All Obituaries

Shannon Lanae Youngblood, 52, of Springfield, Ohio passed away December1, 2023.  She was born February 28, 1971 to Donna Mae (Scott) and Wilton Youngblood in Springfield, Ohio. Shannon was a very loving person who loved her family more than anything, like her heart her door was always open. From the meals she made to the jokes she told she were always guaranteed to leave with a smile. What Shannon valued most was family, her ultimate goal in life was to keep everyone together and...

Deaconess Carleen Castleberry, 88, of Springfield, Ohio, was called to be with her Heavenly Father on November 30, 2023.  She was born December 11, 1934, in Springfield Ohio to the late Pastor Herbert Benton and Anna (McDonald) Benton in Springfield, Ohio.  She was a graduate of Springfield High. She married the late Deacon Claude N. Castleberry Sr., on October 17, 1953 in Springfield, Ohio.  They relocated to Washington D.C., then later moved back to Springfield, OH, where...

  Lillie Beatrice (Wells) Peterson, 92, departed this life peacefully into eternal rest in God’s care on November 27, 2023. Lillie was born on November 7, 1931 to A.B. Wells and Ella (Williams) Wells in Bigbee Valley, Mississippi. When she was a young girl, her family relocated to Springfield, Ohio. She was a graduate from Springfield High in 1952 where she met the love of her life, Walter Lee Peterson. Walter and Lillie were married for 43 years, and they had six children....

Shyheim T. Gibson, 27, of Springfield, Ohio passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 23, 2023.  He was born October 24, 1996 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Tiffany Henry and Sekou Gibson.  He is survived by his parents; daughter, Syncere T. Gibson; sisters, ShiAnne Bradley, LeNiyah Kelly and Sevyn Gibson; brothers, Se'Quan, Sekou II and Siere Gibson; maternal grandmother, Carol Henry; paternal grandparents, Spencer and Saundra Gibson; special uncle, Antwann Henry; special...

Marcia Yvette Jones of Springfield Ohio went home to be with the Lord November 20, 2023. Marcia better known as “Marci” was born March 31, 1962 to Ronald and Sandra Hill. Marci worked as a talented seamstress for many years, but her passion was her children and family. She was best known for her life loving spirit and warm heart. Her revolving door and hospitality made anyone who came into her home feel welcome. Marci was the life of every party and taught us the importance and...

 Stan Westerfield, 47, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023.  He was born March 10, 1976 in Columbus, Ohio the son of Patricia Guy Johnson and Stanley Westerfield.  He is survived by his mother, Yvonne Westerfield; children, Sinisa Smoot, Trey, Sanai, Angel and Elijah Westerfield; sisters, Michelle, Jackie and Sonjia (Thaddeus); brother, Montee (Diane); special aunt, Angela: special niece, Ceaira; aunts, Sharon Rickman, Pamela Hunter and Vicky...

Virgil Jones Jr., 68, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023.  He was born July 4, 1955 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Virgil and Marie L. (Beavers) Jones.  Virgil served his country in the United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged.  Virgil was very active in martial arts, skating, playing music and riding in his car stopping to talk to friends. He is survived by two sons, Virgil L. Jones III and Bryan L. Jones; a daughter, Nicole (Darnell)...

Adrianna Rain Marie Underwood age 4 of Springfield Ohio passed away on November 9, 2023 from a lifelong illness.  Adrianna was born on June 17, 2019, to the parents of Alica Underwood and Michal Michalik. Adrianna was loved by so many. Her favorite character was Blue’s Clues, she also enjoyed watching movies and loved to be snuggled with her favorite blankets. Adrianna was preceded in death by her great-great grandfather, Paul Deighton and her great aunt, Cynthia...

Reggie Allen Ragland, lovingly known as "Reg", departed this earthly realm on November 9, 2023, at the age of 67 in his hometown of Springfield, Ohio. Born and raised in Springfield, Reggie exemplified the qualities of a dedicated and loyal family man. He touched the lives of all who were fortunate enough to know him, leaving an indelible mark on their hearts. Reggie is survived by his loving sons, Reggie Allen, Christopher (Daniqua), and Dayquan, as well as his beloved daughters,...

Sherry Lynn Gentry-Gaines, 67, of Springfield, Ohio went to be with the Lord and her mother on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.  She was born February 14, 1956 to Tobe Bush and Ernestine (Strickland) Gentry I.  Sherry received her Bachelors Degree and worked in home health care for many years and was a member of Covenant United Methodist Church.   She was married to Wentford Gaines and to this union they had twin sons, Jerrid (Katrina) Gaines and Jerrod (Timbrie)...