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...
Mr. Charles Leigh Sr
Oct 31, 2016
Charles Leigh, Sr., 85, of Springfield, Ohio passed away October 31, 2016 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born November7, 1930 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Charles Leigh and Dorothy (Johnson) Leigh. Mr. Leigh retired from Sears as a Maintenance man after many years of dedicated service. His memory will be cherished by his son, Garlington Leigh; cousin,...
Aveyon Arnez Jacobs
Oct 22, 2016
Our little angel, Aveyon Arnez Jacobs 4 months old was granted his wings on Oct. 22, 2016 unexpectedly. He was born June 27, 2016. He leaves to cherish his memory his father, Charles Jacobs; mother, Ashya Seymour; siblings, Charles Ingledue, Amiyah Jacobs, Zi Anthony Jackson Jacobs, Christian Jacobs, Peyton Jacobs, Kaream Jacobs, Julia Moore Jacobs, Miyah Jacobs and Arienette Moore;...
Cleaveland R. Jones
Oct 20, 2016
Pastor Emeritus Cleaveland Richard Jones, 89, entered into eternal rest October 20, 2016, in his residence surrounded by his family. He was born December 5, 1926, in Springfield, OH to the late Benjamin and Sallie Mae (Reynolds) Jones. He graduated from Springfield High in 1944 and was united in marriage on July 16, 1949, to the late Willie Louise White...
Mr. Warner L. "Marty" Smith
Oct 19, 2016
Warner L. Smith, lovingly known as "Marty", 67, passed away October 19, 2016. He was born December 23, 1948 a son of German D. and Ruby (English) Smith. Marty was a very loving and enjoyed spending time with his family. Warner leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Terenda (David) Miller; brother, Doug "Butch" (Tracy) Smith; sisters, Vivan "Vera" Herford...
Ms. Sandra Gayle Hardy
Oct 13, 2016
Sandra Gayle Hardy, 78, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016 in Charlotte, NC. Sandra was the youngest of the set of triplets, born to Sylvester L. and Bessie L. (Jobe) Hardy in Springfield, Ohio. The family, which included an older daughter, Joan, was featured in articles about multiple births in the Saturday Evening Post and local...
Mr. General "Dutch" Bradford Jr
Oct 13, 2016
General Bradford, Jr., 91, of Springfield, Ohio departed this life on October 13, 2016. He was born September 7, 1925 a son of General Bradford, Sr. and Caroline (Ragland) Bradford. General served our country in the United States Navy in World War II and retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base after 30 years of service. He was an active...
