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Based on the recommendations and guidelines provided by the CDC and the National Funeral Directors Association, we are implementing an action plan that may impose limits on certain requests as they relate to funeral and memorial services.

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All Obituaries

James R. Blankenship

James R. Blankenship 91, of Jacksboro, Tennessee passed away April 7, 2020. He was born January 3, 1929 the son of the late James & Stella (Dotson) Blankenship. He was a veteran of the United States Army. James spent many years of his career working for Schaefer’s Bakery, but he will mostly be remembered for his devotion to his family. He is survived by his wife, of 26 years Kitty Josephine Lovett; daughters, Shirley (John) Hulsey, Sharon Fidler, Janie (Bob) Skillings;...

James R. Blankenship 91, of Jacksboro, Tennessee passed away April 7, 2020. He was born January 3, 1929 the son of the late James & Stella (Dotson) Blankenship. He was a veteran of the...

Douglas M. Kirkpatrick New Carlisle

Douglas M. Kirkpatrick 68, of Dayton, Ohio passed away April 4, 2020. He was born November 13, 1951 in Springfield, Ohio the son of John & Mary Kirkpatrick. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Kirkpatrick; daughter, Kelly (David) Gibson; grandchildren, Cauy & Avery; two brother's, John (Sharon) Kirkpatrick, Jim (Lori) Kirkpatrick; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Private...

Douglas M. Kirkpatrick 68, of Dayton, Ohio passed away April 4, 2020. He was born November 13, 1951 in Springfield, Ohio the son of John & Mary Kirkpatrick. He...

Maridel Van Meter Springfield

Maridel Van Meter, 97, of Springfield, passed away, April 4th, 2020 in Ohio Masonic Home Pathways. She is survived by her loving family. Private services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s favorite charity. Arrangements have been entrusted to Richards, Raff & Dunbar Memorial Home. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.richardsraffanddunbar.com.

Maridel Van Meter, 97, of Springfield, passed away, April 4th, 2020 in Ohio Masonic Home Pathways. She is survived by her loving family. Private services will be held at a later date. Memorial...

David L. Sagers New Carlisle

David L. Sagers 73, of Fairborn, Ohio passed away April 3, 2020. He was born August 4, 1946 in Bedford, Indiana the son of the late Leon & Doris (Cummings) Sagers. He is survived by his wife, Susan Sagers; children, Cecilia, Maurice & Jesse Sagers, Stephanie Wade, Ian & Shane Robinson, Chad & Shannon Dollar, Lisa Daugherty, Heather Brooks; 20 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; a sister, Layla Bowles; nieces, nephews, other relatives and...

David L. Sagers 73, of Fairborn, Ohio passed away April 3, 2020. He was born August 4, 1946 in Bedford, Indiana the son of the late Leon & Doris (Cummings) Sagers. He is...

Janet M. Jones New Carlisle

Janet M. Jones 74, passed away at Grandview Hospital on Friday, April 3, 2020. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on March 12, 1945, to Florence G. and Wilbert H. Johnson. Janet attended Northridge High School, graduating in 1963. She is survived by her husband of 45 years Forrest Jones, son JR Jones and daughter-in-law Christa K. Jones, daughter Catherine Jones, all of Tipp City, OH, and one brother, Webb (Bonnie) Johnson of Dayton, OH, and numerous nieces and nephews. She...

Janet M. Jones 74, passed away at Grandview Hospital on Friday, April 3, 2020. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on March 12, 1945, to Florence G. and Wilbert H. Johnson. Janet...

Maxine O. Leathley New Carlisle

Maxine O. Leathley, 90, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away April 1, 2020. She was born July 20, 1929 in Osborn, Ohio, the daughter of the late Cecil L. and Alice Marie (Hess) Karns. She is survived by a daughter, Cherryl (Roy) Huffenberger, son, Jim (Sharon) Leathley, four grandchildren, Amy (Gary) Goldblatt of Fairborn, OH, Brian (Jill) Leathley of Springfield, OH, Anita (Jim) Daneker of Spring Hill, TN, Kyle (Tonya) Leathley of New Carlisle, OH, thirteen great-grandchildren, four...

Maxine O. Leathley, 90, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away April 1, 2020. She was born July 20, 1929 in Osborn, Ohio, the daughter of the late Cecil L. and Alice Marie (Hess) Karns. She is...

Richard R. Valentine NEW CARLISLE

Richard R. Valentine, 98, of Springfield passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving children. He was born October 15, 1921 in Troy, the son of the late Gladly and Mildred (Smith) Valentine. Richard was a loving father, husband, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a proud, courageous, veteran serving in WWII in the USMC, I Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years Frances J. (Heffner)...

Richard R. Valentine, 98, of Springfield passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving children. He was born October 15, 1921 in Troy, the son of the late Gladly and...

Wanda Mae Whitt NEW CARLISLE

Wanda Mae Whitt, 86, formerly of New Carlisle, OH, departed this Earth on Tuesday March 31, 2020 in Springfield, OH. She was born August 3, 1933 in Lynn, WV to Walter and Pearl (Mills) Varney. She was a beloved mother, daughter, sister and friend. She loved her family, ice cream and mowing her lawn on her John Deere tractor. She was a child of the Lord and a former Sunday School teacher and was retired from the Tecumseh Local School District. Wanda was preceded in...

Wanda Mae Whitt, 86, formerly of New Carlisle, OH, departed this Earth on Tuesday March 31, 2020 in Springfield, OH. She was born August 3, 1933 in Lynn, WV to Walter and Pearl (Mills)...

Joann Buchwalter South Charleston

Joann Buchwalter 90, of South Charleston, OH passed away peacefully at her home with her son and daughter-in-law, Edward L (IV) and Kimberly J Buchwalter, by her side on Sunday 3/29/2020. She was an avid skeet shooter and also enjoyed tennis, Springfield's social life and her farm. She was born in Barbourville, KY on 8/21/1929. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward L Buchwalter III, her parents Clyde & Mary Brandt and brother Algin Miller. She will be laid to rest next...

Joann Buchwalter 90, of South Charleston, OH passed away peacefully at her home with her son and daughter-in-law, Edward L (IV) and Kimberly J Buchwalter, by her side on Sunday 3/29/2020. She...

Betty L. Massey New Carlisle

BETTY L. MASSEY 73, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Friday, March 27, 2019. She was born October 30, 1946 in Tennessee, the daughter of the late, Johnny & Emma Lee (Rhoades) Morris. She retired from Wright- Patterson Air Force Base. She is survived; daughter, Jennifer (Donnie) Vaughn; a grandson, Nicholas; a brother, Johnny (Kathy) Morris; other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by by her husband of 50 years, Robert...

BETTY L. MASSEY 73, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Friday, March 27, 2019. She was born October 30, 1946 in Tennessee, the daughter of the late, Johnny & Emma Lee (Rhoades)...

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