William “Bill” Martin Buell, 58, of Fairborn, passed away on July 16, 2019 at Soin Medical Center. He was born February 1, 1961 in Long Beach, California. Bill had honorably served in the U.S. Army, and he was a longtime employee at Domino’s Pizza in Springfield. He had been a member of the Springfield Dart Association, and he enjoyed playing World of Warcraft. Survivors include his mother, Donna (Heider) Buell of Fairborn; father and stepmother, William “Bill”...

Matthew W. “Matt” Brunn, 50, of Urbana, passed away July 10, 2019 at the OSU Wexner Medical Center. He was born February 20, 1969 in Springfield. Matt was the owner of B & S Mobile Home Services. He is survived by his significant other of 20 years, Brenda Hesson. Through his relationship with Brenda, Matt gained two children, seven grandchildren, and one great-grandson. He enjoyed hanging out with his friends, and he leaves several of them to cherish his memory. He was...

Shirley Jean Burns, 81, of Springfield, passed away July 8, 2019 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born April 3, 1938 in Springfield, the daughter of Charles and Myrtle (Schantz) Austin. Shirley was a member of the Moose, the Eagles and the Union Club. She enjoyed fishing at Indian Lake and riding her bicycle. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law; Todd and Carolyn Rapp, Springfield, three grandchildren, one great grandchild, two stepsons; James Burns and Richard (Sue)...

        Donald Richard Lutz, 78, of Springfield, passed away July 7, 2019 in his residence surrounded by his loved ones. He was born January 15, 1941 in Champaign County, Ohio, the son of Lowell and Norma (Argabright) Lutz. Mr. Lutz was a fan of NASCAR and was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. He was retired from Coca Cola and had been the owner of the Harding Road Market and Northern R V. Don loved Indian Lake and for 20 years he and his wife Carol...

         Katherine Rose “Katie” (Rayburn) Vickers, 35, loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and aunt, went home to be with her Lord July 5, 2019. She was born October 31, 1983 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of James and Vicki (Hagerman) Rayburn. Katie attended the Hillside Avenue Church of God. She was active in the Special Olympic Program, she lead the TAC Choir and she enjoyed singing and musicals. Her greatest passion in life was to help others....

Herbert H. Ballenger, 90, of Springfield went Home to be with the Lord on July 3, 2019 at Allen View Healthcare Center. He was born January 27, 1929 in Springfield, the son of John W. and Fammie E. (Davis) Ballenger, Sr. Mr. Ballenger was a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served in the occupation of Germany following WWII and the Korean War. He was retired from Robbins and Myers. He had been a member of Springfield I.P.C.C. for many years and was a member of the American Legion in South...

In loving memory of Barbara Joyce “Boo” Ruf (Reed), 76, who passed quietly early Saturday morning June 29th. She is survived by a large, loving family. Her husband Ronald Ruf, sons Scott (Glenna) Darst, Rick (Alysia), Dan (Lisa), and David (Melissa) Lazear, their father George Lazear, her younger sister Debbie, brother-in-law Doug, and their children Brandi, Jennifer, and Tyler, brother Kenneth Reed, 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, and her dear friend and caregiver of...

Barbara Ann Moore, 67, of Springfield, passed away June 28, 2019 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born January 5, 1952 in Springfield, the daughter of Wilma (Heir) and Roger Elliott, Sr. Barbara enjoyed playing Bingo and card games. Survivors include four daughters, Charlene Moore (Jim Payton) of Springfield, Mandy Moore (Aaron Lawler, Sr.) of Columbus, Carla Moore, and Roenna (Mark) Samons, all of Springfield; grandchildren, Chelsea and Lindsey LaBonte, Guy A. and Zackery H....

Loretta Ann Copley, 83, of Springfield passed away June 28, 2019 at Villa Springfield. She was born April 6, 1936 in Springfield, the daughter of Walter E. and Ruth E. (Clingan) Siegfried. Loretta had worked at Fulmers and Woolworth. She enjoyed bowling, crocheting, and baby-sitting. Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Paul Jennings Copley; one daughter, Berene May Morrow of Springfield; three grandchildren, Candyce Anuszewski, Kasey Morrow, and Kyle Morrow; nine great-grandchildren;...

Wilburn H. Campbell, 83, of Springfield, passed away June 28, 2019 at Allen View Healthcare Center. He was born September 25, 1935 in Tazewell, Tennessee, the son of Howard Clayton and Edith Marie (Lambert) Campbell. Mr. Campbell had worked for many years as a Deputy Sheriff in the Clark County Sheriff’s Department, and he retired from JGR Properties. He was a Mason, an Oddfellow, and a member of the Clark County Sheriff’s Association. Survivors include children, James and Barb...