Donald Ellsworth Miesse, Sr., 91, of Springfield, OH, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Don was born on February 1, 1931, in Springfield, OH, to Leroy and Katherine (Oyler) Miesse. He grew up in Lawrenceville and at a young age, developed a love for sports that continued throughout his life. As a student at Lawrenceville High School, he was part of the championship baseball team that advanced to the Final Four in 1947 and was a member of the final Lawrenceville High School graduating...

Ted M. “Butch” Foster, Sr., 78, of Springfield, passed away August 8, 2022 in his home. He was born August 11, 1943 in Springfield, the son of Wendell Henry and Mary Jane (Throop) Foster. Ted was retired from the William Bailey Company and Snyder Tank. He attended the Beacon Street Church of Christ in Christian Union. He enjoyed collecting things, studying, and reading. Survivors include two children, Penny Crawford (Donald Wade) and Ted Foster, Jr.; grandchildren, Kaysi (Joe)...

Ethel (Mundy) Barton, 90, of Springfield, passed away August 6, 2022, in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born October 17, 1931, in Murphy, North Carolina, the daughter of John and Kate (Abernathy) Mundy. Ethel enjoyed collecting glassware, working with her flowers in her garden and spending time with her family and friends. She was retired from Navistar. Survivors include her loving husband of 56 years John Barton, one daughter; Lora (Doug) Scholl, one stepson; Pat Barton, three...

Ronald J. Lanum, 90, of Springfield, passed away August 5, 2022 at Springfield Regional Hospital. Per his request, there will be no services. Arrangements entrusted to the JONES-KENNEY-ZECHMAN FUNERAL HOME. Condolences may be shared at www.jkzfh.com.

Douglas Eugene Evans, 89, of Springfield, went peacefully to be with his Lord on Thursday, August 4, 2022. He was born on February 20, 1933, in Springfield, the son of Glenna (Lorton) and Ira Evans. Doug graduated from Northwestern High School class of 1951 and served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked hard all his life on the farm, at Duriron, Farm Bureau and retired from International Harvester after 30+ years of service. Doug was an avid car...

David White, Sr., 65, of Springfield, passed away August 4, 2022 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born April 20, 1957 in Springfield, the son of Donald and Alma (Huffenberger) White. David worked as a contractor and was always willing to use his skills to help others. Survivors include his mother, Alma White; significant other, Lisa Eldridge; children, David (Lauri) White, Jr., Stacey White, Shannon White (Rick Robinson), Amber White; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother,...

Leonard (Lenny) Guy Davis (12/7/1936-8/3/2022) Leonard (Lenny) G. Davis, 85, of Fairborn, departed this life on August 3, 2022, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident on July 25, 2022. He was born on December 7, 1936, in Springfield, Ohio to William and Glenna (Fay) Davis. Music began to influence his life at an early age as his father played guitar, his sister played trumpet and the family sang and entertained at local nursing homes. Lenny attended Springfield High School,...

Jesse “Mac” Brown, 80 of Mechanicsburg, passed away July 30, 2022, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 16, 1942, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Bertha June (Boyd) Burrell. Mr. Brown was a member of the O. G. C. A and the Schreier’s Liar Club. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and was retired from the Clark County Department of Human Services. Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years; Carolyn Joan (Patterson) Brown, one daughter;...

         Darlene Louise Dresher, 83, of Springfield, passed away July 29, 2022, in the Ohio Masonic Home. She was born July 14, 1939, in New Carlisle, Ohio, the daughter of Don and Margaret (Mumma) Moyer. Darlene enjoyed swimming, sunning, vacationing, all kinds of large animals and online shopping. She had been employed as a waitress at Frisch’s and Perkin’s Restaurants. Survivors include one son; Mark Carpenter and several grandchildren, great...

    Lara Ann Lewis, 38, of Springfield, passed away July 28, 2022. She was born June 23, 1984, in Charleston, West Virginia, the daughter of Barry D. and Judith W. (Woldroup) Lewis. Lara enjoyed all kinds of music, cooking and spending time with family and friends. She had been employed as a S. T. N. A. Survivors include her mother; Judith W. Lewis-Burns (Greg), three children; Ahmari, Daviea and Lilarra, siblings; Jerod Lewis (Amber) and Matthew Lewis (Heather) and many...