Charlotte Ann “Little Beaver” Strong (Decombes), 64, of Springfield, passed away May 6, 2021 at Springfield Regional Hospital. She was born March 17, 1957 in Springfield, the daughter of Lela Mae and Paul Curtis Strong, Sr. Charlotte is survived by her ex-husband and friend, John Decombes; sons, Thomas R. and Paul N. Koehler; stepsons, Mark A. and Kevin M. Decombes; and siblings, Sara Levering and Paul Curtis Strong, Jr. She was preceded in death by sister, Bertha Alice Strong,...

Donna Mae Sanders, 64, of Springfield, passed away May 6, 2021 in her home. She was born September 6, 1956 in Springfield, the daughter of Beatrice (North) and Oliver Sanders, Sr. Donna enjoyed drinking her coffee and cooking desserts, and she loved spending time with her grandkids and her dogs. Survivors include three children, Jamie (Michael) Hankel, Theo McCoy, and John Applin; grandchildren, Devon Sanders (Jacey Bass), Jazzlyn Sanders, Javon Sanders, Kar’son Hankel, and Jordan...

Connie Sue Richardson, 69, of Springfield, passed away May 5, 2021 in her home. She was born April 20, 1952 in Springfield, the daughter of William Edward and Dorothy V. (Hopkins) Gano. Connie had worked at Victory Lanes for 32 years, where she was an advocate for Special Olympics bowling. She loved the Lord and attended Deliverance Temple. She enjoyed reading her bible, and watching Fox News and old-time tv shows like Andy Griffith and the Golden Girls. Survivors include three sons, James...

Kathryn Mae (Parker) Colwell, 82, of Springfield, passed away May 4, 2021 at Springfield Regional Hospital. She was born April 20, 1939 in Urbana, the daughter of Gurney and Florence (Yohn) Parker. Kathryn was retired from Heartland of Springfield. She was a hard worker all her life. She loved her grandkids and her flowers. Survivors include two children, Linda Sue Parker and Michael Colwell; eight grandchildren, Bill and Pat Wilcox, Kisha Clark, Jeff (Amber) Vance, Amber Colwell (Mark...

Kelly Jane Ankeney, 59, of Xenia passed away May 2, 2021 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 24, 1961 in Springfield, the daughter of Forrest J. “Dutch” and Freda A. (Hakes) Barclay. Kelly had graduated from Southeastern High School. She was a member of the Eagles, Xenia Auxiliary. She enjoyed camping, riding motorcycles, spending time at the beach, and being with her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband of 35 years, Kent D. Ankeney; two...

Catherine A. Sharrock, 84, of Ravenna, OH and formerly of Springfield, passed away April 29, 2021 at UH Portage Medical Center. She was born September 11, 1936 in Clifton, OH, the daughter of Lester and Ethel (Wagner) Heck. Catherine had retired from Fulton Elementary, where she had been a librarian for 20 years. She was a member of the Salvation Army Church and served as Secretary of the Rabbit and Cavy Breeders of America. She loved making and decorating cakes. Survivors include son and...

Sarah Marie Nesmith was born and taken into the Lord’s arms on April 28, 2021. She is survived by her mom and dad, who will always love her, Lindsey (Cline) and John Nesmith; her great-grandpa, Floyd Frost, Jr.; her god-grandma, Alisha Bradley; uncles, Timothy and Tyrone Cline; aunt, Jessica Clay; great-uncles, Paul Frost and Joseph L. Frost, Sr.; and great-aunt, Alice Frost. She was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Valina Frost and Mary Wilson; her grandfathers, Timothy Lee...

                     Joseph C. (Jim) Bereczky, born in Springfield, Ohio, April 10, 1940, passed away April 28,2021. He was the son of Joseph and Mary Mae (Jenkins) Bereczky. Joe is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years; Diane (Neumann) Bereczky, two children; daughter; Jody L. (Tim) Harris and son; Todd K. (Kim Votaw) Bereczky, 8 grandchildren Jeremy (Cassandra), Joshua (Beverly), Jessica...

Okey Edward Durst, 55, of Xenia, passed away April 25, 2021. He was born October 11, 1965 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, son of Lucille (McCarty) Durst and Oakey Rollins. Okey enjoyed working on cars and watching NASCAR, and he was a big fan of the Dallas Cowboys. Survivors include his wife, Kimberley Mains; his mother, Lucille Durst of Springfield; five children, Missy Moore, Ashley Durst, both of Fairborn, Dustin Durst, Samantha Durst (fiancé Josh Lough), and Cheyenne Durst (Cody...

LOIS “CAROLE” DIAMOND 78, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 in her home.  She left for the gates of heaven surrounded by her loving family.  Carole was born in Springfield, Ohio on January 9, 1943 to Willard and Madge Bayes.  A lifelong resident of Clark County, and graduate of Greenon High School.  Carole enjoyed her home of over 50 years in Beatty Village. Carole had many pets over the years which she spoiled rotten. She owned and...