Feb 8, 2024

Marlyene Anne Harrison, 83, of Springfield, Ohio transition to Ancestorhood on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 6:02 p.m.  She was born June 10, 1940 in Springfield, Ohio the middle daughter of Charles and Ernestine (Clark) Murph

She graduated from Springfield High School 1956 and on January  20, 1961 married  Eugene Harrison; they were married for 61years.

Feb 1, 2024

Robert Turner, 56, of Springfield, Ohio and formerly of Chicago, Illinois passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024.  His services are pending.

Feb 1, 2024

It is with extreme sadness that we must give our sweet baby, Cayden M. Ostendorf Jr., back to our heavenly Father. Cayden was born December 27, 2023, he was only with us a short while, but touched the hearts of us all. Cayden is survived by his loving mother, Geniya Golden; his maternal grandparents, Celeste King Sparks, Martha Posey...

Jan 23, 2024

Dominic Rashaad Marshall, 41, of Springfield, Ohio passed away January 23, 2024.  He was born November 19, 1982 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Jeffrey and Gale (Borden) Marshall.

Dominic leaves to cherish his memory his loving parents; children, Chloe Marshall, Freedom Marshall and Faith Marshall; brother, Jeffrey Jermaine Marshall; grandmother, Claudette Martinez; aunts and uncles, Gloria...

Jan 16, 2024

Roger L. Evans, 87, of Springfield. Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024.  He was born April 24, 1936, in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Douglas and Mary (Thomas) Evans. Roger served his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. He retired after many years of dedicated service from the Springfield Police Department and served as...

Jan 15, 2024

Lillian A. Cobb, 73, of Springfield, Ohio passed away January 15, 2024. She was born July 4, 1950 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of John Delbert and Julia E. Peaks. Lillian is survived by her three children,  Israel Scott lll, Marian Grisby and Shante Grisby-Hoefer; son-in-law, Roosevelt Hoefer Sr.; twelve grandchildren, Ja'Mar Grisby, Joshua Lickliter, Roosevelt Hoefer Jr., Israel...

Jan 6, 2024

Our loving father, Edward L. Tilley, was welcomed into the arms of GOD on January 06, 2024. He was greeted by his father and mother, Ed and Evelyn (Johnson) Tilley.

He leaves behind three daughters, Tashana Mitchell, Qiana (Frederick) Shropshire and Julissa Tilley; two sons, Edward L. Tilley Jr and Isaiah Tilley; seven siblings, Peggy Lenior, Howard...

Dec 31, 2023

Story of Life

William "ZL" Peterson, 91, passed away to his new glorious, heavenly home on Sunday, December 31, 2023. Born June 1, 1932, in Salisbury, North Carolina a son of Jonas and Agnus (Crowe) Peterson.  At an early age his family relocated to Springfield, Ohio.

ZL discovered his gift of working with his hands...

Dec 27, 2023

William Tyson Love Sr., 49, affectionately known as "Studderman" of Springfield, Ohio departed this earthly life surrounded by Love on Thursday, December 28, 2023.  William was born on November 22, 1974 in Dayton, Ohio.  He was the son of Michelle D. Love and the late William Brown Jr.  He attended Longfellow High School in Dayton, Ohio. Tyson was a...

Dec 16, 2023

Tremaine Marquis Thompson Sr., 48, of Springfield, Ohio departed his life to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 16, 2023.  He was born on March 11, 1975 to Sarah Jeanette Thompson and David Clarke.  Tremaine, A.KA. "Tru", was indeed a people person and didn't know a stranger.  He was a giving and loving person and also a protector...

Dec 15, 2023

Keith Allen Portis, affectionately known as Bo Diddley, a man who embraced life with wisdom, humor, and whose journey through life resembled the rhythm of the blues and the soul of rock and roll, embarked on his final journey peacefully on December 15, 2023, at the VA Hospice Unit in Dayton, Ohio, after valiantly facing the challenges of cancer....

Dec 13, 2023

Norman C. "Robin" Minney passed from life into eternity on December 13, 2023, peacefully in his home. Norman, affectionately known as "Uncle Norman" by all of the many rapscallions and dandies that entered his home, was born on March 31, 1948 and was married to Lois Jean (Porter) Minney, his wife of 43 years. Norman opened his home and...

Dec 5, 2023

Cheryl Dianne Higgenbotham-West, transitioned to rest in The Lord on, December 5, 2023. Dianne was born on September 11, 1953, to John and Marie (Simmons) Higgenbotham in Springfield, Ohio. She graduated from Springfield High in 1971. She graduated from nursing school at Clark State College and Memphis State University.

She was a nurse for nearly 40 years...

Dec 1, 2023

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...

Nov 30, 2023

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...

Nov 27, 2023

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...

Nov 23, 2023

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,...

Nov 20, 2023

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...

Nov 16, 2023

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...

Nov 12, 2023

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...