Jan 15, 2024

Lillian A. Cobb, 73, of Springfield, Ohio passed away January 15, 2024. She was born July 4, 1950 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of John Delbert and Julia E. Peaks. Lillian is survived by her three children,  Israel Scott lll, Marian Grisby and Shante Grisby-Hoefer; son-in-law, Roosevelt Hoefer Sr.; twelve grandchildren, Ja'Mar Grisby, Joshua Lickliter, Roosevelt Hoefer Jr., Israel...

Jan 6, 2024

Our loving father, Edward L. Tilley, was welcomed into the arms of GOD on January 06, 2024. He was greeted by his father and mother, Ed and Evelyn (Johnson) Tilley.

He leaves behind three daughters, Tashana Mitchell, Qiana (Frederick) Shropshire and Julissa Tilley; two sons, Edward L. Tilley Jr and Isaiah Tilley; seven siblings, Peggy Lenior, Howard...

Dec 31, 2023

Story of Life

William "ZL" Peterson, 91, passed away to his new glorious, heavenly home on Sunday, December 31, 2023. Born June 1, 1932, in Salisbury, North Carolina a son of Jonas and Agnus (Crowe) Peterson.  At an early age his family relocated to Springfield, Ohio.

ZL discovered his gift of working with his hands...

Dec 27, 2023

William Tyson Love Sr., 49, affectionately known as "Studderman" of Springfield, Ohio departed this earthly life surrounded by Love on Thursday, December 28, 2023.  William was born on November 22, 1974 in Dayton, Ohio.  He was the son of Michelle D. Love and the late William Brown Jr.  He attended Longfellow High School in Dayton, Ohio. Tyson was a...

Dec 16, 2023

Tremaine Marquis Thompson Sr., 48, of Springfield, Ohio departed his life to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 16, 2023.  He was born on March 11, 1975 to Sarah Jeanette Thompson and David Clarke.  Tremaine, A.KA. "Tru", was indeed a people person and didn't know a stranger.  He was a giving and loving person and also a protector...

Dec 15, 2023

Keith Allen Portis, affectionately known as Bo Diddley, a man who embraced life with wisdom, humor, and whose journey through life resembled the rhythm of the blues and the soul of rock and roll, embarked on his final journey peacefully on December 15, 2023, at the VA Hospice Unit in Dayton, Ohio, after valiantly facing the challenges of cancer....

Dec 13, 2023

Norman C. "Robin" Minney passed from life into eternity on December 13, 2023, peacefully in his home. Norman, affectionately known as "Uncle Norman" by all of the many rapscallions and dandies that entered his home, was born on March 31, 1948 and was married to Lois Jean (Porter) Minney, his wife of 43 years. Norman opened his home and...

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)...