Mrs. Bette J Carter
Aug 17, 2016
I was the oldest daughter of Norman and Bertha (Mundell) Leath. I graduated from Springfield South High School, was inducted into the National Honor Society and received my Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition from Miami University. While there I married Charles E. Carter and later had my daughter, Bette Charlene. We named her after both of our names. She was nicknamed...
Ms. Larnell Irene Tilley
Aug 17, 2016
Larnell Irene Tilley, 62, of Springfield, Ohio passed away August 17, 2016. She was born October 14, 1953 a daughter of John and Rosa Lee (Walker) Hill. Larnell worked as a clerk for the United States Postal Service. Ms. Tilley leaves to cherish her memory her children, Rose Irene and Lee Jordan Tilley; brothers, Fred Fischer, John Tilley, Thomas Tilley...
Ms. Kristina L. Peterson
Aug 16, 2016
Kristina L. Peterson, 34, took her wings to fly home with the Lord on August 16, 2016. She was born on August 25, 1981 to Rev. Eddie Lee Peterson Jr. and Darlene (Pope) Reid. She worked around the church and cared after her son. A native of Dayton, Ohio, she attended Jefferson High School, completed her diploma and enrolled in...
Ms. Marlene Edwards
Aug 14, 2016
Marlene Edwards, 81, of Springfield, Ohio passed away August 14, 2016. She was born in Springfield August 31, 1934 a daughter of Maceo and Beatrice (Henry) Burns. Marlene leaves to cherish her memory a daughter, Jo Karen Rhone (Edwards) of Broken Arrow, OK; son, John Kent (Sherri) Edwards of Seattle WA; grandchildren, Mia Ellis (Burns) of Milwaukee WI, Kasey Rhone-Smith...
Mr. John L. Roe
Aug 12, 2016
John L. Roe, 45, of Springfield departed this life on Friday, August 12, 2016. He was born in Stamford, Connecticut. He resided with his mother, Liz Rivers, in Springfield. Mr. Roe was employed as a salesman at O'Reillys Auto Store for many years. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, LaToya Gaines Roe; his loving parents; children, Shaniece and...
Mr. Juan Burton
Aug 10, 2016
Juan Lee Burton, 39, of Springfield, passed away suddenly to be with the Lord on August 10, 2016. He was born November 20, 1976 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Larry Juan Clark and Lavonne Gilbreath (Burton). Juan was a graduate of Springfield South High School. Juan was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Noble and Iden Clark, and...
Ms. Shamika D. Higgenbotham -Williams
Jul 31, 2016
Shamika D. Higgenbotham -Williams, 26, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 31, 2016. Shamika was a graduate of Springfield High School, a dedicated employee at Walgreens for 7 years and a member of Shorter Hope AME Church. Her love for animals and Batman were unmatched. Shamika loved spending time with family and...
Mrs. Alma Grace Barnes
Jul 30, 2016
Alma Grace Barnes, 75, of Springfield, OH was born the daughter of Alfred C. and Erma (Smith) Miller on March 18, 1941 in Springville, AL. She transitioned into peaceful rest on July 30, 2016. "Aunt" Alma, as she was affectionately known, was a home daycare provider in Springfield for over 30 years. She was a faithful member of Church of...
Mr. Adolphus W. Portis, Jr
Jul 26, 2016
Adolphus W. Portis, Jr., 91, of Springfield, Ohio passed away July 26, 2016. He was born July 4, 1925 in Springfield a son of Adolphus W. Sr. and Dorothy (Ballard) Portis. Mr. Portis served our country honorably in the U.S. Army and worked as a self employed contractor. He leaves to cherish his memory his son, Robert "Bobby" Mims; two...
Mrs. Annette Ferguson-Johnson
Jul 26, 2016
Annette L. Sims Ferguson-Johnson was born to the late Marion Sims and Jeannette "Cookie" Sims-Allen on October 6, 1943 in Springfield, Ohio. She was carried into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital with her family by her side at the age of seventy-two. Annette grew up in Springfield and graduated from North High School...
Mr. Robert M. Hill, Jr
Jul 21, 2016
Robert Manuel Hill, Jr., 49, of Springfield, OH went to his eternal home with the LORD on Thursday evening, July 21, 2016. He is the son of Robert M., Sr and the late Beatrice I. Tate-Hill. Robert, Jr. was born May 31, 1967. He was a ling term resident at Whispering Pines in Springfield, OH for 27 years. Robert Jr....
Ms. Vivian A. Lane
Jul 15, 2016
Vivian Annette Lane, 80, of Huber Heights, Ohio departed this life peacefully on Friday, July 15, 2016. She was born March 14, 1936 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Nokomos and Irene (Grey) Pritchet. Vivian retired from the Wright Patterson Air Force Base after 40 years of service. She enjoyed playing bingo at the St. Peters Church since the early...
Mrs. Lula B Jones
Jul 14, 2016
Lula B. Jones, 84, of Springfield, Ohio passed away July 14, 2016. She was born August 11, 1931 in Birmingham, Alabama the daughter of Clarence White and Mozelle Gideon. Lula married Robert J. Jones, Sr. and from this union came six children. Lula attended the Church of God Sanctified and was a member of the Mother's Board and Daughters of...
Mr. Lorenzo "Punch" Gaines
Jul 12, 2016
Lorenzo "Punch" Gaines, 78, of Springfield Ohio departed this life peacefully on Tuesday July 12, 2016, surrounded by loved ones. He was born February 22, 1938 in Springfield Ohio the son of Bertha (Hayes) and David Gaines. Punch was a member of South Fountain 7th Day Adventist Church where he was the head deacon, usher and maintenance man for more...
Ms. Pearl Denise Davis
Jul 9, 2016
Pearl Denise Davis, 54, of Urbana, passed away July 9, 2016 in Mercy Memorial Hospital. She was born January 16, 1962 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Lewis and Fern (Lynch) Davis. Pearl was a graduate of Springfield South High School. Pearl enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren and loved maintaining her home and garden where she set...
Mr. Mark Drake, Jr
Jul 7, 2016
On July 7, 2016, the Lord called Mark Drake Jr. home to his final resting place. Mark was born in Detroit, Michigan to Mark Drake Sr. and Mary Council on September 13, 1947. Mark gave his life to Christ at an early age. He received his childhood education in Battle Creek and Detroit Michigan Public School System. He married Annabell...
Mrs. Marcia L Bethel
Jul 7, 2016
Marcia L. Bethel (yah yah) went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 7, 2016. She was born May 23, 1921 in Springfield, OH, a daughter of John W. Leath and Ethel Cooley-Danridge. She leaves to cherish her memory a son, Doyle (Minnie) Bethel of Springfield; grandchildren, Airan Bethel, Christopher Walker, Shawnette Walker, and Monique Bethel; 11 great grandchildren;...
Mr. Richard Eugene "Ricky" Stinnett
Jul 3, 2016
Richard Eugene "Ricky" Stinnett, 64, passed away at his home on Monday, July 4, 2016 with his loved ones by his side. He was born April 23, 1952 to William and Jimmie (Vance) Stinnett in Ardmore, Tennessee. On April 19, 1995 he married Chrisiell Brown in Springfield, Ohio. Rick enjoyed attending church services, volunteering with church ministries, golfing, and most...
