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,...

Apr 6, 2021

Omar Dawan, age 89, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in Springfield, Ohio. He was born July 2, 1931 in Barnesville, Georgia. After growing up in Barnesville, Georgia he moved to Dayton, Ohio and later moved to Springfield, Ohio.

Omar became a Muslim in 1968. He was a member of An-Nur Islamic Center on...

Mar 20, 2021

Kevin L. Duncan, 38, of Springfield, Ohio passed away unexpectedly March 20, 2021. Kevin was employed by Springfield Metropolitan Housing Authorities and owner/founder of The Fields All In Fitness.

He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Tina Reichel (Duncan) (Craig); father, Richard Howard (Helena Wingo); daughter, Emery Duncan; sisters, Bev Brown, Tianane Duncan, Shyra Howard, Jessica...

Mar 11, 2021

Kathryn L. Bronston was born October 7, 1924 in Springfield, Ohio.  She is a Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great-Great Grandmother, Aunt, Sister and a Friend affectionately known as "Mama Kate", passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021.

She retired from the Springfield City Schools.  She is survived by two brothers, Martin (Jacqueline) Burns and Robert (Diana) Burns; two...

Mar 8, 2021

Geraldine Nesbitt, 62, of Springfield, Ohio passed away March 8, 2021.  She was born August 12, 1958 in Brooklyn, New York the daughter of Theron Nesbitt and step-mother Catherine (Clark) Nesbitt.  Geraldine is survived by her brother, Nate Nesbitt; special friends, Lula Dill and Dana and Jerome Lee; godson, Austin Lee and also Marletta Austin and a host of...

Mar 7, 2021

James J. Lytle Jr. was born on March 7, 1932, in Springfield, Ohio, as the only child of James Lytle Sr. and Minnie Hutchins Lytle, though he grew up in a large, close-knit extended family.

Brother Lytle changed his address to one in eternity when he passed peacefully on his 89th birthday atthe home of his son,...

Mar 6, 2021

Laroilyn "Bubba" Byrd, 65, born in Springfield, OH, quietly departed this life on March 6, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Leroy E. Sr. and Karyl Lewis. She graduated from Springfield High School. Laroilyn was a creative that displayed her talents through artistry (drawing and painting), being a seamstress & caregiver, and an avid softball player in...

Feb 26, 2021

Keyshayla Lanae Collins, 19, of Springfield, Ohio, departed this physical world and transitioned into eternal life on Friday, February 26, 2021. She was born to Gerald and Tracy Collins on February 21, 2002. Her influential life will be forever cherished in the lives of her mother, Tracy Collins; Cherished Aunt, April Miller Brown; siblings, Kendra Collins (Elijah Southers), Anthony,...