Ms. Byrone E. Battles
May 2, 2017
Byrone Evonda Battles, 64, of Columbus, Ohio went home to be with our Lord Tuesday, May 2, 2017. She was born April 3, 1953 a daughter of the late Hazel Johnson and Wardell (Williams) Lawson. Ms. Battles leaves to cherish her memory her son, Jeffrey (Kenna) Battles, Jr.; grandchildren, Kiera Battles, Jeffrey Battles III and Justin Battles; sisters, Annette (William)...
Ms. Barbara Ann Francis Dye
Apr 30, 2017
Barbara Ann Francis Dye, 74 of Springfield, Ohio passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2017 in Pittsburgh, PA. She was born March 23, 1943 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the eldest daughter of Mabrey and Margaret (Currie) Duff, both deceased. Barbara was a member of New North Street AME Church, Court of Calanthe Sprig of Myrtle Court #17 and the Retirement Set...
Mrs. Ruth Lee Leslie
Apr 26, 2017
Ruth Lee Leslie, 73, of Springfield, Ohio passed away April 26, 2017. She was the only child of Freddie and Carrie (Coran) Jones. Mrs. Leslie loved to cook, clean and bake but her favorite thing was watching court shows. Ruth Leslie leaves to cherish her memory her children, Craig (Onica) Leslie, Mark (Tempey) Leslie, Linette Jones and Alicia (William) Leslie;...
Mrs. Joy A. Dickerson-Cordell
Apr 23, 2017
Joy A. Dickerson-Cordell, 59, of Lebanon, Ohio and formerly of Germantown, Ohio, passed away with her family by her side, on April 23, 2017 in Lebanon. She was born in Middletown, Ohio a daughter of Frank D. and Audrey (Wright) Dickerson, Sr. Joy owned and operated her own design firm. She had been a member of the Dale Wright Memorial...
Mr. James Tracy Jones
Apr 22, 2017
James Tracy Jones, 51, of Springfield, Ohio passed away April 22, 2017. He was born February 11, 1966 a son of John Wesley and Lula M. (Cochran) Jones. James loved to fish, travel and hunt and was an avid construction worker. He was known as the "jack of all trades." James leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Lula M....
Mrs Wilma Louise Hall
Apr 18, 2017
Wilma Louise Hall, 93, was born in Brooksburg, Indiana on December 22nd, 1923 to William M. Perry and Lula M. (Wake) Perry. Wilma was the second of five children. On Tuesday, April 18th, 2017 Wilma transitioned into eternal life to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She can now rest and be at peace as she joins her...
Mrs. Eddie Martha Walls
Apr 14, 2017
Eddie M. (Buford) Walls, 89, born December 8, 1927, daughter of Dayton and Minerva Buford, was called home to be with the Lord April 14, 2017. She attended elementary and junior high school within the Springfield City School system. She graduated from Springfield South High in 1946. Involved in the church, she was baptized at a very early at the...
Phyllis Marlene Goodwin
Apr 5, 2017
PHYLLIS MARLENE GOODWIN was born on December 30, 1936 to the late Mose and Lena Lyles of Springfield Ohio. She was the youngest of three children and was preceded in death by her brother, Norwood; her sister, Naomi; her husband, Ralph and their children, Ralph "Skip" Jr. and Gayle. Upon graduation from Springfield High School, Marlene matriculated at Fisk University...
Josephine Howard
Apr 2, 2017
Josephine "Mother Josie" Howard, 93, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017. She was born September 11, 1923 in Springfield, a daughter of Nelly and Lula (Nealy) Matthews. She leaves to cherish her memory nieces, Peggy Bray, Joan Bailum, Mary Jean Wilkerson and Sondra Wilkerson. She was proceeded in death by her parents and husband, Albert C. Howard;...
Mr. Richard Darden
Apr 1, 2017
Richard Darden, 68, of Springfield passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017. He was born March 12, 1949 in Newnan, GA a son of Howard and Gertrude (Cook) Darden. He attended Springfield South High School and worked at Mercy Hospital for over 40 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughters, Ashley (Chris) Fuquay and Donnice Ross; sons, Ricardo Darden...
Ms. Norma J. Johnson
Mar 21, 2017
Norma Jean Johnson is the daughter of Boston and Lucille (Bradley) Walton. She was born in Springfield, OH. Norma worked at Mercy Hospital for over 35 years. She also catered with Geneva Bacon (LiMar Catering). Norma was a faithful member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church where she served in the U.S. Munnerlyn Circle, Culinary, Youth and Host and Hostess...
Ms. Diann Williams Turner
Mar 17, 2017
Diann Williams-Turner, 62, of Springfield, Ohio went to her prepared place with the LORD on Friday March 17, 2017. Diann was born to the late Fred B. Williams and Bessie (Gavin) Jones on January 22,1955. She was the widow of Roger "Rocky" L. Turner. After working for O Cedar for many years, Diann turned her attention to being a devoted...
Cecil A. Pratt
Mar 16, 2017
Celebrating The Life & Legacy of BISHOP-EMERITUS CECIL ALEXANDER PRATT Bishop Cecil Alexander Pratt transitioned from labor to reward into the glory of the Lord, on Thursday, March 16, 2017. "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord,...
Mr. Adrian A. Gilmer
Mar 16, 2017
Adrian A. Gilmer, 62, of Springfield, OH passed away March 16, 2017. He was born June 4, 1954 in Springfield, OH a son of Ralph A. and Inez D. (Wright) Gilmer. Adrian enjoyed watching TV and spending time with his family. Adrian leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Sheila (Boster) Gilmer of Springfield, OH; siblings, Debbie Manson of Dayton,...
Ms. Imelda L. Lewis
Mar 7, 2017
IMELDA LYNN LEWIS was born September 30, 1951 in St. Louis, Missouri. IMELDA went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at Ohio State University Hospital East at the age of 65. She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Sean E. Lewis of Springfield, Ohio, two sisters Jatton Williams (Charles Smith) and Patricia (A.C.) Robinson...
Ms. Mahogany Colquitt
Mar 3, 2017
Mahogany Colquitt, 34, of Springfield, Ohio passed away March 3, 2017. She was born August 11, 1982 a daughter of Deborah Colquitt and Leroy Harris. Mahogany leaves to cherish her memory her son, Jayveon Bradley; daughter, Deb-Breonna Colquitt; brothers, Pierre Colquitt and Akeem Colquitt; sisters, Chantilly (Colquitt) Hall, India Colquitt and Iaysha Seagraves; grandmother, Fannie M. Colquitt; partner of 15...
Mr. Jesse Collin Sawyer
Feb 25, 2017
Jesse Sawyer, 87, of Springfield, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. Jesse was born in Williamson, West Virginia and lived there until he left to proudly serve his country in the United States Army. Jesse earned a bachelor's degree from Bluefield State College, Bluefield, West Virginia, and a master's...
Mr. Michael Jerome Brown
Feb 25, 2017
Michael Jerome Brown, 36, of Springfield, Ohio passed away February 25, 2017. He was born in Springfield on February 4, 1981 a son of Vincent L. Sr. and Avella M. "Meme" (Stevens) Brown. Michael worked in independent expressions of music, film and authorship and will be greatly missed. Michael leaves to cherish his wonderful memory his parents, Vincent L. Sr....
Mr. Clarence Thomas Payne, Sr
Feb 22, 2017
Clarence Thomas Payne Sr., age 96 of Springfield, Ohio, went to be with his Lord on February 22, 2017, in the home he built with his own hands. He was born March 1, 1920, in Springfield, Ohio, one of two sons born to Theron and Joanna (Taylor) Payne. He was primarily raised by his father and stepmother, Lovey Payne. He...
