Sep 7, 2022

Estella (Portis) Lewis, 89, of Huber Heights, Ohio and formerly of Springfield, Ohio passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022.  She was born May 20, 1933 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Dorothy Mae (Ballard) and Aquilla Portis.

Stella's memory will be cherished by her loving and devoted children, daughters, Donna (Curtis) Hughes of Huber Heights, Ohio, Anita...

Sep 3, 2022

Da'Wan Dixon, 43, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio.  He was born January 4, 1979 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Linda (Massey) and Larry Dixon.

Da'Wan is survived by his children, Jarrett D. Dixon of Columbus, Ohio, Darian A. Dixon, Julian D. Dixon and Aniyah Morris of Springfield, Ohio; mother,...

Sep 2, 2022

Claude Allen Beverly, age 72, of Springfield, passed away Friday, September 2 after a long illness, in his home surrounded by his loving family. The son of Clarice Robinette, he was born June 29, 1950 in Bristol, VA.

Claude completed his diploma from South High School/Joint Vocational School in 1968. He then earned an Associate Degree in...

Aug 23, 2022

Carolyn A. Young, passed away unexpectedly August 23, 2022 at her home in Brandon, Mississippi.  Carolyn was an avid gardener and also liked to fish.  She worked many years as an LPN working with the elderly and special needs clients

She is survived by her mother, Arnelious Gaines; daughter, YaVonne (Andre) Stokes; 5 grandchildren, Denecia (Kyle) Young,...

Aug 23, 2022

James Davis Buckins, Jr., passed away peacefully at home on August 23, 2022 in North Richland Hills, Texas. James, aka "Skeet" to family and close friends, was born August 23, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio to James Davis Buckins, Sr., and Suretha Ross Buckins. James was a proficient trumpet player and traveled the world extensively as a professional musician. He...

Aug 23, 2022

Tosca (Artis) Moss, 71, of Springfield, Ohio departed this life peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on August 23, 2022.  She was born May 16, 1951 to the union of the late Vernon and Lee Audrey (Thomas) Artis in Springfield, OH.  She was a graduate from South High School. Tosca was loved by everyone who ever met...

Aug 21, 2022

Tymesha M.E. Reed, 24, of Springfield Ohio unexpectedly passed away in her home Sunday morning, August 21, 2022.

Tymesha graduated from Springfield High School and was employed as a manager at Popeyes.

Tymesha is survived by her parents, Tesh Reed and Jeremy January; her four beautiful children, Jay'Ceon White, La'Nilah McWhorter, Christopher Carrington Jr. (now...

Aug 12, 2022

Dorothy Gene Bentley, 70, of Springfield, Ohio went home to be with the Lord August 12, 2022.  Dorothy was born January 3,1952 in Monroe, Louisiana the daughter of Major Fredrick E. Bentley Sr. and Dorothy Mae (Harris.) Bentley.  She graduated from Poly High School in Riverside, California.

Dorothy was employed and retired from The Assurant Group.  She...

Aug 7, 2022

Lillian Gertrude (Miller) Gray, 96, of Springfield, Ohio passed away August 7, 2022.  She was born June 15, 1926 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Geneva (Artis) and Russell Miller.  She was a lifelong resident of Springfield, Ohio.  Mrs. Gray retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base and also had been employed at International Harvester and Defense Electronic Supply...

Aug 3, 2022

Mary Elizabeth White Carter, known to many as "Mickell", age 66, departed life peacefully at the Ross Heart Hospital at The Ohio State University Hospital after a long battle with illness on August 3, 2022.

Mary was born in Springfield, Ohio on June 16, 1956, to the late Willabie White and Ana Ruth Cromer.  She is survived...

Aug 2, 2022

Elder Johnny James was born the first time on April 1, 1930 in Portsmouth, OH to parents John Andrew James, Sr. and Bertha Valentine James.  He has one sister, Susie Harolene James.  Reverend John A. James, Sr. a Methodist Minister was transferred to Detroit in 1932.  Raised in Detroit from the age of one, Johnny James was brought up...

Jul 15, 2022

Ramonica Sparks, 45, of Springfield, Ohio passed away July 15, 2022.  She was born February 5, 1977 the daughter of Birdie Sparks and Raymond Jackson.  Visitation is Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. in the Robert C. Henry Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Ferncliff Cemetery.

Jul 8, 2022

Rosalind Louise (Crowley) Walker, always known as Rocky, 62, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Friday, July 8, 2022.  She was born February 19, 1960 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Treva Stephens and Richard Clark Sr.  Rosalind was employed as a nurse's aide with Northwood Assisted Living.  Rosalind was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan!

She is survived...

Jun 30, 2022

Dewayne E. Riggins, 43, of Springfield, Ohio gained his heavenly wings Thursday, June 30, 2022 in Miami Valley Hospital. Dewayne was born January 31, 1979 the son of Gloria McDaniel and  Will Oscar Riggins Jr.

He graduated from East Coweta High School when he relocated to Newnan, Georgia with his mother and older brother.  Dewayne moved back...

Jun 29, 2022

Carla Diane Wellington, 52, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022 in Miami Valley Hospital.  She was born July 26, 1969 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Carlos E. and Diane R. Brewer.  Carla was employed as a home health care worker.  Her services are pending.

Jun 26, 2022

Shawnta M. Griffeth, 45, of Springfield, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on June 25, 2022 in Spartanburg, South Carolina.  She was born June 3, 1977 in Springfield, Ohio to Robert V. Griffeth and Viola M. Yasin (Holtzapfel). Shawnta enjoyed writing poems, crocheting and cheering on her beloved Buckeyes!  Her absolute favorite hobby was spending quality time wtih her family and...

Jun 12, 2022

Ralph Stanley Johnson Jr. was born September 9, 1961, in Springfield, OH. Ralph went home June 12, 2022. Ralph was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley (Williams) Robinson and stepfather, Gerald Robinson. He is survived by his son, Jeremy Johnson; father, Ralph S. Johnson Sr.; brother, Kevin Johnson; sisters, Ellen (Latimore) Robinson, Kim Alexander and Dianna Robinson, as...

Jun 4, 2022

Nathan "Nate" Miller, 34, of Springfield, Ohio passed Saturday, June 4, 2022.  He was born August 12, 1987 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Janine (McCollom) and Nathan "Nate" Miller.

Nate was recently inducted in the Athletic Hall of Fame.  He was a middle school basketball and baseball coach and worked at Roosevelt Middle School. Nate graduated...

Jun 2, 2022

Inez "Tobi" (Westmoreland) Truss, 83, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Thursday, June 2, 2022.  She was born November 28, 1938 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Wallace and Margaret (Reed) Westmoreland.

Tobi had been employed as a nurse's aide and provided loving and compassionate care to her clients.  She was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist...

May 28, 2022

On September 20, 1977, Jerome and Doris Quarterman welcomed their daughter Michele Renee into their lives. Upon her birth the family lived and worked in Jefferson City, Missouri, but later moved to Tallahassee, Florida; Hampton, Virginia, and finally relocated to Xenia, Ohio where Michele attended the Xenia City Schools from 2nd grade until graduation from Xenia High School.