All Obituaries

Corey D'Andre Drummer, 34,  widely known for his great personality, passed away on Thursday July 5, 2018. He was the son of Robert E. Murchison Sr. and Sheila Ann (Drummer) Murchison.  Corey worked as a Personal Care Assistant and also coached youth sports.  He is survived by a son Tyquan Maleek Drummer of East Longmeadow and daughter Armani Rose Drummer; a brother Robert Murchison Jr. of Enfield, CT,; two sisters Nikita Drummer and Romesia Drummer both of Springfield; his...

Leroy Daniels Jr., departed this life on June 29, 2018. Pre-deceased by a son, Angelo Daniels, he is survived by his wife, Jessie (Sorrell) Daniels; nine children, Gregory, Suhaiylah, Mildred, Barbara, Leroy, Carolyn, Keith, Patricia, and Matt; nine siblings, Rev. Andrew Daniels, Rev. Robert Daniels, Pastor Minnie Brown, Frances, Chattie Mae, Vera, Betty, Lourine, and Thomas; and a host of other relatives. The calling hour is 10-11 a.m. Tuesday at Shiloh Community Church Of God In Christ, 91...

Juan Heriberto Gonzalez of Springfield, Massachusetts passed away on Tuesday July 10, 2018, at the age of 75. “Junior” as he was known throughout his life, was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico on December 18, 1943, to Juan Gonzalez Bello and Carmen Badillo-Gonzalez. Junior is survived by his beloved wife, Ramonita (Vega). His son Juan Gonzalez Jr., and his daughter, Ramonita Gonzalez. His granddaughter, Karenna Lopez. He also leaves behind his brothers, Raul Gonzalez, Gerineldo...

Amy Gertrude (Burns) Kirkpatrick, 85, departed this life on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at home.  Born in White Plains, Alabama, she was the second of four children born to Eddie Burns and Willie Lee Burns-Phillips.  She was a member of St. John's Congregational Church and a Foster Grandparent.  She lived and worked in Anniston, AL until 1987 when she moved to Springfield.  Sister Kirkpatrick leaves to cherish her memory,  four sons James Kirkpatrick Jr.  (Faye) of...

James Donald Christian, 71, of Fredericksburg, VA, passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018, at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, surrounded by family. James was born in New York City on August 24, 1946, a son of George Edward Christian and Irene (Coleman) Christian. James retired from the United Parcel Service, where he was employed for more than 20 years in the San Francisco Bay area of California. Prior to living in California, James was a Springfield resident. His survivors include...

David Alan Stenson Sr., 55, of 193 Worthington St., Springfield, Massachusetts, passed away on Friday, June 29, 2018 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Born on Tuesday May 28, 1963, he was a son of the late Frank Edward Eatmon and the late Mamie (Garner) Stenson. He lived in Springfield for most of his life with stints in Alaska, North Carolina, South Carolina, and New Mexico.  He worked as a superintendent in environmental services. David loved fishing and cooking. Pre-deceased...

Michael Christopher Tuitt Sr., 70, of Springfield, departed this life on Friday June 22, 2018, in Boston.  Born in Boston, he was a son of Edward Tuitt and Willhelmina Tuitt.  He enjoyed reading and interpreting law.  Pre-deceased by a daughter, Tracy Tuitt, he leaves a son, Michael Tuitt Jr. (and wife, Khadijah and their children) and other relatives.  The calling hour is 11 a.m. to noon, Tuesday followed...

  James Messious Jiles Jr., of Springfield, MA, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. James attended Springfield Central High School. He was a sports enthusiast, who played football with the Chicopee Braves, and basketball with Atal Connect and RBC. James began his love for music by singing in the MLK Youth Choir. He was in the process of completing his first official mixed tape. James always showed his love for all whom he cared for and was close to. He was a loving son,...

Joseph Louis Hawkins, 82, of the Hyde Park area of Boston, departed this life on Sunday June 17, 2018 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital.  Born in Henderson, North Carolina, he was the eighth of ten children born to Charles Hawkins Sr. and Lillie (Roberts) Hawkins.  Joe worked in Boston and here in Springfield as a roofer and stone mason for Roberson Construction Co. for many years.  He leaves to cherish his memory,  his wife and best friend of 55 years, Gwendolyn Hawkins...

Jimmie Johnson Jr., 45, of Myrtle St., passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018, at Baystate Medical Center.  Born in Springfield, he worked at HP Hood & Sons and was a member of Emmanuel Church Outreach Ministry.  His hobbies were football, basketball, fishing, and other sports.  Pre-deceased by his mother, Dorothy Jean (Wilbert) Johnson, and a son Jimmie Johnson III.  He is survived by his father, Jimmie Johnson Sr.; and by two sons, Jared R. Johnson of...