All Obituaries

Katie McKoy, 77,  devout prayer warrior, and teacher of the gospel passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at her home. Born in Laurinburg, North Carolina,  Katie made Springfield, MA her home 51 years ago when she relocated from North Carolina.  She immersed herself in the word of God, was a member of Spring of Hope Church Of God In Christ and was active there as a member of The Bible Band, Mother Board, and the Church Choir.  She was also very active as a minister...

Sadie Bell (Jacobs) Williams, 95, of Greenacre Square left her earthly home on Saturday, April3, 2021 when she answered her Master's call.  Born on December 19, 1925 in Sampson County, North Carolina, the daughter of James Daniel Jacobs and Luberter (Lane) Jacobs; she relocated with family to Springfield from Clinton, NC and worked at  Baystate Medical Center until retirement.  She was a member of  Gethsemane Church of Jesus Christ and brought several children...

Charles Leonard  "Moe" Graham, 75, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center.   Born in Mooresville, North Carolina on November 19, 1945 to the late Charles C. Graham and Geneva (Cornelius) Graham,  "Moe" graduated from High School of Commerce  and retired from Pratt and Whitney Aircraft after many years of service. "Moe"  was predeceased by two brothers John E. Graham and Curtis V. Oakley, three sisters...

Arlester Cooley was born on Thursday, September 22, 1932, in Aberdeen, North Carolina.  He left this life on Monday, March 15, 2021 at the age of 88. The only son of the late Furman Cooley and Ellamae Gore, he grew up  in Aberdeen, North Carolina, with his Grandmother , the late Mary Cooley, whom he loved dearly.  He was educated at Berkley High School. Arlester was employed by  the Coca Cola Bottling Company in Aberdeen, for over 20 years.  In 1964 he...

Joyce Iola (Williams) Brown, 80, of Rochelle St., passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center.  Born in Southwick, Joyce was the daughter of Richard Williams and Hazel D. (Phillips) Williams.  She was proud of her African American and American Indian heritage.  A lifelong New Englander, she retired from many years at The Holiday Inn.  Predeceased by her parents,  husband James Kenneth Brown, Sr. and four of her children Cynthia A. Brown, James K....

Cynthia Merle Treasure, 89 years old, of Springfield, Massachusetts, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at her assisted living facility. Cynthia was born in Saint Ann, Jamaica and moved to Springfield in 1970.  She was employed by Wesson Memorial Hospital where she retired after 30 years of service. Cynthia was a woman of faith and a longtime member of her beloved Zion Community Baptist Church in Springfield, where she sang in the choir.  She had a beautiful singing...

John Michael Boyd, 64, of Dawes Street, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center.  Born at the former Westover Airforce Base Hospital in Chicopee, on February 10, 1957, the son of Virginia L. Boyd , John remained a lifelong resident of Springfield, graduating in 1977 from the Roger L. Putnam  Technical Academy where he was a basketball team member and team manager.  At STCC John was a basketball Score keeper and team manager . ...

Mark Anthony Jubrey 42, of 189 Bay Street, Springfield MA was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Mark was born in Springfield MA on Wednesday May 3, 1978 to both his father and mother, the late Mark Anthony Jubrey Sr. and Diane Marie (Smith) Jubrey.  Mark attended Putnam High School in Springfield, MA.  where he earned his Certification in “Printing Fabrication.” and went on to receive his...

Robert Lewis "Bob" Little, 75, of 37 Suffolk Street, Springfield, MA, departed this life on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at his home.  Born in Cheraw, SC, on August 24, 1945, he was the son of the late McClendon Little Sr. and Leola C. (Patrick) Little. Robert was a man with many talents. He was a chef, worked on cars, and drove commercial trucks and buses for many years. He was a family man who enjoyed cooking and showcasing his culinary skills at many family cookouts and...

Thelma Lee Moss, 79, of Saab Court, Springfield,  passed away on  February 25, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center after a short illness. She was a daughter of Henry Moss and Virginia (Davis) Moss and was born in Wilmington, Delaware on July 18, 1941.   She is survived by a son Henry Turner of Springfield, three daughters Mary Goldsberry of Wilmington, Delaware, Carol Turner, and Patricia Pickett (and Anthony) of Springfield; a brother Robert Simmons and a  sister Mary...