All Obituaries

Kenneth James Jiles Sr. (date of birth 5/20/63), of Springfield, MA, went to be with the Lord on Sunday May 5th 2019. Ken was a hard worker who had many experiences in his life. His degrees included Culinary Arts. He loved cooking and he was aspiring to become a great chef. Ken leaves behind his children, Shkeena Jeffers, Kenneth Jiles Jr., Timothy Jiles, Nitisha Jiles, Tiamara Walker, and Kiara Walker. He also leaves his mother, Carol Moss; his siblings, Cozetta Jiles and Kevin Jiles; 4...

Dora L. Long of Springfield, MA died on April 29, 2019 at Baystate Hospital. She was born in Athens, GA on July 18, 1942 to the late Johnny Nowell Sr. and Fannie Nowell. She was educated in the Clarke County School system. She was employed for many years as a personal care attendant. She is survived by her three children Pamela Long, Kemler Long-Hanks and The Rev. Joe C. Long Jr., all of Springfield, MA. She was a member of Progressive Community Baptist Church in Springfield, MA. She enjoyed...

Andrew James Pearson II, 25, of Springfield, Massachusetts, departed this life on Sunday, April 21, 2019. Andrew was born to Andrew James Pearson and Bridgett Denese Lockett on November 26, 1993, in Springfield Massachusetts, at Baystate Medical Center. He graduated from Springfield Central High School in 2012, and went to higher education at Springfield Technical Community College.  Andrew last worked at Panera Bread in East Longmeadow.  He was fluent in Chinese, played the...

Bishop Jerry Carr Jr., 86 of 24 Kerry Drive, was called away from his earthly home on Saturday, April 27, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.  Bishop Carr was born in Bancroft, GA to Jerry Carr Sr. and Alberta (James) Carr.  Raised in Albany, GA, he moved to Hartford, CT, where he graduated from Weaver High School, Hartford Seminary, and Liberty University.  He lived in the Springfield area for 44 years, preaching The Word Of God.  He is survived by his beloved wife...

Achim G. Bailey, 23, of Coleman St., departed this life on March 15, 2019.  Born in Springfield, he was a son of Hugh D. Bailey and Dorothy V. (Christian) Bailey.  He graduated from Central High School, where he was a member of the track team, swim team, and basketball team, as well as the band.  He is survived by his parents, three brothers, Jeremiah Odean, Shaun Bailey, and Cavaun Bailey;  a sister, Tanishia Bailey;  and his grandmothers, Pauline Thompson and Norma...

Elise Catherine Birks, 71, passed away from this life on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Wingate of West Springfield.  Born in Hartford, CT she was the daughter of Bishop Henry Evans Birks and Pearline (Barber) Birks.  Sister Birks was a lifelong resident of Springfield and worked for many years as a Home Health Aide.  She was  devoted to the Apostolic Holiness faith and a member of Holy Ghost Temple Church. Predeceased by brothers Kalaii Kano Griffin, Bishop Henry Louis...

Albon Everett Wilson Sr., 56, of Worthington Street, departed this life on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at home.  Born in Alexander City, Alabama, he was the son of Lawrence Wilson Sr. and Leona (Whatley)  Albon. As a youth he had been active in basketball and track, Junior ROTC at Springfield Technical High School,; and was a NASCAR enthusiast.   He  worked for Stop & Shop and as a Home Health Aide a United States Army veteran.  Predeceased by his parents...

James Donell Wright 56 of Springfield Massachusetts went home to be with his lord on Thursday April 18, 2019. Born on October 7, 1969 in Springfield Mass he was a son of the late Julia Mae (Murphy) Wright. Pre-deceased by three brothers Anthony Wright, Steven Wright and Clyde Murphy Sr. He leaves a sister Julia Strickland of Springfield Mass, Two brothers Sean Wright and Perry Wright; six nieces and nephews, Porsha (Murphy) Ware, Porsha Collins, Tocarra Lowe, Clyde Murphy Jr. Devon Murphy...

Jimmie Johnson Sr., 82, of Roosevelt Ave., died on Sunday, April 14, 2019, at Baystate Medical Center.  On January 1, 1937, he was born in Brookhaven, MS, a son of C.L. Johnson and Odie Taylor.  Pre-deceased by his wife, Dorothy (Wilbert) Johnson, and a son, Jimmie Johnson Jr., he leaves to cherish his memories, three daughters, Cynthia (Johnson) Lovejoy, Jacqueline Johnson-Davis (and Kenneth), and Melissa Bass (and David), all of Springfield.  The calling hour is 11 a.m. to...

Benjamin Joseph Bowens Sr., 59, of 44 High Street, Springfield, Massachusetts, departed this life on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.  Born in Guam on March 20, 1960, he was a son of Jose Matabusm and Ruth Cummings. Before moving to Springfield, Mr. Bowens had been employed as a machine operator by GSE Environmental in Houston, Texas.  He attended Lighthouse Church Of God In Christ and enjoyed auto repair, art, and music, especially old school...