The Obituary Section

Pete Roach Jr.

, Ohio

After 48 years of doing things his way saying exactly what was on his mind and not caring about what anybody thought. Pete has officially taken his final trip to the other side. Though he may be gone from this earth the love he gave and the memories he created will stay with us forever. Anyone who was around Pete knew there was never a dull moment with him always keeping it real and somehow making everybody laugheven when nobody was supposed to be laughing. That was just Pete unforgettable unapologetically himself and full of life. He loved Michigan and The Detroit Lions enjoyed watching the games and was known for having a good time. And if you knew Pete then you already knowfunny saying he used to say or use all the time . He leaves behind 2 daughters Kyeshia Roach Anthony and Kayleigha Roach Mother Tammy Roach Bill…

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Shirley Keating

, Ohio

October 8, 2026

Shirley Ann Keating 91 of Springfield passed away Friday October 9 2026 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born December 9 1934 in Springfield the daughter of Jack and Anna Geis Shinn. Shirley was a very dedicated member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She was also a member of the YMCA a 51year member of TOPS the Senior Center and was a member of the 1952 graduating class of Springfield South High School. She loved working at her church and spending time with her family and many friends. Shirley was a longtime employee of the Kissell Company and had also been employed at the Huntington Bank. Survivors include three children Rebecca Shuping Jo Anna Keating and Karen David Phelan four grandchildren Christina Davis Arthur Walker Trishia Long Adrienne. Andrea Rupert Cody and Samuel Spellman Jr. Amanda special friend John White several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren and several nieces…

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Carolyn M. Hixon

, Ohio

October 7, 2026

Carolyn M. (Page) Hixon, 91, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026. She was born on November 26, 1934, in Springfield, the daughter of the late Harold and Ruth P. (Kirkpatrick) Page. Carolyn graduated from Northwestern High School, class of 1952.Carolyn dedicated 34 years of service to Clark State Community College. She began her career as Executive Secretary to Dr. Brinkmann and continued in that role through Al Salareno’s tenure, retiring in 1996. Her years at Clark State were an important part of her life, and the college remained a meaningful part of her story.Carolyn loved Christmas, especially her collection of Heritage Villages, which she enjoyed setting up for the season. For Carolyn, decorating wasn’t simply a matter of putting up a tree, to her, there was an entire village to arrange! Those little houses and holiday scenes were a special part of a season she loved so…

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