Mar 8, 2025

Jeffrey L. Jones, 62, of Springfield, Ohio passed away, just 17 days after his beloved wife, Debra, passed away on February 19, 2025. Jeffery Lamont Jones entered eternal rest March 8, 2025. He was born August 22, 1962, in Springfield, Ohio to the late Reuben Jones and Madeline Myers.  Jeffery graduated from Springfield South High School.

He...

Feb 28, 2025

James Oliver "Jim" Smith, 74, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on February 28, 2025 at Soin Medical Center in Beavercreek, Ohio, surrounded by his loving family.

James was born August 25, 1950 in Fayetteville, West Virginia to the late Orville and Winifred (Price) Smith. Jim grew up in Delaware, Ohio with his father,...

Feb 19, 2025

Debra Jean (Fultz) Jones was born June 24, 1963 to the late George Dewitt and Elizabeth Patricia Fultz in Springfield, Ohio.  She received her wings on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Springfield Regional Medical Center surrounded by family.

She was preceded in death by her loving parents; beloved son, Vincent Maurice Fultz; loving brothers, Richard Patrick, David...

Feb 18, 2025

Barbara L. Henry, 90, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025.  She was born December 1, 1934 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Inez (Martin Henry and Leonard Smith.

Barbara had been employed at O.I.C. and was a faithful member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church whe4re she was a member of the following ministries,...

Feb 17, 2025

Rachael E. (Gillespie) Buford, 99, of Springfield, Ohio died on February 17, 2025. Rachael was born October 20, 1925 in Springfield, Ohio to Vivian and Ertha C. (Harris) Gillespie.

After 25 years of service, Rachael retired from (FTD) Wright Patterson Air Force Base.

Her memory will be cherished by her two daughters, Vivian Schooler of...

Feb 17, 2025

Rodger LaVern Duncan, 68, of Columbus, Ohio and formerly of Springfield, Ohio transitioned peacefully in his home February 17, 2025.

Rodger was born December 13, 1956 in Springfield, Ohio.  He relocated to Columbus, Ohio in 1976, but always considered Springfield his home.  As a teenager he was a member of the singing group, The Pleasure Seekers.

Feb 15, 2025

Kaleena Bentley, 22, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025.  She was born August 1, 2002 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Tyson Bentley and Jeanne Hood. Kaleena had been employed by Good Shephard Village.

Kaleena is survived by her parents, father, Tyson Bentley; mother, Jeanne Hood; a daughter, Miracle Bentley; a son, Nehemiah Bentley;...

Feb 15, 2025

Kenneth Parker, 79,

Kenneth Leroy Parker

Kenneth (Kenny) Parker, 79, of Springfield, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home on the evening of Saturday, February 15th. He was the son of the late Jeff P. Parker and Ella Mae Parker of Springfield, Ohio.

Born and raised in Springfield, Kenny received his education in...

Jan 30, 2025

Jeanine A. "Toni" White, 68, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025.  She was born June 6, 1956 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Phillip Michael and Jean (Burton) White.  Toni had been employed as an STNA and took pride in caring for her patients.

Toni is survived by her children, Joeylynn White, Edward Muhammad,...

Jan 27, 2025

Kathleen Gay was born on February 20, 1949, in Neptune, New Jersey to Jerimiah Sr. and Arneda (Jenkins) Brantley.  The Lord took her home to be with Him on January 27, 2025.

Kathy grew up in Asbury Park/Neptune, New Jersey before moving to Dayton, Ohio.  She worked at Wright Patterson Air Force Base for many years before...

Jan 26, 2025

Corey Harris, 45, of Springfield, Ohio passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025.  He was born on November 6, 1979 to Marsha Henry-Kitchings and Richard J. Harris.  Corey attended Springfield North High School and later received his GED.

Corey was a humorous guy! He would always have someone laughing.  He was an avid sports fan.  He loved...

Jan 22, 2025

Arthur Don Perkins, originally from Shelbyville, Tennessee, was born on October 26, 1971.  Arthur, known as Pumpkin, AP and Uncle P to those that knew him, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Springfield Regional Medical Center.

He was the fourth son of the late Guy Fred Perkins Sr. and Johnnie Mai Perkins.

Those...

Jan 22, 2025

Mary K. Harmon, of Springfield, Ohio passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Harry M. Brown III and Jane E. Harmon; grandchildren, Christopher B. Brown, Daryll T. Brown and Kierra Harmon; one great-grandson, Christopher B. Brown II and many other relatives and friends.

Mary was born and raised...

Jan 20, 2025

Essie Murphy, 84, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Monday, January 20, 2025.  She was born September 20, 1940 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Paul and Sweetie (Daniels) Cromer.

Essie had been employed by Antioch Bookplate and retired after many years of dedicated service.  She was a member of Ladies United and the Order of the Eastern...

Jan 17, 2025

Gaythal Odell White, 94, of Springfield, Ohio, departed this life Friday, January 17, 2025, at the Ohio State University Medical Center located in Columbus, Ohio.  She was born July 16, 1930, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Ralph A. and Ruth A.(Mifflin) Turner.

"Gay" as she was affectionally called by her family and friends, was a member...

Dec 30, 2024

On Monday, December 30 2024, our beloved Juria Musheerah Akram-Muhammad, 86, of Springfield, Ohio, transitioned from this life, taking her place in paradise. Juria was born in Sparta, Georgia, on August 6, 1938, as the second daughter of Robert and Mamie Williams. Her teenage years brought her and her family to Springfield, Ohio, where she met the love of...

Dec 15, 2024

Obituary

Myra Faye Pruitt was born on August 10, 1941, in Calhoun, Georgia, to the late Charles Porch and Vonell Porch.

Faye moved to Springfield, Ohio with her mother, Vonell Porch,and grandmother, Ethel Graves, at a young age.  In 1959, she graduated from Springfield South High School and later attended college.

In 1964,...

Dec 11, 2024

Mrs. Anna Odessa Clayborne was born May 28, 1923, in Springfield, Ohio and departed this life at the age of 101 on December 11, 2024.  She was the youngest daughter of Boyd and Essie Beavers.  Odessa was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Gustavis Beavers, Leroy Beavers, Clarence Beavers, Jessie Beavers, one sister, Gladys Lewis, son Bruce...

Dec 10, 2024

Carrie Johnson was called home December 10, 2024, in Fairborn Ohio. Carrie Johnson "Bigmom" was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on October 12, 1938. Carrie is preceded in death by her parents, Luis Coleman, Emma May Faulkner; siblings, Ester Lee, Lawson, Eddie B, James and Willie Lee; daughter, Yolonda Brown; son-in-law, Larry White; grandsons, Phillip Hughes and Preston Paris and...

Dec 6, 2024

Lula Mary Dill, a beloved mother, grandmother and aunt peacefully departed this life on December 6, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton.  She was an only child born on April 18, 1933, to Dennis Johnson of Paducah, Kentucky and Martha Agnes Pryor of Pryorsburg, Kentucky.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Edward Eugene Dill of...