All Obituaries

 Dawayne Moye, 47, of Hartford, Connecticut, departed this life on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.  Born in Holyoke, Massachusetts, he was a son of Alonzo McQueen and Yvette Moye.  Dawayne was employed as a forklift operator.    We celebrate a man who embodied unwavering love, understanding, and integrity.  Throughout his life, he constantly sought better opportunities to enhance both his personal growth and his ability to touch the lives of others.  To know him...

  Eddie Levy Jr., of Springfield, Massachusetts, departed this life on Thursday, May 18, 2023.  Born in Greenville, Mississippi, he was a son of Eddie Levy Sr. and Everlee (Harrison) Levy.    A 55-year Springfield resident, Mr. Levy worked in machine maintenance for the H.P. Hood Ice Cream Company.  He was a former boxer.    Pre-deceased by his parents, a brother, Edward Levy, a sister, Dorothy Levy, and a step-daughter, Michelle Townsend, he is survived...

  ARNOLD LEON MOORE, 55, of Mallowhill Road, Springfield, Massachusetts, entered into the presence of God on Saturday, May 13, 2023.  Arnold was born on New Year's Day, 1968, in Wichita, Kansas.  He was a son of Rev. Dr. Harold L. Moore (pastor emeritus of Holy Temple Church Of God In Christ) and Gertrude (Galbreath) Moore (predeceased).  Arnold was blessed with the gift of music and played both the organ and piano like no other.  He loved to mentor youth and up...

  Mercedes Nicole Brown, 28, of Main St., Indian Orchard, unexpectedly departed her earthly home on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.  Born on June 20, 1995 she was the daughter of Tara Elizabeth (Trent) Brown and Thomas Martin Brown. As a life long  Springfied resident, Mercedes graduated from Zanetti Montessori and The Renaissance schools and furthered her education and love of "four legged fur babies" obtaining an Associate's Degree from Holyoke Community College with a...

  John Gibbons, 66, of Feeding Hills, Massachusetts, departed this life on May 2, 2023.  Born in Newark, New Jersey, he was a son of Donald Gibbons and Edith (Fumby) Gibbons.  Mr. Gibbons received Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science Degrees from American International College.  John served the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for over 30 years as a State Police Officer.  He was appointed the United States Marshal for Massachusetts by President Barack...

  Constance Laverne Keaton, 75, of Fernbank Road, Springfield, Massachusetts, departed this life on Monday, May 1, 2023, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.  Born in Albany, Georgia, she was a daughter of Austin Keaton and Esther (Gee) Keaton.  Ms. Keaton was a sixty-five year resident of Springfield and worked as a nurse’s aide.    Pre-deceased by her father and a sister, Mary Martin, she is survived by her mother, Esther (Gee) Keaton of...

  Gary Michael Stovall, also known as “Butter”, 51, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2023, at his home.  He was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, and was a lifelong resident.  Gary graduated from Putnam High School.  Many people would see him often when he worked at Bradley International Airport for Huntleigh Corporation.  For the last 12 years, he was employed at McNairn Packaging in Westfield.  Gary was a very quiet person who kept to himself but...

  It is with a heart full of tears that we announce the passing of our beautiful daughter, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend Ti'Lisa Simmons, 48, of Cambridge Street, Springfield, MA on April 29, 2023.     Ti'Lisa was the daughter of Dianne Daniels McMillan and Joshua Simmons(Shirley). The beloved mother of Patricia Lockett-Bala(Yusef), Bryonna Lockett-Mark (Alonzo), Angellica Thompkins and T'Asia Thompkins all of Springfield, MA. Sister of Sabrina...

  Ruth (Ware) Thaxton, 95, of Springfield, Massachusetts, departed this life on Monday, April 24, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield.    Born in Cuthbert, Georgia on February 6, 1928, she was a daughter of Julius Willis and Essie Mae (Jackson) Willis.  A fifty-year resident of Springfield, Ms. Thaxton had formerly been employed by Belmont Laundry Company and also had been a home health care worker.  She was a member and Missionary of Eternal Light...

  John Calvin Green III, 53, of Holyoke, Massachusetts, departed this life on  April 21, 2023, at Holyoke Medical Center.    Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, he was a son of John C. Green Jr. and Patricia Ann (Charles) Green.  An area resident for most of his life, John had been employed as a chef and loved gospel music.  He is survived by his mother, Patricia Green;  two sons, John Green IV of Springfield and Calvin Green;  three daughters,...