Oct 22, 2023

Harold Reed Henry, 91, of Louisville, Kentucky and formerly of Springfield, Ohio passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Henry was born in Springfield, Ohio, on August 11, 1932, to the late Guy and Nellie (Reed) Henry. He earned two associate degrees from The Kentucky School of Mortuary Science and Kettering College in...

Oct 17, 2023

Sharon Marie Birden, 74, of Springfield, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on April 21, 1949, to Clifford and Esther Hickman. Sharon graduated from South High School in 1967 and went on to attend Central State University.

Sharon was a devoted wife to her husband of 54...

Oct 5, 2023

Toya Renee Clark, age 68, passed away on October 5, 2023 after battling a long illness. Toya was born in Springfield, Ohio on December 8, 1954 the daughter of Janet Banta and Allen Humphrey Sr.  She graduated from Springfield South High School in 1974, and continued her education in cosmetology school, where she received her license and obtained an...

Oct 4, 2023

Virgil Anthony Beachum, 59, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023.  He was born September 9, 1964 in Waco, Texas the son of Pastor John Wesley and Lurlean Beachum.  He was a member of The Word Church in Columbus, Ohio and served as pastor of Salvation Gates of Praise Ministry and Heavenly Feast Outreach.  Virgil served in...

Sep 26, 2023

Norman B. "Nobby" Carter, 71, of Springfield, Ohio passed away September 26, 2023.  He was born October 23, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio the son of Charles and Bette (Leath) Carter.  After graduation from high school, Nobby attended Kent State University and worked in retail and real estate in Atlanta, Georgia before returning to Springfield, Ohio.  He had been employed...

Sep 26, 2023

On September 26, 2023, Bettina (Tina) Denise Berrien, 76, passed away peacefully at Springfield Regional Medical Center after having suffered a stroke a few days before.

Tina was the mother of three children: George Taylor VI, Columbus, Ohio; Michael Taylor (Laurie), Yellow Springs, Ohio and Nyko Phillips, Springfield, Ohio and grandmother to Brittany, Khleem, Alex, Isaiah, and...

Sep 15, 2023

Bonnie Lou French, loving mother, and Ganny (grandmother), was born to William French and Betty Wingo on October 29, 1967 in Xenia, Ohio.  She was called Home on September 15, 2023 after a courageous battle of illness over several years.  She was surrounded by her loving family when she was called Home.

Bonnie was a student at...

Sep 13, 2023

Walter Scott Portman, Sr., 66, of Springfield, Ohio went home to be with Lord on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, surrounded by his wife and loved ones.

Walter was born June 17, 1957, in Springfield, Ohio the son of Walter and Florence (Neal) Portman.  Walter was baptized and received the Gift of the Holy Ghost at an early...

Sep 13, 2023

Nancy Veora Priestly, passed away on September 13, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio, at the age of 89. She was born in Lawrence County, Illinois, on August 1, 1934, the daughter of William Creston Gray and Alene Veora Tann. She leaves behind a legacy of faith, compassion, and creativity that will be cherished forever.

Nancy was a Deaconess,...

Sep 3, 2023

Walter Emerson Smallwood III, 65, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023.  He was born March 14, 1958 in Los Angeles, California, the son of Walter E. and Nancy (Howard) Smallwood Jr.  Walter graduated from high school and served his country in the United States Army.  He dedicated many years to the City of Springfield's Parks and...

Aug 21, 2023

Gerald E. "Jerry" Sims, 80, of Springfield, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 21, 2023.  He was born May 14, 1943 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Rev. Clarence B. and Laura (Clark) Sims.

Jerry enjoyed fishing, music, singing and reading and talking about the Bible.  He had been employed by Navistar International...

Aug 19, 2023

Destini De'laine Jones-Newman, daughter of Erica and Shawn Jones, was born as a blessing on June 5, 2000, in Springfield, Ohio. Destini lived an extraordinary, but much too short life as a doting daughter, sister, niece, cousin, aunt, granddaughter, great granddaughter, wife and a best friend to many.

She passed away, amongst family, on Saturday, August 19th,...

Aug 18, 2023

Constance Denise (Niccie) Hill went home to be with the Lord on August 18, 2023. She was born January 24,1964 to Constance Lee Orr-Hill and Donald Clay Hill. Niccie retired from Wright Patterson AFB after 35 years of dedicated service.  She was also a long-time member of Greater First Baptist Church.

Niccie loved her family, and she...

Aug 13, 2023

James Ishman, Jr., 64, of Springfield, Ohio died unexpectedly, August 13, 2023.  James was born January 26, 1959 to the late James Sr. and Dorothy Ishman.

Jimmy had a love for fishing and the Los Angeles    Lakers.  He was a very humorous and funny person.  He also loved bowling, jigsaw puzzles, cars  and watching the games.

Aug 12, 2023

Martha Louise Jones, 86, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023.  She was born June 6, 1937 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Lee and Lenora (Foster) Jones.

Martha was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church where was a member of the Mass, Senior and Combined Choirs, Host and Hostess Ministry, U.S. Munnerlyn...

Aug 10, 2023

Michael L. Applin, 62, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Thursday. August 10, 2023.  He was born December 28, 1961 in Springfield, Ohio the son of James "Jimmy" Pritchet and Doris Irene Applin.  He is survived by his father, James Pritchett; his son, Michael Peterson; daughter, Angel DeLong of Springfield, Ohio; brothers, Derek Applin of El Paso, Texas, Wayne (Justalin)...

Aug 9, 2023

Jacqueline Griffeth, 76, of Springfield, Ohio and formerly of Texas passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023.  She was born May 1, 1947 in Urbana, Ohio the daughter of Janice (Underwood) and Jesse James Gomes.  She retired from nursing after many years of service.  She enjoyed crossword and serach and find puzzles, dancing and listening to music and wathcing sunsets....

Aug 7, 2023

Richard Eugene Jones Sr., 73, entered into eternal rest August 7, 2023 after a 5 year battle with Colon Cancer. He was born November 21, 1949 in Springfield, Ohio, the first born to Pastor Cleaveland and Louise Jones.

Richard is a graduate of Springfield High School, class of 1968 and ITT Technical Institute with a degree in...

Aug 7, 2023

We gather to celebrate the life of Rakeem Dior Ford. Rakeem went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 7, 2023.

Rakeem, 32, was born in Jacksonville, Florida on October 12, 1990 to Antoinette D. (Arthur) Crossley and Eddie N. (Tomasha) Sears-Ford.  Antoinette and her children relocated to Springfield, Ohio, in 1991 where he graduated...

Aug 5, 2023

John E. Crossley, 93, passed away August 5, 2023.  He was born August 23, 1929 to Merriell and Lillie (Stanford) Crossley.  John served his country in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge.  He retired from Wickham Piano Plate.

He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Roberta Moss; brothers, Arthur Crossley...