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...

Sep 19, 2020

Marvin L. Compton Sr., 68, passed away September 19, 2020.  He was one of nine children born to Charles and Rosalee Compton.  He was born January 30, 1952 in Springfield, Ohio.  He served his country in the United States Marine Corps.  Marvin retired from Clark County Department of Human Services after many years of dedicated service. Marvin leaves to cherish...

Sep 14, 2020

Xaviera Asia Dotts, 24, of Springfield, Ohio was born April 9, 1996 in West Palm Beach, Florida to Elizabeth Dotts and Bennie King III.  Xaviera participated in Drill Team activities.

Her children were forever her world and loved to be there for family, especially her aunt Torray.

She leaves to cherish her memory her mother,...

Sep 13, 2020

Fred D. Smith, 94, of Springfield, Ohio passed away September 13, 2020. He was born March 13, 1926 in Kansas City, Kansas the son of David and Louise (Pinkston) Smith. Mr. Smith graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering and was a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and a member of the Boy Scouts of...

Sep 11, 2020

William R. "Willie" Scott, 69, of Springfield, Ohio passed away September 11, 2020.  He was born March 21, 1951 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Geno and Mary Catherine (Roberts) Scott.

He was a retired employee of Springfield Impregnators, Inc. and served his country in the United States Navy as a Seaman.  Mr. Scott was a caring...

Aug 20, 2020

Michael W. "Mike" Thompson, 70, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020 in Soin Medical Center.  He was born March 11, 1950 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Charles E. and Senora J. Thompson. He retired from Brown Steel in Columbus, Ohio.

Mike is survived by his son, Matthew Thompson; stepchildren, Clifford and Carma Kelly...

Aug 17, 2020

Destiny Lashay Wells, 17, of Springfield Ohio departed this life and transitioned into eternal life on Monday, August 17, 2020. She was born to Kiana Arnold and Gregory Wells Sr. on February 26, 2003.  Her beautiful life will be forever cherished in the lives of her parents; siblings, Daeshawn Jackson, Jayvon (Mykayla Robertson), Gregory Jr. (JR), Precious, Ayden, Ayrian,...

Aug 9, 2020

Jimea L. Gavin, 42, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020.  Visitation is Thursday, August 20, 2020 from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 12 noon in Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in Ferncliff Cemetery.