Nov 22, 2020

WELLIFORD (Trapp), Linda passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020.  Linda was born on January 28, 1952 to George and Minnie (Williams) Trapp in Springfield, Ohio.  She was a graduate of South High School and worked in Retail Management. She leaves to cherish her memory, her sons: Clarence (Cheri) Welliford and Antwon Welliford; beloved daughters: Chaleen Welliford, Brittany Welliford,...

Nov 21, 2020

Brenda Joyce Jones was called to her reward and awakened to eternal life on November 21, 2020 surrounded by her loving family in her home. She was 65 years old. Brenda was born on July 7, 1955 in Springfield, OH. to her parents, Raymond and Geneva McCoy. She met her life partner of 41 and husband of 38 years,...

Nov 14, 2020

John W. Mullins Sr., 66, of Huber Heights, Ohio passed away November 14, 2020.  He was born December 15, 1953 in Pikeville, Kentucky the son of Jack and Sylvia (Bradley) Mullins.  John had been employed at Wright Patterson Air Force Base  and served his country in the United States Army and was honorable discharged.

He is surived...

Nov 13, 2020

Mr. Anison James Colbert, Sr., age 85,  passed from this life on Friday, November 13, 2020 at approximately 9:01 p.m.  at Kettering Medical Center.

He was born on April 27, 1935  in Youngstown, Ohio to Jessie James and Anna Carletta (Akins) Colbert; both parents preceded him in death.

He was united in holy matrimony  to...

Nov 10, 2020

Janet Marie House 78, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020. She was born on August 4, 1942, in Stone Branch, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Jesse L. Lane and Willie Potts. She leaves to cherish her memory daughters: Valerie House, Lori House and Anita House; son, Curtis (Trina) House II; 13 grandchildren and 16...

Nov 9, 2020

John Lewis Weaver, 74 of Springfield, OH passed away on November 9, 2020.  John was born on October 13, 1946 in Cartersville, GA and was the eldest of seven siblings. He served in the United States Army and enjoyed listening to music and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his partner Dorothy Trollinger; two sons,...

Nov 6, 2020

Jane (Morgan) Story, 87, of Springfield, Ohio departed this life on November 6, 2020.  She was born October 6, 1933 in Springfield, Ohio, the oldest daughter of Lee and Ella (Embry) Morgan Sr.

She leaves to cherish her loving memory two daughters Debra Turner of Akron, Ohio and Alvanice Wells of Springfield; one brother Lee (Betty) Morgan...

Nov 5, 2020

Leslie Howard James "Sonny" Young, 74 of Springfield, Ohio passed away November 5, 2020.  He was born February 25, 1946 in Covington, Kentucky the son of Margaret (Ewing) Young.

Sonny retired from the United States Air Force, Navistar International and US Airways.  He was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Community Hospital Board, Board of...

Nov 4, 2020

Lita Marie "Joan" (Pritchet) Harris of Springfield, Ohio passed away on her 89th birthday, November 4, 2020 at Allen View Healthcare Center.  She was born November 4, 1931 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Nohma Nokomas and Irene Iris (Gray) Pritchet who preceded her in death.

Lita Marie met Marty Sr. when they were children.  They were...

Nov 3, 2020

Stephen Allen age 51 of Dayton, Ohio transitioned unexpectedly on November 3, 2020 with his family by his side in Springfield, Ohio. Stephen was born on December 2, 1968 in Dayton, Ohio to his mother, Annie G. Allen.

Stephen leaves to cherish, his loving wife, Phyllis Michelle Allen; sister, Jennifer Allen (Atlanta, Georgia) and two brothers: Michael...

Oct 30, 2020

Dorothy "Wells" Moore was born June 5, 1925 in Cartersville, Georgia to Emma Carson Jones and George Jones. On October 30, 2020 the Lord called one of his most beautiful flowers home to bloom in his eternal garden.  As a young woman, she spent some time in Springfield and joined St. John Missionary Baptist Church.  In 1967, she returned...

Oct 27, 2020

Clara Bea Hawkins passed away peacefully at home on the evening of Tuesday October 27th. She will be missed by her surviving husband Reginald Hawkins of 55 years, her son Kirk Couch (Carol), her living sister Madelyn Stevens, and brother Paul Stone. She also leaves in remembrance her 2 grandsons, 4 great-grand-children, nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends....

Oct 19, 2020

Constance S. "Connie" Baldwin-Stevens, 50, of Springfield, Ohio passed away in her home, October 19, 2020.  She was born July 14, 1970 the daughter of Wayne Dampier and Jacquelyn Baldwin.  She is survived by her parents, her loving son, William Greene and a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.

A Celebration of Life service will...

Oct 16, 2020

Jamon Kareem Gaskins, age 41 of Springfield, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday, October11, 2020 in the care of Hospice of Dayton.  He was born  March 21, 1979 in Springfield, Ohio. He is the son of Eddie Kidd Sr. and the late Lynnda Marie Gaskins.  Jamon is survived by his Father, Eddie Kidd Sr., one son Jamon of Dayton,...

Oct 15, 2020

Mrs. Orphus Rosetta Taylor was determined to find her niche and never settled for second best. She received her B.S. (Magna Cum Laude) in 1954 from Bluefield State College in Bluefield, WV, with an Education & English concentration. Shortly after she began work as a nurse's aide and payroll clerk at Jewish Memorial & Boston State Hospitals. Orphus received...

Oct 13, 2020

Valarie J. Jones, 68, of Springfield, Ohio, departed this life on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.  She was born June 18, 1952, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Omee and Ernestine (Murphy) Jones, Sr.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Ernestine (Murphy) Jones and Omee Jones, Sr., and her daughter, Diona E. Daniels-Jones.

She...

Oct 9, 2020

JORDAN, Norman Jeffrey Norman Jeffrey Jordan departed this earthly world on Friday October 9th 2020, after a battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents Lester Jordan Sr. and Lucielle Jordan. He is survived by his siblings Lester Jordan Jr., Daisy Gee, Sid Jordan, Larry Jordan, Ernest Jordan and their spouses; children LaVenus Jordan, Xadean Ahmasi,...

Oct 6, 2020

Kyron A. Gaines, 34, was born June 17, 1986 in Springfield Ohio. He is the son of Darlene Gaines and Dwight Davenport, and the grandson of Mary Lou Davenport. Kyron passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday October 6, 2020. He was a very genuine and fine young man, a loyal friend to many, and a loving father. Kyron enjoyed the...

Oct 5, 2020

Greer L. Young Sr., 73, of Huber Hts., Ohio passed away Monday, October 5, 2020.  He was born July 7, 1947 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Haywood and Lillian (Longshaw) Young. Greer graduated from Springfield South High School and served his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged.  He was a member of St. John...

Oct 5, 2020

Marva L. (Sutton) Dodge, 73, of Springfield, Ohio passed away October 5, 2020.  Marva was born September 20, 1947 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Marvin and Jane (Hall) Sutton.  She retired from Assurant Inc.  Marva was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church and was active in Mass Choir, Sanctuary Choir and Fellowship Choir, Sunday School and...