Emma L. Loeffler, 85, of Catawba, passed away March 24, 2020, in Forest Glen Health Campus. She was born March 18, 1935, in Waverly, Ohio, the daughter of Charles and Goldie (Sams) Fremder Sr. Mrs. Loeffler was a member of Pleasant Community Church of God and had worked as a cook in several nursing homes and schools. She enjoyed flea marketing and spending time with her loving family. Survivors include three children; Mary Ann (Gary ) Nelson, Pauline (Richard) DeWitt and Charles (Tracy)...

 Lawrence G. “Lary” Manion II, 48, of Springfield, passed away March 24, 2020 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born February 17, 1972 in San Diego, California, the son of Sandra J. Brown and Lawrence G. Manion. Lary loved to play darts and had been employed at Pratt Industries. He had served in the Army National Guard. Survivors include his mother; Sandra J. Brown, Shawneetown, Illinois, his father and step mother; Lawrence and Darcus Manion, South Charleston,...

Mary K. Douglas, 75, of St. Paris, Ohio, passed away March 23, 2020 in her home. She was born April 30, 1944 in Urbana, the daughter of Hazel (Rigsby) and Normal Salyer, Sr. Mary was retired from the I.O.O.F. Home where she had worked as a Unit Clerk. She loved to work puzzles and shop. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Sterling and Janie Douglas, Jr. of St. Paris; six grandchildren, Jessica Douglas, Dustin Jewell, Josh (Carissa) Jewell, Lacey Jewell, Jessica (Bradley) Evans,...

Austyn Tilor Michael Brown, 19, of Springfield, passed away March 23, 2020. He was born November 8, 2000 in Springfield, the son of Amanda Brown and Douglas Scroggs, Jr. Austyn was a graduate of Springfield High School, where he was a proud participant of the Junior ROTC program. He enjoyed fishing and had a terrific sense of humor. He leaves to cherish his memory his parents; siblings, Callie, Gabriel, Annie, and Izzie; grandparents, Kathy Brown, Mike (Juanita) Brown, Brenda Scroggs, and...

Girlie Dean Combs, 91, of West Chester, Ohio, was received into our Lord’s loving arms on Saturday, March 21, 2020. She was born in Hindman, Kentucky on May 20, 1928, the daughter of the late Ted and Jane (Patrick) Perkins. She married Karl Combs in 1946, and they relocated to Springfield, Ohio, during the early 1950’s where they lived for more than 50 years. Girlie had a passion for helping others and worked many years as a nurse’s aide. She was a wonderful Southern style...

                            Joyce Frances Hurst, 74, of Springfield, passed away March 20, 2020 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born December 28, 1945 in Springfield, the daughter of James E. and Margaret Elizabeth (Brown) Hurst. Joyce enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles and spending time with her family. She had been employed at Community Hospital as...

       Donald William Elzey, 56, of Springfield, passed away March 19, 2020 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 7, 1964 in Decatur, Indiana, the son of Charles and Mary (Knefflecamp) Elzey. Mr. Elzey enjoyed fishing, playing euchre and poker and all kinds of card games, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his loving family. Survivors include his wife; Robyn (Priddy) Elzey, five children; Jeffrey Elzey, Emily Elzey (Hershel...

                   Roberta Lynn Brown, 63, of Springfield, passed away March 17, 2020 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born March 1, 1957 in Georgetown, Ohio, the daughter of Forest Fields and Martha (Vaughn) (Fields) Tackett. Roberta was a fighter from the beginning. She lived her entire life for her kids and grandkids. Her jobs didn’t matter because her family always came first. Roberta was...

      Douglas Linn “Doug” Vance, 60, of Springfield, passed away March 14, 2020 in his home. He was born April 19, 1959 in Champaign County, Ohio, the son of Charles Henry and Waneta Faye (Miller) Vance. Doug enjoyed playing pool and darts and was a self- employed painter and contractor. He is survived by his siblings; Joel (Carmi) Vance, Charles “Chuck” Vance and Randy (Renda) Vance, aunt; Wanda Horton, cousin; Eddie Horton, niece and nephew; Amy...

Linda Ann (Snyder) Adamson departed this life Friday, March 13, 2020 at the age of 77. She was born on February 1, 1943 in Yellow Springs, Ohio to the late Lawrence and Garnette (Patrick) Snyder. She was a 1961 graduate of Cedarville High School. She worked for several years as a Nurses Aide at two different Springfield nursing homes, but her highest priority was being a devoted mother to her four children. Along with this, she also managed Home Insulation’s two youth baseball teams in...