George A. Hanke, Sr., 85, of Springfield, passed away October 22, 2019 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 26, 1934 in Springfield, son of August H. and Margaret (Zischler) Hanke. George was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Korean War. He retired from the Buffalo-Springfield Roller Co. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and a member of the Lawrenceville Church of God. He enjoyed dancing, fishing, Elvis, and spending time with family. Survivors include...

              James G. McCullough, 71, of South Vienna, passed away unexpectedly October 20, 2019 in the Ohio State University Hospital. He was born October 22, 1947 in Fort Riley, Kansas the son of James Leslie and Esther (Winland) McCullough. James was a member of the Eagles and enjoyed working on cars. He was retired form Walmart in Grove City, Ohio. Survivors include his loving wife of 32 years; Barbara (Windle) McCullough,...

Delores Jean Smith, 80, of Springfield, passed away October 18, 2019 at Good Shepherd Village. She was born on July 20, 1939 in Platform, Ohio, the daughter of Henry and Hattie (Shockley) Smith. Delores had attended the Riverside Church of the Nazarene. Survivors include daughter-in-law, Jody Keaton of Springfield; stepson, James (Connie) Smith of Dayton; stepdaughter, Sharon Smith of Florida; brother, James Smith of Springfield; sister, Mildred Back of Dayton; grandchildren, William...

Robert “Bob” Fuller, 99, of Springfield, passed away October 17, 2019 at Oakwood Village. He was born on April 8, 1920 in North Hampton, OH, the son of James C. and Emma (Zerkle) Fuller. Mr. Fuller was a veteran of the United States Army and was retired from Robbins and Myers. He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church and the Lions Club. He was skilled at woodworking, and he enjoyed all sports. Survivors include children, Lynn (Jennifer) Fuller of Springfield and Ann...

Norman Clyde Seever, 93, of Springfield, passed away October 17, 2019 in his home. He was born September 5, 1926 in Rushville, Missouri, the son of Fred and Blanche (McQueen) Seever. Mr. Seever was a veteran of the United States Navy and was retired from Ford Motor Company in Michigan. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Linda Seever of Springfield; grandchildren, Rebecca (Sam) Rowlett, Robert (Natalie) Seever, Jr., Andrew Seever; great-grandchildren, Noah, Hannah,...

       Tracy Sue Fain, 47, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019. She was born October 31, 1971 in Springfield, the daughter of Donald Lee and Barbara Ann (Clark) Fain. Tracy loved spending time with her son and her dogs and cat. She is survived by her loving son; Bradley (Julie) Fain, Brooklyn, New York, her parents; Donald and Barbara Fain, siblings; D. J. Fain, Justen Fain and Ashley (Derek) Graham, all of Springfield, nieces and nephews; Ryan...

Richard S. “Steve” Gibson, 65, of Springfield, passed away October 12, 2019 in his home. He was born on January 22, 1954 in Springfield, the son of Lindsey Alfred “L.A.” and Naomi “Irene” (Blanken) Gibson. Steve was a self-employed contractor. He attended Hillside Avenue Church of God. He was a precious man with a sweet spirit who always had a smile and a kind word to say. He was loved by children and animals. He was an avid sports fan. Survivors include...

         Bradley Jay Porter died at Dayton Hospice early morning October 11. He was born in Portland, Oregon February 3, 1954 to Christal Porter and adopted by Gene Porter. He was preceded in death by wife Marilyn. He was a loving father to Erin (Bill), Gabriel (Boo), Hannah (Sam) and Skyler (Brittany). He was a brother to Reed (Terri Ann) and Joni (Tim). He was a loving and fun grandfather to many grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Bradley was a spinner of...

                 Dr. Robert Edmondson, 97, formerly of South Charleston, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019 in The Oaks at Northpointe, Zanesville, Ohio. He was born April 19, 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Robert T. and Florence C. (Cotton) Edmondson. Dr. Edmondson was a member of the South Charleston United Methodist Church, Fielding Masonic Lodge # 192 and the A.V.M.A. He enjoyed traveling, woodworking and...

Julie Elaine Brown, 55, of Springfield, went to the arms of angels on 10/10/19 surrounded by her family after a short and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on 10/25/1963 in Springfield, daughter of Lillian Brown and Kenny Spellman. Julie will be remembered for her love of family and her beautiful smile. She is survived by her three sisters, Mary Brown of Springfield, Debbie (Bruce) Freeze of South Charleston, and Ivy Roberts of Tennessee; two sisters-in-law, Barb Brown and Marcy...