Clark County, OH

Posted Obituaries for December 1987 thru January 1988


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GRIMSLEY Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Tuesday, December 1, 1987

Gertrude E. GRIMSLEY, 87, a former Springfield resident died Saturday in Rosie's Nursing Home, Jeffersonville. Friends may call from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday in the Austin Richards and Raff Memorial Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday in the Memorial Home with the Rev. Raymond Garrett officiating. Committal services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday in Gilboa Cemetery in Highland County.

EVANS, GALLOWAY, HAYES, SIEGELIN Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Tuesday, December 1, 1987

Lawrence E. GALLOWAY, 83, of Beech Grove, Indiana, died Monday, November 9, 1987, in St. Frances Hospital in Beech Grove. He was a clerk for the New York Central Railroad for 40 years, retiring in 1969. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Beech Grove, where he was treasurer for 35 years. He was the widower of Shirley L. HAYES GALLOWAY. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the church. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Mary Kay SIEGELIN, of Fort Wayne, Indiana; a sister, Lucile EVANS, of Springfield; and three grandchildren. Graveside services were held Thursday, November 12, 1987 in Oakdale Cemetery, Urbana, Ohio

ADAMS, BARTON, GARTIN, GOODE, GORDIN, GROVER, KARCH, KNISLEY, LITTERAL, MILLIORNS, MOBERG, NICK, SOLLARS, WALLS, YOUNG Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Tuesday, December 1, 1987

Bonnie J. GOODE, 55 of Springfield, died Sunday, November 29, 1987, at 10:54 a.m. in Community Hospital. She was born May 14, 1932, in Madison County. She was a member of St. Raphael's Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Moose Number 536, and the Union Club. She is survived by her parents, Leonard and Florence (MILLIORNS) GORDIN; her husband, Grover; two daughters, Mrs. Tom (Karen) J. ADAMS and Mrs. William (Jill) MOBERG, both of Springfield; one son and daughter-in-law, Mr. Chris E. and Paula NICK, so Springfield; three sisters, Patricia YOUNG, London, Ann KNISLEY, of Grove City, and Carolyn SOLLARS, Mt. Sterling; one brother, John GORDIN, of Mt. Sterling; six grandchildren, Jennifer GARTIN, Jonathan, Christie, Samantha, and Dimitrios NICK, and Chad LITTERAL; three aunts, Mrs. Ruth KARCH, of Dayton, Mrs. Norma WALLS and Mrs. Mertie BARTON, both of London; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call in the Littleton Funeral Home from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday at St. Teresa Catholic Church. Interment in Ferncliff Cemetery.

BEATTY, FINNEY, HAMILTON, HARDING, JACKSON, SAMMONS, SMITH, TAYLOR, WENTZ Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Tuesday, December 1, 1987

H. Wayne BEATTY, 70, of 2989 State Route 235, Xenia, Ohio, died at 3:50 p.m. Friday, November 27, in Greene Memorial Hospital, Xenia. He was born march 24, 1917 in Old Town, Ohio, the son of Howard and Alice (FINNEY) BEATTY and resided in Springfield, Xenia, Fairborn area most of his life. He was a self-employed dairy farmer for 55 years. He was a member of the American Jersey Cattle Club, the Ohio Jersey Cattle Club and was a director of District 9 Miami Valley Jersey Breeders Association. Mr. Beatty spent 6 years as a Greene County Sheriff Deputy and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Fairborn Lodge Number 2641. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Ann (HARDING) BEATTY, Xenia; two step-daughters, Debra WENTZ, Dayton and Tara SAMMONS, Fairborn; two foster children, Dale TAYLOR and Marilyn TAYLOR, both of Xenia; one step-grandson, Rod SMITH, Xenia; one sister, Mrs. C. Berdett (Helen) HAMILTON, Wilmington; one half-sister, Irene JACKSON, Amarillo, Texas; one half-brother, Lamar BEATTY, Dayton; two nephews; one grand-nephew; five grand nieces. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday in the Jackson, Lytle & Coffman Funeral Home, Yellow Springs under the direction of Rev. Gale Baldridge of the First Baptist Church of Wilmington. Burial to follow in Glen Forest Cemetery, Yellow Springs.

MCKEE Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Thursday, December 10, 1987

Page 24. Frances W MCKEE, 90, of 20 N Kensington Place, died at 12:32 am Wednesday in her home. Body to Jackson, Lytle and Coffman Funeral Home; visitation one hour prior to the services at 11 am Saturday in Covenant Presbyterian Church.

HARRIS, NANCE, SWINDLER, WILSON Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Thursday, December 10, 1987

Page 25. David L NANCE, 48, of Springfield, died Tuesday, December 08, 1987, at 6:30 pm in his residence. He was born July 29, 1939, in South Charleston, Ohio, the son of Gustin A and Ida M (WILSON) NANCE. He was retired from Stevenson Heating and Air Conditioning as a sales supervisor with 25 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Beverly; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mr and Mrs David (Jeannette Marie) SWINDLER, and Mr and Mrs John (Tammy Kay) HARRIS; two brothers, Carl and Arthur NANCE, both of Springfield; one granddaughter, Christann Marie HARRIS; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, George. Friends may call in the Littleton Funeral Home from 5:00-8:00 pm Thursday, where funeral services will be held Friday at 10:00 am. Entombment in Rose Hill Burial Park. If desired, contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society.

ERVIN Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Thursday, December 10, 1987

Page 24. Albert A ERVIN, 82, of 521 E Liberty St, died at 5:45 am Wednesday in Mercy Medical Center. Body to Jones-Kennedy-Zechman Funeral Home; visitation 5-8 pm Thursday; services there 11 am Friday.

JOHNSON Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Thursday, December 10, 1987

Page 25. Shack JOHNSON, 59, of Chicago, Illinois, died Sunday afternoon, December 06, 1987 in his residence. Survivors include and daughter, Bridget JOHNSON, of Springfield. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:00 am with the A R Leak Funeral Home, of Chicago, Illinois, in charge of service.

LAWSON Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Tuesday, December 22, 1987

Page 17. James R LAWSON, 61, died Monday morning in Hope House Manor. Body to Trostel-Chapman Funeral Home; visitation 6-9 pm Tuesday; services 2 pm Wednesday in New Carlisle Church of the Nazarene.

WOOD Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Tuesday, December 22, 1987

Page 17.Robert R WOOD, 84, of 244 E High St, died at 8:45 pm Sunday in Hampton Court Nursing Home. Body to Rader Funeral Home; visitation 2-4 and 6-8 pm Tuesday; services there 1 pm Wednesday.

KERNS Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Tuesday, December 22, 1987

Page 17.Betty Jane KERNS, 69, died at 10:27 pm Sunday in Mercy Memorial Hospital. Body to Walter-Schoedinger Funeral Home; visitation 6-9 pm Tuesday; mass of Christian burial 10 am Wednesday in St Mary's Catholic Church.

HALLEY, HART, HUDSON, LINGBLOOM, LONG, STRANK, WILLIAMS Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Wednesday, December 30, 1987

Lewis O. WILLIAMS 66, of 918 Avondale Avenue, died Wednesday, December 39, 1987 in Community Hospital following several months of illness. He was born on February 8, 1921 in Huntington, West Virginia the son of Elijah S. and Bertha M. WILLIAMS. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving in World War II, retired from Navistar in 1877, Paint Department and was the owner operator of the Lewis Paint Company. Mr. WILLIAMS was a member of the First Assembly of God Church, the Full Gospel businessman Fellowship, and the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce. Survivors include his wife, Kathryn (HART); one son, Alan Bruce WILLIAMS of Springfield; four daughters, Mrs. Harvey T. (Pam) LONG of London, Charlotte STRANK of Springfield, Mrs. Thomas (Patricia Ann) LINGBLOOM of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Beverly Jean HUDSON of Waynesville, Ohio; four brothers, Max of Gallipolis, Ohio, Harlin of Crown City, Ohio, Dayton of Galia County, Ohio, and Billie Ray of Greasy Ridge, Ohio; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy B. (HALLEY) WILLIAMS in August of 1983, two brothers, Nelson and Harold, and one sister, Crystal. Funeral services will be held in the Woods-Alliger Funeral Home on Monday at 1:00 PM with Rev. Thomas BELL officiating. Interment will follow in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. John W. Allgier, II director.

ARNOLD, BOLEN, BUCHANAN, COUCHENOUR, KIRKPATRICK, SMITH, TINGLEY Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Thursday, December 31, 1987

Page 17. Eugene K. BOLEN, 74, formerly of 1707 East High Street, passed away at 4:05 AM Wednesday, December 30, 1987 in Eaglewood Care Center. He was born July 30, 1913 in Springfield the son of Chester A. and Anna (KIRKPATRICK) BOLEN. He is a member of the Possum Road Church of God. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the Navy and was the former owner and operator of Gene BOLEN Transfer and Storage. Survivors include his wife, the former Hazel BUCHANAN; two daughters, Mrs Roger (Joann) SMITH and Sondra ARNOLD, both of Springfield; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs William (Celia Ann) TINGLEY, Springfield; an aunt, Juanita COCHENOUR, Springfield and an uncle Thadeous BOLEN, Dayton; two nieces and several cousins. His body was taken to the Jones-Kenney-Zechman Funeral Home where friends may call from 2:00-5:00 PM, Friday. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday in the Possum Road Church of God, with Rev William Wilson officiating. His body will lie in state one hour prior to the services. Burial will be in Rosehill Burial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Possum Road Church of God or the Springfield Paramedics.

BROWNING, JACKSON, JACOBS, JOHNSON, MAIGOE, PORTER, PORTMAN, ROBINSON, SPENCER, WARFIELD, WILSON Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Saturday, January 2, 1988

Percy Johnson, 87, of 517 West Grand, died Tuesday, December 29, 1987 inhis residence. He was born, February 23, 1900 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of George and Mary (SPENCER) JOHNSON. He was retired from the SpringfieldCity Schools where he was a licensed fireman. Survivors include a half-sister,Emma McWHORTER, Las Vegas, half-brother, Douglas JACKSON, Springfield;step-children, Sara WILSON, Clarence and James JACOBS, all of Columbus, Eleanor WARFIELD, Mary BROWNING and Ruth PORTER, all of Springfield; nieces, Phyllisand Jacqueline MAIGOE, Columbus, Marianna PORTMAN, Detroit, Delores, Portman,New York, Mrs. Leo ROBINSON, Cincinnati. Friends may call at the Dennis L. Porter Funeral Home after noon on Sunday with the family present from 7-9PM. Funeral will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday in the funeral home with Rev.W. E. Richardson officiating. Burial in Ferncliff Cemetery.

JOHNSON Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Saturday, January 2, 1988

Richard Johnson, 66, of 2467 Springfield-Xenia Road died at 8:15 a.m. Sunday,November 6, 1988 in Community Hospital. His body was taken to theJones-Kenney-Zechman Funeral Home where friends may call from 6-8 p.m.,Wednesday. Funeral services at 1:30 p.m., Thursday in Liberty Baptist Templewith Rev. Frank Miesse officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to services.Burial will be in Ferncliff Cemetery.

JONES, WINE Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Saturday, January 2, 1988

Abraham Jones, 55, of 13651/2 Seminole Avenue, died in Community Hospital on Monday, June 6, 1988. He was born in Forrest City, Arkansas on February 25, 1933 a son of Mirion and Mable (WINE) JONES. Mr. Jones was a retired employee of David's Glove Company. He is survived by a son, Harry M. JONES of Cleveland. His body was taken to the Robert C. Henry Funeral Home. Private services and entombment were held in Rose Hill Burial Park.

WARD, ZELLER Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Sunday, January 3, 1988

Howard H. ZELLER, 82, of New Carlisle, died Saturday morning, January 30, 1988 in Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton after a brief illness. He was born on April 9, 1905 in Clark County and was a lifelong resident and farmer of Clark County. Howard was a master and charter member of the Olive Branch Grange Number 2290, the 1987 honorary chapter farmer of Tecumseh Future Farmers of America, a member of the New Carlisle (F & AM) Lodge Number 100, Chapter and Council, and the Palestine Commandry of Knights Templar Number 33, Springfield. He is survived by his sister, Mary Ester ZELLER of Columbus; other relatives and many close friends. Services will be held at 10:30 AM Tuesday in the Trostel-Chapman Funeral Home, New Carlisle with Rev. Richard WARD officiating. Burial will be in Medway Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6:00-8:30 PM in the funeral home with lodge services at 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Donnelsville Lutheran Church or the New Carlisle United Methodist Church. Envelopes will be available in the funeral home.

BROWN, CLEVER, CORNELL, DIERLY, DUNCAN, FELLOWS, GLISPIE, JOHNSON, KASSNER Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Sunday, January 3, 1988

Minnie B. (Glispie) Kassner, 78, of 122 South Chillicothe Street, South Charleston, passed away January 2, 1988 in Community Hospital following a short illness. She was born in Greenup, Kentucky on June 24, 1909 the daughter of Edward and Vergie (DUNCAN) BROWN and was a life long area resident. She is survived by her husband, Emil KASSNER; two daughters, Minnie CORNELL of Gahana, Ohio and Mary Helen FELLOWS of London; six sons, Charles and Don Glispie of Jeffersonville, Ohio, James Glispie of South Solon, Kenneth Glispie of Sedilia, Elden of Cedarville, and Thomas of London' six step-children, Arthur and John KASSNER of Columbus, Richard and Robert KASSNER of Arizona, Elly CLEVER of Michigan, Elaine DIERLY of Kentucky; special grandsons Joey JOHNSON and George FELLOWS; several nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mamie and Anna of Kentucky; seven brothers, Willard, Howard, Cecil, Russ, Earl, Clifford of Kentucky, and Jr. of Michigan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard GLISPIE, one son, Edward, a special grandson, Charles CORNELL, and two brothers, Morton and Ellis. Friends may call on Monday from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 PM in the Ingling-Williams Funeral Home, South Charleston where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:00 PM with burial to follow in South Solon Cemetery.

BAISCH, BROCK, CHAMBERS, HARTLEY, NEUNER, RYAN, THOMPSON Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Sunday, January 3, 1988

�Flora Belle Neuner, 103, of 301 Northview Drive, London, Ohio, died Friday, January 1, 1988 in the Madison Elms Nursing Home. She was born on December 25, 1884 in Jeffersonville, Ohio the daughter of Henry and Catherine THOMPSON. She was a member of the London United Methodist Church, Daughters of Union Vets, London Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, the London Garden Club, and the Harmony Needle Club. Survivors include a son-in-law, Joseph J. HARTLEY of London; two granddaughters, Mrs. Walter (Sue H.) CHAMBERS of Columbus and Mrs. Robert (Mary Beth) BAISCH of Virginia Beach, Virginia; six great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by husbands, Arthur Burton BROCK and Cyrus T.NEUNER, two daughters, Anna Lee HARTLEY and Doris K RYAN, six sisters, and two brothers. Friends may call in the Rader Funeral Home, London, Ohio on Sunday from 2:00-6:00 PM where services will be held on Monday at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Norman Snook and Rev. Thomas Timmons officiating. Interment will follow in Kirkwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Madison County Hospice.

BENNINGER, BROOKER, DIRLAN, GRAFTON, MCCUNE, MURPHEY Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Sunday, January 3, 1988

Frances BENNINGER, 92, of 361 East Northern Avenue, died at 7:05 p.m. Friday in Ridgewood Nursing Home. She was born in Urbana, Ohio on August 9, 1895 the daughter of Walter T. and Mary (MCCUNE) MURPHEY. She was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church and the Altar-Rosary Sodality. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Helen DIRLAM of Springfield and Mrs. Dorothy BROOKER of Kettering; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 11 step-great-grandchildren; and one nephew. She was preceded in death b her husband, Frank in 1959, one daughter, Mary Catherine GRAFTON, four sisters, and one brother. Friends may call in the Conroy Funeral Home from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Monday. Funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday in St. Teresa Church with burial in St. Bernard Cemetery.

FERGUSON, MCKINLEY, STELZER Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Sunday, January 3, 1988

Earl Eugene STELZER, 82, of 4040 East National Road, died Saturday, January 2, 1988 in his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born on May 8, 1905 in West Salem, Ohio the son of Ira and Edith (FERGUSON) STELZER. Mr. STELZER was a former employee of Parker Sweeper and was the owner of Springfield Motel. He was a life member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Number 51 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Number 397. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Viva Pauline (MCKINLEY) STELZER, three sons, Earl William STELZER of Fredericktown, Ohio, James Glea STELZER of Springfield, Ronald Eugene STELZER of Houston, Texas; one daughter, Frances Pauline STELZER of Chicago, Illinois; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Orrin STELZER of Wooster, Ohio, and several nieces and nephews. Private services will be held and the family requests that flowers be omitted. The family is being served by the Austin Richards and Raff Memorial Home.

GRIEST, ROBINSON, WAITS Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Sunday, January 3, 1988

Charles F. Robinson, 80, formerly of 17 South Lowry Avenue, died Friday, January 1, 1988 in Heartland of Springfield following several weeks of illness. He was born on January 8, 1907 in Springfield the son of Charles F. and Elsie (GRIEST) ROBINSON. He was employed at Oliver Farm Machinery and retired from Navistar in 1973. Survivors include a son, Craig ROBINSON of Lawrenceville; one sister, Mrs. Bertha WAITS of Springfield; three grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, George and Richard. Graveside services will be conducted Monday at 3:30 p.m. in Ferncliff Cemetery with Rev. Forrest M. Garner officiating. Memorial donations are requested to the Springfield Paramedic Fund. Local arrangements are being handled by the Woods-Allgier Funeral Home, John W. Allgier II, Director.

BAKER, CHINN, FUNDERBURG Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Wednesday, January 6, 1988

Mabel D. Chinn, 96, formerly of 5850 Terre Haute Road, Urbana, died Tuesday, January 5, 1988 in McAuley Center. She was born October 4, 1891 in Kentucky. She retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base and was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. John (Phyllis) FUNDERBURG, Urbana; two grandchildren, Cathleen FUNDERBURG and Mrs. Marvin (Sandra) BAKER, both of Urbana; two great-grandchildren, Angela and Tiffany Baker. Graveside services will be held 9:30 AM Thursday in Terre Haute Cemetery with Rev. Gordon Brown officiating. Arrangements being handled by the Walter-Schoedinger Funeral Home, Urbana.

BAKER, JOHNSTON, ODELL, WALKER Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Wednesday, January 6, 1988

�Martha Lou Odell, 65, of 5423 America Drive, Sarasota, Florida, formerly of Springfield, died Monday, January 4, 1988 in Sarasota Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born on March 12, 1922 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of Virgil H. and Lillian WALKER BAKER and resided in Springfield until 1975. She was a graduate of Springfield High School and Miami University, Oxford, Ohio and past president of the Womens Town Club, Springfield. She was a member of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary serving as publication officer for Flotilla 84 and the 8th Division-7th District. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, John ODELL; two children, James D, Springfield and Kathy JOHNSTON, Sarasota,; six grandchildren, Douglas, Rebecca, Anne and Patrick ODELL, Springfield and Erica and Jennifer JOHNSTON, Sarasota. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, January 16th in Sarasota, Florida. A Memorial Service will be held at First Lutheran Church in Springfield at the convenience of the family. The family asks that memorial contributions be made to the First Lutheran Church, Springfield, Ohio or the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 84, 1101 10th Street, Sarasota, Florida 34236

BAKER, JOHNSTON, ODELL, WALKER Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Wednesday, January 6, 1988

Martha Lou ODELL, 65, of 5423 America Drive, Sarasota, Florida, formerly of Springfield, died Monday, January 4, 1988 in Sarasota Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born on March 12, 1922 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of Virgil H. and Lillian WALKER BAKER and resided in Springfield until 1975. She was a graduate of Springfield High School and Miami University, Oxford, Ohio and past president of the Womens Town Club, Springfield. She was a member of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary serving as publication officer for Flotilla 84 and the 8th Division - 7th District. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, John D. ODELL; two children, James D, Springfield and Kathy JOHNSTON, Sarasota; six grandchildren, Douglas, Rebecca, Anne and Patrick ODELL, Springfield and Erica and Jennifer JOHNSTON, Sarasota. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, January 16th in Sarasota, Florida. A Memorial Service will be held at First Lutheran Church in Springfield at the convenience of the family. The family asks that memorial contributions be made to the First Lutheran Church, Springfield, Ohio or the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 84, 1101 10th Street, Sarasota, Florida 34236.

BRINER, BRUGN, KIMLOCK, LEWIS, MILLER, NEWBERRY, RAHNOR, RUSSELL, WEIR Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Friday, January 8, 1988

�Walter H. Newberry, 81, 4460 Dayton Road, died in Mercy Medical Center, Wednesday, January 6, 1988 at 2:00 PM. He was born September 2, 1906 in Marion County, the son of Cora NEWBERRY and Viola (WEIR). He retired after 28 years service as a milkman for the Borden Company. Survivors include his wife, Mary K. (RAHNOR/LEWIS); two sons, Carl NEWBERRY, Springfield, Jack NEWBERRY, Orlando, Florida; one daughter, Mrs. Edward (Jane) KIMLOCK, Springfield; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two daughter-in-laws, Mary NEWBERRY, Springfield, Linda NEWBERRY, Orlando; two brothers, Harry BRINER, Grove City, Ben BRINER, Circleville; three sisters, Ruth BRUGN, Circleville, Edna RUSSELL, Mansfield and Marie MILLER, Columbus; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jessie Mae in 1973. He was a member of the Borden Quarter Century Club and Elderly United of Springfield, also attended Salvation Army Citadel. Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. in the Jackson, Lytle & Coffman Funeral Home, officiated by Captain Donald Lance, of the Salvation Army with Interment in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Calling hours in the funeral home Friday 6:00-8:00 PM.

BUFFINGTON, LATHAM, LYTLE, MOORE, SMITH, WATKINS Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Sunday, January 10, 1988

Clara Barnell Buffington Latham, of 742 Piqua Place, died Thursday, January 6, 1988 in her residence. She was born on October 7, 1907 in Gainsville, Georgia a daughter of Mack and Victoria (LYTLE) BUFFINGTON. Mrs. LATHAM was a member of the Trinity AME Church and was a stewardess of the church. She is survived by two daughters, Henrietta SMITH and Emma Jean WATKINS, both of Springfield; a foster daughter, Brenda Joyce MOORE of Springfield; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Her body was taken to the Robert C. Henry Funeral Home where friends may call on Monday from 3:00-5:00 and 7:00-9:00 PM. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 PM Tuesday in the Trinity AME Church with the Rev. James M. Tate Jr., officiating. Burial will be in Ferncliff Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 704 S. Center Street.

DUNHAM, FARRIES, FIELDER, LEIGHLEY, PETERSON Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Monday, January 11, 1988

Vessie May Leighley, 96, died Sunday, January 10, 1988 in Belle Manor Nursing Home in New Carlisle. She was born on June 12, 1891 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Oscar E. and Katie (PETERSON) FARRIES. She was a retired supervisor for the Crowell-Collier Company. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Oliver and Evelyn FIELDER of Middletown, Ohio; one daughter, Helen DUNHAM of Miamisburg; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:00 PM in the Littleton Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services. Interment will be in Terre Haute Cemetery.

EDGINGTON Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Tuesday, January 12, 1988

Fern EDGINGTON, 86, of Springfield, died Sunday, January 10, 1988 in Community Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born November 20, 1901 in Knox County, Ohio. She is survived by a son, Franklin, of Springfield; and seven grandchilden. Graveside service will be 2:30 P.M. Wednesday in Medway Cemetery. Trostel-Chapman Funeral Home, New Carlisle is handling the arrangements.

CRAMER, DETWILER, HEATER, RICHARDS Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Wednesday, January 13, 1988

Verl L. Cramer, 80, of 2715 E. Kingscreek Rd. died at 8:25 P.M. Mon. Jan. 11, 1988 in his residence. He was born Feb. 6, 1907 in Rushsylvania, Ohio, a son of Josiah and Flora (RICHARDS) CRAMER. He was a farmer all of his life, was a member of the Kingscreek United Methodist Church, and a Salem Township Trustee for 20 yrs. Survivors include his wife Mary (DETWILER) whom he married Feb. 14, 1934, a daughter Mrs. Herbert (Virginia) HEATER, West Liberty, a son Robert, Urbana, a granddaughter, 5 grandsons and 4 great grandsons, a nephew, and several nieces. He was preceded in death by a son, Donald in 1959 and 2 sisters. Services 1:30 P.M. Thursday in the Walter-Schoedinger Funeral Home. Burial in Kingscreek Cemetery. Visitation 3-5 and 7-9 P.M. Wed. in the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Kingscreek United Methodist Church or to your favorite charity.

EVILSIZOR, GERON, STEINER Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Wednesday, January 13, 1988

Pg19. Forrest R GERON, 87, formerly of Lagonda Avenue, died Monday, January 11, 1988 in his residence following several weeks of declining health. He was born February 27, 1900 in Clark County, the son of Phillip and Lottie (EVILSIZOR) GERON. He was employed in automotive sales before retiring in 1967 after thirty-four years. He worked for Ripley's Automotive and Springfield Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge until his retirement. He was a member of Lagonda United Methodist Church where he was Head Usher for many years and a member of the Home Builder's Class. He is survived by many cousins within the area and a special friend, Mrs Wilma TAYLOR and family of Springfield. He is preceded in death by his wife W Gertrude (STEINER) GERON in March of 1971 and two brothers, Clarence and Harold. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. in the Woods Algier Funeral Home. Services will be held in the funeral home Thursday at 10 a.m. with Rev James Stevenson and Gerald Geiger officiating. Interment will follow in Ferncliff Cemetery. The family requests memorial contributions be given to the memorial Fund of the Church, John W Allgier II, director.

BEAVERS, CARTER, CHANNELS, CROCHRAN, JONES, MAPP, MAYS, TURNER Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Wednesday, January 20, 1988

O. B. Crochran, 85, of 702 Piqua Place, Springfield died Monday, January 18, 1988 at 3:05 AM in Mercy Medical Center. He was born, October 8, 1902 in Bessemer, Alabama a son of Rev. Andy and Susie (BEAVERS) CROCHRAN. He was a retired crane operator for Home City Metal and Iron Company. He was a former member of the Macedonia Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Bertha CROCHRAN; five daughters, Ms. Marie CROCHRAN, Mrs. Rosa Lee MAYS, Mrs. Ruth MAPP, Mrs. Namoi CARTER and Mrs. Lula JONES, all of Springfield; one sister, Oter TURNER; one brother, Henry CROCHRAN; five grandchildren, Cassaundra CHANNELS, Steven CHANNELS, Harry CHANNELS, Charles Edward CHANNELS and Keith CROCHRAN, all of Springfield; 24 other grandchildren' 60 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. His body was taken to the Dennis L. Porter Funeral Home where friends may call after noon on Wednesday with the family present from 7:00-9:00 PM. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 PM in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Pastor Vurn O. Mullins officiating. Interment will follow in Ferncliff Cemetery. His body will lie in state in the church two hours prior to services.

BUSCH, WILDMAN Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Saturday, January 23, 1988

Dr. Gail W. Busch, Jr., 63, of Marco Island, Florida, formerly of New Carlisle, died Thursday, January 21, 1988 in Naples Community Hospital. Dr. BUSCH was a graduate of Davis-Elkins College in West Virginia and the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, having graduated in a954. He had interned at Mercy Medical Center in 1954 and 1955, and started his practice in New Carlisle in July of 1955 until his retirement on March 14, 1987. Dr. BUSCH was president of the medical staff at Mercy in 1974 , was a member of the Clark County Medical Society, Ohio State Medical Association, the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Family Practice, the First United Methodist Church in New Carlisle, and he wa an army veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion Post Number 286 in New Carlisle. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Jean) WILDMAN of Springfield; two grandchildren, Andrew and Amy WILDMAN; his mother, Zelma BUSCH of Sylvester, West Virginia. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred on September 13, 1984. Services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday in the Trostel-Chapman Funeral Home, New Carlisle with the Rev. Richard Ward officiating. Burial will be in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends in the funeral home from 1:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:30 PM Tuesday. If desired contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.

BEACH Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Saturday, January 23, 1988

North Fort Myers, Fla. - Samuel T. BEACH, 79, of Forest Park, died Monday. A memorial service was held at the Messiah Lutheran Church.

AMMONS, PULLINS, WALTER Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Saturday, January 23, 1988

Edna M. WALTER 70, of 856 Eichelberger Drive, Urbana, Ohio died at 1:45 a.m., January 23, 1988 in Mercy Medical Center. She was born on February 18, 1917 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Charles and Eliza Jane PULLINS. She is survived by her husband, Arthur W.; one daughter, Mrs. Helen M. AMMONS of Springfield; one son, William Dean WALTER of Urbana; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Her body was taken to the Jackson, Lytle & Coffman Funeral Home. Friends may call from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Monday. Services will be held in the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Cecil McCARTY officiating. Burial will be in Oak Dale Cemetery, Urbana.

BEACH Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Sunday, January 24, 1988

Samuel T. Beach, 79, of Forest Park, North Fort Myers, Florida, passed away January 18,1988. Survivors include his wife, Leah; sons, Robert C. BEACH of Springfield and Edward (Mary Lou) BEACH of White Plains, New York; and two grandsons. A memorial service was held at the Messiah Lutheran Church. Contributions may be sent to the Messiah Lutheran Church Organ Fund, North Fort Myers, Florida 33917

BELLE, BOWERS, CLEMENS, FRY, HOAK Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Sunday, January 24, 1988

Clifford L. Clemens, 79, of Springfield, died at 3:10 PM Friday, January 22, 1988 in Mercy Medical Center. He was born in Washington Court House, Ohio on January 26, 1908 the son of Claude L. and Winifred (BELLE) CLEMENS. He was a member of the Lagonda Avenue United Methodist Church and a former salesman for the Midland Grocery Company and Dodds Monument. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy (FRY); two nieces, Mrs. Richard (Kathleen) M. BOWERS of Springfield and Mrs. Bruce (Carole) HOAK of Lake Wales, Florida. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Monday in the Austin Richards and Raff Memorial Home with Rev. James Stevenson officiating. Burial will be in Ferncliff Cemetery.

HARRIS, KOPPMAN Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Sunday, January 24, 1988

Elsie Koppman, 80, of Cincinnati, Ohio, formerly of Springfield, died at 10:30 PM January 22, 1988 after a prolonged illness. She was a retired employee from the Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company, retiring in 1969. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Alfred L. HARRIS. She is survived by her husband, Raymond KOPPMAN of Cincinnati; four sons and daughters-in-law, John and Chris HARRIS, James L. and Pat HARRIS, Gerald and Dora HARRIS, Joseph and Essie HARRIS; 13 grandchildren. Services will be held Monday at 11:00 AM at Spring Grove Mausoleum in Cincinnati, Ohio.

INGLE, WELKER Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Tuesday, January 26, 1988

John (Jack) William INGLE Jr, 62 of Enon, Ohio, was released from life Monday, January 25, 1988 at 6:30 AM. He was born June 19, 1925 in Springfield, the son of John William and Thelma (WELKER) INGLE Sr. Mr INGLE was a retired Postal employee, retiring in 1984 after 32 years service. He was a member of The Enon United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary; a daughter, Joyce A. INGLE, Key West, Florida; a son and daughter-in-law, Mac and Debi INGLE, Springfield; his mother, Enon; a brother, Joseph, Springfield; two granddaughters and one grandson; several nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. Memorial service will be held Sunday, January 31, 1988 at 2:30 PM in Enon United Methodist Church with Rev Thad McGehee officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Enon United Methodist Church Handicapped Chair Lift Fund, Friends of Mercy, Hospice Unit or to CHIEF. The family is being served by the Burcham Funeral Home, 119 East Main Street, Fairborn, Ohio.

INGLE, WELKER Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Tuesday, January 26, 1988

Page 11. John (Jack) William INGLE, Jr., 62, of Enon, Ohio, was released from life Monday, January 25, 1988 at 6:30 a.m. He was born June 19, 1925 in Springfield, the son of John William and Thelma (WELKER) INGLE, Sr. Mr. INGLE was a retired Postal employee, retiring in 1984 after 32 years of service. He was a member of The Enon United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary; a daughter, Joyce A. INGLEe, Key West Florida; a son and daughter in law, Mac and Debi INGLE, Springfield; his mother, Enon; a brother, Joseph, Springfield; two granddaughters and one grandson; several nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. Memorial service will be held Sunday, January 31, 1988 at 2:30 p.m. in Enon United Methodist Church with Rev. Thad McGehee officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Enon United Methodist Church Handicapped Chair Life Fund, Friends of Mercy, Hospice Unit or to Chief. The family is being served by the Burcham Funeral Home, 119 East Main Street, Fairborn, Ohio.

HAGARTY, HARRIS, LEFEVER, PARRILL, PENCE, PRINTZ, WILT Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Thursday, January 28, 1988

W. Jane PENCE, 65, of 2936Old Mill Road, Springfield died at 11:50 a.m. Tuesday, January 26, 1988 in Community Hospital following one years serious illness. She was born in South Vienna, Ohio, November 6, 1922 the daughter of Raymond T. and Verna B. (LEFEVER) HARRIS. She was retired employee of the Pythian Home and a member of the Knights of Pythias Red Star Lodge Number 205. She is survived by her husband, Phillip G. PENCE; one daughter, Judy PARRILL; two sisters, Maria WILT ad Ruth PRINTZ all of Springfield; four grandchildren, Kimberly HAGARTY, Phillip, David and Laura PARRILL; two great grandchildren, Christy and Brett HAGARTY; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Frank HARRIS. Friends may call in the Austin-Richards and Raff Memorial Home from 3 - 5 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. on Thursday. Funeral services will be held in the Memorial Home at 11:00 a.m. Friday with Rev. William C. Zimmann officiating. Burial will be in Ferncliff Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

ANSCHUTZ, CONNELL, KNEISLEY, MATTHEWS, PERKINS, THOMPSON Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Thursday, January 28, 1988

Lorena P. ANSCHUTZ, 64, former resident of Springfield died at 12:45 a.m. January 26, 1988 at her residence in Columbus, Ohio, following 5 months of serious illness. She was born in Washington Court House, Ohio on November 7, 1923, the daughter of Joseph and Emma THOMPSON. She had been employed as a nurse's aide at Orient State Hospital for a number of years. She was a member of the AARP. Survivors include one daughter Paula Jean CONNELL with whom she resided and one son Jeffrey A. ANSCHUTZ OF Xenia, Ohio, two sisters Judy KNEISLEY and Jean PERKINS and one brother Andrew THOMPSON all of Springfield, one grandson and one step-granddaughter and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul W., in 1983 and one sister Edith MATTHEWS. Friends may call at the Conroy Funeral Home from 7 - 9 p.m. Thursday. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with Rev. Donald young officiating. Burial will be in Madison Mills Cemetery.

HAITHCOCK, PRITCHETT, STRODES, STROTED Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Thursday, January 28, 1988

Mildred HAITHCOCK, 84, of 17 West Johnson Avenue Apartment 220, died Tuesday evening, January 26, 1988 at 9:40 p.m. in Mercy Medical Center. She was born February 17, 1903 in Houston, Ohio, a daughter of Julia (STRODESP RITCHETT. She was born a member of Greater First Baptist Church where she was the Mother of the Church. Survivors include one brother, Allen PRITCHETT, Springfield; one sister-in-law, Louise STOTED, Springfield; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Her body was taken to the Dennis L. Porter Funeral Home where friends may call after noon on Friday with the family present from 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home with Rev. James Kelley of the Greater First Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow in Ferncliff Cemetery. Her family will receive friends at 1115 South Western Avenue.

SHAFFER Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Thursday, January 28, 1988

Eva L. SHAFFER, 99, resident of the Ohio Masonic Home, died at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Graveside services 10:30 a.m. Thursday in South Solon Cemetery, arrangements by Jackson Lytle & Ingling Williams Funeral Home.

ADAMS, COOKENOUR, COOPER, GOULD, NICELY Name of Newspaper is News-Sun, Springfield, OH on Saturday, January 30, 1988

�Eugene K. Nicely, 69, OF 2825 Oxford Drive, Springfield died unexpectedly at 5:00 PM, Tuesday, January 26, 1988 in Fort Myers, Florida. He was born in Putnam County, Indiana, August 7, 1918 the son of Joseph Alfred and Martha Jane (COOKENOUR) NICELY. He served in the United States Army during World War II and was a member of the Anthony Lodge Number 455, F & AM, FOE Number 397 and the B.P.O. Elks Lodge. He was a retired employee of the Ohio Bell Company, having worked for them 42 years. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. David H. (Norma J.) ADAMS, Springfield; one son, Douglas E. NICELY, Fort Myers; two sister, Polly COOPER, and Geraldine NICELY both of Indiana; three grandchildren, David S. and Gary E. ADAMS, Kelli A. GOULD; one great-granddaughter, Jessica Lynn GOULD; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Elizabeth in 9184; three brothers and five sisters. Friends may call in the Austin Richards and Raff Memorial Home from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 PM, Sunday. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday in the Memorial Home with Rt. Rev. Father Daniel Dolan, of Saint Gertrude the Great Roman Catholic Church of Sharonville, officiating. Burial will be in Ferncliff Cemetery. Contributions for masses may be sent to the funeral home or the family residence for the sole of the deceased.

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