Obituaries for Jerry W Kinley Funeral Home

Malinda S. Smith

Mar 2, 2023

Malinda (Linda) Sue Smith 66, of Springfield, Ohio quietly took the hand of an angel and was guided home on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Linda was born in Springfield on September 3, 1956, to Joanne and Warren Craig.

She moved around a lot when she was growing up. After a 12 year stay in Florida,...

Brenda J. Laws

Feb 24, 2023

Brenda Joyce Bonner (Laws), 72, of Cincinnati, Ohio was called home on Friday, February 24, 2023. She was born in Attalla, Alabama on June 30, 1950 to Rosie Lee Rice and the late Franklin D. Wilson.

We lay Brenda to rest, but she will never be forgotten because she impacted so many lives. She was...

Sanford Taylor

Feb 20, 2023

Sanford Taylor, 66, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Monday, February 20, 2023.

Services pending.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of KINLEY Funeral Home.

Robert E. Walls, Jr.

Feb 17, 2023

Robert “Hoggy” Eugene Walls, Jr., 65, of Springfield, Ohio passed away peacefully at Hospice of Dayton on Friday, February 17, 2023. He was born in Springfield on June 3, 1957, to Robert Eugene Walls, Sr. and Ella Mae (Davis) Johnson.

Robert leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Rosemary Walls; two sons, Dominique (Nicole) Walls ...

Tanizjah J. Kemper

Feb 15, 2023

Tanizjah Jabria Kemper (Tee Tee, T3), 20, of Cincinnati, Ohio departed this life on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Born in Cincinnati on September 17, 2002 to parents Kisha Kemper and Terrance Burns. She was pretty and chocolate with a head full of hair and an infectious smile, but a sour patch kid was the best way to describe her—first...

Jerry Lee Benner

Feb 12, 2023

Jerry Lee Benner, 81, of Xenia, Ohio passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of KINLEY Funeral Home.

Melvin L. Belle

Feb 11, 2023

Melvin Lamar Belle, 62, of Springfield, Ohio departed this life and transitioned into eternal life unexpectedly on Saturday, February 11, 2023. He was born December 21, 1960, the son of Richard Carl (Josephine) Belle, Sr.

He graduated from Springfield South High School and attended Eastern University in Pennsylvania. Melvin played basketball for Keifer and South...

Rosemary Arnold

Feb 11, 2023

Rosemary Arnold, 88, of Springfield, Ohio departed this life on Saturday, February 11, 2023. She was born July 15, 1934 to the late James Dennis and Lillian Hall.

She was a faithful member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. Rosemary was a proud graduate of South High School's class of 1952. She was an outstanding employee,...

Keith Vance Williams

Feb 9, 2023

Keith Allen Vance Williams, 66, of Springfield, Ohio passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, February 9, 2023. He was born in Springfield on November 19, 1956 to the late James A. Williams and Lorriece (Vance) Williams.

Keith, also known as Silk, lived life to the fullest. There was never a dull moment when he...

Charles Davie

Feb 9, 2023

Charles Davie, 51, of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023.

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at New Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church, 704 Gholson Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of KINLEY Funeral Home.

Diane Clark

Feb 6, 2023

Diane M. Clark (Smith), 64, of Springfield, Ohio passed away peacefully on Monday, February 6, 2023. She was born in Springfield on January 15, 1959 to Dewey Smith and Barbara (Woods) Smith. According to her, she arrived from heaven in a matching bra, panties and yellow anklet socks.

She graduated from Springfield South High School...

Brenda Hardiman

Jan 29, 2023

Brenda Joyce (Clements) Hardiman, 79, of Pickerington, Ohio received her crown on Sunday, January 29, 2023. She was born in Augusta, Georgia on June 11, 1943 to the late James Edward Clements and Ophelia Truss Clements.

She was raised in Springfield, Ohio. Brenda graduated from Springfield High School and attended Ohio University for one year....

Edwin K. Brooks

Jan 23, 2023

Edwin Kelly Brooks, 44 departed this life on Monday, January 23, 2023, at Springfield Regional Hospital. He was born in Springfield on February 22, 1978, the son of Jack Darrell Brooks and Lavonda (Humphrey) Jordan.

He was a graduate of Springfield North High School. Edwin loved to cook and EAT what he cooked, working with...

Vicki L. Crowe

Jan 22, 2023

Vicki Lynn Crowe, 66, of Springfield, Ohio transitioned on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at home surrounded by loved ones. She was born December 21, 1956 to the late Leroy E. Lewis, Sr. and Karyl (Hawkins) Lewis.

The love she carried was displayed throughout her life caring for and serving those in and around her community, ...

Princess A. Harrison

Jan 16, 2023

Princess A. Harrison, 62, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Monday, January 16, 2023.

All are welcome to attend a Memorial service from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Quality Inn Conference Center, 383 East Leffel Lane, Springfield, Ohio 45505.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of KINLEY...

Howard E. Tolbert

Jan 15, 2023

Howard Edward Tolbert, 69, of Cincinnati, Ohio received his heavenly wings on Sunday, January 15, 2023. He was born in Cincinnati on July 12, 1953 to the late Howard Young and Bennie Mae Tolbert.

He was educated in the Cincinnati Public School System. Howard worked as a drywall finisher and painter for 45+ years. Affectionately...

Shane Brauning

Jan 14, 2023

Shane Brauning, 51, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of KINLEY Funeral Home.

Gary Wyant

Jan 13, 2023

Gary Wyant, 78, of Urbana, Ohio passed away Friday, January 13, 2023.

Arrangements entrusted to the caring hands of KINLEY Funeral Home.

Leeann M. Clark

Jan 10, 2023

Leeann Michelle Clark (Truss), 66, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023. She was born September 5, 1956 to Cathrine Oxner Truss and Leon Henry Truss.

Leeann leaves to cherish her memory: her loving and devoted children, Tara Donielle Taiwo (Taylor) and Anthony Truss; two grandchildren, Dontavious Taylor and Anthony Truss, Jr.; two...

Jovon A. Sanford

Jan 8, 2023

Jovon A. Sanford, 28, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023. He made his grand entrance on Christmas Day of 1994, a beautiful Christmas gift to his parents, Tracey and Joseph Sanford.

Jovon continued his legacy and made his mark on every person that he encountered from the classmates at Springfield City Schools...