All Obituaries

  Ophelia Denise Stearns, 59, of Mulberry Street, Springfield, Massachusetts, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023.  She was born In Queens, New York, the beloved daughter of Frederick Stearns and Hattie (Turner) Stearns.  Ophelia moved from Long Island to Springfield 35 years ago and worked here as a CNA.    Pre-deceased by a son Brynell Fonville, she leaves to cherish her memories two sons, Kenneth Stewart of Atlanta, Georgia and Stephen Spratt Jr. of Hudson,...

  Alexander Patterson, 86, formerly of Brittany Road, Indian Orchard, Massachusetts, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2023, at Sixteen Acres Healthcare in Springfield.    A native South Carolinian, Mr. Patterson moved to Springfield in 1955 and worked as a machinist for many years at American Bosch.  He was an avid music lover and sang in several gospel groups.  Mr. Patterson is survived by two daughters, Rev. Gail Green and Amanda Alexander, both of...

  Gregory Eugene Brown Jr., 36, of Mill Street, Springfield, Massachusetts, departed this life on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at his home.    Born in Springfield, he was a son of Josephine Sandra (Wilson) Gabbidon and Gregory Eugene Brown Sr.  Gregory graduated from Springfield Schools and had worked as a clerk at Savers.  A former member of Faith Baptist Church and Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, he joined Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church where he became a...

Service will be held Friday Nov 3 2023.  The calling hour is 10am followed by the funeral service at 11am, at Mount Zion Baptist Church 33 Oak St in Springfield, MA.  

  Elizabeth Antrenette (Harrison) Leak, 66, of Springfield, Massachusetts, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.  She was born in Lebanon, Tennessee, a daughter of Pascal Harrison and Oukareda Harrison.   Elizabeth was a forty year resident of Springfield.  She worked at MassMutual Life Insurance Co. as an insurance specialist and also displayed her creative talents as both artist and author.  Elizabeth was a member of...

  Isabelle (Brantley) Hosten, 94, of Springfield, Massachusetts, departed this life on Friday, October 20, 2023, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.  Born in Garnett, South Carolina, she was the daughter of Murray Brantley and Beatrice (Smalls) Brantley.    A 73-year Springfield resident, Mrs. Brantley had been employed as a CNA at the Holyoke Soldiers Home for many years.  She was a Deaconess of Shiloh Seventh Day Adventist Church, serving also as a...

  Rosella (Jackson) Sullivan, 81, of Springfield, Massachusetts, departed this life on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.  Born in Bloomingdale, Georgia, she was a daughter of General Jackson and Octavia (Haggary) Jackson and the widow of Oscar Sullivan Jr.  Rosella had been employed as a dietician at Chapin Center and was a former member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.   She is survived by four children, Barry F. Sullivan, Estelle M. Brodie, Myra A. Davis and Gail...

  Mrs. Lucy Davis, 92, of Springfield, Massachusetts, a daughter of Mr. Robert June Smith and Mrs. Dora Smith, departed this life on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at The Reserve in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, where she currently resided.   Born in Maxeys, Georgia, she later married Mr. William Davis at Westover Air Force Base in Chicopee, Massachusetts.  Mrs. Davis was dedicated to her family.  She enjoyed preparing and hosting annual Thanksgiving meals.  She...

  Patrick David Elliott, 59, of Wilbraham, Massachusetts, departed this life on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, after a long illness at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts.  Born in Springfield on March 12, 1964, he was a son of Malcolm Lassieter and Juanita (Stovall) Clark.    Patrick was educated in the Springfield Public School system and graduated from Putnam Vocational High School.  He was employed at Providence Hospital and later retired from...

  Tommy McNeal Williams Sr., 72, of Springfield, Massachusetts, passed away on Sunday,  September 17, 2023, at his home.  He was born in Bastrop, (Morehouse Parrish) Louisiana, on June 3, 1951, a son of Jimmy Williams and Clara Lee (Price) Williams.   He relocated to the Springfield area 55 years ago and was employed as a truck driver by Max Zeller Furs.  Tommy was a known singer and harmonica player among his friends and family.   He is survived by his...