Richard W. Garlough, 74, of Springfield, went to be with the Lord Tuesday February 12, 2019 following a brief illness. He was born December 29, 1944 in Xenia, OH, son to Verner and Esther (Waddle) Garlough. He was a 1963 graduate of Shawnee High School and had an Accounting Degree from Wright State. He spent many years as a Tax Preparer for Laird’s Tax and Accounting Service. Mr. Garlough is survived by his wife of many years, Cynthia (Crabbe); his sister, Carol Garlough; and his 3...

Emma “Ducky” McKillip, 85, of Springfield, passed away February 11, 2019 in her home. She was born April 24, 1933 in Springfield, daughter of Dustin and Fern (Massie) Murnahan. Ducky is survived by three children, Janet Lininger, Vickie Slye, and Paul (Lori) McKillip, all of Springfield; grandchildren, Belinda Tinker, Tim (Stephanie) Slye, Dustin Slye, Emily McKillip, Andrew McKillip, granddaughter in Lemoore, California; and great-grandchildren, Colton and Natalie Slye. She was...

Mary Alice Blanken, 87, formerly of Springfield, passed away February 9, 2019 in her son’s home in Augusta, GA. She was born February 3, 1932 in Springfield, the daughter of Clarence and Anna Mae (Lytle) Redmon. Mrs. Blanken’s favorite past time was spending time with her family and friends. She will always be remembered for her infectious laugh. She had been employed caring for the elderly. Survivors include two children; Robert (Kathy) Webb, Augusta, GA and Carol Simpson,...

                          Kerry Vance Smith, 56, of Cable, Ohio, passed away February 6, 2019 in Hospice of Dayton. He was born July 17, 1962 in Springfield, the son of Samuel A. and Joy (Gaver) Smith. Mr. Smith attended Faith Fellowship Church. He enjoyed working on cars and semi trucks and he loved to “tinker” with almost anything. He had worked as a self employed...

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Steven E. Toadvine, 72 of Springfield, Ohio went to be with the lord on February 5th, 2019. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Charles and Edna Toadvine, of Springfield, Ohio; brother, Tom Toadvine of Springfield, Ohio; sisters, Beverly Myers of London, Ohio, Barbra Sly of California; and daughter, Kimberly Lynn Toadvine. Steve was blessed to have such a large and loving family, including two sons, Scott Toadvine and (Brett) of Englewood, Ohio and Jason Toadvine...

Ramon Gene Dunn, 92, of Springfield, passed away peacefully in his home on February 4, 2019. He was born July 18, 1926 in Springfield, the son of Clarence Wesley and Leah Faye (Stultz) Dunn. Gene was a World War II Navy veteran, having served on the USS Converse DD509 in the South Pacific. Before and after the war he worked at Slagle’s garage in South Charleston, where he counted Orin Slagle as a second father. During his time in South Charleston he was a founding member of the South...

Robert Kenneth “Bob” Winkle, 95, of Springfield, passed away February 3, 2019 in his home. He was born May 17, 1923 in Harmony Township, son of George Washington and Lessie Faye (Stringfellow) Winkle. A WWII veteran, he also served our country during the Korean conflict and Vietnam War. He proudly served in the United States Navy for 30 years and raised a family. Although he was not perfect, he helped put an end to evil. Following his military career, Bob worked as a millwright...

Mary Martha Sweitzer Hatfield, passed away peacefully at the Masonic Home, Springfield, Ohio on Sunday, February 3rd, 2019 following several years of illness. She was born on April 4th, 1927 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Marion Hughel and Mary Nelle (Brewer) Sweitzer. She is survived by her children, David Hatfield (Patricia) of Springfield, Kathie Berry of Tucson, Arizona, Vickie Sieg (Paul) of Hayward, California, Shauna Wilkins (William) of Troy, Ohio, Barbara Martin (Randall) of...

James Christopher Ball, 56, of Springfield, passed away February 2, 2019 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born December 25, 1962 in McAllen, Texas. James enjoyed fishing, Nascar, and Dallas Cowboys football. Survivors include his longtime girlfriend, Shannon Baugh; Shannon’s family members who loved him as family, Belinda and Wayne McWilliams, Valerye McWilliams and her children, Aubriana and Aziah, Felicia Mills, Jessica McWilliams, and Cameron Baugh; daughter, Hailey;...