All Obituaries

Battin, R. Allen, 81 of South Charleston passed away November 18, 2019 in the Villa of Springfield.  He was born in Xenia, Ohio on February 28, 1938.  He was a member of the Green Plain Friends Meeting; the South Charleston Fire Dept. for 30yrs, retiring as assistant chief; Springfield Scuba Society; the Clark County under water recovery team; numerous farm organizations.  He served in the Ohio Air National Guard as a staff Sergeant.  In his spare time Allen and Fran...

Whallon, Mitterholzer (Schell) Sally, 81 of Springfield passed away peacefully at home on November 15, 2019.  She was born on October 4, 1938, the daughter of Rudolph and Virginia Mitterholzer.  She was a lifelong member of St. John’s Lutheran Church.  Sally retired from WPAFB with 27 years of service.  She was a member of OES Chapter 258.  Sally was a proud volunteer of Honor Flight.   Survivors include brothers Donald (Donna) Mitterholzer and...

LOIS L. GILBERT 78, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019.  She was born July 21, 1941 in Hardburly, Kentucky the daughter of the late Joseph & Essie (York) Carroll.  She retired in 2010 from DayView Care Center.  She is survived by two sons, Carl Gilbert, Richard (Cindy) Gilbert; grandchildren, Bradley, Stephanie, Kayla, Chelsea, Cody &, Stevie; great grandchildren, Addi & Mason; a brother, Chester (Janet) Carroll; three sisters, Dorothy...

Paul Steele 72 of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019.  He was born April 6, 1947 in Clark County, Ohio the son of the late Harley & Margaret (Hinkle) Steele.  Paul was an avid fan of Northwestern High School sports, had a passion for photography, and loved to be anywhere he could socialize, but most of all he loved spending time with family. He is survived by two sons, Alan (Ann) Steele, Jeff Steele; a daughter, Angie Lawson; sister, Lois (Don) Zerkle,...

Donald E. Whitaker 90, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019. He was born December 18, 1928 in Osborn, Ohio the son of the late Frank Lewis Whitaker Sr. & Martha R. Peters. Donald was a member of Maple Wood Church of the Nazarene.  He is survived by his wife, Garnett Whitaker;  five sons, Donald Whitaker, Jr., Larry Whitaker, Kenneth Whitaker, William Fagan, Tim Fagan, & Rick Miller; two daughters, Becky Turner & Rhonda Wilson; 34 grandchildren;...

Geraldine “Geri” Ford, 83, of New Carlisle joined her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 11, 2019. She was born January 21, 1936 in Scuddy, KY, the daughter of the late Claudus and Mary Sullivan. Geri was a member of Medway Baptist Church for 50 years and was active in the church as a Sunday School teacher. She was preceded in death by one son and is survived in death by Henry Ford,  her husband of 65 years; two sons and three daughters; a brother, sister and...

Mrs. Jane Blair Jones was born in East Bank, WV, on December 19, 1943, to parents Eva and Charles Blair.  Mrs. Jones passed away on November 11, 2019, in her home in Springfield, OH.  She is joining God and her husband Edwin Philip Jones, who died on February 22, 2014.  Mrs. Jones is survived by her daughter Arlene and her husband Kerry Hawke and her Granddaughter Hope and her husband Zack Beamish. Mrs. Jones leaves behind members of the Jones family and five siblings: Jean...

Rowe, Gloria J., 76 of Springfield passed away November 9, 2019 in the Springfield Regional Medical Center.  She was born in Springfield, Ohio on November 29, 1942.  Gloria was a member of Hillside Ave Church of God and the Eagles.  She retired from the Union Club as the kitchen manager.  Gloria also had worked at Fulmer’s.  She was known for her pies and Readmore pizzas.  She was preceded in death by her father Dexter Parks and daughter Jodi Rowe. ...

Ray C. Piper 90, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away on November 8, 2019. Ray was the son of the late Harry & Inez Piper. Ray was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during the Korean War. He was an original member of the American Legion post #286, New Carlisle. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years Florence Piper; sons, Ray Piper Jr. & Michael Piper; brother Harry Piper Jr. Ray is survived by his daughter Judy (John) Ramby; grandchildren Leslie, Brandie,...

DONALD L. REES 85, of Tipp City, Ohio passed away Friday, November 8, 2019.  He was born July 27, 1934 in Nelsonville, Ohio the son of the late Willis & Evelyn (Pritts) Rees.  He was a professional motorcycle racer and was a member of the Motorcycle Hall of Fame.  Donald & Mary were the owners of Rees Motorcycle Sales in Dayton, Ohio.  He was a member of the West Charleston Church of the Brethren.  He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Rees; children,...