Obituaries
Obituaries
Douglas C. Mowrey
Aug 28, 2017
Douglas Craig Mowrey passed away on August 28, 2017 in his home at the Masonic Community in Springfield, Ohio. He was born on September 11, 1945 as the fifth of seven children, to David and Faye Mowrey in Lorain, Ohio. Doug joined the Navy out of high school and moved to Springfield in 1972 pursuing a career in education while...
Leffie R. Lafferty
Aug 23, 2017
Leffie “Bud” Lafferty, 79, of Urbana, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 in Southern Ohio Medical Center, Portsmouth. He was born on June 5, 1938, a son of Henry and Jeanette (Burchett) Lafferty. Bud was a member of The Moose Lodge in Urbana and was previously self-employed as owner of three bars in Urbana, most recently Touch of Country....
Jerry E. Amlin
Aug 11, 2017
Jerry Amlin, age 61, lifelong resident of Kings Creek passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2017 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born on February 9, 1956 in Urbana, Ohio to the late Richard Amlin and Naomi (Medford) Amlin, who survives him. Jerry leaves behind his beloved wife, Rosalie Amlin whom he spent the last 16 years with; sons,...
Clara Marcella Boldman
Aug 8, 2017
BOLDMAN, Clara Marcella, 86 of Urbana, Ohio went to be with her Heavenly Father on August 8, 2017. She was born in Carysville, Ohio to the late Georgia Dearth and Everett Markin on April 1, 1931. Clara leaves behind a loving family including her husband of 70 years, Caryl Boldman, her children: Carol (Jack) Ferryman, Diana Ferrell, Anna (Darrell) Hall...
Millie Anne Rader
Aug 7, 2017
Millie Anne Rader, 97, a lifelong resident of Springfield, passed away Monday morning, August 7, 2017, in her home. She was born on November 7, 1919 to Joseph William Sellers and Grace Belle Greenlee. She grew up with her brother Bill during the Great Depression, and by her own admission was a strong willed and difficult child. She was spirited...
Norman E. Geron
Aug 5, 2017
Norman “Pappy” Geron, 89, of Urbana, died on Saturday, August 5, 2017 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born July 22, 1928 in Springfield, OH, a son of Philip and Gladys Geron. After 31 years of service, Norman retired from International Harvester. He was a member of Teamsters No. 402 and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving...
Nancy Jane Vanhoose
Jul 28, 2017
Nancy J. VanHoose, age 66, a longtime resident of Urbana, departed this world on July 28, 2017. She was born on August 30, 1950 in Londonderry, Ohio, daughter of Orville and Regina (Bowman) Lunsford. She is preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Dean, Steve and Doug Lunsford; one sister, Barbara and brother-in-law, Earl Eldridge; and mother-in-law, Barbara VanHoose....
Dorothy J. Archer
Jul 24, 2017
Dorothy J. Archer, 88, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017 in Dayspring of Miami Valley, Fairborn. The family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, July 27, 2017 in the WALTER & LEWIS FUNERAL HOME, Urbana, and from 2-2:30 p.m. on Friday, July 28, 2017 in the chapel at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, New Carlisle, where...
Ernest G. Jackson
Jul 22, 2017
Ernest G. Jackson, 76, of Urbana, passed away on July 22, 2017 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 6, 1941 in Oil Springs, KY, a son of Andrew and Lucy (Adams) Jackson. Ernest served in the United States Army for three years and was employed by Grimes Honeywell Aerospace for 40 years before retiring. He always...
Larry R. Shopshire
Jul 12, 2017
Larry R. Shopshire, 71, died Wednesday, July 12, 2017, in Hospice of Dayton. He was born June 8, 1946 in Columbus, OH to Harold and Mary Josephine (Lee) Shopshire. He was a 1964 graduate of Urbana High School and attended Ginghamsburg United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie (Anderson) of 51 years, whom he married on February...
Donna Baker
Jul 4, 2017
Donna L. Baker, 86, of Springfield, passed away on her farm Tuesday, July 4, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 15, 1930 in Springfield, OH, a daughter of John and Emma (Haerr) Whited. Together, with her husband Evan and family, she operated the Baker Farm for over 60 years. The matriarch of the family, Donna...
Troy Paul Donahoe
Jun 29, 2017
Troy "Taylor" Paul Donahoe, 24, formerly of Urbana, died Thursday, June 29, 2017 in Aultman Hospital, Canton. He was born February 7, 1993 in Gallipolis, Ohio and “blessed” the lives of Kenneth Edward and Cathy J. Donahoe beginning February 5, 1996. Always, the entertainer, Troy was most happy when singing or performing surrounded by friends. He participated in plays in...
Rovella Jackson
Jun 6, 2017
Rovella Jackson, 101, graciously accepted her call home by Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Rovella will be holy reunited to her dearly loved Edward in eternal rest. Rovella was born February 16, 1916 in Ridgeway, OH to the late Ephraim and Amanda (Kinchlow) Scott. Rovella was preceded by husband Edward Jackson; daughter Ramona J. Howell; sons, Ralph E. “Butch”...
Joyce Elaine Burton
Jun 5, 2017
Joyce Elaine Burton, 61, of Urbana, became an Angel on June 5, 2017 at approximately 8:25 a.m. She was born on March 21, 1956 in Dayton, OH to Charles and Rose Burton, who are both now deceased. She lived at home until 1964 and then went to live at Orient Developmental Center. Joyce came to Champaign Residential Services, Inc. in...
Barbara "Patty" Forrest
May 28, 2017
Barbara Ann “Patty” Forrest, 81, of Urbana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 28, 2017. She was born on July 27, 1935, in Champaign County, the daughter of the late Christopher C. and Dora B. (Boosinger) Woods. On Nov. 1, 1952 she married Gene L. Forrest and together they are survived by 4 children: Daughter, Karen F. (R. Bart) Ward;...
Janet Sue Conley
May 27, 2017
Janet S. Conley, 69, of Urbana, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, May 27, 2017. She was born on February 4, 1948, in Piqua, Ohio, the daughter of the late Albert and Ethel (Bartley) Merriman. Janet is survived by her beloved sisters, Barbara Stotler and Karen (Kenneth) Quick; special niece, Karen Stotler and her 4 legged...
Kim Yvonne Arnold
May 25, 2017
Kim Y. Arnold, 61, of Urbana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 25, 2017. She was born on July 5, 1955, in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Merrill R. and Violet J. (Parr) Maxwell. Along with her mother, Kim is survived by her beloved husband, William Arnold; children, Michelle Leatherman and Robert (Erika) Ridge III; step-children, Brian (Jenna) Arnold, Terri...
Alice Ann Boysel
May 21, 2017
Alice Ann (Mattox) Boysel, 79, of Urbana, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017 in Mercy McAuley Center, Urbana. She was born on June 6, 1937 on Prairie Road in Champaign County, OH, a daughter of the late Herbert and Ruth (Anderson) Mattox. A 1955 graduate of Urbana Local School, Alice is a long time member of Kingscreek United Methodist...
Martha Louise Frost
May 18, 2017
Martha Louise Frost, 100, of Urbana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 18, 2017 in Mercy McAuley Center, Urbana. She was born January 27, 1917 in Urbana, OH, to George and Charlotte (Brandt) Ohler. Martha married Thomas Arthur Frost and had four children – Julia, George and twins, Lewis “Doc” and Lynn. She was a member of the First Baptist...
William Michael Grubb Ii
May 8, 2017
William Michael Grubb II, 28, of Oak Hill, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 8, 2017. He was born on January 14, 1989 in Springfield, OH, a son of William M. Grubb and Mary (Windle) Robinson. Mike was a sweet, loving and caring son, grandson, brother and nephew, who loved hunting and fishing. He enjoyed being with his family and...
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