Dec 2, 2020

Mozella S. Myers, 84, of Springfield, Ohio passed away December 2, 2020 in Villa of Springfield Care Center.  She was born May 30, 1936 in Columbia, South Carolina the daughter of Johhny and Ruth (Reed) Taylor.  Mrs. Myers retired from William Jennings Dorn V.A. Medical Center in Columbia, South Carolina as a registerd nurse after many years of dedicated...

Nov 30, 2020

Robert E. Freeman Sr. 65, of Springfield Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 30, 2020. He was born January, 14, 1955 in Xenia Ohio the son of devoted parents, Shirley J. Freeman-Day and the late Robert E. Grimes of Dayton, Ohio. Mr. Freeman was a retired maintenance worker at Central State University.  Mr Robert...

Nov 28, 2020

Beverly Ann Kidd Crowley was born February 9, 1953 in Springfield, Ohio to Welma and Margaret (Mitchell) Kidd.  She was called home to her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, on November 28, 2020.

"Bev", as family and friends lovingly knew her, lived her 67 years in Springfield where she was a graduate of South High School.

Nov 27, 2020

Affectionately known as "Donnie" or "Donna-Jean" was born in Springfield, Ohio on November 15, 1953.

She was the first of four children born to Donald Watkins and Emma Jean (Buffington) Watkins.  On the morning of November 27, 2020 at the age of 67, her spirit quietly ascended into the arms of the Lord.  She was the epitome...

Nov 23, 2020

Willie J. Young Sr. was born August 8, 1949 in Marvel, Alabama to the late Helen Thomas Young and Jim DL Young.  He was the third youngest of eight children.

Following stops in Alabama and West Virginia, his family settled on the East Side of Cleveland in the 1950s. After attending East Tech High School, he went...

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...