All Obituaries

Thomas Murray, Sr., 81, of Chicopee, Massachusetts, passed away at Baystate Medical Center on Thursday July 4, 2019 from complications following a difficult surgery. He was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina to the late Joseph D. and Agnes L. (Riley) Murray. Tom was a lover of the outdoors and was happiest when he could be walking among the trees, listening to the birdsong and watching the small critters scurry about. He liked to travel the back roads of New England, taking time to...

Jackie Lee "Big Daddy” Daniels, of Jasper St., died on June 19, 2019.  Born in Brookhaven, MS, he was a son of the late James W. Daniels Sr. and Lucille (Jackson).  Jackie was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War.  Pre-deceased by his parents, a brother, James W. Daniels Jr., and a sister, Sandra Smith, he leaves behind, his wife, Vera (Smith) Daniels in MA;  three sons, Donald Daniels, Patrick Smith, and Barry Morgan all in LA;  two daughters, Andra...

Georgiana (Martin) Jones, 89, of Dunmoreland Street, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center.  Born in Jenkinsville, South Carolina, she was the daughter of Abraham and Mary Martin . A longtime Springfield resident, she was a member and Deaconess of Gardner A.M.E. Zion Church where she had served as President of the Missionary Society.  Predeceased by a son Robert, and nine siblings, (Abraham Martin, John Martin , Ralph Martin, Isaac Martin, Golden Martin,...

Edna (Stewart) Walkes, 85, of Pheland St., Springfield, departed this life on Thursday, June 13, 2019.  Born in Spartanburg, SC, she was a daughter of Charlie and Laura Goodine and was the widow of William Stewart Sr. and Fred Walkes.  Edna graduated from Stamford (CT) High School and later moved to Springfield where she worked as a nurses' aide and was a member of St. John's Congregational Church.  Edna is survived by three children, David Stewart, Doreathea S....

LaQuinn Alberta (Williams) Negron, 31, of Lowell St, passed away on Saturday May 25, at Baystate Medical Center.  Born in Springfield, a daughter of Claude Williams and Yolanda Lowe, she attended Springfield city schools and loved doing hair.  Pre-deceased by her parents, LaQuinn is survived by a son, Malachi Williams;  a brother, Frank Davis;  her former husband, Angel Negron;  and many other family and friends.  A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m....

Tommy L. Daniels (Thomas) of  Gladstone Street in Springfield, Massachusetts, slipped away into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. He was born on May 26, 1954 in Springfield, Massachusetts, where he was educated in Springfield public schools and was employed by several companies, and was fondly called “Uncle T” by his nephew and nieces. He was the last of the thirteen children of the late Deacon James Daniels, Sr. and Josiephine (Washington) Daniels. He was pre-deceased...

Arie (Pendleton) Talbert, passed away on May 18, 2019.  Born in Union Springs, AL, she worked at the Springfield Armory and the Hotel Sheraton.  She was a member of Shiloh Seventh Day Adventist Church.  Pre-deceased by her husband, David, she is survived by three children, John, Fredrick, and Lula Mae;  and a sister, Susan.  The calling hour is 10-11 a.m. Tuesday at Shiloh Seventh Day Adventist Church, followed by funeral services at 11, with burial in Oak Grove...

Zachariah Nevill Ramsey passed away on Monday May 27, 2019 at Baystate Hospital in Springfield, MA. He was born in Springfield, MA on June 30, 1989 to Zachariah Jones and Lisa Ramsey. He was raised in Hartford, East Hartford, and Manchester, CT before returning to Springfield, MA.  As a young man, Zach excelled in sports such as basketball and boxing. He went on to pursue a career in boxing, starting at a young age with his brother. He became a dedicated and accomplished boxer. His...

Agnes Naomi (Foster) Francis, 82, passed peacefully home after a 40 year battle with multiple sclerosis on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, with family at her side at the Jewish Nursing Home of Longmeadow. Agnes was born in Cambridge, MA to the late Naomi Mae (Diggs) Burns. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Richard, a son, David, and two brothers, Herbert and Joseph. A resident of Longmeadow for 46 years, Agnes worked many jobs throughout her life. She was an avid bingo player, who enjoyed...

Kenneth James Jiles Sr. (date of birth 5/20/63), of Springfield, MA, went to be with the Lord on Sunday May 5th 2019. Ken was a hard worker who had many experiences in his life. His degrees included Culinary Arts. He loved cooking and he was aspiring to become a great chef. Ken leaves behind his children, Shkeena Jeffers, Kenneth Jiles Jr., Timothy Jiles, Nitisha Jiles, Tiamara Walker, and Kiara Walker. He also leaves his mother, Carol Moss; his siblings, Cozetta Jiles and Kevin Jiles; 4...