All Obituaries

Frank T. Gemmaka, 96, of New Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019. He was born August 6, 1922, in Miamisburg, the son of the late George and Nellie Gemmaka. Frank was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during WWII and survived the sinking of the U.S.S. Chicago (CA-29) by Japanese aerial torpedos. He later retired from Frigidaire after 36 years. Frank is preceded in death by his wife of 47 years Vera J. Gemmaka; brother Walter S. Gemmaka; and sisters Hazel June Blankenship and Mary...

Virginia M. “Jenny Mae” Reed, 73, of Springfield passed away Tuesday February 19, 2019 in her home. She was born November 1, 1945 in Milford Center, OH the daughter of Clarence and Ethel (Little) Smalley. Jenny Mae is survived by three children Robin Noel and Billy Reed of Springfield, and Penny Williams of Washington Court House; ten grandchildren; and twenty five great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Frank Ellis and a daughter Tammy Jo Fox. Per...

Wallace Newcomb, 96, of New Carlisle, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019. He was born January 2, 1923 in Knox County, TN, the son of the late James and Susie Newcomb. Wallace was a U.S. Army veteran serving during WWII. He retired from WPAFB where he was a carpenter and continued his love for woodworking in retirement. Wallace is preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Norma; son and daughter-in-law James and Julie Newcomb; numerous brothers and sisters. He is survived by his daughters...

James G. Carson, 72, of Springfield passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 17, 2019 in Soin Medical Center. He was born January 9, 1047 in Hazel Green, KY the son of Theodore and Maudie (Taulbee) Carson. James graduated from Greenview High School in Jamestown, OH, served in the United States Army and retired from Morris Bean Co. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Barbara Moore; two daughters Angel and Alisha Carson of Springfield; a sister Phyllis Jones of Moraine, OH; two grandsons...

Johnny B. Taylor, 43, of New Carlisle, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019. He was born September 2, 1975, the son of Estrelita Wood and Burkley Taylor. Johnny was known for his love of hunting, fishing and being on the soccer field.  He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents John McKee and Virginia McLean; paternal grandparents Richard and Patricia Taylor; and cousin Lindsey Sprau. Johnny is survived by his parents; sister Brandy Hildebran; nephew Nichlas Fairchild; and...

Pauline Morgan, 78, of Hillsboro, formerly of Hyden, KY and Medway, OH, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019. She was born May 29, 1940, the daughter of the late Troy and May Barger. Pauline loved blue grass music and was a member of the Blue Grass Assoc. She is preceded in death by her sons Gregory Morgan and Wayne Barger; brothers Lee, Roy and Bill Barger and Charlie Young; and sister Bernice Lewis. Pauline is survived by her loving companion of 31 years Wilbur V. Carpenter; sons...

RONALD R. HOOVER, Sr., 93, of  New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019.  He was born February 15, 1925 in Springfield, Ohio the son of the late Benna & Wealtha Hoover.  He was an Army Air Corp veteran of WWII and retired from WPAFB.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Doris Mae Hoover; brother Richard Hoover; and sister Barbara West. He is survived by his daughter, Judith A. Haught; a son, Ronald R....

Ronnie R. Coffman, Sr. 60, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019.  He was born September 23, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio the son of the late Bernard & Meilodine (Belcher) Coffman.  He is survived by a son, Ronnie Coffman, Jr.; a daughter, Mary Coffman; four grandchildren; four sisters, Kathy Goins, Carla Pappas, Vicky Coffman & Della Coffman; other relatives and friends.  Visitation will be 10-12 noon Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at the TROSTEL,...

Clark, Alice C., 83 of Springfield went home to the Lord on February 13, 2019.  She was born in Springfield, Ohio on July 12, 1935, the daughter of Edward and Anne Bettis.  Alice was a proud member of High St Nazarene Church.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband William Clark; son Norman Watford; daughter Frances Harshman and sister Margaret Cox.  Survivors include her children Floyd (Gail Brown) Stultz, Jr., Sonny (Darlene) Clark, John (Melissa) Clark,...

Barbara Jean (Matlock) Dickson of New Carlisle (Park Layne) passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019 after a brief but ferocious battle with Cancer. She was born August 30, 1934 in Sidney, Ohio, the daughter of Dorothy and Albert Matlock.  Barbara was a woman of quiet faith who practiced it, amongst other ways, by being open and accepting of people of all walks of life.  Barbara was a loving stay at home mom to her children but as they grew older, joined the workforce and retired...