All Obituaries

James White Jr., passed away on November 14, 2021, at the age of 88, in his hometown of Springfield, Ohio. James was born on February 5, 1933, to father, Rev. James White Sr. and mother, Alice Cunningham-White.  A visitation for James is Friday, November 19, 2021, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The visitation will be at the Greater Grace Temple on 380 W Leffel Ln, Springfield, Ohio.  All are invited to attend—social distancing and facemask required.  Bishop...

Phyllis Queen, 87, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away November 13, 2021.  Visitation is Tuesday, November 23, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. in St. John Missionary Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in Ferncliff Cemetery.

Johnny C. McCoy, 70, of Springfield, Ohio, a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, passed away on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at Mansfield Methodist Medical Center in Mansfield, Texas. Johnny was born October 21, 1951, to Johnny C. McCoy Sr. and Amanda Lou Riggins and attended Springfield South High School before enlisting in the U.S. Army.  He was a member of The House of Prayer and was a believer of Jesus Christ.  He was a great father and a devoted...

Brandon White, 22, of Springfield, Ohio passed away November 10, 2021.  He was born October 22, 1999 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Erika (Micah) Wilson and Shawn (Janice) White.  He graduated from Springfield High School in 2017.  Brandon later in life became a member of the Anthony Lodge (Free Mason) and was employed at Target Distribution Center. He is survived by his parents, Erika (Micah) Wilson and Shawn (Janice ) White; brothers, Bryan Burton, Noah...

Benny J. Bray, 93, of Springfield, Ohio passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Southbrook Care Center comforted by his family and friends.  He was born April 21, 1928 in Springfield, Ohio to the late Benjamin F. and Zenna (Hall-Stewart) Bray.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years, Dorothy E. (Holland) Bray, whom he married June 6, 1953; sisters, Mary "Bunny" Sutton, Thelma Coleman and Ruby Bray...

Marjorie Delaney Ball transitioned peacefully on Saturday, October 30, 2021.  The second of four children born to Arthur J. Ball Sr. and Martha Delaney Ball on April 4, 1923 in Springfield, Ohio.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her three siblings, Grace, John and Arthur Jr.   Marjorie was a lifelong member of Mt. Zion and was active in a variety of missionary organizations and volunteered to drive the church bus once a month on Sundays. Marjorie...

Joyce E. Jones, 81, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021.  She was born February 9, 1940 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Carl (Dorothy) Henry and Gladys (John) Jordan. Joyce graduated from Springfield High School in 1958.  Joyce retired from the United States Post Office after 28 years of dedicated service and she also was employed by Security National Bank for 7 1/2 years.  She was an avid bowler and belonged to the Springfield...

Garrett H. Berry, Jr. (Goose), was born on May 3, 1941 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Garrett and Lucinda Berry. He was called home by God on October 28, 2021. The family relocated to Springfield, Ohio when he was 10 years old. Goose was educated in the Dayton and Springfield Public School Systems, graduating from Springfield High School, Class of 1959. Goose enjoyed playing sports, singing, had a passion for art and people at large. He served as president of RoadRunner Motorcycle Club...

Lynda Lee Ray of Springfield, Ohio died Sunday, October 24,2021 at Springfield Regional Medical Center.  She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. Lynda was born in Dover, Ohio the daughter of the late Berta Lee and Benjamin Tristano. She is survived by Melissa Mason of Banning, California, Steven Rutherford of San Diego, California, Curtis Ray of Canton, Ohio, Crystal Miller (Kenneth) of Branchburg, NJ and Blanche Ray of Springfield,...

Clyde Ronald Stephens, passed away in Georgia October 21, 2021.  Evangelistic Bishop AKA “the Bishop of the streets” was born in Springfield Ohio November 19, 1955 to Anna and Clyde Stephens Sr.  He and his two siblings, Sherry and Cornell attended Springfield Public Schools and at 18 years old he joined the United States Army.  After the army he received his call to the gospel ministry. Bishop was the proud father of six...