All Obituaries

 Gary Donald Snead, 77, of Marion Street, Springfield, MA, departed this life on November 23, 2021, at Mercy Medical Center.   Born in Albany, NY, he was the second of nine children of Christine Johnson and Edward L. Snead Sr.  A 50-year Springfield resident, he worked for Springfield Public Schools.  He attended Zion Community Baptist Church.  Brother Snead was a Master Mason and served as Worshipful Master and Past Master of Richard Allen Lodge #30 and as...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Corey Edward Coffman, 40, on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at home.  Corey was born in Springfield, MA and lived here most of his life.  He worked for Coca Cola bottling company for many years.   Pre-deceased by his parents, James Coffman and Sandra (Stenson) Coffman, he is survived by a son, Isaiah Berg of West Virginia; a step-daughter, Alisae Berg of Virginia; two brothers, Andrew Coffman and Nicolas Coffman,...

 Eloise Tart, 69, of Springfield, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2021, surrounded by loved ones, after fighting a long battle, at her daughter’s home.  She was born in Sampson County, North Carolina, to the late Robert and Rosalee (Ford) Tart.  Eloise moved to Springfield in the late 60’s with her child and her longtime companion, James Lewis.  She was a member of New Jerusalem Church, where she fellowshipped with her brothers and...

 Elijah Ward, 89, of Springfield, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Sixteen Acres Healthcare Center in Springfield.   Born in Laurinburg, North Carolina, he served in the United States Army during the Korean War.  Later, Mr. Ward moved to the Springfield area in 1961 and was employed by Hulmes Transportation for many years.  A former member of Garner A.M.E. Zion Church, he also attended Spring of Hope C.O.G.I.C. ...

 Pastor Ruth Pearl Cummings, 80, of Myrtle Street, Springfield, Massachusetts, departed this life on Monday, November 8, 2021, at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield.   Born in Kensett, Arkansas, she was a daughter of Chester Cummings and Mary (Rice) Bowens.  A 60-year Springfield resident, she worked for Kelly Services.  She was the Pastor of Holy Communion Church, and was Sunday School Superintendent of Lighthouse C.O.G.I.C.  She very much enjoyed...

 Sharyn Lee Cecilia Thomas, 73, of Springfield, MA, departed this life on Saturday, November 6, 2021.  Born in Springfield, she was a daughter of Meta L. (Postell) Thomas and John H. Thomas Sr.  Sharyn was a ’66 graduate of Springfield Classical High School.  She attended Paier School of Art in Hamden, CT, to study Interior Design, graduated from UMass Amherst with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Printmaking in 1974, and graduated from Springfield College with a...

John H. Robinson, also known as "Father" and "Happy Jack" of Springfield, Massachusetts, departed this life on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Hayneville, Alabama, the seventh and the last surviving of eight children of Andrew and Ida (Johnson) Robinson.  In 1948, John moved to Springfield, where he met his love, Annie C., and started his family. John worked at Monsanto Co. where he retired after 38...

 Edna P. Williams Campbell, entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 29th, 2021, at Baystate Medical Center.  Born on March 12, 1935, in Oak Ridge, Louisiana, to the late Harry & Carrie (Jones) Price.  Edna was pre-deceased by her husband, Johnnie Campbell Jr.;  a son, Thomas E. Williams;  a granddaughter, Dominique Williams;  three brothers, George Price, Theodore Norsworthy, and Climmie L. Price;  four sisters, Beatrice Williams, Clara L. Miller,...

 Inez (Rose) Oliver, 93, of Massachusetts Avenue, Springfield, Massachusetts, departed this life on Monday, October 25, 2021, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.   Born in Montgomery, Alabama, she was the third and last surviving of four children of the late Will Rose and the late Gracie (Peoples) Tolliver.  Inez was a former member of Mission Church in Montgomery.  A Springfield resident since 1969, she enjoyed fishing, cooking, playing dominoes and cards,...

 Joyce Click, 62, of Firglade Avenue, departed this life on October 25, 2021.  She was a daughter of the late James Click and the late Lecretia (White) Click.  Joyce was a teacher at Sumner Avenue School and was a member of Holy Trinity Church Of God In Christ.  She is survived by two children, Dewayne Click and Marissa Click;  two siblings, James Click and Renee Click;  and a granddaughter, Daneja Click.  The calling hour is 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, at...