Elizabeth Irene Hess, 91, of Springfield, passed away September 21, 2020 in Miami Valley Hospital South. She was born February 18, 1929 in Clark County, Ohio, the daughter of Shirl Smith and Alice Edna (Wogoman) Holland. Mrs. Hess was a member of the Maiden Lane Church of God. She enjoyed bowling, crocheting and spending time with her loving family. Elizabeth had been employed at Crowell Collier and Readmore. Survivors include two step-daughters; Bonnie...

Bernice Parker, 69, of South Charleston, Ohio passed away peacefully on September 20th at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Oh. Bernice was born on August 26, 1951 in Pike County Kentucky, the daughter of Bernie “Bear” and Madeline Ratliff. Bernice was 1 of 6 siblings, and a graduate of Elkhorn City High School, class of 1969. Bernice was married to Richard Parker on July 5th, 1986. They were married by her father “Bear” Ratliff at his kitchen table. She had...

I. Alberta Rapp, 89, of Springfield, passed away September 16, 2020 in her home. She was born October 10, 1930 in Springfield, the daughter of Mildred Fay (Jones) and Jasper N. Penn. Alberta had retired from Wren’s Department Store and then worked at CVS Pharmacy for 27 years. She was a member of High Street Nazarene Church. She enjoyed yearly travels to Gatlinburg, TN and spending time with her family. Survivors include her loving husband of 66 years, Robert Rapp; daughter, Lori...

Garnet Marie Saxon, 89, of Springfield, passed away September 15, 2020 at the OSU Medical Center. She was born February 17, 1931 in Gallia County, Ohio, the daughter of Asa and Grace (Martin) Johnson. Survivors include two children, Lewis David Saxon and Mary Ann Lucas; seven grandchildren, Angela Lynn Hopper, Dwayne Allan Bobo, Daniel Lee Gallimore, April Dawn Fulk, Elizabeth Ann Fulk, Rebecca Lynn Lucas, and Matthew Allen Lucas; five great-grandchildren; sister, Carol Shafer; and several...

Donald J. Roberts, 80, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 19, 1939 in Louisa, Kentucky, the son of Earl and Thelma (Pack) Roberts. Mr. Roberts was a dedicated member of Northside Baptist Church. He enjoyed collecting Roy Rogers memorabilia and he had one of the largest collections in the country.  He also enjoyed reading, music, antiquing and spending time with his family. He was retired from Steel...

Arlene F. Hilling, 73, of Springfield, passed away September 12, 2020 in her home. She was born November 21, 1946 in Springfield, the daughter of Walter and Mary Pitzer. Arlene had worked at Bosca Leather. She was a kind and loving soul who adored her children and grandchildren. Survivors include her two children, Donald Hilling (fiancée Latona Bowkamp) and Paula Hilling; grandchildren, Matthew Hilling, Julia Hilling, Jasmine Jackson, and Jalen White; great-granddaughter, Dimora;...

Jason Matthew Perkins, 48, of Springfield, Ohio, left this world on September 8, 2020 after a long battle with MS. He leaves behind his loving wife, Jennifer, and three children, Malik, Kingston, and Isabel. He is survived by his parents, Edward and Marilyn Perkins, as well as his siblings, brother, Randy (Amy) Perkins, sister, Missi (Tim) Balch, and brother, Brenton (Michelle) Perkins. Jason had many aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, and cousins. He will be missed beyond words and loved...

Leslie Ann Page, 37, of Springfield, passed away September 7, 2020. Leslie is survived by her husband, four children, parents, and two sisters. Condolences may be shared at www.jkzfh.com.

Charles Boyd McCarter, 78, of Springfield, passed away September 5, 2020 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born May 9, 1942 in Bluff City, Tennessee, the son of Arthur Lee and Addie (Cross) McCarter. Mr. McCarter was retired from Buckeye Logistics. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 20 years; Lula (Wade) McCarter, one daughter; Sherriee (Gary) Brouillette, Florida, one son; Charles Lee McCarter, Florida, step daughter; Victoria Weiss, four grandchildren, six great...

       Jack Vern Walker, 83, of Springfield, passed away September 4, 2020 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 28, 1937 in Jackson, Ohio, the son of Everett F. and Dorothy Marie (Van Nuys) Walker. Mr. Walker was a member of My Church and the Moose. He enjoyed Nascar but his primary devotion was to his loving family. Jack never met a stranger. He was a pillar of the community and his favorite saying was “I think you owe me five...