All Obituaries

Donald "Duck" Ramey, Sr., 72, departed this life on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. He was born a twin on February 10, 1951 in Springfield, OH, the 8th son of Joseph and Alice Ramey. Donald was a graduate of South High class of 1969. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and was honorably discharged. He was employed by International Harvester for many years and retired from Duray Machine Shop, Lorain, OH. Donald was baptized at Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church at an early age....

Robert H. Pipkins, 81, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Friday, March 24, 2023.  He was born July 7, 1941 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Ruby (Robinson) and Raymond Pipkins.  He had been employed by Cooper Industries and was a driver for United Senior Services.  He served his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged.  According to his wishes he will be cremated.

Lisa L. Whitaker was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly on March 21, 2023, at the age of 58. She was born to Carolyn “Pat” (Maness) Bass and Percy “Sonny” Maness Sr. on March 24, 1964. Lisa was married to Samuel E. Whitaker for 23 years and together they shared 6 children Samuel Whitaker Jr., Derek Maness, Justin Boyd, Brandon Boyd; daughter, NaTashia Whitaker; stepdaughter, Taylor (Whitaker) Thompson and 12...

Harry L. Jones, 79, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Thursday, March 17, 2023.  Harry Lee Jones was born March 5, 1944 to the marriage of his parents Rev Jacob Jonathan and Doris Halliburton Jones, in the Miami Valley Hospital of Dayton. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Freddy Halliburton and Donald Jones, and his sister, Mrs. Judith Jones Morrow. Harry has many relatives in the Dayton area. Besides the Jones family, he is directly related to the Walton...

Our dear Mother, Marguree (Soles) Howard sadly passed away on Monday March 13th 2023 at the age of 73. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on November 8, 1949 to Leander and Laura (Womack) Soles. She graduated from Springfield High School. She loved nothing more than being the ultimate saleslady/entrepreneur everywhere she went and spending time with her family, especially her grand and great grandkids, whom she loved with all her heart.   She was preceded in death by her parents,...

On March 12, 2023 we said goodbye to our beloved matriarch and mother, Doris Louise “Luddy” Hutchins-Elder, affectionately known as “Nanny”.  She was born January 8, 1929 to William and Lodie Hutchins in Springfield, Ohio.  She was baptized at an early age, and attended Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist church and later attended Greater Grace Temple.  She was employed for many years as a housekeeper at Community Hospital and in private homes before retiring....

 Bonnie Marie Crawford, 82, Hilliard, Ohio, went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on the afternoon of March 12, 2023, surrounded by loved ones and family. Bonnie Crawford was born in Princeton, Indiana on March 6, 1941. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and, most of all, an anointed woman of God. Her Christian faith was such an essential part of her life. She served in the Church of God in Christ in various leadership roles, such as First Lady, district...

Charles Edward Compton Sr., 71, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023.  He was born April 14, 1951 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Charles and Rosalee (Oliver) Compton.  Charles served his country in the United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged.   His memory will be cherished by his son, Charles E. Compton Jr.; daughters, Adroncia Compton Williams and Danielle Compton; brothers, James Compton, Phillip Compton and Roscoe Kidd; sisters,...

Anthony "Tony" D. Anderson III, 17, of Miamisburg, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023 in Dayton Children's South Campus Hospital.  He was born November 19, 2005 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Nicole Williams and Anthony D. Anderson Jr.  Tony loved music, movies, The Ohio State University Buckeyes and spending time with his family.  His memory will be cherished by his loving and devoted parents; grandparents, Kelsey and Paula (Henry) Williams; uncles, Kirk...

Robert L. Edwards Jr, age 87 of Springfield, OH passed away on March 4, 2023.  Robert (Bob) was born January 7, 1936 in Lima, OH to the late Robert and Sally Edwards Sr.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Ruth McGee and son, Bruce Edwards. He is survived by his wife, Manola Edwards, of Springfield OH, children Keith (Aundrea) Edwards of Dayton OH, Charles Edwards of Huber Heights OH, Robert (Donna) Edwards III of Wilberforce OH, Douglas Edwards...