Judith E. Underwood
Judith E. Underwood went to be with our Lord on July 6, 2010 following a three year fight with cancer.  She was born in Springfield, Ohio on September 28, 1946, the daughter of Kenneth and Katherine Arnold.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Ron Underwood.  She retired from Catherine’s Clothing Shoppe following 21 years of loyal service.  In her spare time, she loved visiting cemeteries and working genealogy.  She leaves behind four sons Kenneth (Kathy), Donald (Tammy) and Jeff all of Springfield, David (Heather) of Urbana; eight grandchildren Jessica, Cody, Chelcie, Shane, Danielle, Spencer, Paige, and Parker; her great-granddaughter Veronica (Little Roni).  Judith leaves behind one brother Kenneth (Kim) Arnold; sister Lori (Ric) Compton; three brothers-in-laws David (Debby), Danny (Mona), and Doug; three sisters-in-laws Lavenia (Alice), Donna( Ether), and Janice (Randy) all of Tennessee; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins; special friends Phyllis, Junko, Beverly, Mary, Deanna, Charlene, and all her co-workers at Catherine’s.  Also she leaves behind her beloved dog Lucy, who had comforted her throughout her illness.  Special thanks to Dr. Umerani, Dr. Singh and all their staff, especially at the Springfield Regional Cancer Center and the Community Mercy Hospice for their wonderful care and support.  A special thanks to Hook’s Oxygen for all that they supplied, and all the customers at Catherine’s for all their encouragement and prayers.  Family and friends may call Friday from 5-8 PM in the RICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME.  Services will be Saturday at 2:00 PM in the memorial home.  Burial to follow in Rose Hill Burial Park.  In lieu of flowers we would like donations to be made to the Springfield Regional Cancer Center and the Community Mercy Hospice in her name.  Expressions of sympathy may be sent to www.richardsraffanddunbar.com.   


Robert F. Phipps
Robert F. Phipps, 80, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday July 6, 2010 in his residence after a long illness.  He was born on February 25, 1930 in Ironton, Ohio, the son of Robert Franklin and Grace (Williams) Phipps.  He was a 1948 graduate of Russell High School in Russell, Kentucky where he starred in football, basketball and baseball.  He was a guard on the 1947 Kentucky state runner-up basketball team, played football at Eastern Kentucky University and had a tryout with the St. Louis Cardinals.  Bob began his 40-year career in radio and television at WIRO in Ironton in 1953.  Through the Sixties, he was a familiar voice to Springfield area teenagers who listened weekday afternoons to his Top 40 Hits Show on WIZE.  Bob also provided color commentary for both high school and Wittenberg football and basketball broadcasts.  When Channel 26 TV opened in Springfield in 1968, he served as the news and sports editor and broadcaster.  Bob concluded his career as an account representative with Continental Cable Television in 1994.  In his spare time, he loved to root for his beloved UK Wildcats, Cincinnati Reds and the Cleveland Browns and to read and research history (especially World War II).  However, Bob’s preferred activity was spending time with his large family.  He is survived by Bonnie (Potter), his wife of 60 years, his children Marsha (Gary) Jenkins of South Charleston, Cheryl (Jack) Dalie of Springfield, Anthony Phipps of Clearwater, Florida, James (Terri) Phipps of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and Nancy Summers of Springfield, twelve grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and good friend Greg Bachman.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Services to honor Bob’s life will be held in the LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME at 1 p.m. Friday July 9, 2010 with Pastor David Yingling of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church presiding.  Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Burial will be in Ferncliff Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Myelodysplastic Syndromes Foundation www.mds-foundation.org.  You may express condolences to the family at www.littletonandrue.com