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...

Apr 7, 2020

William Sykes passed unexpectedly at his home in Dearborn, Michigan April 7, 2020.  William formerly resided in Springfield, Ohio.  William Sykes was born February 10,1932.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife of many years, Maybell Hayes Sykes. William is survived by his children in Springfield, Ohio and Detroit, Michigan with a host of grands, great grands, a...

Apr 5, 2020

Da'Shawn, 28, of Springfield, Ohio went to be  with the Lord on April 4, 2020.  He was born on January 31, 21992 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Von Hutchins and Sheila (Wells) Hutchins.  Da'Shawn was a very caring and lovable person who would help anyone.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his mother, Sheila Hutchins;...

Mar 19, 2020

Robert L. Wells Jr., 50, of Springfield, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on March 19, 2020.  Robert was born October 30, 1969 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Robert L. and Lois (Crockran) Wells Sr.  Bobby was employed by Riddle's Ribs for over 15 years and will always be remembered as a hard working man.

Mar 19, 2020

Clarence Jordan, 64, of Springfield, Ohio passed away March 19, 2020.

Mar 15, 2020

Cynthia M. Berrien, 53, of Springfield, Ohio passed away March 15, 2020.  She was born April 2, 1966 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Beverly (Mays) and Patrick Wright.  She had been employed by Lowes.  Cynthia is survived by her husband, Gary Berrien; daughters, Oriane Wright and Amber Dunlap; sons, Tiont Wright, Colby Wright and Christopher Wright; sister, Erica...

Mar 12, 2020

Marie Edley, one of 11 children, born May 6, 1947 to the union of Rev. Harry E. and Martha Marshall passed away on March 12, 2020 in her residence.  She was a graduate of Springfield South High School Class of 1965.  After graduating she relocated to Cleveland, Ohio where she was employed as a Civil Service employee at the...

Mar 6, 2020

Kathryn (Johnson) Elliott, 96 of Springfield, Ohio departed this life peacefully March 6, 2020 at 4:15 pm following a long illness.  She was born October 8, 1923 in Lincoln, Alabama the daughter of the late JB and Mary (Craine) Johnson.  Kathryn retired from Community Hospital as a registered nurse. She was a loyal member of several Springfield churches before...

Mar 4, 2020

George Marshall Turner III, 68, of Springfield, Ohio and formerly of Memphis, Tennessee passed away March 4, 2020 in Springfield, Ohio. He is survived by his son, Christopher Turner; his daughters, Chatoya Turner-Hayden and RaShonda Moore-Lewis; siblings, Marsha E. Garner and Darryl Curry; niece, Robika  Sturdivant; nephews, Ryson Bullard and Ryan Bullard and a host of great nieces and...

Feb 19, 2020

Obituary for the program:

Amy Rocine (Vance) Culberson, fondly known as "Rodie" by those who knew her best, was born May 13, 1931 in Huntsville, AL to Manchie and Willie Ida (White) Vance. She moved to Springfield as a child, grew up and met and married her soulmate Nathan H. Culberson. They were blessed with 8 beautiful...

Feb 17, 2020

Lucielle Jordan, 95, of Springfield, Ohio passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020.  She was born December 24, 1924 in Waxhaw, NC to the late Thomas and Rosie (Bailey) Jacobs.

Lucielle attended Marvin High School where she was a star player for the girls' basketball team which led to her meeting the love of her life, Lester...

Feb 16, 2020

Natasha M. Tolliver, 59, of Springfield, Ohio was born on February 28, 1960. Natasha, affectionately known as Tisha, the daughter of Alvin and Betty Piersoll was called home to be with her Lord on February 16, 2020. Tisha graduated from South High School class of 1977. She was employed by Vinning Broom Company, E.B. Brown, and Wright State University. ...

Feb 16, 2020

Phonesalena (Bailey) Harris, 88, of Springfield, Ohio passed away peacefully in her home Sunday, February 16, 2020.  She was born the last of 8 children, March 19, 1931 in Tyler, TX, on the family farm, the daughter of the late Owen and Gustava (Smith) Bailey. Phonesalena moved to California in 1942 where she met  and later married her husband...

Feb 15, 2020

Inez (Gaines) Watson departed this life on Saturday, February 15, 2020 in Springfield Regional Medical Center.  She was born on February 22, 1925 in Minter, Alabama the daughter of Gilbert and Alberta (Johnson) Gaines.  She was the last of 25 children.

She was married to the late Rayfield Watson for 37 years.

Mrs. Watson was...

Feb 10, 2020

Murray Burton Houston, 86, a quiet man of few words, passed into life eternity on February 10, 2020 at home.  He was born January 7, 1934 in Nashville, Tennessee, the son of the late Herman Houston and Sadie (Jones) Houston Roberts.

He moved to Springfield at the age of fourteen; graduated from Springfield High School, honorably discharged...

Feb 6, 2020

Larry Eugene (Greassy) Howard, 74, passed away in  Springfield Regional Medical Center on Thursday, February 6, 2020.  He was born September 26, 1945 in Springfield, Ohio. Larry attended Garfield Elementary, Keifer Jr. High and Springfield South High School in Springfield, Ohio and went on to Job Corp from 1965 to 1966 where he met and married Ann Shoate in...