Sheryl L. “Sheri” Eldridge-Clark, 45, of Springfield, passed away December 2, 2020 in her home. She was born on November 5, 1975 in Springfield, the daughter of James and Sharon (Riggle) Eldridge. Sheri graduated from Kenton Ridge High School and had worked at Buck Creek Carry-Out. She was artistically brilliant and an avid knitter and crocheter. She was very involved with the SCA and enjoyed doing volunteer work for conservation groups, DU and NWTF. Survivors include her loving...

Andrea Faith Johnson, 75, of Springfield, went home to be with the Lord on December 1, 2020. She was born October 15, 1945 in Cleveland, the daughter of Paul and Alice (Jones) Baltz. Andrea had retired following 21 years with the Ohio State Patrol, where she worked as a Drivers Examiner. She was a member of Enon United Methodist Church, where she was active in several bible study groups and loved working in the church nursery. She had a special way with babies. She also enjoyed scrapbooking...

Harvey R. “Dick” “Rooster” Flannery, 79, of South Charleston, passed away December 1, 2020 in his home. He was born February 18, 1941 in Harmony Township, OH, the son of Aubrey V. “Luke” and Erna O. (Click) Flannery. Mr. Flannery had retired from the U.S. Post Office, Springfield branch, following 36 years employment. He loved golfing at Locust Hills Golf Club and also enjoyed softball, running, and racing cars and motorcycles. Survivors include his loving...

       Middleton Edward “Sam” Patch, 93, of Springfield, passed away November 29, 2020 in Good Shepherd Village. He was born April 15, 1927 in Springfield, the son of Orville and Helen (Winke) Patch. Sam was a dedicated member of Oakland Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed remote controlled model air planes, golfing and was an accomplished photographer. Mr. Patch was a Veteran of the Army Air Corp during World War II and he was retired from the Champion...

Edna Charlotte Smith, 100, of Springfield, passed away November 28, 2020 in Good Shepherd Village. She was born September 8, 1920 in Springfield, the daughter of Samuel and Cora (Geron) Frock. Mrs. Smith attended St. Paul Lutheran Church. She had played on a championship baseball team that was coached by her father and was a 1938 graduate of Olive Branch High School. During W.W. II she was employed as a “Rosie the Riveter” wiring gun ball turrets for bombers at Steel Products....

       Irma Marie Hayden, 70, of Springfield, passed away November 25, 2020 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born August 2, 1950 in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, the daughter of Thomas and Ruby (Sutton) Oakley. Mrs. Hayden was a member of the First United Church of Christ. She enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her grandchildren. She had been employed by the Springfield City Schools and she was also a beautician. Survivors include her loving husband...

  Kathryn R. (Thellman) Parrett “Kitty”, 87, of Springfield, passed away November 25, 2020 in Allenview Nursing Home. She was born March 11, 1933 in New Castle, PA the daughter of William and Matilda (Schuler) Thellman. Kitty married Glenn Junior Parrett on December 11, 1953 in Patuxant, Maryland. She met Mr. Parrett while serving in the Navy. They were married for 47 years. Kitty worked at Birdies Motel and JoAnn Fabrics. She retired to spend time with her husband and to...

       Robert A. Smith, 77, of Springfield, passed away November 24, 2020 in Good Shepherd Village. He was born August 23, 1943 in Springfield, the son of Raymond E. and Helen C. (Cofman) Smith. Mr. Smith was a member of the Rotary Club and he enjoyed traveling, boating and fishing. His most enjoyable days were the times he spent in Florida.  Bob was the former owner of Midwest Casket Company in Springfield. He was a graduate of North High School in 1962...

              Wayne Taulbee Tipton, 91, of Springfield, passed away on 11/23/2020. He was born on February 2, 1929 in Clay City, Kentucky. Wayne was the first child of Weeden and Weeda Tipton. He was preceded in death by his wife Ruby Faye after 63 years of marriage. Wayne studied to be a high school business education teacher at Berea College and Eastern Kentucky State University. He received his BS degree in 1955. He met the love...

Donald Eugene Sherrock, 89, of Springfield, passed away November 19, 2020 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 11, 1931 in Springfield, the son of Arthur and Inez Sherrock. Mr. Sherrock enjoyed swap meets and flea markets and had been a member of a six-cylinder race car club. He was retired from Robbins and Myers, was a Veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean War and was a member of the V.F.W. Survivors include a step daughter; Connie Buck,...