Jun 2, 2020

Terry W. Stephens

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Terry, our loving and devoted husband, father, brother and friend to all whose lives he touched, on June 3, 2020. He was born on May 4, 1950 in Springfield, Ohio and was a lifelong resident.

Family was the pivotal essence of his life. This...

Jun 1, 2020

Cecil Alexander Pratt III was born on November 3, 1956 in Detroit Michigan and went to rest peacefully June 1, 2020 at the age of 63. Cecil is the son of the late Bishop Cecil Alexander Pratt Jr. and Dolores (Monroe) Pratt. He is the youngest of five children; Gregory Pratt, Debora Burks, Renia Peterson Philips and Krystal Burks....

May 30, 2020

STOREY, Markus 36, of Springfield, Ohio was born June 11, 1983 the son of Paul and Tina Storey went to be with the Lord on May 30, 2020. Markus took pride in being a machinist at Silfex where he met many new friends. Markus was an avid sports lover. He loved the game of baseball and was a loyal...

May 28, 2020

James Burks Jr. was born on November 18, 1941 in Lewisville, Arkansas.  He departed this life on Thursday, May 28, 2020 in Cleveland Clinic.

James graduated from Foster High School in 1961, in Lewisville, Arkansas. After which, he moved to Van Wert, Ohio, then to Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He then joined the US Army, where he served...

May 27, 2020

Laneice Marie Jordan, 36, of Springfield, Ohio departed this life on May 27, 2020.  Laneice is survived by her mother and step father, Robin (Jordan) and Jonathan  Bishop; father, Delanyul Kidd; 4 children, Taveana, Aaron, Zya and Xzaz'ionna; grandson, TySen; 2 sisters, Shawna Lollis and Deidre Roberts; grandparents, Evelyn Walton and Robert Jordan and a host of aunts, uncles,...

May 23, 2020

Paulette Echols, 71, formerly of Springfield, Ohio passed away May 23, 2020. She was born October 9, 1948 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Houser and Bessie M. (Merriman) Echols Sr. She retired as a teacher after many years of dedicated service to her students.  Visitation will be June 2, 2020 from 1-2:45 p.m. in the Robert C. Henry-Clark...

May 23, 2020

Ben L. Macklin Jr,. Lil Ben, as he was affectionately called passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020.  He was born December 4, 1969 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Ben Sr. and the late Linda Harmon-Macklin.  Ben graduated from Springfield High School in 1982.  He moved to Denver, CO to pursue a career in music.  Ben is survived by...

May 18, 2020

Earl B. Hopkins, 61, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Monday, May 18, 2020.  He was born March 26, 1959 in Columbus, Ohio the son of Earl W. and Lucille (Williams) Hopkins.  Earl had been employed at Walmart and will be greatly missed by his family, friends & co-workers.  A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later...

May 13, 2020

Donnie L. Rushing, 71, took flight to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 in Springfield Regional Medical Center.  Donnie was born March 6, 1949 in Monroe, Louisiana to the late Dorothy Rushing.

Donnie moved to Springfield 27 years ago from Los Angeles, CA to be with the love of his life, Medrith "Cakie" ...

May 9, 2020

Rodney (Hoot) L. McMahon Sr., 56, of Springfield, Ohio went home to be with the lord on Friday, May 9th at his residence.  He was born on February 14th, 1964 in Shelbyville, TN the son of Ida Pearl McMahon and Leander Soles. Hoot worked for SMHA for over 20 years, and for any home repairs everyone in the area...

May 7, 2020

Bertha Louise (Morgan) Williams, 88, transitioned to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Villa Nursing Home where she resided.  Bertha was born July 24, 1931 in Springfield, Ohio to the late James T. and Miriam (Daniel) Morgan.

Bertha retired from Community Hospital with 30 years of service.  After her retirement Bertha...

May 3, 2020

Tyler was a fierce competitor and hated to lose.  He loved basketball, football, and boxing.  As a youth, he played for the Springfield Broncos football organization and played in the back court on Hayward Middle School's basketball team.  He went on to attend Springfield High School where he was also on the basketball team. Tyler was a devoted Wildcat...

May 3, 2020

John Leon Straughter born to Clifford Melvin Straughter and Gloria Dean Ross September 12, 1963 in Youngstown Ohio. He died on May 3, 2020 in Columbus Ohio where he was residing and working for Ohio Health as a patient Technician. John graduated from South High School in 1982, where he attained a three Letterman in Football, basketball and track....

Apr 29, 2020

Rev. Dr. Roosevelt Walker formerly of Springfield, Ohio passed away April 29, 2020 in Birmingham, Alabama.  Rev. Dr. Walker is survived by his cherished children, Angelique, Tanya, Victoreold and Konswella; sister, Mattie Hawkins; grandchildren, Ella Keri, Reggie, Asha, and Jansee; great- grandchild, Aurora Janese Jackson. Visitation will be Monday, May 4, 2020 from 2-6 p.m. in People's Funeral Home...

Apr 27, 2020

Marty Arbon Harris Sr., of Springfield, OH passed away on April 27, 2020 in Springfield Regional Medical Center.  He was born on March 22, 1931 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Andrew and Jessie L. (Lollis) Harris who have preceded him in death along with his infant brother, Andrew.

Marty met his wife Lita M. (Pritchet) Harris ...

Apr 22, 2020

Larry C. Sims, 78, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020.  He was born February 27, 1942 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Marion C. Sims and Jeannette "Cookie"  (Martin) Sims-Allen.  Larry served his country in the United States Air Force and retired as a supervisor from International Harvester after many years of dedicated service. He was...

Apr 21, 2020

On April 21, 2020 at 2:30 PM Shane Lavell Orr Sr.  went home to be with the Lord, meeting his Mother, Father, Son and numerous childhood friends.

Shane was born June 22, 1967. He is survived by his wife, Tiffany Orr; twin sister, Shawn Lavern Orr; sisters, Tammy Orr, Tarsha Orr-Fain and Carla Crowley; brothers, Chris Orr...

Apr 13, 2020

Howard Lamarr Henderson, age 73, passed April 13, 2020 at his residence.  He was born March 24, 1947 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Howard W. and Ruth (Ross) Henderson.  He retired as an assembly line worker from Navistar International. Howard was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Lloyd Henderson. He is survived by his wife, Mary...

Apr 11, 2020

Robert Crossley, 85, of Springfield, Ohio passed away April 11, 2020. He was born April 5, 1935 in Eufaula, Alabama the son, of Merriell and Lillie Belle (Stanford) Crossley.  He had been employed by Penn Station Railroad as an engineer and retired after many years of devoted service.

He is survived by his devoted daughter, Robyn Crossley;...

Apr 10, 2020

Edward Wesley Stoll, 71, got his heavenly wings on April 10, 2020.  He was a resident of Springfield, Ohio. He was born to Maxwell and Rachael (Knight) Hixs.

Edward loved spending time with family and friends.  He would never hesitate to help others.  He served his country as a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.  Edward retired...