All Obituaries

ARLENE L. JORDON 80, of Medway, Ohio passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018.  She was born October 15, 1938 in Irvine, Kentucky the daughter of the late Foree Chester & Virginia Marie (Blakemore) Shearer.  She was a member of the O.E.S. New Carlisle and retired in 2009.  Arlene is survived by her husband of 65 years, Harold Jordon; children, Pamela Sue (Michael) Younce, Debra (Daniel) Lawrence, Monica (Joe) Curtis, Brenda (Chris) O'Reilly; eight grandchildren;...

Patterson, Ilo, 88 of Springfield passed away at home early Thursday morning October 18, 2018.  She was born October 21, 1929, the daughter of Oscar and Addie Gulley.  She was a caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She was a dedicated member of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church.  Ilo was preceded in death by her parents; in laws Neva & Jesse Patterson; husband Genes Patterson; brothers Lee & Cletus Gulley; sister Hazel Parks and daughter-in-law...

Detrick, Richard Franklin, 88 of Enon passed away October 18, 2018 in the Sion Medical Center.  He was born in Springfield, Ohio on August 14, 1930, the son of the late Herbert and Julia Detrick.  He served in the US Navy. He was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Fairborn.  Richard retired as an Art and History teacher having taught at Roosevelt Middle School in Middletown and Hayward Middle School and Greenon High School.  Survivors include his wife of 67...

Deborah L. Jenkins (Williams), 64 of Tipp City passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. She was born March 27th, 1954, the daughter of Orville Williams & Sylvia (Blair), daughter-in-law to Virginia Jenkins (Lyle), and sister to Fran Freeman, Kathy Russell (Larry), and Jim (Shelly) Williams. She was a loving wife to Roger K. Jenkins for almost 46 years and an exceptional mother to Joshua K. Jenkins (Kara) and Jamie L. Parks...

Conley, Duelas “Duke”, 86 of Springfield passed away October 16, 2018 in the Ohio Masonic Home.  He was born in Paintsville, KY on December 31, 1931, the son of Irvin and Nola Conley.  Duke was a graduate of Flat Gap High School, Mayo State Vocational School and the Hobart Welding School.  Duke served his country in the US Air Force.  He was a proud member of the Beatty Freewill Baptist Church, Yellow Springs Lodge # 421 F & AM and the Scottish Rite Valley...

Cline, Dawn Michelle Reid, 49 of Springfield went home to her Lord on October 14, 2018 in her residence following a lengthy battle with Wegener’s Granulomatosis.  She was born on February 13, 1969 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Guy and Kathy Reid, Jr.  Dawn was a graduate of South High School and Clark State, where she received her RN degree and was working for Mercy.  Dawn was strong in her faith and was a member Maiden Lane Church of God.  In her spare time...

Via, Saundra Sue 75 of Springfield lost her battle with cancer on October 13, 2018 at 11:45PM.  She was born on October 21, 1942 in Springfield, Ohio to Roy and Vonna (Waugh) Parks.  Saundra was a graduate of Springfield High School.  She retired from F.F. Mueller Residential Center after 35 years of service. Saundra was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and cared for all those around her.  She was an avid bingo player and loved her bingo family.  Survivors include...

CARTER BATES, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Friday, October 12, 2018.  He was born August 5, 1936 in Knott County, Kentucky the son of the late Can & Anna Bates.  He is survived by his children; Carter (Cindy) Bates, Jr., Ann “Sissy” Highlander, Bill (Nancy) Bates, Lisa (Bobby) Foland; ten grandchildren; two great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Berdie Bates; two brothers, Can,Jr....

ROBERT G. BAILEY 83, of Tipp City, Ohio passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018.  He was born June 18, 1935 in Quincy, Ohio the son of the late Elbert & Mary (Barbee) Bailey.  He was a U.S. Army veteran and was the co-owner of KRAM.  He is survived by two sons, Ronald (Deborah) and David; grandchildren Nick (Brittney), Craig (Robin), Ross, Austin and Miranda (Davey) Lowe; great-grandchildren Willow, Quinn, Beckette, Corrine, Harrison, Peyton & Marissa; a brother, Don...

Ronald L. Dickensheets, 75, of New Carlisle, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018. He was born January 15, 1943, in Dayton, the son of the late Frederick and Dorothy Dickensheets. Ron was a member of the Vietnam Veterans Assoc. Chapter 92 and Crossroads Baptist Church. He was an avid motorcyclist, always enjoying a good ride, loved his dogs and all animals. Ron is survived by his wife of 36 years Jennifer; sisters Carol (Floyd) Hatfield and Linda (Vince) McCabe; numerous nieces and...