All Obituaries

Lillian G. Gray of Springfield, Ohio passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022.  Her arrangements are pending.

Mary Elizabeth White Carter, known to many as “Mickell”, age 66, departed life peacefully at the Ross Heart Hospital at The Ohio State University Hospital after a long battle with illness on August 3, 2022. Mary was born in Springfield, Ohio on June 16, 1956, to the late Willabie White and Ana Ruth Cromer.  She is survived by her bonus mother, Aunt Essie Murphy; sons, William Earley III of Columbus Ohio, Keith (Melissa) Earley of Beavercreek Ohio; grandchildren,...

Elder Johnny James was born the first time on April 1, 1930 in Portsmouth, OH to parents John Andrew James, Sr. and Bertha Valentine James.  He has one sister, Susie Harolene James.  Reverend John A. James, Sr. a Methodist Minister was transferred to Detroit in 1932.  Raised in Detroit from the age of one, Johnny James was brought up in the way of the Apostolic Doctrine by his mother, Bertha. They attended the Apostolic Church of God in Christ Jesus under the leadership of...

Ramonica Sparks, 45, of Springfield, Ohio passed away July 15, 2022.  She was born February 5, 1977 the daughter of Birdie Sparks and Raymond Jackson.  Visitation is Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. in the Robert C. Henry Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Ferncliff Cemetery.

Rosalind Louise (Crowley) Walker, always known as Rocky, 62, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Friday, July 8, 2022.  She was born February 19, 1960 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Treva Stephens and Richard Clark Sr.  Rosalind was employed as a nurse's aide with Northwood Assisted Living.  Rosalind was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan! She is survived by her two daughters, Nickeyra Hall of Columbus, Ohio and Shameka Walker of Springfield, Ohio; 7 grandchildren, Teaira...

Dewayne E. Riggins, 43, of Springfield, Ohio gained his heavenly wings Thursday, June 30, 2022 in Miami Valley Hospital. Dewayne was born January 31, 1979 the son of Gloria McDaniel and  Will Oscar Riggins Jr. He graduated from East Coweta High School when he relocated to Newnan, Georgia with his mother and older brother.  Dewayne moved back to Springfield in 2016.   He had been employed by Save-A-Lot. Dewayne is survived by his loving and devoted...

Carla Diane Wellington, 52, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022 in Miami Valley Hospital.  She was born July 26, 1969 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Carlos E. and Diane R. Brewer.  Carla was employed as a home health care worker.  Her services are pending.

Shawnta M. Griffeth, 45, of Springfield, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on June 25, 2022 in Spartanburg, South Carolina.  She was born June 3, 1977 in Springfield, Ohio to Robert V. Griffeth and Viola M. Yasin (Holtzapfel). Shawnta enjoyed writing poems, crocheting and cheering on her beloved Buckeyes!  Her absolute favorite hobby was spending quality time wtih her family and playing with her "babies".  Shawnta was preceded in death by her parents.  She...

Ralph Stanley Johnson Jr. was born September 9, 1961, in Springfield, OH. Ralph went home June 12, 2022. Ralph was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley (Williams) Robinson and stepfather, Gerald Robinson. He is survived by his son, Jeremy Johnson; father, Ralph S. Johnson Sr.; brother, Kevin Johnson; sisters, Ellen (Latimore) Robinson, Kim Alexander and Dianna Robinson, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Ralph enjoyed gardening, collecting coins, and was an avid...

Nathan “Nate” Miller, 34, of Springfield, Ohio passed Saturday, June 4, 2022.  He was born August 12, 1987 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Janine (McCollom) and Nathan “Nate” Miller.  Nate was recently inducted in the Athletic Hall of Fame.  He was a middle school basketball and baseball coach and worked at Roosevelt Middle School. Nate graduated from Springfield South where he earned All Ohio honors in football and basketball.  He also graduated...