial Home by the Rev Paul Angell. Mrs. Williams died in her home at 4 a.m. Monday after having been seriously ill for one week. Burial will be in the Terre Haute Cemetery. Friends may call at the memorial home from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m Wednesday.

WILLIAMS, WING, WIZE Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Tuesday, February 13, 1973

John P WILLIAMS, former executive vice president of radio station WIZE in Springfield, died Monday in Kettering Memorial Hospital. Mr WILLIAMS, 57, had worked at WIZE from 1939 to 1943. Later he became executive vice president of WING in Dayton, and three years ago he became a director and stockholder in Great Trails Broadcasting Corp. He lived at 3501 Lenox dr in Kettering. His wife, Marie J, is among survivors. Memorial services will be conducted at 4:30 pm Wednesday in St Paul Episcopal Church, Dayton.

CONRAD, JENKINS, NANCE, ULERY, ZERKLE Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Tuesday, February 13, 1973

Mrs Bessie JENKINS NANCE, 91, of 917 N Fountain av, died at 9:30 am Monday in her residence. She was born July 23, 1881, in Champaign County, the daughter of Atchison and Eliza Lee CONRAD and had resided in Springfield for the past 30 years. She was a member of the Terre Haute United Methodist Church and the North Hampton Council Daughters of America. Mrs NANCE spent most of her life on a farm in Mad River Township, Champaign County, with her first husband, David JENKINS. He preceded her in death in December 1940. Her second husband, Bert NANCE, preceded her in death in January 1959. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs Wilbur (Donna) ULERY of Springfield and Mrs Samuel (Lela) ZERKLE of Urbana; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Her body was taken to the Walter Funeral Home, Urbana, where friends may call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm Wednesday. Services will be held at 1:30 pm Thursday in the Funeral Home in charge of the Rev William Turner, pastor of the Terre Haute United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Terre Haute Cemetery.

ARNOLD, EIPPER, EVELSIZER, SMITH, WILLIAMS Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Tuesday, February 13, 1973

Mrs Geneva WILLIAMS, 65, of 1338 W Jefferson st, died in her home at 4 am Monday. She had been seriously ill for the past week. A member of Grace United Methodist Church, she was born in Clark County May 12, 1907, a daughter of Henry and Louisa EIPPER EVELSIZER. Mrs WILLIAMS lived in Clark County all her life. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs Lou (Ann) SMITH and Mrs Patricia ARNOLD, both of Springfield; three sons, Larry of Mesa, Ariz, Paul of California and Michael of Springfield, and eight grandchildren. Her husband, Carl, died in 1971. Mrs WILLIAMS' body was taken to the Richards Memorial Home where friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm. Wednesday. Services will be held at 10 am . Thursday in the memorial home in charge of the Rev Paul Angell. Burial will be in the Terre Haute Cemetery.

SHELLHORN Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Tuesday, February 13, 1973

Mrs Letty SHELLHORN. Services for Mrs Letty SHELLHORN, 67, of 1710 Thomas dr, will be conducted at 10 am Thursday in the Littleton Funeral Home, Burial will be in Ferncliff Cemetery. The Rev Burnell Peterson, pastor of Christ Lutheran Church, will officiate. Friends may call in the funeral home from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm Wednesday. Mrs SHELLHORN was dead on arrival Sunday morning at Mercy Medical Center, where she was taken by a Fire Division emergency squad after she was stricken unexpectedly at her home.

DOVER Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Tuesday, February 13, 1973

John S DOVER, Sr. Services for John S DOVER, Sr, 76, of 414 W Mulberry st, will be held at 1:30 pm Thursday in the Robert C Henry Funeral Home in charge of the Rev A C Butts. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 pm Wednesday. Burial will be in Soldiers Mound, Ferncliff Cemetery. Mr DOVER died at 8:30 pm Sunday in his residence. :

GIBLER, HAUSE, KLOSKO, NIGH, PAYNE, SCHMIDT, ZIEGLER Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Wednesday, February 14, 1973

Mrs Louise B GIBLER, 84, of 1218 Garfield av., died at 4:30 am Wednesday in the residence of her daughter, Mrs Robert (Mary Jane) ZIEGLER, 40 Koons dr., Enon. She had been ill for the past three years and serious one week. She was born Sept 7, 1888, in Washington C H, the daughter of Frank C and Emma Kate NIGH HAUSE, and had resided here all of her adult life. Mrs GIBLER was a member of the Central Christian Church. Survivors other than her daughter include a son, Donald W of Enon; one grandson, Robert A. GIBLER of Enon; one granddaughter, Mrs Steven (Patricia) KLOSKO of Columbia, Md.; two great-granddaughters; two sisters, Mrs Clarence (Martha) SCHMIDT of Bradenton, Fla; and Mrs Clarice PAYNE of Springfield, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry, Oct 18, 1958. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Oliver and William HAUSE. Her body was taken to the Jackson, Lytle and Coffman Funeral Home where friends may call from 2 to 4 and to 9 pm Thursday. Services will be held at 2:30 pm Friday in the funeral home in charge of the Rev Chalmers Mattern, pastor of the Central Christian Church. Burial will be in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens.

KELLEY, MOESINGER, PATTERSON, REID, TOLAND Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Friday, February 16, 1973

Page 12. Miss Ella MOESINGER, 86, died unexpected Thursday afternoon in her home at 719 W. Second st. Miss MOESINGER retired as a clerk of the New York Central Railroad. Before her employment at the railroad, she had taught school in the Bellefontaine area. She was a member of the Railroad Trainmen's Auxiliary and the Retired Clerks Association. She was born in Roundhead Oct. 14, 1886, a daughter of Frederick and Emma PATTERSON MOESINGER, and attended First United Presbyterian Church in Springfield. A sister, Clara A. MOESINGER, died June 4, 1971. Four cousins survive, Mrs. Ellen REID, Mrs. Martha TOLAND and Robert C. REID of Springfield and Mrs. Jeanne KELLEY of Lakewood. Services will be conducted in the Littleton Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Saturday by the Rev. Paul T. Edwards, pastor of First Persbyterian Church. Burial will be in Bellefonatine Cemetery.

KENERLY Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Friday, February 16, 1973

Page 12. Services for Benjamin KENERLY, 79, of 311 Buxton av., wil be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Dennis L. Porter Funeral Home in charge of Dr. Oliver Gill. Friends may call in the funeral home after noon Monday. The family will receive friends at 245 Raffensberger av. Burial will be in Ferncliff Cemetery. Mr. KENERLY died at 11:10 p.m. Wednesday in Community Hospital

DOUGHMAN, LOHNES, RUBE Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Friday, February 16, 1973

Page 12. Mrs. Edith M. LOHNES, 88, of 1121 Elm st., died at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Knights of Pythias Home after a lengthy illness. Seh was born April 22, 1884, the daughter of William E. and Alice M. RUBE DOUGHMAN. Her husband, Eldon C. is among survivors. Littleton Funeral Home is handling arrangments

FOWLIS, MASON, RUCKER, SAUNDERS, WOODS Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Friday, February 16, 1973

Page 12. Mrs. Margaret J. MASON, 72, of 1638 Springmont av., died at 2:05 a.m. Friday in the Ridgewood Nursing Home. She was born May 11, 1900, in Springfield, the daughter of Albert and Kathryn SAUNDERS FOWLIS. Survivors include her husband, William, of Chicago, Ill.; two sisters, Mrs. Viola RUCKER and Mrs. Flora WOODS of Springfield; one brother, William FOWLIS of Chicago, Ill, and a number of nieces and nephews. Her body was taken to the Dennis L. Porter Funeral Home.

HAINES, HANSFORD, SPURGEON Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Friday, February 16, 1973

Page 12. New Carlisle - Frank F. HAINES, 55 of 7838 Ulery rd., New Carlisle, died at 5:38 a.m. Wednesday in Mercy Medical Center, Springfield. He was born Feb. 24, 1917, in Wilmington, the son of Charles F. and Lyda SPURGEON HAINES. He was a retired planner of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Mr. Haines was a member of the Asbury Methodist Church in North Hampton. Survivors include his wife, Marie HANSFORD HAINES; his mother; two sons, R. Michael of (rest of obit cut off).

BUFFENBARGER, HARNISH, KELLY, OSBON Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Friday, February 16, 1973

Page 12. Medway - Mrs. Bessie Marie BUFFENBARGER, 73, of 344 Rosewood dr., Medway, was dead on arrival at Mercy Medical Center at 8 a.m. Thursday. She had been in ill health for the past 14 years and seriously ill for the past six years. Mrs. BUFFENBARGER was born in Dayton March 24, 1899, the daughter of James E. and Mary KELLY OSBON. Survivors include her husband, Lawrence, and a sister, Mrs. Margaret HARNISH of Dayton. Her body was taken to the Trostel-Chapman Funeral Home of New Carlisle, where services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday (rest of obit cut off)

BROWN, DAWES, MCKEEVER, RODGERS, WILLIAMS Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Saturday, February 17, 1973

Mrs. Garnet MCKEEVER of 126 North Yellow Springs Street died at 1:55 p.m. Thursday in Mercy Medical Center after a year of illness. She was 50. She was born in Springfield April 4, 1922, a daughter of Reginald and Martha DAWES WILLIAMS, and had lived here all of her life. Surviving are a son, Jerry of Springfield; three grandchildren; three brothers, Wilfred and Charles of Springfield and Benjamin of California; two sisters, Mrs. James (Edna) BROWN of Springfield and Mrs. Gene (Lillian) RODGERS of Urbana. Her body was taken to the Richards Memorial Home. Services will be held at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Ferncliff Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home will be from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday.

GODFREY, MCCOY Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Saturday, February 17, 1973

George M. MCCOY, 76, of 208 Willis Avenue, died in Community Hospital at 10:05 a.m. Friday after two months of serious illness. He was a real estate broker and appraiser and had lived in Springfield for 53 years. He was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Clark Masonic Lodge, the Dayton Scottish Rite and the Dayton Antioch Temple Shrine. He was born may 7, 1896, in Fayette County, the son of Newton and Mary GODFREY MCCOY. Mr. MCCOY is survived by his wife, Dessie, and several nieces and nephews. His body was taken to the Richards memorial Home for services at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday by the Rev. Richard E. McDaniel, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Burial will be at Glen Haven memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday.

BOWER, CHAPEL, ELDER, MURPHY, STAIGHT Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Monday, March 12, 1973

Date Unknown; �AA Emloyee Dies; Rites Are Pending Russell Lamar BOWER, 53, of 7806 E. 4th St., American Airlines supervisor, died of an apparent heart attack Tuesday afternoon. BOWER had been with American Airlines 20 years on Nov. 29th and was scheduled to receive an award for 20 years service at a dinner meeting Wednesday night. He had been a supervisor about 10 years. A native of New Carlisle, Ohio, BOWER moved to Tulsa in 1933 where he attended the University of Tulsa. He was a Mason and a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include his widow Josephine; two daughters, Mrs. LaVerne Jo ELDER of 5634 S. Yorktown Place and Mrs. Marilyn Kay CHAPEL of Springdale, Ark.; his mother, Mrs. Bessie BOWER of Springfield, Ohio/ two sisters, Mrs. Verna MURPHY of Desert Hot Springs, Calif., and Mrs. Marie STAIGHT of Springfield, Ohio, and two grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending with Moore's Eastlawn Chapel.

HANSBARGER, HECK, THOMAS Name of Newspaper is Daily Morning Sun, Springfield, OH on Tuesday, March 13, 1973

Mrs. Nora M. HANSBARGER, 75, of 100 South Clay St., died at 5 a.m. Monday in Stouder Memorial Hospital, Troy. Mrs. HANSBARGER was born in Clark County, December 5, 1897, the daughter of Sylvester and Marietta HECK THOMAS. She was a member of First Church of God, Springfield. Several nieces and nephews survive. Her husband, Loren, died in 1958. Friends may call in the Trostel-Chapman Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in First Church of God, Springfield by the Rev. Dr. Arlo Newell. Burial will be in Vale Cemetery.

CAHILL, CARTWRIGHT, COLLINS, DRAFFIN, JONES, LEHMAN, LISEC, MORRISON, SIMS Name of Newspaper is Daily Morning Sun, Springfield, OH on Thursday, March 15, 1973

Page 12. John F. COLLINS, 70, of 1317 Broadway, a former city fireman, died at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday in Mercy Medical Center following four months of failing health. He was born Dec. 14, 1902, in Springfield, the son of John J. and Mary E. CAHILL COLLINS. Mr. Collins retired in 1952 with 23 years of service as a member of the Springfield Fire Department. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy L.; two sons, John P. of Canoga Park, Calif. and Jeffrey A. of Springfield; four daughters, Mrs. William (Marjorie) SIMS and Mrs. William (Faye) MORRISON of Springfield, Mrs. Victor (Connie) LISEC of Travis Air Base, Calif., and Mrs. James (Linda) DRAFFIN of Decatur, Ga; 10 grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Ralph (Mae) LEHMAN of Toledo, Mrs. Murl (Nelle) CARTWRIGHT of Fullerton, Calif., Mrs. William (Margaret) JONES of Toledo and one brother, James of Enon. He was preceded in death by a brother, William. His body was taken to the Littleton Funeral Home.

FERRIS, FLAX, GRANT, MARTIN, SMITH, STICKROD, WOLLAM Name of Newspaper is Daily Morning Sun, Springfield, OH on Thursday, March 15, 1973

Page 12. Earl L. MARTIN, 89 died at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Good Shepherd Nursing Home where he had been a resident for four years. Mr. MARTIN was one of the organizers and former presidents of the Springfield Builders Supply Co., having retired 29 years ago. He formerly operated grocery stores on Linden av. and in Myers Market. He was born in Bookwalter, O., March 16, 1883, the son of James and Anna SMITH MARTIN. He had been a resident of Springfield for 70 years. He was a member of the Central Christian Church and a 50-year member of Anthony Lodge 455, F. and A. M. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Nellie WOLLAM of Hudson, O., and several nieces and nephews. Mr. MARTIN's wife, Adda, died July 19, 1963. His body was taken to the Littleton Funeral Home. Information submitted by Janie Martin Whitty, whittyfun@juno.com: Earl's wife Adda was the former Adda B. FLAX, daughter of Granville FLAX and Sarah GRANT. Earl and Adda had no children. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Edith MARTIN FERRIS, and Ollie MARTIN STICKROD, and two brothers, Carl MARTIN and Raymond B. MARTIN.

WELCH Name of Newspaper is Daily Morning Sun, Springfield, OH on Thursday, March 15, 1973

Page 12. Lloyd H. WELCH, 77, of 3514 Snyder-Domer rd., died at 12:35 a.m. Wednesday in Mercy Medical Center following a brief illness. He was a retiree from Medick-Barrows Co., Columbus. Mr. WELCH was born June 29, 1895, in Circleville, a son of James and Sarah WELCH. He had resided in the Springfield area the last four years. His wife, Inez, died in 1964. Survivors include three sons, Eugene of Springfield, Harold of Worthington and Norbert of Clover, N.C.; 11 grandchidlren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services at the Lytle and Coffman Funeral Home. Burial in .. (cut off).

BURTON, CHAMBERLAIN, EGGER, LEFFEL, MCGILLIVRAY, MOORE Name of Newspaper is Daily Morning Sun, Springfield, OH on Friday, March 23, 1973

Mrs. Alberta M. BURTON 77, of 345 N. Champaign St., Catawba, died at 7 P.M. Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert (Dea Mae) KELLEY of Catawba. She was a member of the Methodist Church and of Gold Star Mothers. Mrs. Burton was born in Clark County on March 24, 1895, to Daniel and Catherine LEFFEL MCGILLIVRAY. Survivors include two sons, Robert of Liberty, Ind., and James of Springfield; four daughters, Mrs. Harry (Nell) EGGER, Mrs. Glen (Ruth) MOORE of Springfield, Mrs. Charles (Martha) CHAMBERLAIN of Carlisle and Mrs. Kelley (with whom she lived); 19 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Dewey of Tremont City and Anthony and T. Clarence BURTON of Springfield, as well as a number of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Burton's husband, Clifford L., died in 1948. A son, William, was killed in military action in World War II. A son, John, died in 1972, and two sons, Justus and Richard, died in infancy. Mrs. Burton's body was taken to Littleton Funeral Home for services at 2 P.M. Saturday conducted by Clarence Prugh, associate, Second Church of God, and the Rev. J. M. Garst, Church of the Brethren, Dayton. Friends may call from 3-5 and 7-9 P.M. Friday. Burial will be in Vale Cemetery.

BAKER, CALLISON, CLARK, MUNN, NEWELL, PENCIL Name of Newspaper is Daily Morning Sun, Springfield, OH on Saturday, March 24, 1973

Mrs. Ethel I. CALLISON, 78, widow of Howard D. CALLISON died at 7:30 AM Friday in Community Hospital following a brief illness. She was a lifelong resident of the Springfield area. She was born 4-16-1894 in CLARK Co, a daughter of Martin and Alice Lutz BAKER. She was a member of First Church of God where she was a choir member for 30 years and a Sunday School teacher for 41 years. She was also a member of the Golden Age fellowship of the church. Survivors are one son, Howard E. CALLISONof Springfield; one daughter Mrs Charles (Thelma) PENCIL, also of Springfield, 7 grandchildren, 8 grandchildren( this is what was written), one sister Mrs. Eva MUNN of Springfield and one brother, Luther BAKER also of Springfield. Her busband died 2-5-1961. The Rev. D. Arlo NEWELL will conduct services at 2PM Tuesday in First Church of God where the body will lie in state for one hour before the service. Burial will be in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Jackson, Lytle and Coffman funeral home from 3-5 and 7-9 PM both Sunday and Monday

BAKER, BITNER, FLORY, GASCHO, LANDES, LAVY, SHOUP, SOUDERS Name of Newspaper is Daily Morning Sun, Springfield, OH on Wednesday, March 28, 1973

Page 4. New Carlisle--Mrs. Ruth BAKER, 72, of 305 S Adams st. here, died at 2:20 am Tuesday in Mercy Medical Center, Springfield, where she had been a patient three weeks. She was born Nov 19, 1900, in Preble County, the daughter of Robert and Emma FLORY BITNER. Her husband, Ezra F., died in 1965. Mrs BAKER was a member of the Old German Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Roger of Enon, and Robert C of New Carlisle; two daughters, Mrs. Harry (Jane) GASCHO of Logansport, Ind. and Mrs Paul (Jean) SOUDERS of New Carlisle; one brother, Clarence BITNER of Gratis; 10 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Her body was taken to the Trostel-Chapman Funeral Home here, where friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm Wednesday. Services will be held at 2 pm Thursday in the Maple Grove Old German Baptist Church in charge of Dennis LANDES, Marvin SHOUP and Dallas LAVY. Burial will be in New Carlisle Cemetery.

ANDERSON, LEHMAN, MARRIMAN, POTTS, THOMPSON Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Saturday, March 31, 1973

Mrs. Rella Ann ANDERSON, 87, of 550 W. Possum rd., died at 4 p.m. Friday in Mercy Medical Center after two years of failing health. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and the widow of William ANDERSON, who died in October of 1950. Mrs. ANDERSON was born Aug. 22, 1885, in Bainbridge, to Henry and Mary MARRIMAN POTTS. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Helen LEHMAN, with whom she lived; a sister, Mrs. Alice THOMPSON of Springfield; several half-brothers and half sisters; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-granddaughter. A son, Albert ANDERSON, died March 6. Mrs. ANDERSON'S body was taken to the Littleton Funeral Home, where friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Services will be conducted Monday at 3 p.m. at the funeral home by the Rev. Kay M. Gleasner, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Ferncliff Cemetery.

CRABBS, REED Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Saturday, March 31, 1973

Mrs. Marjorie CRABBS, former society editor of the Sun in the early 1940's, died at 3:15 a.m. Friday in Riverside Hospital, Columbus. She had made her home at 3179 Ainwick rd., Columbus, and was 65 years old. Mrs. CRABBS was born in Springfield, Oct. 25, 1907, the daughter of Frank and May REED. She was a graduate of Denison University and the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. Mrs. CRABBS and her husband owned and operated the Gift Bowl in Columbus. Survivors include her husband, Marvin, a former city editor of The Sun, and a stepson, Marvin of Livonia, Mich. Her body was taken to the Schoedinger Funeral Home, Northwest, Columbus, where friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Graveside services and burial will be a 12 noon Monday in Ferncliff Cemetery.

MALEY Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Saturday, March 31, 1973

Services for Ruth MALEY, 77, of 1416 Attleboro av., will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the First Church of God by the Rev. Arlo Newell, pastor. He body will lie in state one hour prior to services. Friends may call in the Richards Memorial Home form 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Mrs. MALEY died in her home at 2:30 p.m. Thursday following four years failing health. Burial will be in Vale Cemetery.

COCHRAN Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Saturday, March 31, 1973

Mrs. Elizabeth COCHRAN, 79, of 1168 Rosedale av., died Friday at about 5:30 p.m. She was pronounced dead on arrival at Mercy Medical Center. Her body was taken to Dennis L. Porter Funeral Home.

DEAN, MORRIS Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Saturday, March 31, 1973

SOUTH CHARLESTON - Services were conducted Thursday in Fairmont, W. Va., for Floyd B. MORRIS, father of Mrs. Daniel (Margaret) DEAN of South Charleston. Mr. MORRIS died Monday in Columbus, where he lived at 597 Hiltonia av. Other survivors include his wife, Myra; a daughter, one sister, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

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