Sep 13, 2023

Walter Scott Portman, Sr., 66, of Springfield, Ohio went home to be with Lord on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, surrounded by his wife and loved ones.

Walter was born June 17, 1957, in Springfield, Ohio the son of Walter and Florence (Neal) Portman.  Walter was baptized and received the Gift of the Holy Ghost at an early...

Sep 13, 2023

Nancy Veora Priestly, passed away on September 13, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio, at the age of 89. She was born in Lawrence County, Illinois, on August 1, 1934, the daughter of William Creston Gray and Alene Veora Tann. She leaves behind a legacy of faith, compassion, and creativity that will be cherished forever.

Nancy was a Deaconess,...

Sep 3, 2023

Walter Emerson Smallwood III, 65, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023.  He was born March 14, 1958 in Los Angeles, California, the son of Walter E. and Nancy (Howard) Smallwood Jr.  Walter graduated from high school and served his country in the United States Army.  He dedicated many years to the City of Springfield's Parks and...

Aug 21, 2023

Gerald E. "Jerry" Sims, 80, of Springfield, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 21, 2023.  He was born May 14, 1943 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Rev. Clarence B. and Laura (Clark) Sims.

Jerry enjoyed fishing, music, singing and reading and talking about the Bible.  He had been employed by Navistar International...

Aug 19, 2023

Destini De'laine Jones-Newman, daughter of Erica and Shawn Jones, was born as a blessing on June 5, 2000, in Springfield, Ohio. Destini lived an extraordinary, but much too short life as a doting daughter, sister, niece, cousin, aunt, granddaughter, great granddaughter, wife and a best friend to many.

She passed away, amongst family, on Saturday, August 19th,...

Aug 18, 2023

Constance Denise (Niccie) Hill went home to be with the Lord on August 18, 2023. She was born January 24,1964 to Constance Lee Orr-Hill and Donald Clay Hill. Niccie retired from Wright Patterson AFB after 35 years of dedicated service.  She was also a long-time member of Greater First Baptist Church.

Niccie loved her family, and she...

Aug 13, 2023

James Ishman, Jr., 64, of Springfield, Ohio died unexpectedly, August 13, 2023.  James was born January 26, 1959 to the late James Sr. and Dorothy Ishman.

Jimmy had a love for fishing and the Los Angeles    Lakers.  He was a very humorous and funny person.  He also loved bowling, jigsaw puzzles, cars  and watching the games.

Aug 12, 2023

Martha Louise Jones, 86, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023.  She was born June 6, 1937 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Lee and Lenora (Foster) Jones.

Martha was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church where was a member of the Mass, Senior and Combined Choirs, Host and Hostess Ministry, U.S. Munnerlyn...

Aug 10, 2023

Michael L. Applin, 62, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Thursday. August 10, 2023.  He was born December 28, 1961 in Springfield, Ohio the son of James "Jimmy" Pritchet and Doris Irene Applin.  He is survived by his father, James Pritchett; his son, Michael Peterson; daughter, Angel DeLong of Springfield, Ohio; brothers, Derek Applin of El Paso, Texas, Wayne (Justalin)...

Aug 9, 2023

Jacqueline Griffeth, 76, of Springfield, Ohio and formerly of Texas passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023.  She was born May 1, 1947 in Urbana, Ohio the daughter of Janice (Underwood) and Jesse James Gomes.  She retired from nursing after many years of service.  She enjoyed crossword and serach and find puzzles, dancing and listening to music and wathcing sunsets....

Aug 7, 2023

Richard Eugene Jones Sr., 73, entered into eternal rest August 7, 2023 after a 5 year battle with Colon Cancer. He was born November 21, 1949 in Springfield, Ohio, the first born to Pastor Cleaveland and Louise Jones.

Richard is a graduate of Springfield High School, class of 1968 and ITT Technical Institute with a degree in...

Aug 7, 2023

We gather to celebrate the life of Rakeem Dior Ford. Rakeem went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 7, 2023.

Rakeem, 32, was born in Jacksonville, Florida on October 12, 1990 to Antoinette D. (Arthur) Crossley and Eddie N. (Tomasha) Sears-Ford.  Antoinette and her children relocated to Springfield, Ohio, in 1991 where he graduated...

Aug 5, 2023

John E. Crossley, 93, passed away August 5, 2023.  He was born August 23, 1929 to Merriell and Lillie (Stanford) Crossley.  John served his country in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge.  He retired from Wickham Piano Plate.

He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Roberta Moss; brothers, Arthur Crossley...

Aug 4, 2023

Anita J. (Harvey) Thomas, 84, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Friday, August 4, 2023.  She was born March 13, 1939 in Fleming, Ohio the daughter of Leslie and Vesta (Adams) Harvey Sr. Anita retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base as a Supervisor Computer Specialist after many years of dedicated service.  After retirement, she became a Mary Kay consultant....

Aug 2, 2023

Marilyn S. Bray, 72, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023.  She was born October 18, 1950 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of William and Ruby (House) Bray.  Marilyn retired from healthcare as a certified nursing assistant after many years of dedicated and caring service.

Her memory will be cherished by her daughter, Aliza Garrison,...

Jul 28, 2023

Chester M. Kendall Jr.,82, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Friday, July 28, 2023 in Good Shepard Village.  He was born April 15, 1941 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Sally Lee Williams and Chester M. Kendall Sr.  Chester had been employed as a machinist.  He served his country in the United States Army and the United States Navy.  Chester...

Jul 14, 2023

The Obituary of Our Beloved, Larry James Jones

The LORD called His Beloved Son, Larry James Jones, age 74, from his earthly residence in Springfield, Ohio to his heavenly home promised to him on July 14, 2023.    Please understand,  Larry had a personal relationship with the Father the moment he accepted His Son, Yeshua Hamashiach as his...

Jul 13, 2023

Lamar Mapp Sr. went home to be with the Lord July 13, 2023, in his home.  He was born May 5, 1960, in Springfield, Ohio to Otha J. and Ruth (Crochran) Mapp.

As a Springfield native he was a proud Franklin Flyer, graduated from Springfield South High, and attended Lincoln Tech of Indianapolis, Indiana. Also, a proud...

Jul 12, 2023

Charles K. Edwards, age 64 of Huber Heights, OH passed away on July 12, 2023 at Hospice of Dayton.  Charles was born April 13, 1959 in Lima, OH.  He was preceded in death by his father, Robert L. Edwards Jr. and brother, Bruce Edwards. He is survived by his mother, Manola L. Edwards of Springfield OH; children, Charles Powell...

Jul 7, 2023

Orland "Bus" Lemuel Jones Jr., 99, of Springfield, Ohio  entered his heavenly home on Friday, July 7, 2023.  He was surrounded his family at Southbrook Health Care Center.  He was born September 7, 1923 in Mechanicsburg, Ohio the son of Orland L. and Ruby (Howard) Jones Sr.

Orland attended Mechanicsburg High School.  He started working on Woodland...