Jun 27, 2021

Carol S. Banta, 59, of Springfield, Ohio passed away June 27, 2021.  She was born July 4, 1961 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of James and Mary (Elliott) Banta.  Visitation is Thursday, July 8, 2021 from 2-3 p.m. in the Robert C. Henry Funeral Home.

Jun 22, 2021

Anthony Lamont Lane of Springfield, Ohio was born August 9, 1975 to Tina (Dwight) Lane-Evans and Larry Crafter. Anthony's soul departed this world unexpectedly on June 22, 2021. The family is consoled by the knowledge that in his 45 years of life he was always surrounded by love, family, friendship and music.

His passion for music made...

Jun 22, 2021

Cathy Sue Brandon, 43, of Springfield, Ohio was born April 29, 1978 to Ronnie Miller and Natalie Brandon,  went home to be with Lord on Tuesday June 22, 2021. Cathy was cheerful and well known for her bubbly and funny personality. Cathy kept a big smile on her face and always made everyone feel welcome.  Cathy is survived by...

Jun 10, 2021

Gloria Jean (Jeannie) Woods, age 76, passed away June 10, 2021 at Grandview Hospital after battling a long illness.

She was born March 6, 1945 in Springfield, Ohio to John P. and Alice L. Perymon.  She graduated from Springfield High School class of 1963 and married the love of her life, William H. (Butch) Woods December 29,...

Jun 10, 2021

Jerilyn Denise Corley (Jerry) was the 2nd child born to Flora Elizabeth Corley (nee: Gaines) and Demus Corley Jr.  Jerry was cute, smart and a talented pianist.  She   graduated from Yellow Springs High School in 1969 and was a member of the National Honor Society.  She attended Kent State University where she became a   member of Delta Sigma Theta...

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...