Jun 26, 2020

Ellis "El Pannell, Uncle Rook" Stanford Jr. passed away peacefully Friday, June 26, 2020.  He was born May 13, 1951 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Ellis H. and Marilyn (Adkins) Stanford Sr.  He was a team leader at the Fellowship Club for many years and his love for music was undeniable.  He could listen to music for hours...

Jun 25, 2020

Wilhelmina (Glenn) Griffin passed away June 25, 2020.  She was born March 28, 1931 in Columbia, South Carolina the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Trapp) Glenn.  She retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base after many years of dedicated service and also had been employed by  Wilberforce University.  She was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church where...

Jun 23, 2020

Bette C. Brown, of Springfield, Ohio passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.  She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 49 years, Harry M. Brown III; two sons, Christopher B. Brown and Daryll T. Brown; a brother, Norman B. Carter; one grandson, Christopher B. Brown II and two aunts, Norma J. Sawyer and Phyllis A. Berry. ...

Jun 23, 2020

Obituary

Ann Jennette Tilley, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio and formerly of Springfield, Ohio passed away June 23, 2020.  She was born September 30, 1942 in Scottsville, Kentucky the daughter of William Wesley and  Earlene (Bush) Holder.

Ann loved being around family and friends, but most of all she loved the Lord.

Ann leaves to...

Jun 19, 2020

Donna J. Duncan, 78, of Columbus, Ohio and formerly of Springfield, Ohio passed away Friday, June 19, 2020.

Donna Duncan was born May 11, 1942 to the late Edith (Gomer) and Clarence Fullen at home.  Donna was preceded in death by her husband, John Duncan; former husband (1st husband), Frederick L. Membres; grandmother, Della Gomer, brother; Kenneth...

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 ...