Jun 4, 2021

Vance B. Morgan Sr. , 67, of Springfield, Ohio passed away June 4, 2021. He was born October 23, 1953 in Nyack, New York the son of Robert Lee Morgan and Aurita (Sterling) Morgan.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lee Morgan; brother, Clifford James and step-son, Chase Dixon.

Vance is survived...

Jun 4, 2021

Donna K. Grissom , 73, of Springfield, Ohio passed away June 4, 2021. She was born October 11, 1947 in San Bernardino, California the daughter of Floyd Williams and Mary Williams. Memorial services will be planned at a later date.

Jun 1, 2021

Reginald Leroy Hawkins passed away peacefully on the evening of Tuesday June 1st. He will be missed by his son and daughter-in-law, Kirk Couch and Carol Couch. He also leaves to remember him 2 grandsons, 4 great-grand children, nieces, nephews, extensive family and friends.

May 29, 2021

Rudolph "Rudy" Kumasi Hampton, 65, of Springfield, Ohio passed away May 29, 2021 in his residence.  He was born May 30, 1955 in Sacremento, California the son of Rudoph and Pinna (Gatewood) Hampton.  Rudy obtained his Masters Degree and was one quarter shy of getting his Doctorate Degree.  He was employed at Eastway Behavioral Health Care Center in Dayton,...

May 28, 2021

Faye F. Benson, 79, of Springfield, Ohio passed away May 28, 2021.  She was born December 20, 1941 the daughter of Anna (Robinson) and Matthew Benson.  Faye graduated from Springfield High School and found her life's purpose in caring for the elderly.  She loved her job.  She retired from Westminister Thurber Retirement Community in Columbus, Ohio.  Faye had been...

May 28, 2021

Aquilla W. Portis, 93, affectionately known as "Buddy", passed away peacefully on Friday, May 28, 2021.  He was born September 27, 1927 to Dorothy (Ballard)  and Aldophus W. Portis Sr.  He was the third child of five children.  He attended Springfield City Schools where he graduated from Springfield High School.  He married Maybelle (Hardnick) Portis in May 1950 and...

May 22, 2021

Tobie Marie "mabel, Zelda b. mild" Crockran, 45, was called home by the Lord on Saturday, May 22, 2021.  Tobie was born Friday, December 12, 1975, in Springfield, OH, to the late Jesse Crockran, Jr. and Viola (Ramey) Wellington of Springfield, OH.

Tobie was a lifelong member of the Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church.  She was active...

May 22, 2021

Crystal R. Wallace , 54, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Springfield, Ohio, departed this life on Saturday, May 22, 2021.  Crystal was born November 6, 1966, to the late Eld. James Wallace Jr. and Mrs. Queen Esther (Moore) Wallace. She was a graduate of Springfield South High School and later furthered her education at Bauder Fashion College in Atlanta,...

May 15, 2021

Vicky Jo Wallace, 64, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Springfield, Ohio, departed this life on Saturday, May 15, 2021.  Vicky was born April 20, 1957, daughter to the late Elder James and Queen Esther (Moore) Wallace.  She was a graduate of Springfield South High School and later furthered her education at Ohio Christian University.

Vicky leaves to...

May 14, 2021

WELLIFORD, Anthony was called home on Friday, May 14, 2021. Anthony Welliford was born on April 29, 1987 in Springfield, Ohio to Jeanette (Welliford) Reeder of Springfield and Anthony Wright of Dayton, Ohio. He was a graduate of North High School and worked at Klosterman's bakery.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his sons, Tayveon (Jacks) Welliford...

May 10, 2021

Mrs. Wanda H. Echols was born October 19, 1939 in Springfield, Ohio to the late George Harshaw (Ruby) and Octavia Harshaw. She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick (Pat) Henry Echols; her eldest son, Kenneth (Kenny Boo) Echols; granddaughter, Tijwana; brothers, Rip and Leonard; sisters, Geraldine, Hildred (Ted) and Joan Bronston and sister-in-law, Almeda.

She...

May 7, 2021

Aaron Edward Redman, 62, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 7, 2021. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, VA. He was born August 5, 1958 in Springfield, Ohio to the union of Ellis A. and Eleanor L. (Taylor) Redman.  Aaron retired in 2019 after years...

May 6, 2021

JIMMIE LEE COLQUITT was born February 7, 1947 to the late Harris and Fannie Colquitt in Meansville, Georgia. As a young child Jimmie and his family relocated to Springfield Ohio where he graduated high school. After high school Jimmie enlisted in the US Army where he served three years for his country. While in the military his MOS job...

Apr 25, 2021

Nellynn J. Davis , took her last breath on April 25, 2021 at Grandview Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio. She was born October 21, 1977 in Columbus, Ohio the daughter of Nelson Tensley and Tia Davis.

Nellynn is proceeded in death by her Father, Nelson Tensley; Grandmother, Anna Wyatt; Uncle, Dion Wyatt and loving Son, Christian Davis....

Apr 23, 2021

Obituary

Bessie Jane Murphy, 85 of Springfield, Ohio began her heavenly journey on Friday, April 23, 2021. She was born on July 12, 1935 in Springfield, Ohio the third of nine children to the late Joseph G. and Bessie L. (Galloway) Martin.

Jane graduated from the Miami Valley Hospital School of Nursing in 1956 and...

Apr 16, 2021

Che' Hall, 51, of Springfield, Ohio passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on July 23, 1969 in Springfield, Ohio to Jesse and Evelyn (Bush) Hall. He was a man of great faith and was known for constantly putting others before himself. He had a  love for advanced technology and gospel...

Apr 10, 2021

Alice Almyra (Calamese) Ballard, 100, of Springfied, Ohio passed away at 8:17 AM, April 10, 2021, at Springfield Regional Medical Center.  She was born September 10, 1920, the daughter of Charles and Mary (West) Calamese. Alice was born and raised in Springfield. During her later years she resided at the Ohio Masonic Home until the COVID-19 Pandemic hit the...

Apr 9, 2021

George Allen Young earned his wings on Friday, April 9, 2021 and passed from Earth to glory to be with his Heavenly Father.  He was born December 1, 1946 to George W. Young and Lois (Hutchins) Young.  George graduated from Springfield South High School.  He retired from Navistar International in 2001 after 32 years of service.

George...

Apr 8, 2021

Dorothy "Dot" Louise Crossley, 85, of Springfield, Ohio went to be with the Lord on April 8, 2021 in Springfield Regional Medical Center.

She was born September 5, 1935 in Sparta, Georgia. She was the daughter of Charles and Ruby (Sade) (Harshaw) Battles. She retired from the Springfield City School Board after many years of service. She...

Apr 8, 2021

JAVANTAE M. WOODSON 29, of Springfield, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on April 8, 2021. He was born September 21, 1991, the beloved son of Shauntae Ellison.

Javantae leaves to cherish his memory his loving mother, Shauntae Ellison; siblings, Brianna Ellison and Khadija Reed; maternal grandparents, Dorothy (Bruce) Adams; paternal grandparent, Mary Woodson; aunts,...