Mr. Willie F. Gaines
Jan 3, 2017
Willie F. Gaines, 82, of Springfield Ohio departed this life on Wednesday January 3, 2017 at Mercy Siena Woods. He was born May 8, 1934 in Minter, Alabama, the son of Bertha (Hayes) and David Gaines. Willie was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church. Willie graduated from Springfield High School and retired from Teledyne. Willie leaves to cherish...
Mrs Henrietta "Sis" Hairston
Jan 2, 2017
Henrietta Hairston, 75, passed away January 2, 2017. She was born August 13, 1941 in Springfield, Ohio a daughter of the late Henry A. and Ruth E. (Teasley) Burns. Henrietta leaves to cherish her memory, her loving and devoted husband, Neal Hairston, Jr.; son, Kelly Neal (Eden) Hairston; grandchildren, Derek E. Hairston and Adrienne E. Hairston and a host of...
Ms. Theresa Dianne Kelley
Jan 2, 2017
Theresa Dianne Kelley, 64, of Springfield departed from this life to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 2, 2017 at 3:40 a.m. She was born August 10, 1952 in Springfield, OH a daughter of Doris B. (Evans) Kelley and Melvin Kelley, Jr. Born and raised in church attending the Church of Jesus on Chestnut Ave., maturing...
Mrs. Patricia H. Kenerly
Dec 31, 2016
Patricia Higginbotham Kenerly was born on August 11, 1937 to Leroy and Mary (Woods) Higginbotham in Springfield, Ohio. She attended Elmwood Elementary, Schaefer Junior High, and graduated from Springfield High School in Springfield, Ohio in 1955. Patricia's mother spotted the Kenerly boy in the neighborhood and knew he was a gem, a true young man of character. Later, to her...
Mr. Elbert "Sonny" Walker
Dec 29, 2016
Elbert "Sonny" Walker, Jr. of Springfield, Ohio passed away December 29, 2016. He was born May 30, 1952 in Welch, West Virginia to the late Elbert and Earlene (Pinkard) Walker. He moved to Dayton, Ohio in 1960 and attended Colonel White High School. He was employed by VAP Packaging, Family Dollar and Dole Food Company. Sonny was a member of...
Ms. Denise A. Brim
Dec 28, 2016
Denise A. Brim, 60, was called home on December 28, 2016. She was born April 25, 1956 in Springfield, Ohio to Edward and Rosie (Woods) Brim. Denise was a member of Foghouse Ministries. She worked in Human Resources at YSI and Customer Service at Assurant. She leaves to cherish her memory her sisters, Joyce Clayborne and Marcia Brim of Springfield,...
Mrs. Mary Ann "Spanky" Smith
Dec 17, 2016
Mary Ann "Spanky" Smith, 74, of Springfield, Ohio passed away December 17, 2016. She was born to Fred and Herberlene (Coleman) Johnson on November 8, 1942 in Springfield. Mary Ann graduated from Catholic Central High School and retired from Mercy Medical Center. She leaves to cherish her memory daughters, Carolyn "Toodles" (Ron) Wakefield and Tara "Pebbles' Johnson; sons, Paul "Cricket"...
Ms. Gloria Jean Ward
Dec 6, 2016
Gloria Jean Ward, 66, of Denver, Colorado and formerly of Springfield, Ohio and New York City, departed this life on December 6, 2016 in Denver. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on July 22, 1950 in Springfield, Ohio. She was a fashion model, appeared in Broadway plays and worked in the theater district in New York City. Gloria leaves to...
Mrs. Marlyn Beatrice Roberts
Dec 1, 2016
Mrs. Marlyn B. Roberts, 94, of Springfield, Ohio departed this life on her birthday, December 1, 2016. She was born near Waverly, Ohio on December 1, 1922 a daughter of Ira J. and Georgia Jackson. Mrs. Roberts was a faithful and devoted member of the North Street and New North Street A.M. E Church since 1946, where she was active...
Mr. Alexander C. Richardson
Dec 1, 2016
Alexander C. Richardson, 80 of Springfield, Ohio, departed this life December 1, 2016 in VanCrest Care Center in Urbana, Ohio. Alexander Charles Richardson was born September 10, 1935. He had a very close and loving relationship with his parents, but unfortunately his mother died at a young age. His father, Alex, remarried a widow, Esther Knox Turner, who had two...
Mr. Craig Alan Murph
Nov 23, 2016
Craig A. Murph, 65, of Columbus and formerly of Springfield, departed this life on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio. He was a member of the Ohio High School Athletic Association and the Licking County Soccer Association. Craig leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Vickie Lynne (Harris) Murph; son, Dana Dion Murph (Yolanda Neal); granddaughters, DeShay Dione Murph...
Mrs. Dorothy G. Graham
Nov 22, 2016
Mrs. Dorothy (Gee) Graham, 90, of Pittsburgh, PA and formerly of Springfield, departed this life on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 in Pittsburgh. She was born September 1, 1926 in Springfield, Ohio a daughter of Benjamin Franklin and Dorothy Mae (Lee) Gee. Mrs. Graham had been a member of St. John Baptist Church. She was employed at Wright Patterson Air Force...
Mr. Paul D. Gray
Nov 18, 2016
Paul D. Gray, 59, formerly of Springfield, Ohio died Friday, November 18, 2016 at OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. He was born September 11,1957, Springfield, Ohio a son of James and Mattie(Mahan) Gray. Paul touched many lives while in Columbus and will be missed by many. Paul is survived by his loving mother Mattie Gray. Preceding him in...
Mr. Raymond L. Johnson
Nov 17, 2016
Raymond L. Johnson, 64, passed away November 17, 2016. He was born September 15, 1952 a son of Edward and Grace E. (Hall) Johnson. Sgt. Johnson served our country in the U.S. Air Force in the Vietnam Era. He enjoyed fishing, walking and listening to good music. Raymond leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Deborah (Gillis) Johnson; son, A.J....
Mr. Robert Charles "Bobby" Carson, Sr
Nov 15, 2016
Robert "Bobby" Charles Carson, Sr., 65, of Springfield, Ohio went home to be with the Lord November 15, 2016. He was born August 31, 1951 to Robert and Daisy (Guilford) Carson. He graduated from North High School in 1969, received an Undergraduate Degree from Central State University in 1974 and received his Masters Degree from the University of Dayton in...
Ms. Jessie Mae Brigham
Nov 6, 2016
Jessie Mae Brigham, 83, passed away at 5:55 AM Sunday, November 6, 2016 at Essex of Springfield Nursing Home, in Springfield, Ohio. Mrs. Brigham was born May 10, 1933 in Wedowee, Alabama. She was daughter of Willie and Stella (Poole) Davenport. Always a woman of grace, kindness, and generosity, Mrs. Brigham dedicated her life to loving and nurturing her husband...
Mr. Theodore R. Hardin
Nov 5, 2016
Theodore (Ted) R. Hardin, age 79, transitioned this life on November 5, 2016 at Southbrook Care Center. He was born in Como, Mississippi on February 20, 1937 to William and Evalena (Callicut) Hardin, Sr. After graduating High School he followed his siblings to Youngstown, Ohio. Shortly after he married Mary Edna (Lewis) Hardin and made Springfield, Ohio his home. He...
Kelly Russell Iii
Nov 3, 2016
Kelly Russell III born December 15, 1948 to Kelly Russell, Jr and Eide B. Russell went home to be with the Lord November 3, 2016. He was a very kind and generous man. He was active duty in the Vietnam War and worked for the Wright Patterson Air Force Base gaining a bachelors degree in Business Management where he worked...
Mr. Brian Malik Woodson
Oct 31, 2016
Brian Malik Woodson transitioned from earth to eternal life on October 31, 2016. Brian was born August 4, 1974 to Mary Woodson and Charles Palmer. Brian attended Springfield South High School. He was married to Heather Yun of North Carolina. He is the father of three children: Javantae, Brianna and Kadijah and the grandfather of LaShawn. Brian was preceded in...
Ms. Jennifer Lee Rhodes
Oct 31, 2016
Jennifer L. Rhodes (Clark) 33, of Springfield passed away Monday, October 31, 2016. She was born January 27, 1983 in Springfield a daughter of Laura (Christian) Webb and Leslie Rhodes. She was the oldest of 5 children. Jennifer is survived by her children, Dezhire Elizabeth Clark, Dominence Edward Clark and Damaya Elise Clark; the love of her life, Douglas Earl...
