Enos E. Copeland, 65, of Springfield, passed away January 23, 2020 at Springfield Regional Hospital. He was born January 3, 1955 in Springfield to Horace and Martha (Roberts) Copeland. Enos enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, playing the lottery, and especially spending time with his family. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Lois and Chuck Graham; three grandsons, Chaz (Cierra) Graham, Zach (Jessica) Graham, and Brad Graham; four great-grandchildren, Grace, Faith, Chase, and Max Graham, all...

James L. “Jim” Smith, 81, of Springfield, passed away January 22, 2020 in his home. He was born February 19, 1938 in Springfield, Ohio. Jim was a member of the Eagles, Machinist, and Union Clubs, and he enjoyed playing pool and darts. Survivors include his loving companion, Janet Beverly; children, Jamie Lewis, David King, Jody Rice, Leroy Rice, Jade Smith; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, including special granddaughters, Gloria Smith and Selina Evans; estranged...

Matthew T. Sheridan, Jr., 62, of Springfield, passed away January 19, 2020 at Springfield Regional Hospital. He was born August 18, 1957 in Springfield, son of the late Mary (Stir) and Matthew T. Sheridan, Sr. Matt was a graduate of Catholic Central and had worked in insurance sales at Western & Southern. He was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. For many years, he portrayed Saint Patrick in the Springfield St. Patrick’s Day parade. He was a member of the Knights of...

Lorri Deane Davis, 67, of Springfield, passed away January 18, 2020 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born March 30, 1952 in Springfield, the daughter of Kenneth and Donna (Kearney) Kadel. Mrs. Davis enjoyed photography and loved doing weddings photos and graduation photos with her husband. She had been employed at National City Bank, Meijer’s photo lab, Walmart photo lab and Villa Springfield. Lorri was also an avid Ohio State fan. Her most favorite past time was...

Marcus Franklin Phillips, 76 years, went home to be with his Lord after a brief illness on January 18, 2020. He was born April 28, 1943 in Springfield, Ohio to Ernest and Marjorie (Hanson) Phillips. He was retired from Navistar after 36 years and a custodian for Emmanuel Christian School for 10 years. Mark became a Christian at the age of 13 years. He attended Grand Avenue Church of God, where Pastor Bob Newton was his spiritual father for many years. He then attended Christ Chapel and the...

Peggy L. Craig, 82, of Urbana, passed away January 18, 2020 at Mercy McAuley Center. She was born December 2, 1937 in Selma, Ohio, the daughter of Gerald “Buck” and Thelma (Walls) Fife. Peggy was retired from Mercy Medical Center. She was very devoted to her family and enjoyed spending time with them. Survivors include her husband, Paul R. Craig; three children, Roger (Shelly) White of Delaware, OH, Jeffrey Craig of Urbana, Rhonda Craig (fiancé Jeff Schaefer) of...

John D. Kelly, Sr., 65, of Springfield, passed away January 12, 2020. He was born March 9, 1954, the son of Don and Theada (Adams) Kelly. John had worked for several years at Ernst Concrete. He was a member of the Union Club and enjoyed fishing and baseball. Survivors include six children, Brittany Kelly, Brooke Kelly, Lucian (Whitney) Kelly, Dakota Kelly, all of Springfield, Jake Kelly of N. Lewisburg, and Jacqueline Kelly of Springfield; grandchildren, James, Taylynn, Da’Shawn,...

Elizabeth A. “Liz” Imber, 77, of Springfield, passed away January 11, 2020 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born May 29, 1942, the daughter of Melvin and Ellen (Parker) Bishop. Liz was retired from the City of Springfield, where she worked in the tax department. Survivors include four children, Mark (Tracey) Stump, Lisa Wren, Thomas Stump, and James Clark, all of Springfield; 18 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Sandy Bishop of Marion, Ohio; and...

                  Paul Eugene Miller, 34, of Springfield, passed away January 10, 2020. He was born February 14, 1985 in Springfield, the son of Kimberly Miller and James Tackett. Paul had been employed at All Season’s Tree Service. Survivors include his parents; Kimberly Miller and James Tackett, two children; Kaylee and Paul Miller, three sisters; Chasity Conley, Maryann Tackett and Angel Frost, one brother;...

Bryan N. McCreary, 69, of Woodstock, OH passed away January 9, 2020 at the OSU Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 28, 1950 in Columbus, the son of Robert and Enid (Monway) McCreary. Bryan was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and had retired from A & B Asphalt Corp. He enjoyed hunting. Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Karen S. (Plantz) McCreary; five children, Mendy Combs of Marysville, Bryan “Doug” (Tish) McCreary of Cable, David (Tina) Avery...