All Obituaries

Georgetta “Gigi” Tillman, 61, of Springfield Ohio, crossed over into eternal glory on January 15, 2021. She was born to the late George Byrd and Wilma E.J. (Youngblood) Scott on January 8, 1960. Gigi attended Springfield South High School as an adolescent.  In her adult years, she attended Clark State Community College and received an Associates Degree in Social Work.  She continued her education at Capital University to earn a Bachelor’s degree in social work....

Betty Lou Morgan, “Matriarch of Angels”, has been summoned to continue her duties in heaven.  A Springfield Native, born September 21, 1940, graduated from Springfield High School 1958.  Betty is survived by husband, Lee Morgan Jr. (married 63years, together 65), five children:  Lorrie (Morgan) Smith, Lee Morgan 3rd, Steve (Barbara) Morgan, Keith (Debbie) Morgan , Teresa (Morgan) Taylor, 22 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and two surviving sisters:...

Young, Michael Thomas 70, of Springfield, Ohio passed away January 9th unexpectedly. He was born August 26, 1950 in Springfield, Ohio the son of George W and Lois (Hutchins) Young. Mike served in the Army and was retired from Navistar. Mike was preceded in death by his father, children Roosevelt “Dusty” Brown and Antiqua “Panda” Ramey, sister Terri Young and his Maternal and Paternal grandparents. Mike is survived by wife Kathy Ramey-Young whom he was with for over...

Anderson Vaughn, also known as "Chicago" & "Pops", sadly passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 7, 2021. He was born February 11, 1961 in Helena, Arkansas and raised in Hayti, Missouri. He was 1 of 9 children of Anderson Vaughn and Lubertha Henderson. Anderson left Missouri and moved to Chicago where he resided for many years with other family and friends.  He even had his own restaurant. Vaughn was an excellent cook who loved to be with his Family and...

God in His infinite wisdom called Waverly Glover to rest from his labors on January 3, 2021.  He was born May 12, 1922 as the second son to enhance the quality of life for Frank and Lillian Glover.  His unique Mount Vernon, Ohio public school experience was completed when he satisfied the requirements for graduation from Mount Vernon High School in December 1939. The three and a half years he spent as a member of the Army of the United States was a life altering experience and it...

Leroy Gaines affectionally known by family and friends as Uncle Leroy; Unk, Pa-Pa and Lee.  Mr. Leroy was born in Springfield, Ohio on April 21, 1944 to the late Willie Gaines and Jessie Mitchell Leroy was the only boy and youngest among siblings Emma, Dorothy and Pearl Ann.  He was raised in Springfield, Ohio and graduated from Springfield South High School.  Leroy went on to attend Wilberforce University on a scholarship where he played on the basketball team...

Pattie Mae Threats, 72, of Springfield, Ohio passed away on January 1, 2021 at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on December 5, 1948 in Springfield, Ohio to Will O. and Minnie (Godfrey) Riggins Sr. She was the oldest of 9 children. She faithfully attended Peoples Baptist Church. Pattie worked at Springview Developmental Center, where she retired. She was also a nurse for over 35 years and a Springfield City Schools bus driver for over 20 years. She continued to...

Arthur J. Beal, 73 of Springfield, Ohio passed away December 28, 2020. He was born May 11, 1947 in Atlanta, Georgia. He was the son of Thomas J. Beal and Rosemary (Stathem) Beal. Arthur is survived by his devoted Wife, Shirley Beard; Seven Children; 4 Boys and 3 Girls; Earnest (Charlotte) Sanders, Robert Sanders, Oscar (Tiffany) Beal, Calvin Beal, Karin (George) Thomas, Stephanie Cunningham, Tonya Beal; Sisters, Mary Gaines, Shirley (Jimmy) Cunningham, Beverly (Mike) Rosser; Brothers, Gary...

 Donald A. Jackson passed away December, 26, 2020, at Springfield Regional Medical Center.  Donald was born May 14, 1954, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Charlie and Annie Ruth (Copes) Jackson.  He is survived by his brother, Ezzard Charles (Roena) Jackson and sister, Anita (Michael) Lyles; nephews, Kareem Jackson, Kelly (Erica) Jackson, Charles Jackson and Manzell Lyles; nieces, Sanita Shackleford, Utee (Wiltz) Duncan, and Jeshaiah Lyles; devoted soulmate, Patty Miller...

Barbara Jean Buffington, 89, of Springfield, Ohio went Home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Hearth & Home on Harding. She was born on December 6, 1931 in Springfield, Ohio to Herman & Ida Bell (Boozer) Smith.Barbara retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base as a Financial Officer after 37 years of service. After her retirement, she volunteered with the Clark County Literacy Coalition. She also was a volunteer at the St. Johns Rainbow Table and served in...