All Obituaries

Dorothy Jordan Pryor, 97, of Loomis Lakeside @ Reeds Landing departed this life on Friday, January 15, 2021 after a long illness. Dorothy was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of John Marshall Jordan and Bessie (Sayles) Jordan. Dorothy grew up in Springfield, graduated "Summa Cum Laude" both from Classical High School and from Fisk University, receiving her Masters degree from the University of Chicago, and pursuing further graduate studies at Springfield College,...

Lorraine A. Flascher (56) of Riverdale, Ga was born on July 18,1964 in Westfield, Ma to the late Corinne Flascher and J. Nelson Hill JR. God called her home on January 1, 2021. She leaves to cherish her most precious memories children (5), Alfonzo Dixon III(Heather), Kamara Flascher,Krysta Flascher(Tony), Malaysia Flascher and Tierra Flascher. Grandchildren;(10) Alfonzo Dixon IV, Maria McGrath, Ze’Sean Flascher, Desean Dixon, Krystacziera Flascher, Desmond Dixon, Anthony Espinosa,...

Robert Crapps, 64, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 26, 2020 in Hampton, Virginia.  Born on March 4, 1956 in Shellman, Georgia to the late Jesse and Mertha D. (Jenkins) Crapps.  He attended school in Shellman, GA until he relocated with his family to Springfield, Massachusetts in the 1970's and then attended Springfield public schools.  Robert was an avid sports fan.  He enjoyed watching all sports.  During the 1980's,  he played...

Matilde Adriana (Blades) Campbell, was born on January 9, 1922 to Ruben Blades and Miriam Thomas in Red Tank, Canal Zone Panama, Republic of Panama. She emigrated to the United States in 1955, residing in California where she met and married Hubert Campbell. Together they resided in California for many years until his death.  In 1986 Matilde relocated to Springfield, Massachusetts.  She worked here as a Foster Grandparent for 17 years.  Matilde  was a loyal and proud...

Katie Mae (Miller) Moore, 66 departed this life on Thursday on December 24, 2020 at CareOne at Redstone, East Longmeadow, MA.  Katie was born on November 19, 1954 in Bastrop, Louisiana to the Late Willie and Clara (Price) Miller.  Katie’s parents moved to Springfield MA in 1965 when she was 11 years old and she has lived here for the past 55 years. Katie attended Springfield public schools and graduated from the High School of Commerce and from there she went to work for...

Donte Lamar Davis, 32, of Hutchinson St., departed this life on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at home.  He came into the world on November 2, 1988 in Springfield, Massachusetts the son of Jimmie Davis Jr. and Catherine Smith.  During his life, God enriched and enlarged his family circle to include many others whom he loved and who also loved him:  Octavia Summers who raised him ,his son Da'Mario Davis, his sisters and brothers Malika Barnett, Stephen Grant, Darcus Lowe,...

Edward D. Sellers, 76, of Springfield, MA, departed this life on December 27, 2020.  He was born in Darlington, SC, a son of the late Rev. Boise J. and Alease (Mack) Sellers.  Predeceased by one sister and two brothers, he leaves his wife, Shirley;  two sons, Omari and Gyasi;  a brother, Woodrow Sellers of MI;  a sister, Marjorie Shorter of NY;  an aunt, Modestine Mack of SC;  and many other relatives and friends.  The public calling hour is 11 am-noon...

Bernice C. (Watkins) Wray, 76, 0f 1477 Roosevelt Ave., Springfield, MA. departed this life on Monday, December 14, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center after an illness. Born in Hull, Georgia to the late Ruby Sorrells and Jap Watkins, Bernice arrived in Springfield at the age of 12 and attended Springfield Public Schools.   Bernice was a proud member of New Creation Discipleship Ministeries under the direction of Bishop Charles W. Pink and Overseer Dorothy Pink whom she dearly...

Wilson Warren Wright, 70 of Springfield, Massachusetts entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 15, 2020.   Born on June 7, 1950 in Estill, South Carolina to the late Virginia Wallace and Marion Wright.  Wilson was a long-time member of Alden Baptist Church. He  was a devoted son and hard worker, who began working at an early age to help provide for his family. Wilson enjoyed being   surrounded by family, friends and good music. Family...

Lavance Littles, 60, of Holyoke, MA passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2020 at home.  Born in St. Pete Beach, Florida  he was the son of James Littles and Elder Annie R. Dyson.  Lavance moved to Massachusetts from Florida with his family 50 years ago and worked as an auto mechanic.  He was a member of House of God in Springfield.  Besides his beloved mother Elder Annie Dyson, Lavance leaves to cherish his memories one sister of Springfield, two brothers of Holyoke,...