All Obituaries

Debra Lynn Walton went Home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 28, 2022, at the age of 70. She was born on October 23, 1952, to John Edward Walton and Ella Mae Taylor. Debra devoted her life to her children, grandchildren, and her son-in-law.  She loved her music and loved to dance.  Debra also loved to be outside; friends and family and to cook for the holidays. Debra had a one a kind personality with a firecracker attitude, but with that came nothing but love and...

Jeffrey January, 55, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 in The Ohio State University James Cancer Center, Columbus, Ohio.  He was born January 20, 1967 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Richard and Eloise (McConnell) January. Jeffrey was employed by Bobby Fisher Distribution.  Visitation is Friday, December 9, 2022 from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 12 noon in St. John Missionary Baptist Church.  Burial will be Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 11...

Carolyn Smith, 84, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022.  She was born August 29, 1938 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Henry and Beatrice (Butler) Smith. Visitation is Thursday, December 8, 2022 from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 12 noon in the Robert C. Henry Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Ferncliff Cemetery.

Peacefully at Fellows Terrace Apartments on Friday, November 18, 2022, Valerie Knight, age 61, has gone Home to rest. She was born in Springfield, Ohio September 20, 1961 the daughter of Billie Lee and Lorene (Prince) Simms. Valerie leaves her loving family to cherish her memory and will be sadly missed by her son, David Knight of Washington D.C.; her grandson, David Knight of Washington D.C.; brothers, Gary Simms and Dean Simms of Springfield, Ohio; nephew and niece, Dean Simms and Ellen...

Olga M. Zavala, 47, of London, Ohio passed away Monday, November 14, 2022.  She was born October 28, 1975 in El Salvador the daughter of Gloria and Jose Omar Canales.   Services will be Friday, November 18, 2022 at 7 p.m. in Igesia Pentecostal Paz En Cristo, 2041 Erie Avenue Springfield, Ohio 45505.  Burial is Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 9 a.m. in Ferncliff Cemetery.  

Vernell (Morgan) Turner, 68, of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away November 12, 2022.  She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of Frank B. and Louella (James) Morgan. Sr.   She received her Associates Degree and had been employed as a computer analyst. Vernell is  survived by her daughter, Audrea Turner; sons, William Morgan, Darrian Turner Jr. and David Turner; brother, Frank B. Morgan Jr., 4 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.  She...

Tara L. Smith, 56, of Columbus, Ohio passed away November 11, 2022.  She was born March 11, 1966 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Henry E. and Mary Ann (Johnson) Smith.   Private services will be at the convenience of the family.  Burial will be in Ferncliff Cemetery.

Michael Lavern Colvin departed this life on November 10, 2022. He was born January 10th 1969 to Barbara Ann Colvin and Melvin Beard. As an adolescent Michael gave his life to Christ. Michael, attending Springfield North High School, played football and basketball. Michael worked at O’Cedar Brands before becoming disabled. He was an avid fisherman and loved to barbecue for his family and friends. He leaves to...

Phyllis Nicole “Nikki” Harding, 44, passed away unexpectedly at her home on November 10, 2022. She was born on May 4, 1978 to Patti (Harding) Peacock and Jerry Walker, Sr., in Xenia, OH. She graduated from Springfield South High School & Sinclair Community College. Nikki devoted her life to being a mother to her son, Tahliil Lanier & daughter, Kamiyah Banks. She was an adoring grandmother to her two granddaughters, Zaihlynn Moss & Na'riea Hypes. Nikki was...

Monalisa Minor, 61, of Springfield, Ohio was called to her Heavenly home on November 2, 2022 at The Ohio State University Medical Center after a lengthy illness. She was born January 3, 1961 in Springfield, Ohio to Donald and Dorothy (Harris) Minor. Mona loved the Lord, her church, her rosery and her red lipstick!  She loved life, her family and her friends   .Mona loved the time she spent with all the ladies in her Life Group.  She always tried to see the best...