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...

Aug 4, 2023

Anita J. (Harvey) Thomas, 84, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Friday, August 4, 2023.  She was born March 13, 1939 in Fleming, Ohio the daughter of Leslie and Vesta (Adams) Harvey Sr. Anita retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base as a Supervisor Computer Specialist after many years of dedicated service.  After retirement, she became a Mary Kay consultant....

Aug 2, 2023

Marilyn S. Bray, 72, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023.  She was born October 18, 1950 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of William and Ruby (House) Bray.  Marilyn retired from healthcare as a certified nursing assistant after many years of dedicated and caring service.

Her memory will be cherished by her daughter, Aliza Garrison,...

Jul 28, 2023

Chester M. Kendall Jr.,82, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Friday, July 28, 2023 in Good Shepard Village.  He was born April 15, 1941 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Sally Lee Williams and Chester M. Kendall Sr.  Chester had been employed as a machinist.  He served his country in the United States Army and the United States Navy.  Chester...

Jul 14, 2023

The Obituary of Our Beloved, Larry James Jones

The LORD called His Beloved Son, Larry James Jones, age 74, from his earthly residence in Springfield, Ohio to his heavenly home promised to him on July 14, 2023.    Please understand,  Larry had a personal relationship with the Father the moment he accepted His Son, Yeshua Hamashiach as his...

Jul 13, 2023

Lamar Mapp Sr. went home to be with the Lord July 13, 2023, in his home.  He was born May 5, 1960, in Springfield, Ohio to Otha J. and Ruth (Crochran) Mapp.

As a Springfield native he was a proud Franklin Flyer, graduated from Springfield South High, and attended Lincoln Tech of Indianapolis, Indiana. Also, a proud...

Jul 12, 2023

Charles K. Edwards, age 64 of Huber Heights, OH passed away on July 12, 2023 at Hospice of Dayton.  Charles was born April 13, 1959 in Lima, OH.  He was preceded in death by his father, Robert L. Edwards Jr. and brother, Bruce Edwards. He is survived by his mother, Manola L. Edwards of Springfield OH; children, Charles Powell...

Jul 7, 2023

Orland "Bus" Lemuel Jones Jr., 99, of Springfield, Ohio  entered his heavenly home on Friday, July 7, 2023.  He was surrounded his family at Southbrook Health Care Center.  He was born September 7, 1923 in Mechanicsburg, Ohio the son of Orland L. and Ruby (Howard) Jones Sr.

Orland attended Mechanicsburg High School.  He started working on Woodland...

Jun 19, 2023

Louis "Brent" Jones, 75, of Springfield, Ohio, transitioned on Monday, June 19, 2023. He was born on January 10, 1948, in Springfield, Ohio; the son of Richard Louis Jones and Jessie Mae (Chadwell) Jones. He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard L. Jones and Jessie M. (Chadwell) Jones; his brother, Eugene Milton Chadwell Jones; and his daughter,...

Jun 18, 2023

Anna Juanita Diggs was born Monday, June 22 in the year of 1936 in Columbus, OH.

She spent much of her early life in Cincinnati where she was very active at Cincinnati Central Vocational High School. She was an Art Council Member, Academic Excellence Chair, Chorus singer, Band Piano Player, Yearbook Curator, Field Hockey Player, Volleyball Player,...

Jun 12, 2023

On JUNE 11, 2023, Grace Lucile Tillman went home to be with the Lord at age 85.  She was born on September 13, 1937, in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Levi and Eloise (Townsend) Tillman. Grace graduated from Springfield High and later obtained a degree in nursing.  She retired from Mercy Hospital where she was able to live out...

Jun 10, 2023

Toni L. Mills, 70, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023.  Toni was born June 25, 1952 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Chester and Lois (Harris) Mills.

Toni was a graduate of Springfield South High School  and a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church.  She was employed by Eby-Brown and was not only a...

Jun 8, 2023

Julia Celestia Alford Davis, of Yellow Springs, departed this Earthly life on June, 8, 2023, at the age of 79, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease.  She was born to George and Lillian (Epps) Alford, in Lowell, Massachusetts, on December 24, 1943.   Julia was the second child and first daughter of seven children in the Alford Family.  The...

Jun 4, 2023

Richard Eugene Exon age 61 was born on July 27,1961 in Springfield, Ohio to Phyllis Exon and Ben Exon.

Richard was a 1979 graduate of Springfield South High School. Richard worked for Buckeye Woods as a supervisor for 17 plus years.

In his spare time, he enjoyed playing horseshoes and cards. Richard enjoyed watching sports, ...

Jun 2, 2023

Lois Opal Young earned her wings early Friday morning, June 2, 2023.  Lois was born April 2, 1922 in Cedartown, GA and later moved to Springfield, Ohio.  She is the seventh of thirteen children born to William and Lodie Orr Hutchins.  She attended Springfield City Schools.  After graduating, "Red" attended Cosmetology school.  She worked briefly at WPAFB and retired...

May 27, 2023

Sheryl Dill-Wilkerson, 61, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Saturday May 27, 2023.  She was born in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Edith Dill and John E. Swain.  Sheryl was employed by Jackson-Hewitt as an accountant.

Visitation is Sunday, June 4, 2023 from 3 p.m. until the time of service at 4 p.m. at El Bethel Temple.  Family...