Dec 20, 2019

Tyrone Miquel Applin, 44, of Springfield, Ohio departed this life unexpectedly on December 20, 2019. Tyrone was born in Springfield, Ohio on July 29, 1975, the son of Kevin Gibson and Vicki Applin. He grew up in Springfield, Ohio and as a child he attended St. John Missionary Baptist Church with his Aunt Freda Williams and Maternal Great Grandparents,...

Dec 14, 2019

Frances Louise Fletcher-Jones (90), born in Springfield, Ohio, August 4, 1929 went home to be with the Lord on December 14, 2019 surrounded by her husband and children. Frankie, as she was affectionately called, was the 15th child born to Brindley and Mary Carter. Frankie was a member of Greater Grace Temple where the Pastor is one of her...

Dec 13, 2019

Melissa Douthy, 55, of Springfield, Ohio passed away December 13, 2019 in Springfield Regional Medical Center.  She was born October 21, 1964 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Franklin and Judith (Pullen) Calhoun.  Melissa was a case manager at Miami Valley Housing Opportunities.  She is survived by her mother; husband, Brian Douthy; sons, Adam Douthy, Kyle Douthy, Marcus Douthy...

Dec 8, 2019

Laura E. (Clark) Sims, 97, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019.  She was born April 25, 1922 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Carl and Lydia (Boggess) Clark.  She was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church during the time her late husband, Rev. C.B. Sims was the pastor.  She later joined St. John Missionary Baptist...

Dec 2, 2019

Dustin Jenkins, 42, of Springfield, Ohio passed away November 30, 2019   He was born April 16, 1977 at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio the son of Gerald Jenkins and Roxanne Salser.  He is survived by his parents and a host of other relatives and friends.

Dec 1, 2019

Russell V. Mills Sr., 80, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019.  He was born April 19, 1939 in Yellow Springs, Ohio to Lester and Helen Mills.  Russell served his country in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged.  He retired after many years of service as a truck driver.

Russell enjoyed fishing,...

Nov 28, 2019

Cornelia E. "Connie" Brown, 78, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Friday, November 28, 2019.  She was born March 27, 1941 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Connie Mac and Loretta (Edwards) Clark.  She retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base as an assistant to a Colonel.  Connie is survived by her daughter, Tracy L. Brown and son, Jeffrey A....

Nov 27, 2019

Robert Cameron, 72, of Springfield, Ohio passed away in his residence.  He was born January 15, 1947 in Talladega, Alabama the son of John W. and Gwendolyn E. (Gray) Cameron. He was a 1964 graduate of Springfield High School and attended Central State University.  He served his country in the United States Marines Corps. and was employed by KFC...

Nov 25, 2019

Hilary Radford, 51, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Monday, November 25, 2019 in Southbrook Care Center.  She was born February 1, 1968 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Mary and Scott Miller.  A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 11 a.m. at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Pleasant St. entrance.

Nov 24, 2019

Ethel Ferguson, 86, entered into eternal rest with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 24, 2019 in her residence.  Ethel was born to the union of Joseph and Mary (Trapp) Glenn on March 17, 1933 in Columbia, South Carolina.  She was a graduate of Springfield High School.  Ethel was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church for...

Nov 18, 2019

CASTLEBERRY Sr., Deacon Claude Norman

age 89, of Springfield, was taken to his heavenly home on Monday, 18 November 2019 at Southbrook Care Center, Springfield.  He was born 25 July 1930 in Sparta, Georgia, the son of Wade and Essie Mae (Tyus) Castleberry Sr.  Claude was the owner of Southside Construction Company in which he retired after...

Nov 7, 2019

Lola R. Watters passed away November 7, 2019.  She was born April 17, 1942 in Prestonburg, Kentucky the daughter of Virgil and Juanita (Click) Layne.

Lola retired after many years of dedicated service as a nursing assistant.

Lola is survived by her husband, John Watters; sons,  James (Ashley) Breneman and Virgil Breneman; sisters, Priscilla (Arthur)...

Oct 29, 2019

Willa May Cromer, 89, of Springfield, Ohio passed away October 29, 2019.  She was born March 1, 1930 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Sherman and Myrtle (Travis) Moorefield.  She retired from Wilberforce University after many years of sevice.  Her memory will be cherished by her daughter, Donella Leinasars of Springfield, Ohio; son, Vern Travis of Dayton, Ohio; a...

Oct 28, 2019

Ruby Mae (Lowery) Portis, 98, formerly of Springfield, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 28, 2019 in  Kindred Hospital, Los Angeles, California. She was born March 5, 1921 in Springfield, Ohio to Walter Lowery and Fannie Custer.

She was employed as a Housekeeper with various families and she attended South High School.

Oct 25, 2019

Morris L. Stephens, 70, of Springfield, Ohio passed away October 25, 2019 in Springfield Medical Regional Center.  Born January 28, 1949 in Springfield Community Hospital.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas H. and Betty J. Stephens and brother, Dwight Cross (Bibbles)

Morris was a disabled Army veteran and served his country in the Viet...

Oct 15, 2019

Carolyn Mebane, 77, of Springfield, Ohio passed away October 15, 2019.  Carolyn, a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Family Worship Center, was born January 10, 1942 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of George and Clarabelle (Baylum) January and was raised from the early teens by her spiritual family, Helen and Erselle January along with their four daughters,...

Oct 11, 2019

Nova Lee Bell-Crockran, age 99 of Springfield, Ohio, entered eternal life on October 11, 2019.  She was born December 13, 1919 in Cypress, Alabama to Henry Bell and Eliza Ann Reese-Bell.  Nova Lee left home at the age of 16.  She moved to Springfield, Ohio at the age of 18 as a live-in child care-giver and housekeeper.  Nova Lee...

Oct 4, 2019

Paul E. Logan, 79, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Friday, October 4, 2019.  He was born August 22, 1940 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Clarence and Evelyn (Adams) Logan.  He retired after many years of dedicated service to his country from the U.S. Navy as a boatswain.

His memory will be cherished by his wife, Carol...

Oct 3, 2019

Donald Quick, 76, of Springfield, Ohio passed awayThursday, October 3, 2019.  He was born November 9, 1942 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Ernest and Thelma (Johnson) Quick Sr.  He retired as a machinist from O.S. Kelly.  He is survived by his children, Quinn (Tom) Mock of Mansfield, Ohio and Kelly Walker of Coumbus, Ohio; three sisters, Geraldine Quick...

Sep 16, 2019

Barbara Colvin of Columbus, Ohio and formerly of Springfield, Ohio transitioned peacefully Monday, September 16, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio.  She was born July 24, 1954 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of the late Monroe and Loujessie (Avery) Colvin.  Barbara was a faithful follower of Christ at an early and attended Phillip Temple AME Church.  Barbara moved to Columbus, Ohio...