Dwight Lamar McClanahan, 78, of Springfield, passed away February 5, 2023 at Signature Healthcare of Fayette County. He was born May 22, 1944 in Springfield, the son of Jacob Lloyd and Katherine (McCann) McClanahan. Survivors include two children, Lori Robbins and Shannon McClanahan; grandchildren, Josh, Megan, Amanda, Brandon, Bryant, Jacob, Ashley, Logan, Lanee, Connor, and Kendall; and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda McClanahan; sons, David and...

Charlie “Butch” Wilson, born May 6, 1948 lost his fight to cancer on February 4, 2023.  He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Patricia (Patty) Wilson, 3 children, Jeff (Ozlem) Wilson, Anna (Rich) Ryman, Tammie (Chad) Hotlzapple.  He has 7 grandchildren, Sidney, Jackson, Collin, Alana (Brad), Dalton, Krystal (Sean) and Isaac, 5 great grandchildren, Ave, Emree, Bexley, Kaynon and Koraline.  Siblings include Sherry McGrew, Judy Hobbs, Roger Creachbaum, Danny (Carol)...

Randy L. Bowshier, Jr., 45, of Springfield, passed away February 3, 2023 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born April 18, 1977 in Springfield, the son of Debra Everage and Randy L. Bowshier, Sr. Randy was a graduate of Springfield JVS, and he worked in carpentry. Survivors include his mother, Debra Everage; aunts and uncles, Christina (Aaron) Porter, James Everage, Donald Bowshier, Larry Konicki, and Karen (Randy) Culbertson. He was preceded in death by his father and...

Susan Renee Filson Guajardo, age 51, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away February 2nd due to stage 4 lung cancer. She was born in Springfield on August 17th, 1971, the daughter of Michael Filson and Donna (Reams) Filson. Susan enjoyed playing with her grandkids, taking them for walks, singing and dancing with them, and watching netflix. She was a cosmetologist for 20-plus years until she had to have a titanium spine put in. Survivors include her husband, Francisco Guajardo; her daughter,...

Martin Pelfrey, 88, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2023 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born November 23, 1934, in Hazard, Kentucky, the son of Charles and Sophia Belle (Spencer) Pelfrey. Mr. Pelfrey enjoyed fishing and spending time with his loving family He was a Veteran of the United States Army and had been the owner of General Roofing. Survivors include one daughter; Manuela M. McCrite, two grandsons; Martin E. (Shanna) McCrite and Paul D. (Marge)...

Barbara Ellen “Barb” Patterson, 76, of Urbana, passed away on January 31, 2023, at Forest Glen Health Campus. She was born on June 6, 1946, inSpringfield, the daughter of Ralph and Gladys Seymour. Barb had retired from Villa of Springfield, a devoted and caring nurse. She was an LPN for 25 years. She was a member of the Moose Lodge of Urbana, Ohio. Barb enjoyed yard work, traveling and visiting family and friends. An avid animal lover, Barb enjoyed her cats, Marvin and Sassy....

       Elmer “Jiggs” Miller Jr., 75, of Springfield, passed away January 29, 2023, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 22, 1946, in London, Ohio, the son of Elmer Ralph and Evelyn (Shoemaker) Miller. Mr. Miller enjoyed doing word search puzzles and spending time with his loving family He had been employed at Schuler’s Bakery for 36 years where he was affectionally known as the “Donut Man”. Survivors include his...

       Rosemary LaVelle, 101, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2023 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born February 28, 1921, in Springfield the daughter of David Henry and Rose Ann (Garrity) Collins. Mrs. LaVelle was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. She enjoyed visiting with her friends, shopping and spending time with her loving family. She had been employed at Wrens Department Store. Survivors include seven children:...

         Nadine Thelma Decker Thornburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 28, 2023. She passed peacefully in her home. She was preceded in death by her husband; Thomas Thornburg, her parents; Fred and Thelma (Forshey) Decker, brothers Fred Jr. and Richard Decker, sister; Patricia Gearhart and children; Tommy Thornburg and Tim Thornburg.. She is survived by her siblings; Judy Howard, Thomas Decker, Dorothy Harper and Nancy Worthy, her children;...

Marcella Jean (Miller) Gray, 82, went home to be with her Lord on January 24, 2023. Marcella attended Mt. Carmel High School and worked for 44 years at Navistar International. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Irma Miller, and her younger brother, Gary. She is survived by her loving husband and best friend of 59 years, Paul, her three daughters, Vickie (Mike) McClurg, Valerie (Bill) Harrington, Vanessa (Chris) Bartal, her grandchildren, Cammi, Cody, Ryan, Mira, Ellis, and...