All Obituaries

LUTHER P. APPLE 83, of Tipp City, Ohio passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020.  He was born July 14, 1936 in Shelby County, Ohio the son of the late Leonard & Bertha (Cramer) Apple.  He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and retired from A.O. Smith.  He was a racing enthusiast and was a NASCAR fan.  He is survived by his wife of 43 years; Judy Apple; three sons, Christopher Paul (Shari) Apple, Christopher Scott (Lisa) Apple, James D. Apple; a daughter, Lori (Shaun)...

Parks, Shelby E. “Geno”, 83 of Springfield passed away February 20, 2020 I his residence. He was born on October 18, 1936 in Springfield, the son of Floyd and Cora Lee (Brooks) Parks. Geno retired from the Springfield Warehouse. He and his wife Lou owned Pleasant Corner Café since 1975. Geno was a member of the Union and Machinist clubs. In his spare time enjoyed fishing, hunting and driving race car. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Lou Ellen; sisters Della,...

Jan S. Armstrong, 59, of Springfield passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 after a very brief illness. She was born July 13, 1960 in Springfield the daughter of Robert E. and Patricia (Oler) Sumpter. Jan lived in Urbana most of her younger years and graduated from Urbana High School in 1978. She had been employed by Sears, Tech II and retired from O’Cedar. Jan loved her dogs and cats and was active on-line with other pet lovers. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Robin J....

Barbara Ann Trushel 82, of Medway, Ohio passed away.  She was born October 5, 1937 in Sidney,Ohio the daughter of the late Harry & Josephine (Brandewie) Trushel.  She is survived by a brother, William Trushel; other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister, Kathryn Nadine Trushel.  Graveside services will be held at 2 PM Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens.  Expressions of sympathy may be sent to...

Mary K. Barnes, 78, of New Carlisle passed away Monday, February 17, 2020. She was born September 4, 1941 and was raised by Mary Flannigan and James Roby. Mary spent many years working at the Mel-o-dee Restaurant. Along with Mary and James she is preceded in death by sons, James McClain & Marion H. Phillips; partner Bufford Blaylock; brothers, Larry & Raymond. She is survived by her children, Jeff (Helena) Phillips, Barbara (Shawn) Mears, Mark (Catrina) Phillips & April (Kenneth)...

Connie S. Weatherford  81, of Medway, Ohio passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020.  She was born September 28, 1938 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of the late Robert & Evelyn Hoover.  She was a graduate of Greenville High School in 1956.  Connie was a member of the American Business Women’s Association and also a member of the Winchester (Indiana) Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.  She retired from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in...

Joyce Evelyn Hurst, 80, died Friday, February 14, 2020, after a 20 year courageous battle with breast cancer and multiple myeloma. She was born August 11, 1939 to Findley R. and Venice (Wells) Nickell. Joyce worked for many years as a dispatcher for the Ohio State Patrol and then finished her career as a driver examiner at the DMV. Being the oldest of 4 children, it was heart wrenching for Joyce to watch as each of her siblings and her father, fought their own battles with various forms of...

Walter E. Sowers, 94, of Springfield passed away, Thursday, February 13, 2020 surrounded by family. He was born October 1, 1925 in Springfield, the son of the late Roy and Magdalena Sowers. Walter retired from the City of Springfield Parks Department. He loved anything outdoors, especially mushroom hunting and mowing his grass. Walter is survived by his wife of 70 years Helen L. Sowers; his five daughters Bonnie (Bill) Jackson, Susan (Steve) Brown, Nancy (Stephen) Blain, Kendra Moline and...

Bruce Jacobson, 82, of Springfield, passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side, Thursday, February 13, 2020. He was born July 9, 1937 in Cleveland, OH, the son of the late Sigurd and Edith Jacobson. Bruce is a veteran of the U.S. Airforce and retired from Navistar after 26 years. After retirement he was a member of the Community Hospital Horticulture Club. In later years Bruce enjoyed going to different schools and libraries with his therapy dog, Raven, helping many children...

MAURITA  ANN PHIPPS 77, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020.  She was born May 23, 1942 in Selma, Alabama the daughter of the late Charles & Gertie Black.  She is survived by a daughter, Ginny (Michael) Reno; a sister, Judy (Dennis) Reck; two brothers, Charles (Susie) Black, Don (Deb) Black; four grandchildren; ; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Gerald...