All Obituaries
Charles Benning Yellow Springs
Charles Benning, 97, departed this life Saturday, January 9, 2021. He was born May 18, 1923, to the union of Chester Benning and Helen Cassette. There were three brothers Chester, Andrew, and Donny: three sisters, Margette and Margarite. One son and daughter, Butch and Pat, who preceded him in death. Charles wanted to fight for his country at the age of 17 he dropped out of school to join the military only to be turned down because he was black, however, three months later he was...
Charles Benning, 97, departed this life Saturday, January 9, 2021. He was born May 18, 1923, to the union of Chester Benning and Helen Cassette. There were three brothers Chester, Andrew,...
Etsel Wilson Xenia
Chief Etsel Albert (Ted) Wilson departed this life on January 5, 2021, at the age of 81. He was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, who leaves a strong spiritual light for all the lives that he touched.Etsel was born in Greeneville, Tennessee to the parents of Billie (Woodford) Wilson and Howard Edsel (Deck) Elder, reared by Jesse Wilson. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Terrence Wilson. Etsel is survived by his...
Chief Etsel Albert (Ted) Wilson departed this life on January 5, 2021, at the age of 81. He was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, who leaves a strong...
Archie McPherson Dayton
Archie Lee McPherson
Archie Lee McPherson was born on February 3, 1930, in Gould, Arkansas to Rev. John D. and Pearl (Roberts) McPherson. After having lived a full and vibrant life, he departed on December 31, 2020, at the age of 90. He was an Army Veteran, PFC in the 118th Army Band, and was honorably discharged on June 3, 1957. Archie’s true passion was Jazz, and he was an accomplished musician (arranging and composing). He played several instruments including the...
Archie Lee McPherson
Archie Lee McPherson was born on February 3, 1930, in Gould, Arkansas to Rev. John D. and Pearl (Roberts) McPherson. After having lived a full and vibrant life, he...
Milderd Hooper Columbus
Sgt Major Mildred C. Hooper, 79, after a long fight for many years, passed away peacefully at St. Anne’s Hospital on December 30, 2020. Mildred was a devoted veteran who served in Desert Storm and spent another 30 plus years in the Army. Mildred was born on June 11, 1941, in Franklin, Georgia. She graduated from South High School in Springfield, Ohio. She worked for the Department of Defense for 30 plus years, until her retirement in 2012. Mildred was a caring, devoted woman of God,...
Sgt Major Mildred C. Hooper, 79, after a long fight for many years, passed away peacefully at St. Anne’s Hospital on December 30, 2020. Mildred was a devoted veteran who served in Desert...
Monetta Pitts Springfield
Monetta E. Hill, 55 of Springfield, Ohio passed away on December 28, 2020, in Warren, Ohio. She was born on August 4, 1965, in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Ellsworth and Doris (Garret) Jackson II. She graduated from South High School and starting, working at McDonald's and Domino’s pizza. She was involved in religious organizations and church. Her hobbies were cooking, fishing, bingo, and sports, she loved the Pittsburgh Steelers football team and the Los Angles,...
Monetta E. Hill, 55 of Springfield, Ohio passed away on December 28, 2020, in Warren, Ohio. She was born on August 4, 1965, in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Ellsworth and Doris (Garret)...
Gary Harding Columbus
Gary Harding, 66, of Columbus, Ohio went home to eternal rest on Monday, December 28, 2020. He was born August 10, 1954, in Springfield, Ohio a son of Earl and Geneva (Woods) Harding. He was a graduate of Springfield South High School, a veteran with the United States Marines, and an employee of Bonnie Speed Logistics. Gary loved family, friends, traveling, cookouts, and sports. A hard worker and a good man. He leaves to cherish his memory two sons, Gary Kidd, Springfield, Marques Harding,...
Gary Harding, 66, of Columbus, Ohio went home to eternal rest on Monday, December 28, 2020. He was born August 10, 1954, in Springfield, Ohio a son of Earl and Geneva (Woods) Harding. He was a...
Martha Robinson Springfield
Martha Joann Robinson, 87, of Springfield, Ohio passed away on December 24, 2020, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home. She was born on December 22, 1933, in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Dollie Coles. She was a longtime employer of Wittenberg University from which she had retired. She was a dedicated member of Restored Life Ministries and was the primary Pianist for the youth and the Mass Choir. She leaves to cherish her memory. A devoted niece, Gail Jefferson (Spencer), a host of nieces,...
Martha Joann Robinson, 87, of Springfield, Ohio passed away on December 24, 2020, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home. She was born on December 22, 1933, in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Dollie Coles....
James Williams Columbus
James Lawrence Williams, 72, went home to be with the Lord on December 23rd, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio. James was born on January 8th, 1948 in Augusta, Georgia. He was the third oldest of 5 children born to Amy Goldwire and Henry Williams. He served in the United States Army until he was Honorably Discharged. He was a Green Beret and Parachuter, for the service he was honored with a Purple Heart medal and many other awards. James had a zeal for life; he loved to cook, tell stories to his...
James Lawrence Williams, 72, went home to be with the Lord on December 23rd, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio. James was born on January 8th, 1948 in Augusta, Georgia. He was the third oldest of 5 children...
Jessie Fambro Springfield
Jessie Mae Fambro, 73, of Springfield, Ohio passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Service for Jessie Mae Fambro will be held on Monday, December 21, 2020, at El Bethel Temple 2049 Clifton Ave, Springfield, Ohio. Visitation will be 10:00 am until the time of service which will be at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Ferncliff Cemetery. Social distancing protocol will be observed, and a face mask will be required. Arrangements entrusted to Porter-Qualls-Freeman Funeral
Jessie Mae Fambro, 73, of Springfield, Ohio passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Service for Jessie Mae Fambro will be held on Monday, December 21, 2020, at El Bethel Temple 2049...
Charles Charleston Xenia
Charles Edward Charleston Sr., 84 died on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, OH. He was born on November 29, 1936, in Wrightsville, GA to Hattie Mae Charleston. Charles grew up in Xenia, OH, graduated from East High School, and attended Ohio University. He retired from Vernay Laboratories in Yellow Springs, OH, and last worked as a supervisor. He worked for Morris Bean as a production operator, Waste Management as an auditor, and Kramer Graphics...
Charles Edward Charleston Sr., 84 died on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, OH. He was born on November 29, 1936, in Wrightsville, GA to Hattie Mae Charleston....
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