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...

Sep 14, 2019

Joseph L. West, Jr. passed early Saturday morning on September 14, 2019.  He was born to Rev. Joseph L. and Virginia L. Austin West on September 22, 1951.  He was always excited to let people know he was born at the Untied States Naval Training Center, Bainbridge, Maryland while his father served during the Korean Conflict.

Joseph...

Sep 11, 2019

James E. Truss, 86, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019 in his residence surrounded by his loving family..  He was born June 24, 1933 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Edna (Robinson) and William Truss.  Mr. Truss retired after many years of devoted service from the City of Springfield, Water Department. He served his country in...

Sep 8, 2019

Glenda M. Upshaw, 80, went Home to be with the Lord on September 8, 2019 after a lengthy illness.  She was born March 3, 1939 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of William "Bus" and Mamie (Kirksey) Palmer.  Glenda was a long time employee of the Springfield City Schools.  She leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband, Cornelius "Corny"...

Aug 29, 2019

Frank M. "Bubba" Jackson, 82, of Springfield, Ohio passed away August 29, 2019.  He was born September 14, 1936 in Talladega, Alabama the son of Joe H. Smoot and Lillie (Milton) Jackson.  He is survived by his wife, Claudia "Pumpkin" (Cunningham) Jackson; children, Connie F. (Rickey) Smith of Alabama, Mary Faye Stamps, of Alabama, Charles Cunningham of Ohio, Edward...

Aug 23, 2019

Geneva (Hampton) Bacon, 81, of Springfield, Ohio passesd away August 23, 2019.  She was born December 2, 1937 in Culloden, Georgia the daughter of William and Mary Elizabeth (Ralls) Hampton.  Geneva graduated from Capitol University and retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base after many years of dedicated service as a contract negotiator.  She also worked for the Springfield...

Aug 4, 2019

Derrick Ramon Fudge, 57, of Springfield, Ohio passed away August 4, 2019.  He was born on November 1, 1961 in Buffalo, NY to the late Johnnie Mae Fudge and James Muieler.  He is survived by one son, Dion (Donita) Green; one granddaughter, Niara Green; two sisters, Sherrie Fudge-Galloway and Twyla (Randy) Southall; three brothers, Roderick Fudge, Leonard Fudge and...

Jul 31, 2019

Beatrice Louise (Smith) Warfield or "Bip" as she was affectionately called by family and friends, was born November 15, 1936 the fifth of eight children to the late Wilbur M. and Anise (Carson) Smith, in Springfield, Ohio. Beatrice was a lifelong resident of Springfield, Ohio. She grew up in a large, extended and loving family with her maternal grandparents...

Jul 28, 2019

Carl M. Wade, 71, of Springfield, Ohio passed away July 28, 2019.  He was born February 27, 1948 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Callaway Wade and Bessie Swain.  Carl retired from Snyder Tank, LLC. after many years  of service.  He served his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged.

He is survived by...