All Obituaries

 Our beloved, David Louis "Redtop" Thomas, husband and father, transitioned to ancestorhood on Thursday night, September 16, 2021, at 10:40P EST in his Holyoke, Massachusetts home. A vocalist, composer, and private music teacher, he lived in the Western Massachusetts area for over 15 years and finally succumbed to bone cancer and its complications at the well-lived age of 80.     Born on July 4, 1941 in Washington,D.C., “Top,” as he was known to...

Eloise (Knighton) Murphy, 80, of Buckingham Street passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 14, 2021.  On March 10, 1941 Eloise was born in Grady County, Georgia the daughter of Joe Knighton and Mary Eva (Edwards) Knighton .  She will be forever cherished by her husband Walter Murphy Sr. of Moultrie, GA, her son and daughter Walter Murphy Jr. and Yolanda Murphy Oram both of Springfield, MA, three sisters Lillia Murray of GA, Joey Diehm ( and George) of Florida and...

On Tuesday, September 14, 2021, Joyce Janelle (Lindsey) Jenkins of Springfield, Ma. Departed this life surrounded by loved ones at Baystate Medical Ctr. in Palmer.  Joyce was born on June 14, 1935 in Whichita Falls, Tx and is one of 9 siblings. Joyce migrated to Springfield after marrying Dorsey Chris Jenkins and together they raised 6 children.    Most of Joyce's professional career was acting as a Nurse’s Aide at the Springfield Mass. Municipal Hospital, where she...

With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lamont Monty Walker, 61, of Springfield, MA on September 12, 2021.  A loving and devoted husband, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend.  Monty was born to Marion B. Sr. and Annie Mae Lamarr Walker on July 5, 1960, in the Bronx, New York City, NY.  The youngest of five siblings, Monty graduated from Adlai E. Stevenson High School with an award of excellence in instrumental music.  Nicknamed Mr. Jazz by...

Robert Durley, 74, of Belmont Avenue, Springfield, Massachusetts, departed this life at home on September 10, 2021.  Born in Clayton, Louisiana, he was a son of the late James Durley and the late Classie (Martin) Durley.  Robert was a 53-year resident of Springfield and had been employed as a Labor Forman by Adams and Ruxton Construction Company and by Witch Equipment Company.  He is survived by his wife, Sherryl V. Durley;  four children, Robert Durley Jr., Anissa...

Quentin Foster, 45, departed this life on September 7, 2021. A son of Carolyn (Walker) Scruggs and the late Steven Foster Sr., he was employed as a Correctional Officer for the State of Connecticut. The calling hours are 10 a.m.-noon Friday, at Deliverance Center Ministries, 336 Springfield St., Springfield, followed by funeral services at noon, with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

 Gwendolyn Wray, 58, of Springfield, Massachusetts,  departed this life on September 1, 2021, at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by her family.  Gwendolyn was born on January 7, 1963, to the late Lee Russell and Bernice Wray.   Gwendolyn enjoyed playing cards (Pokeno and Bid Whist), cooking, having cookouts, attending NA functions, and spending time with her grandchildren.  Gwen was a former member of St. John’s Congregational Church.  Gwendolyn...

 Lillie P. Hickerson of Springfield, MA entered eternal rest on August 31, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family.  Lillie was born on March 5, 1925, in Colfax, Louisiana, the sixth of eight children, born to Albert Patterson Sr. and Lillie (Young) Patterson.   Lillie received a B.S. in Business Administration in 1947 from Southern University and a M.Ed. from Springfield College in Guidance and Psychological Services in 1978.  Lillie loved God and family....

 MC Bowens, 94, of Northampton Avenue, Springfield, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts.  He was born on Valentine's Day 1927, in Liberty, South Carolina, a son of Willie Bowens and Estella (Wilbon) Bowens.   In 1956, MC relocated to Springfield, where he worked for Spaulding Worldwide for many years and worshipped at Macedonia Church Of God In Christ.  MC enjoyed...

Florence P. Cage, 92, of Springfield, MA, passed away on August 9, 2021. Born  to David and Beatrice Coleman on October 4, 1928 in Miles OH.  She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Earline Hall, and ex-husband Charles Cage.   She is survived by her cousins Brenda Ziegler and daughter Yvette, Diana and Jackie as well as other cousins.    She was baptized at Valley Baptist Church in Niles, Ohio.  She was an avid lover of tennis and golf. She was the...