All Obituaries

James W. Watkins, 72, of Springfield, Ohio passed away May 21, 2019  His arrangements are pending.

Sydney Rae Wise, 23, of Springfield, Ohio passed away May 16, 2019. She was born June 2. 1995 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Jeffrey Dixon and Kara Wise.  Sydney is survived by her mother, her beloved son, Jay'Dynn Wise; sister, Kala Wise; brother, Trey Wise (Megan) Wise and a host of other relatives and friends.  She was preceded in death by her father.  A Celebration of Life Service will be Monday, May 27, 2019 at 6 p.m. in Greater Grace Temple.  

James D. Underwood Jr., 61, of Springfield, Ohio passed away May 15, 2019.  Arrangements are by the Robert C. Henry-Clark Funeral Home.

George Wingo, 89, of Huber Heights, Ohio and formerly of Springfield, Ohio passed away May 15, 2019  Arrangements are pending.

John “Jury” Tilley Jr. transitioned Home on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Stone Spring Care Center.  He was born November 10, 1938 in Springfield, Ohio the son of John and Rosa Lee (Walker) Tilley-Hill.  He graduated from Springfield High School and served his country in the U.S. Air Force.  John retired as a Base Operator at Wright Patterson Air Force Base.  John was a devoted member of Greater Grace Temple serving in any capacity asked of...

  Catherine Lucille Hansbro, known to close friends as “Cat Rag”, and to others as Mother Hansbro or “The Holy Ghost Mid Wife”, was born in Springfield, OH on March 5, 1928, to Asa and Everzene Ragland. She is the eldest of two children. Catherine joyfully went to be with the Lord on May 7, 2019, at 3:00 a.m. She was a graduate of Springfield High School in Springfield, OH, and...

Mrs. Dorothy Henry, age 86, passed away on Saturday morning, April 27, 2019 peacefully in her home of 50 years surrounded by her family.  She was born in Middletown, Ohio on June 26, 1932, the daughter of Magnolia (Hunter) and John T. Mosely. She retired from Wright Patterson AFB but never retired from serving. Dorothy served Mount Zion Baptist as a Deaconess and so many other roles through her lifetime in church as she loved helping others. Dorothy took great pride in her...

Eugene Alonzo Channels, 53, of Springfield, Ohio passed away April 16, 2019.  He was born April 26, 1965 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Gene and Joann (Johnson) Channels.  Eugene formerly operated GC Hauling and had been employed at Yamada North America Inc. Manufacturing in South Charleston, Ohio until his passing.  He was a member of First Baptist Church. Eugene is survived by his loving and devoted family, including his son, Antoine D. (Justice Lawrence) of...

Nathaniel J. “Nat” Murphy, 86, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019. He was born June 9, 1932 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Ernest and Rosie (Thomas) Murphy.  He was a foreman at Navistar International until he retired after many years of devoted service.  He served his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged.  Nat was a member of the Springfield High basketball and track championship teams in 1950.  Nat...

John E. “Spider Man” Smith, 72, of Springfield, Ohio passed away April 3, 2019.  A Memorial Service will be Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 12 noon in Trydestone Baptist Church, 1710 Damascus Avenue.