The Obituary Section

Sharon Eldridge

, Ohio

Sharon Sue Eldridge 77 of Springfield passed away on Wednesday August 12 2026 at Springfield Regional Hospital. She was born November 4 1948 in Springfield the daughter of Dale Kermit and Faye Jeanetta Kendall Riggle. Sharon worked most of her adult life at Yellow Springs Instrument Co ending her career there in 1989 as the Quality Assurance Manager.She took a leap of faith with an entrepreneur spirit and purchased Buck Creek Carry Out in 1989 because she "wanted to be her own boss".Sharon dedicated herself and family to successfully building and running a business in Clark County.She was a hunter and used her knowledge to build a thriving sporting goods business.She actively supported NRA Ducks Unlimited and National Turkey Federation.Sharon owned and operated Buck Creek Carry Out 33 years later selling in 2022.She loved her many friends family and special dog Dinky.She loved mushroom hunting since she was a young…

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James "Jim" Kindelberger

, Ohio

August 9, 2026

James Louis Jim Kindelberger 73 of Springfield passed away on August 10 2026 in the Urbana Health and Rehab Center. He was born January30 1953 in Cuyahoga Falls Ohio the son of Albert and Ruth Zimmers Kindelberger. Jim attended Grace Missionary Baptist Church. He was a true train enthusiast and loved everything about them. He was also an accomplished pianist. He enjoyed bluegrass gospel music the Ohio State Buckeyes the Reds and the Bengals and spending time with his loving family and friends. Jim had been employed at Level Three Communications for thirty plus years. He is survived by his beloved wife of twentysix years Tamera Powell Kindelberger granddaughter Aliana Washington a brother Gary Kindelberger in laws Judith and Ned Robe and cousins Joy Kay and Craig. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be held from 200PM until 500PM Saturday August 29 2026 in the JONESKENNEYZECHMAN…

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Richard Smith

, Ohio

Richard Dale Smith 79 of Springfield Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday August 14 2026 surrounded by family. Richard was born on April 24 1947 to his parents Herman Juanita Tabor Smith. Richard was a proud member of the Freemasons for most of his life Rome Masonic Lodge No. 535. He was a Knight of the York Cross of Honor KYCH and had many other titles. He was a 2019 recipient of the Knights Templar Cross of Honor. He was a very skilled carpenter as well and had created many beautiful pieces. He took pride in all his work and helping his fellow brothers. He was crafty in many ways including sewing and cooking. Richard was a loving papaw to all his grand and great grandchildren. He loved encouraging them and watching them grow up. Richard loved seeing all their pictures on Facebook and printed many photos over the years…

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Barbara Harrell

, Ohio

Barbara L. Harrell Bauer 79 of Springfield went home to be with her Lord on August 13 2026 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 13 1947 in Springfield the daughter of William and Elva Clark Bauer. Barbara was a former member of First Christian Church and the Altrusa International of Springfield before health issues prevented her participation. She enjoyed hiking fishing crafting holidays and caring for her beloved cat Misty. Survivors include four children C. Scott Smiddy David M. Rebecca Smiddy Robert E. Angela Smiddy and Jerry H. Amy Smiddy grandchildren Dana Amanda Smiddy Allison Beth Smiddy Robert Smiddy Matthew Nicole Smiddy Rachael Carter Bradley Beatrice Smiddy Jacob Samantha Smiddy James Breanah Smiddy Maragaret Maisy Smiddy and several greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by brothers Kenneth Foster Bauer and William Bauer great granddaughter Rosalize Faye Nichols and her parents. Funeral services will be…

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Daniel Shover Sr.

, Ohio

Daniel T. Shover Sr. 74 of Urbana Ohio peacefully passed away on Sunday August 9th 2026 in his home with his wife and daughter at his bedside. Dan was born November 22 1951 in Dayton Ohio the son of Clyde Edward and Frances Edith Good Shover. He was a graduate of Greenon High School in 1970. He retired from GMHA in Xenia Ohio in 2013 as a housing inspector and in 2020 from the City of Urbana as a Code Enforcement Officer. Dan appreciated the outdoors playing with his dogs tending to the yard and watching tv in the garage while working on cars. He also enjoyed spending time with family trips to the lake with the grandkids and visiting with family in Tennessee. He is survived by his wife Kathleen Schetter daughter Erica Josh Pence son Daniel Jr Stephanie Shover stepson Eric Nancy Erter sister Linda J. Smith grandchildren…

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Barbara Clos

, Ohio

Barbara J. Clos 91 of Dayton and formerly of Springfield went home to be with her Lord on August 16 2026 in her home. She was born June 12 1935 in Clark County Ohio the daughter of Irvin and Elizabeth McNegh Watterly. Barbara was a devoted member of the Lighthouse Tabernacle. She enjoyed reading beading making jewelry and spending time with her loving family and many friends especially from her church. Survivors include her three children Connie Fannin Allen L. Loretta Clos and Larry Cheryl Clos grandchildren Samantha Chad Brown Benjamin Clos Jared Nyhart Jillian Register Joshua Bethany Eldridge Anthony Fannin Tameka Wise Gary Clos Allen Rice and Dawn Rice greatgrandchildren Lily Eldridge Emmelia Eldridge Lauren Register Molly Fannin Paige Diebert Issax Diebert Preston Clos Kasen Clos Bailey Wise Annabel Wise Ayla and Elijah and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husbands Leo Clos in…

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