All Obituaries

Amanda Lafaye Collins, 45,of Alderman Street, departed this life on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Baystate Medical center. She was born in Springfield and remained a lifelong resident. She was the daughter of James Earl Lockett and Betty Collins.  A member of Macedonia Church Of God In Christ, she was a member of the hospitality committee and the First Lady Annual Day Committee.  Singing and cooking were her attributes and Amanda will always be remembered as a wonderful person. ...

Paul Anthony Finegan Jr., 23,  departed this earthly life on Saturday, May 5, 2018.  Born in Springfield, he was the son of Paul Anthony Finegan and Michelle Ingram.  Besides his parents Paul leaves a son Mason Anthony Finegan, two daughters Riylee Morelan Finegan and Aubrey Ana Finegan; sisters Brittany Nacole Finegan, Mone Naylor, Tia S. Tillman, Kristol Griffith-Finegan,  Kaitlin Griffith-Finnegan and a host of other family and friends.  The calling hour is...

Huey Lee Jones, 81, died Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Baystate Medical Center.  Huey was born July 10, 1936 in Wisner, LA.  He is surived by his wife of 54 years Betty E. (Stovall) Jones, their son Brian Lee Jones, a loving sister Jerry L. Jones (Michael), two grandchildren, a step-son Franklin Webber Jr., (Josephina).  Huey graduated in 1954 from Finch High School in Centerville, MS with his friend Rance A. O'Quinn.  They relocated to Springfield, Rance in 1954 and Huey...

Elijah Parker Sr. 71, of Waldorf St., departed this life on Friday, May 4, 2018, at Baystate Medical Center.  Born in Peachburg, AL, he was the son of Tom Simmons and Emma Parker.  He worked at both Smith & Wesson and Titeflex for many years and was married to the love of his life, Elizabeth Parker, for 44 years.  In addition to his beloved wife, Elijah is survived by three children, Elijah Jr., Ron Addison (Rae Linda), and Najee Austin;  eight grandchildren,...

SHELLEY McLAMB , 65, of 15 Girard Ave., Springfield, departed this life on Monday, March 12, 2018 at Baystate Medical Center.  He was born in Banner Township, (Johnston County) North Carolina  on September 1, 1952, the son of Stanley McLamb and Bernice (McLoud) McLamb.  He worked as a groundskeeper.  Shelley is survived by a son Dwayne Griffith and three daughters Shaunna Griffith, Yvonne Griffith and Paula Griffith; three brothers Carl, Eugene and Robert; three...

On April 22, 2018, Bernice slipped away to join her Lord and Savior. She was pre-deceased by her mother, Devolia Harris and a brother, Eddie “Bobo” Harris. Born and raised in Springfield, she was a graduate of The High School of Commerce, a long time employee of Monsanto Chemical Company, and an avid sports enthusiast, whose interests ranged from NASCAR Racing to tennis and numerous sporting events in between. She loved to travel and established friendships all over the world....

Patrick Paul Downey, 63, of Springfield went home to the Lord  on Sunday , April 29, 2018 after a long period of failing health, upheld by his great faith in Jesus Christ and his many loving friends from Harvest Bible Chapel of Ludlow.  He was born on March 31, 1955 in Orange, NJ, to Stephen F. and Helen M. (Tracey) Downey.  Pat grew up in Scituate MA.  Upon leaving school, he entered the U.S. Army as a career soldier.  When he left...

Joyce Elaine (Neal) Ward, 75, of Bowles St., passed away on May 1, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center.  She was a true matriarch and was loved by a large extended family and community.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of Eugene Neal and Myra (Brown) Neal.  A Springfield resident for 56 years, Joyce worked as a educator for the Springfield Public schools.  She was passionate about her work with special needs children.  She enjoyed spending time with her...

Sharon Leisa Davis, 64, of Springfield, entered Heaven’s gate on Thursday, April 19, 2018. Born in Northampton, MA, she was the daughter of Evangeline (Williams) Davis and the late James Robert Davis Jr. Sharon graduated from the former Classical High School in Springfield, and from Syracuse University School of Journalism. Sharon enjoyed being a journalist. She worked for the Federal Reserve Bank, Nellie Mae, and New England Electric Company, and also did some freelance work for...