Dec 5, 2023

Cheryl Dianne Higgenbotham-West, transitioned to rest in The Lord on, December 5, 2023. Dianne was born on September 11, 1953, to John and Marie (Simmons) Higgenbotham in Springfield, Ohio. She graduated from Springfield High in 1971. She graduated from nursing school at Clark State College and Memphis State University.

She was a nurse for nearly 40 years...

Dec 1, 2023

Shannon Lanae Youngblood, 52, of Springfield, Ohio passed away December1, 2023.  She was born February 28, 1971 to Donna Mae (Scott) and Wilton Youngblood in Springfield, Ohio.

Shannon was a very loving person who loved her family more than anything, like her heart her door was always open. From the meals she made to the jokes she...

Nov 30, 2023

Deaconess Carleen Castleberry, 88, of Springfield, Ohio, was called to be with her Heavenly Father on November 30, 2023.  She was born December 11, 1934, in Springfield Ohio to the late Pastor Herbert Benton and Anna (McDonald) Benton in Springfield, Ohio.  She was a graduate of Springfield High. She married the late Deacon Claude N. Castleberry Sr., on October...

Nov 27, 2023

Lillie Beatrice (Wells) Peterson, 92, departed this life peacefully into eternal rest in God's care on November 27, 2023. Lillie was born on November 7, 1931 to A.B. Wells and Ella (Williams) Wells in Bigbee Valley, Mississippi. When she was a young girl, her family relocated to Springfield, Ohio. She was a graduate from Springfield High in 1952 where...

Nov 23, 2023

Shyheim T. Gibson, 27, of Springfield, Ohio passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 23, 2023.  He was born October 24, 1996 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Tiffany Henry and Sekou Gibson.  He is survived by his parents; daughter, Syncere T. Gibson; sisters, ShiAnne Bradley, LeNiyah Kelly and Sevyn Gibson; brothers, Se'Quan, Sekou II and Siere Gibson; maternal grandmother,...

Nov 20, 2023

Marcia Yvette Jones of Springfield Ohio went home to be with the Lord November 20, 2023. Marcia better known as "Marci" was born March 31, 1962 to Ronald and Sandra Hill. Marci worked as a talented seamstress for many years, but her passion was her children and family. She was best known for her life loving spirit and warm...

Nov 16, 2023

Stan Westerfield, 47, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023.  He was born March 10, 1976 in Columbus, Ohio the son of Patricia Guy Johnson and Stanley Westerfield.

He is survived by his mother, Yvonne Westerfield; children, Sinisa Smoot, Trey, Sanai, Angel and Elijah Westerfield; sisters, Michelle, Jackie and Sonjia (Thaddeus); brother, Montee (Diane); special...

Nov 12, 2023

Virgil Jones Jr., 68, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023.  He was born July 4, 1955 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Virgil and Marie L. (Beavers) Jones.  Virgil served his country in the United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged.  Virgil was very active in martial arts, skating, playing music and riding in his...

Nov 9, 2023

Adrianna Rain Marie Underwood age 4 of Springfield Ohio passed away on November 9, 2023 from a lifelong illness.  Adrianna was born on June 17, 2019, to the parents of Alica Underwood and Michal Michalik.

Adrianna was loved by so many. Her favorite character was Blue's Clues, she also enjoyed watching movies and loved to be snuggled...

Nov 8, 2023

Reggie Allen Ragland, lovingly known as "Reg", departed this earthly realm on November 9, 2023, at the age of 67 in his hometown of Springfield, Ohio. Born and raised in Springfield, Reggie exemplified the qualities of a dedicated and loyal family man. He touched the lives of all who were fortunate enough to know him, leaving an indelible mark...

Nov 7, 2023

Sherry Lynn Gentry-Gaines, 67, of Springfield, Ohio went to be with the Lord and her mother on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.  She was born February 14, 1956 to Tobe Bush and Ernestine (Strickland) Gentry I .  Sherry received her Bachelors Degree and worked in home health care for many years and was a member of Covenant United Methodist Church....

Nov 4, 2023

John H. Hess, 71, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023.  He was born August 31, 1952 in Palo Alto, California the son of John and Patricia (Ray) Hess.  John retired from Hewlitt Packard after many years of dedicated service.  At his request, his cremated remains will be taken back to his birthplace, Palo Alta, California.

Nov 3, 2023

Charles Heard, 79, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Friday, November 3, 2023.  He was born April 6, 1944 in Calhoun, Georgia the son of Robert E. and Hazel (Wilkey) Heard. He is survived by his daughters, Sylvia Heard of New York, Angela (Todd) Reynolds-Calhoun of Georgia and Teresa Zischler of Georgia; sisters, Emma (John) Brown and Mary Ann (Joseph)...

Oct 22, 2023

Harold Reed Henry, 91, of Louisville, Kentucky and formerly of Springfield, Ohio passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Henry was born in Springfield, Ohio, on August 11, 1932, to the late Guy and Nellie (Reed) Henry. He earned two associate degrees from The Kentucky School of Mortuary Science and Kettering College in...

Oct 17, 2023

Sharon Marie Birden, 74, of Springfield, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on April 21, 1949, to Clifford and Esther Hickman. Sharon graduated from South High School in 1967 and went on to attend Central State University.

Sharon was a devoted wife to her husband of 54...

Oct 5, 2023

Toya Renee Clark, age 68, passed away on October 5, 2023 after battling a long illness. Toya was born in Springfield, Ohio on December 8, 1954 the daughter of Janet Banta and Allen Humphrey Sr.  She graduated from Springfield South High School in 1974, and continued her education in cosmetology school, where she received her license and obtained an...

Oct 4, 2023

Virgil Anthony Beachum, 59, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023.  He was born September 9, 1964 in Waco, Texas the son of Pastor John Wesley and Lurlean Beachum.  He was a member of The Word Church in Columbus, Ohio and served as pastor of Salvation Gates of Praise Ministry and Heavenly Feast Outreach.  Virgil served in...

Sep 26, 2023

Norman B. "Nobby" Carter, 71, of Springfield, Ohio passed away September 26, 2023.  He was born October 23, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio the son of Charles and Bette (Leath) Carter.  After graduation from high school, Nobby attended Kent State University and worked in retail and real estate in Atlanta, Georgia before returning to Springfield, Ohio.  He had been employed...

Sep 26, 2023

On September 26, 2023, Bettina (Tina) Denise Berrien, 76, passed away peacefully at Springfield Regional Medical Center after having suffered a stroke a few days before.

Tina was the mother of three children: George Taylor VI, Columbus, Ohio; Michael Taylor (Laurie), Yellow Springs, Ohio and Nyko Phillips, Springfield, Ohio and grandmother to Brittany, Khleem, Alex, Isaiah, and...

Sep 15, 2023

Bonnie Lou French, loving mother, and Ganny (grandmother), was born to William French and Betty Wingo on October 29, 1967 in Xenia, Ohio.  She was called Home on September 15, 2023 after a courageous battle of illness over several years.  She was surrounded by her loving family when she was called Home.

Bonnie was a student at...