Michael C. South, 69, of South Charleston, died surrounded by his loving family on Friday, February 19, 2021, after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was a wonderful husband, dad, and grandpa. He was born at home on April 26, 1951, in Lynchburg, Ohio, one of eight children. He was the son of Lloyd and Beatrice (Thompson) South. Mike is survived by his wife of 50 years, Joann (Tuggle), the love of his life. He was a lifelong member of Love Light Gospel Chapel....

Loretta Ellen Nall of Springfield, OH was born Dec. 13, 1951 in McArthur, OH, and passed away on Feb. 19, 2021 after a two-year illness. Loretta proudly served her country in the U.S. Navy stationed in Italy, FL and OH. With degrees in Psychology (Social Work minor) and Business, Loretta’s career spanned management, counseling and social work advocating for children and families throughout FL and OH. She loved helping others, researching and devoting herself to family. She enjoyed...

Robert L. Massie, 80, of Springfield, passed away February 18, 2021 at Villa Springfield. He was born February 11, 1941 in Springfield, son of the late Glenn and Wanda (Rubinoff) Massie. Robert was a U.S. Air Force veteran, and he had worked at Denny’s Restaurant for over 20 years. Survivors include his loving wife of nearly 38 years, Mary (Fannin) Massie, and his sister, Irene (Jim) Downing of Springfield. Private burial will be held at Fairview Cemetery in West Liberty. Arrangements...

         Stanley Rodger Arbogast Sr., 73, of Springfield, passed away February 15, 2021. He was born May 9, 1947 in Valley Head, West Virginia, the son of Warren and Arizona (Ware) Arbogast. Mr. Arbogast enjoyed fishing and hunting and was retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Survivors include three children; Stanley R. (Jennifer) Arbogast Jr., Lisa Vest and Jenny Arbogast, eleven grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, siblings; Steve (Betsy),...

Patricia L. “Patty” Knight-Timms, 58, of New Carlisle, passed away February 12, 2021 in her home. She was born on March 22, 1962 in Springfield, the daughter of Alonzo V. and Ruby (Reeder) Bame, Sr. Patty was a member of AA. She enjoyed photography and loved spending time with her kids, grandkids, and her dog. Survivors include her two children, Megan Knight and Cody Timms; grandchildren, Brantley, Kahlan, and Leilah; siblings, Barbara Sheffer, Lonnie Bame, Bob Bame, Dorothy...

Danny Ray “Mayhem” Adams, 50, of Middletown and formerly of Springfield, passed away on February 10, 2021. He was born on October 31, 1970 in Springfield, the son of Winford and Rella (Whitt) Adams. Danny was a wrestler and part of the wrestling community for several years. He enjoyed music and playing video games. Survivors include his sister, Connie (Terry) Monk of Middletown, and several nieces and nephews including two close great-nieces, Kourtnie Burr and Kaylinn Adams. He...

Russell David Vanover Jr., 27, of New Carlisle, passed away February 9, 2021 in Miami Valley Hospital. He was born April 4, 1993 in Lakeland, Florida, the son of Russell D. Vanover Sr. and Jamie (Riddle) Cheek. Mr. Vanover enjoyed shooting pool and fishing. He is survived by his parents; Russell Vanover Sr. and fiancée Megan Musser and Jamie Cheek (Joey), Russell’s fiancée; Shyanne Sowers, three children; Kaiden, Brooklyn and Jedediah, siblings; Jessie Vanover and...

       Norma J. Stinson, 90, of Springfield, passed away February 6, 2021 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born January 21, 1931 in Springfield, the daughter of Herman and Mable (Heffley) Chapman. Mrs. Stinson was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 6. She enjoyed shopping, camping and spending time with her loving family and her dogs. She had been employed as a nurse’s aid at Mercy Medical Center. Survivors include three children;...

       Donald Eugene Summers Sr., 87, of Springfield, passed away February 5, 2021 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born October 12, 1933 in Springfield, the son of Raymond and Nellie (Horner) Summers. Mr. Summers enjoyed gardening and gambling and had been employed at Bobby Fisher and Coy Distributing as a truck driver. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. Survivors include five children; Donald E. Summers Jr., Robert (Denise) Cydrus, Michael...

Philip A. Martin, 86, passed away February 5, 2021, after battling cancer.  He was born June 26, 1934 near Urbana, Ohio, to John H. and Helen I. (Huffman) Martin.  He graduated from DeGraff High School in 1952.  Phil was stationed in Germany while serving in the U.S. Army and enjoyed traveling to nearby countries.  He retired from Kelsey-Hays SPECO after 29 years in 1991 then worked for Murray Black for 4 years.  Phil loved being outside and was known for his...