Juria M. Akram
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...
Myra Faye Pruitt
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,...
Anna Odessa (Beavers) Clayborne
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...
Carrie M. Johnson
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...
Lula M. (Johnson) Dill
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...
Carole (Leigh) Mundy
Dec 4, 2024
Reflections of the Life of Carole L. Mundy
Carole Mundy, 99, of Springfield, Ohio passed away peacefully on the evening of December 4, 2024, at Villa Springfield Healthcare Center while under the care of Cherish Hospice with her faithful daughter by her side.
She is the youngest daughter of the late James W. Leigh (coal...
Christopher F. May
Dec 3, 2024
Christopher F. May, 40, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024. He was born November 11, 1984 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Iverson and Carolyn (Benefield) May Jr.
Christopher graduated form Springfield South High School where he was in the band, and had been employed by Code Blue. He loved SpongeBob!. Christopher also loved...
Maurice Terry
Nov 30, 2024
"How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard." - A.A. Milne Maurice L. Terry, born in Dayton Ohio, he moved to Springfield as a young teenager. Maurice graduated from Springfield South High School in 1992. Maurice enjoyed collecting and watching movies and playing video games. Maurice was known as quite the dancer, his favorite...
Ronnie Moss
Nov 29, 2024
Ronnie Moss, affectionately known as "Jabo," "Jib Jab," and "Unkie Dunk," passed away on November 29th, 2024, at the age of 63, in his Springfield, Ohio, residence. Born on January 20, 1961, to Elwood and Roberta (Seward) Moss, Ronnie grew up in Springfield and graduated from Springfield South High School.
Ronnie was a man of many talents...
Shirley Ann Hammond
Nov 26, 2024
Shirley A. Hammond, 78, born in Springfield Ohio on September 30, 1946, to William and Gladys (Rice) Hammond.
Shirley graduated from Springfield South High School in 1964 and attended Central State University. She was also a Debutante. She accepted Christ at a young age and was baptized at Fair Street Christian Church. She loved to read and...
Timothy Brown
Nov 24, 2024
Timothy Brown, 66, of Springfield, Ohio passed away November 24, 2024. He was born in June 2, 1958 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Edward Brown and Willie Mae (Mitchell) Brown. Timothy served his country in the United States Marine Corps.
Services are pending.
Mary Louise Riggins
Nov 23, 2024
Mary L. Riggins, 86 of Springfield, Ohio passed away, Saturday, November 23, 2024. She was born September 12, 1938 in Broxton, Georgia the daughter of George and Mariah Preston. Mary graduated from Coffee County High School in Georgia She retired from Springview after many years of dedicated service.
She loved to cook, travel, shop and visit her...
Victor E. Arnold
Nov 19, 2024
Victor Eugene Arnold, 56, of Columbus, Ohio, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. He was born on December 8, 1967, in Springfield, Ohio, to Hattie Arnold. Victor was a proud graduate of Larkin High School in Elgin, Illinois. Following high school, he honorably served six years in the United States Marine Corps, where he was stationed at Camp...
Arnelious (Bryant) Gaines
Nov 16, 2024
Mrs. Arnelious "Neal" Gaines departed this life on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at her home. She was born on September 5, 1934 in Brandon, Mississippi. Arnelious was one of ten children born to John and Annie Bryant. She moved to Springfield, Ohio with her husband, Milton L. Gaines Sr. in 1956. She was a member of Covenant United Methodist...
Carol A. (Kearney) Wooten
Oct 24, 2024
Carol Annette Kearney-Wooten, passed away October 8, 2024. She was born November 16, 1951, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Sarah (Bradshaw) and Griffith Kearney.
Carol was educated in the Springfield City School System. She attended Lincoln Elementary School, Hayward Jr. High School and graduated from Springfield South High School.
Her various job experiences included...
Twana L. (Thompson) Burton
Oct 17, 2024
Twana Louise Burton, 83, Springfield, Ohio received her wings as she was surrounded by her loving family on October 17, 2024. She was born January 21, 1941, to Ora Lee (Lipscomb) and Ollie James Thompson.
Twana attended Springfield City Schools and served many years as a faithful employee for Joseph Skilken Organization until the time of retirement. ...
Harriett Jean (Williams) Davis
Oct 1, 2024
Harriett J. (Williams) Davis, 77, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024. She was born January 6, 1947 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Otis and Bertha (Morgan) Williams Sr. Harriet had been employed at Miami Valley Child Development Center and at Springfield Metropolitan Housing Authority. She enjoyed gardening, was a fantastic cook and enjoyed listening to...
Harriet J. Hite
Sep 29, 2024
Harriet Jimella Hite, 74, was born August 10, 1950, in Delaware, Ohio to the late Marguerite K. Hite and Arthur L. Hite. She was a Springfield resident for most of her life.
She attended Buckeye Valley High School and Clark State Community College for Accounting..
Through the years, she has worked in food service, tax prep and retail. Her versatility with cooking,...
Babylor Jean
Sep 24, 2024
Babylor Jean, 39, of Springfield, Ohio and formerly of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away September 24, 2024. He was born December 22, 1984 in Grangosier, Haiti the son of Ysmeus and Marie (Pierre) Jean. Babylor graduated from college and was an anthropologist.
Services are pending.
Marsha E. Kelley
Sep 23, 2024
Marsha Elaine Kelley, 75, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away on September 23, 2024, in Ohio's Hospice of Dayton. Born on April 25, 1949, to James and Eula Kelley, Marsha was a beloved sister, aunt, friend, and educator.
A 1967 graduate of South High School, Marsha continued her education at Central State University, earning a Bachelor of Science...
