All Obituaries

  Dotty Louise Malloy 1935 - 2023 Springfield Dotty Louise Malloy passed away on Janaury 19, 2023 from cancer. She was born on September 30, 1935 to the late Rude Criddle and Louvonia Evans. She was raised in the town of Union Point, GA and moved to Springfield, MA in the mid 1950's. She worked in housekeeping at multiple locations in Springfield and Longmeadow. More recently she worked with the Foster Grand Parents program of the Springfield Urban League as a children's day...

Dorothy Jean (Stephens) Mendenhall, 87, of Bristol Street, Springfield, Massachusetts, departed this life on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts.   Born in Greenwood, South Carolina, on Monday, January 28, 1935, she was a daughter of the late David Stephens and the late Josephine (Wright) Stephens.   She graduated from Sterling High School in Greenville, South Carolina and was a longtime employee at Digital Equipment Corporation...

 Ida Lois (Williamson) Ruffin, 82, of Springfield, Massachusetts, departed this life on Monday, January 16, 2023.  Born in Ellaville, Georgia, she was the last surviving of fifteen children of the late Albertus Williamson and the late Ida B. (Wilson) Williamson.  Ida was a 62-year resident of Springfield and had been employed in Environmental Services by Baystate Medical Center.  She was a member of Bethesda Church and enjoyed cooking, baking, reading her bible, praying,...

Hilda Nebar departed this life peacefully on Thursday January 12, 2023, at her home in Springfield, Massachusetts, at the age of 98.      Hilda was born on February 2, 1924, in Clarendon, Jamaica, the second of three daughters to the late Amy and Saugy Bola.  Her parents relocated to Kingston with her and her sisters, Ivy and Charlotte, where she spent her growing up years attending Central Branch High School. Hilda married Walter Nebar and was blessed with...

  Mother Eunice Polite’s life began on October 21, 1951 in Garnett, South Carolina and her new life started on January 6, 2023. She was raised in Springfield, MA, the tenth out of 12 children, by her parents, the late Marion Polite Sr. and Lillie Mae (Stevenson) Polite. Eunice graduated from Commerce High School and attended Bay Path University. She worked for over 25 years for Hamilton Standard now known as Raytheon Technologies.   To know Eunice was to love her. She...

  Felicia Karen Gordon, 63, of Springfield, Massachusetts, departed this life on January 8, 2023 at The Rucki Hospice Care Center in Zephyrhills, Florida.  Born in Springfield, she was a daughter of Thomas W. Gordon and Shirley A. (Scott) Gordon.  Felicia had been employed as an assembler by Milton Bradley Company in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts.  She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Springfield and enjoyed spending time with her...

  Patricia “Trish” Walter, began her life journey on March 25, 1962.  She was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, to the late Mary-Jean Walter and Willie B. Walter.  She was the second youngest of her ten siblings.  On December 24, 2002, in Springfield, God decided it was time for her to rest and gain her wings.  Trish attended Springfield Technical High School.     Later down her life, when Trish got hooked on many different kinds of drugs,...

Clara Catoe, 109 years young, departed this life on Tuesday, December 20, 2022.  A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 27 Pendleton Ave., Springfield.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the church

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Dear Mother Louise E. (Marshall) Headley.  Although Louise’s life ended before we were ready, the time that she spent in our lives was memorable and full of joy.  She was a light and guide to all she encountered.   The calling hour is 10-11 a.m. Friday, January 6, 2023, at New Mercies Church Of God In Christ, 185 Industry Avenue, Springfield, Massachusetts, followed by funeral services at 11, with burial in...

  Jessie Leo Brown, 75, of Plumtree Road, Springfield, Massachusetts, departed this life on Friday, December 9, 2022.  Born in Trenton, NC, he was a son of Sylvester Brown Sr. and Ruth (Dove) Brown.  Jessie was a retired employee of Mestek Inc.  He was a member of New Beginnings Church Of God In Christ, where he was a former president of the Pastor’s Aid.    Jessie is survived by his wife, Cleo Brown-Martin of Springfield;  two sons, Jessie...