Dale L. “Shorty” Springer, 73, of Springfield passed away May 13, 2022 at Springfield Regional Hospital. He was born August 5, 1948 in St. Marys, Ohio. Dale was the greatest father, grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend. He leaves to cherish his memory his kids, Chris (Billy), Gale (Shane), Lisa (Mike), DeWayne (Tosha), Shane (Aubrey), Carlos, and Cristol; the love of his life, Joyce; grandkids, Allen, Becca, Matthew, Billy, Allison, Caleb, Megan, Paige, Thomas, Dale II, and...

     Derrick Junior Dunn, age 55, of Springfield, Ohio went home to be with loved ones on Thursday, May 12, 2022. He was born in Rome, New York to the late JoAnn Fox and Donald Brooks. He grew up on Podunk Rd. in Lee Center, New York with his 3 younger brothers. He graduated from Adirondack Central High School in 1986. When Derrick graduated, he moved to Ohio in 1988 to be close to his father. In 1989 Derrick met his wife, Tammy. They married in 1991 and were married for...

Rhonda Lee Ringwalt, 62, of Springfield, passed away May 10, 2022 at Springfield Regional Hospital. She was born May 31, 1959 in Columbus, OH to the late Aubrey and Stella Prince. Rhonda enjoyed spending time outdoors and especially loved any time spent with her family. Survivors include her husband of 17 years, Max Ringwalt; sister, Donna Marcum; brother, Jim (Sueann) Prince; and several beloved nieces and nephews, including Dayten and Alexis Prince. Rhonda will be remembered as a very kind...

Lorinda Sue Buck, 53, of Springfield, passed away May 8, 2022 in her home. She was born April 24, 1969, in Springfield, the daughter of Thomas Morris and Linda (Kettlehake) Jones. Lorinda was a member of the Eternal Life Ministries. She enjoyed gaming and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband of 25 years; Benjamin Eugene Buck, three children; Megan McCormick, Robert Preston and Joshua Preston, five grandchildren; Robert “Oppie”, Jimmie, Liam, Robert...

Henry Lee Wilson, 58, of Springfield, passed away May 8, 2022, in Miami Valley Hospital. He was born May 5, 1964, in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Justin and Betty (Slone) Wilson. Henry enjoyed fishing, watching wrestling on television and spending time with his loving family. He had been employed in lawncare service for many years.  Survivors include his loving wife; Kristina (Lewis) Wilson, two children; Kayla Dennington (Greg) and Dakota Stroud, one grandchild; Zoey Dennington,...

       James “Todd” Miller, 52, of Springfield, Ohio, was taken from this earth on May 7, 2022 after a 2 year courageous, kick ass battle with the ”beast”. He was surrounded by his loved ones! Todd was a machinist by trade and took great pride in his work at Esterline & Sons for 34 years. Todd enjoyed riding his Harley, cruising in his Corvette and drinking beer. Todd is survived by his loving mother, Phyllis J. Raber, stepfather, James...

Ellen Melinda (Miranda) Colon passed away May 7, 2022, at Indian Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Ellen was born June 28, 1955, to the late Milton Leroy Miranda and Mary Elizabeth (Johnny) Kerns in Bellefontaine, Ohio. On May 1, 1998, Ellen married the love of her life Joseph Colon who preceded her in death on November 3, 2020. Ellen is survived by her daughter and son-in-law April Joy and Michael Jefferson of Anderson, CA. Ellen is also survived by several people that she considered...

Beverly Sue Riley, 76, of Springfield, passed away May 1, 2022 in her home. She was born October 31, 1945 in Springfield to the late Richard and Grace Gorton. Sue had retired from Eby Brown Co. She had been a member of the Abundant Life Church. She enjoyed country line-dancing and had won many awards for it in the past. She also liked to crochet. She is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, William “Bill” Riley. Mrs. Riley was laid to rest in Vale Cemetery. Arrangements...

       Kelly Lynn Maynard, 52, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022. She was born January 20, 1970, in Springfield, the daughter of the late Charles Maynard and Regina (Hurn) Maynard. Kelly was as avid bingo player and enjoyed scratch off lottery tickets. There was nothing more important to her than her children and grandchildren. Kelly could light up any room with her mesmerizing sense of humor. To know Kelly was to love Kelly. Survivors include her...

       Herbert Edwin Merritt, 79, of Springfield, passed away April 28, 2022, in Oakwood Village. He was born December 2, 1942, in Harmony, Ohio, the son of Herbert Marvin and Ella Voneva (Warren) Merritt. Mr. Merritt was a life long truck driver and his work was his passion. Survivors include six children; James (Joyce) Merritt, Karen (Dan) Yohey, David (Amy) Merritt, Suzanne (Deron) Smith, Russell Merritt (Krissy Camp-Romero) and Ron Merritt (Erin Neely-Johnson),...