Odessa I. Fletcher passed away on February 16, 2020. She was born on March 13, 1952 in Springfield, the daughter of Roger A. and Delila (Warner) Fletcher. Miss Fletcher attended Fisk University and had been employed in the Call Center of the Dayton Police Department. Odessa was a member of Covington United Methodist Church. She enjoyed basket weaving, knitting and crocheting. She loved nature and taking rides to see the deer. Survivors include a brother;...

Gary Eugene Anderson, 70, of Springfield, passed away February 12, 2020 at Springfield Regional Hospital. He was born July 15, 1949 in Bainbridge, Ohio, the son of Floyd and Evelyn (Loman) Anderson. Gary was a member of the Beagle Club, and he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include two daughters, Evelyn (Randall) Cooper and Jeannie Anderson; grandchildren, Kevin Cooper and Lisa (Steve) Steiner; great-grandchildren, Donald, Mary, Lucas, and Myla; brother, Larry (Brenda) Anderson;...

Michael Carl Fritts, 70, of St. Paris, passed away February 11, 2020. He was born June 23, 1949 in Springfield, son of the late Parker and Marie (Campbell) Fritts. Michael was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. He retired from Navistar following 35 years of employment. He was a charter member of VFW Post 8673 and a member of UAW Local 402. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Ida (Munger) Fritts; children, Angela Sue Smith of Loganville,...

                 Jeff Allen Severs, 56, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020 in his home. He was born June 30, 1963 in Springfield, the son of Donald Earl Severs Sr. and Constance (Smith) (Severs) Montgomery. Mr. Severs had been a member of First Christian Church. He enjoyed fishing and working on cars. Jeff had been employed at Arctech as a welder/fabricator. Survivors include his father; Donald Severs Sr.,...

Thomas Eugene “Tim” Ricketts, 81, of Mechanicsburg, passed away February 10, 2020 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 20, 1938 in Springfield, the son of John Kenneth and Catherine (Hayes) Ricketts. Mr. Ricketts was the retired owner of Ricketts Plumbing following many years of service and was a member of Local #162. Survivors include his loving wife; Reva Kay Larkin-Ricketts, three children; Debbie Ricketts-Bodon, Mary Esther, Florida, Karen (Greg)...

Barbara Yvonne (Hall) Rice, 82, of Urbana, passed away February 8, 2020 at Springfield Regional Hospital. She was born July 16, 1937 in London, Ohio, the daughter of William McKinley and Edith (Hayner) Hall. Mrs. Rice enjoyed crafts and playing bingo. Survivors include one son, Danny (Sharon) Rice of Urbana; ten grandchildren; Shannon (Dave) Temple, Celeste Rice, Delmar Rice III (Erica Wright), Joshua (Destiny) Mashtare, Addison (Miranda) Rice, Nikolos Rice, Marah Rice, Jeffrey (Holly) Rice,...

     Cindy Louise Shaffer, 60, of Springfield, passed away February 8, 2020 in Allen View Healthcare Center. She was born January 3, 1960 in Springfield, the daughter of Jack and Vella (Setty) Elberfeld. Mrs. Shaffer was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by her mother; Vella Elberfeld, Springfield, three children; Joe (Janelle) Wright, Urbana, Julie Wright, Springfield and Kari (Bryce)...

Sharon G. Wilson, 65, of Springfield, passed away February 8, 2020 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born January 20, 1955 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Robert Eugene and Shirley Ruth (Golden) Crain. Sharon was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She enjoyed watching Texas Flip N Move and spending time with her family. She had been employed in Home Health Care. Survivors include two daughters; April Brauning and Donna (Chuck) Hughes, Springfield,...

       Linda Sue Messer, 71. Of Urbana, passed away February 8, 2020 in the McAuley Senior Living Center, Urbana, Ohio. She was born January 25, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Everett Leroy and Garnet Emma (Krause) Ridgley. Linda graduated from Patterson Cooperative in Dayton, Ohio, and retired from The NCR Corporation. She spent many of her later years as a greeter for Walmart. She is survived by her daughter; Amy (Jared) Evans of Urbana, one granddaughter;...

Donna Jean North, 90, of Springfield, passed away February 6, 2020 in Forest Glen Health Care. She was born July 17, 1929 in Springfield, the daughter of Gerald and Luella (Cronister) Downs. Mrs. North was a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church. She enjoyed bowling, gardening, attending gatherings at the Clifton Opera House, attending festivals around the state and taking rides in the car with her husband and family. Donna had been employed for 47 years at Whitacre Pharmacy which...