All Obituaries

  Deaconess Doris Hill-Porter slipped away to rest on Thursday September 20, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.   She was born in Sneads, Florida on February 3, 1934, to the late June and Idelia (Williams) Hill.   Sister Hill dedicated her life to Christ many years ago at Macedonia Church in Sneads, Fl.  She was married to the late Charles H. Porter. After relocating to Springfield in 1956 she was determined to work hard and make a difference for her...

Curtis Vernell Oakley, 78, of Stapleton Road, departed this life on Sunday September 16, 2018.   Born in Bear Poplar, NC, he was a son of J. K. Oakley and Mary (Graham) Oakley.  A Springfield resident for most of his life, he served in the U.S. Air Force, was a graduate of Western New England Univ., and had been employed as a Purchasing Agent by Pratt & Whitney, UT.  He was active in the Blunt Park Tennis Club and WNEU Alumni Association.  Pre-deceased by his...

Michael Anthony Bruce Sr., 73, of River St., Mattapan MA, departed this life on September 8, 2018, at Boston Medical Center.  Born in Springfield, MA, he was a son of Otis Patrick Bruce and Dorothy Lillian (Griffin) Bruce.  Mr. Bruce had worked as a machinist at Titeflex and was a former Golden Gloves Boxing champion and later a professional heavyweight fighter.  He was also active in community work with the Tenants Council of Boston, and the Indian Orchard Neighborhood...

Allen "Skip" Dyer Jr., 76, of 84 Silver Street, Springfield, Massachusetts, departed this life on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at Baystate Medical Center.  He was born on Saturday, February 28, 1942 in Oak Ridge, Louisiana to the late Allen Dyer Sr. and Mattie (Williams) Dyer.  He was a member of the Holy Trinity Church Of God In Christ. Allen moved to Springfield as a child, when his father decided to relocate his family from Louisiana to Massachusetts, in hopes of...

David George Wright, 58, of Edwards St., departed this life on Tuesday, August 21, 2018.  Born in Clarendon, Jamaica, he was a 30-year Springfield resident.  He did construction work and enjoyed fishing and playing dominoes.  Mr. Wright is survived by his wife, Sharon Jordan-Wright;  eleven children, Wilson, Christian, Raven, Ian, Miguel aka. David, Aarian, Crysta, Awren, August, Gymnetta, and Temika;  five grandchildren, Jashauna, Myasha, Delyon, Kerrion, and...

Marjorie L. Murray Hanks, 100, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 6, 2018. Born in Springfield on July 26, 1918 to Percy & Mildred Murray. She is predeceased by her beloved husband Stanley B. Hanks and two sons Kenneth and Robert. She will be sadly missed by her son Richard Hanks and her beloved friend and caregiver for 14 years, Judy Labine. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 6:30 pm at The Christian Cathedral, 205 Eastern Ave, Springfield MA.

Terri Voncile Reeves was born September 27th, 1964 in Jacksonville, Florida.  She was born to Ernestine Greene and Bobby Reeves. During her teenage years, she relocated with family to Hartford, Connecticut where she gave birth to her only son, Leon Reeves, and her first daughter, Tameka Reeves. Later in life she relocated to Springfield, Massachusetts where she had her youngest daughters, Jannah and Brianna Esa. Terri worked as a certified nurse’s assistant doing at home care...

Helene Elizabeth (Bateman) Denson, 80, of Walnut St., departed this life on Saturday, September 1, 2018.   Born in Northampton, MA, and raised in Amherst, MA, she was a daughter of Christopher and Clara (Gentles) Bateman.  She lived most of her life in Springfield and had been employed as a machine operator for Bridgeport National Bindery and Standard Electric Company.  She enjoyed bowling, cooking, taking walks, playing piano, swimming, and outdoor life.  ...

Lloyd Calvin Austin, 57, of Hickory St., departed this life on Saturday, August 11, 2018.  Born in Chicopee, MA, he was a son of Lloyd Alvin Austin and Carol Marie (Copeland) Austin.  Lloyd was a longtime Springfield resident and a chair van driver for AMR.  A member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, he was Past President of the Men’s Usher Board, as well as a member of the Missionary Board.  He enjoyed watching football and basketball.  Pre-deceased by his father...

Albert Leon “Ookie” Vaughn, departed this life on Friday, August 24, 2018.  A lifelong Springfield, MA resident, Albert was the youngest child of Albert Nixon and the late Joyce Marie Vaughn.  He attended Putnam Vocational High School and was known for being a hard worker who spent many holidays with his work family making delicious food for those near and far.  He proudly cherished his loving daughter and all of her accomplishments.   When Albert...