Wayne Mcloy Allen
Sep 22, 2026
Wayne McLoy Allen Sr. of Columbus, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on September 21, 2026, following a short illness. Wayne was born July 22, 1964 in St. Albans, West Virginia. He was a member of Southfield Missionary Baptist Church in Columbus, Ohio, where his faith in God was an important part of his life. Wayne was preceded...
Willie James Nelms Jr
Sep 17, 2026
Willie James Nelms Jr., 68, was born on September 15, 1958, in Birmingham, Alabama, and passed away on September 17, 2026.
Willie will be lovingly remembered as a devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Friend, and man of God. He loved the outdoors and he adored teaching his daughter and granddaughters to garden. He enjoyed fishing, playing football with his son...
Tyrone Paul Will Patrick Jr
Sep 14, 2026
Tyrone Paul Will Patrick, Jr (T.J.) was born in Toledo, Ohio on November 3, 1982. He was the only son of his very proud parents, Shirley and Tyrone, Sr. both native New Yorkers. After their marriage, the family relocated to Northern Ohio (Toledo). Time would soon allow a new chapter for both T.J. and Shirley. Shirley and T.J. moved to...
Marvina Ray Johnson
Sep 13, 2026
In Loving Memory of Marvina Ray Johnson Marvina Ray Johnson was born on June 1, 1945 to her loving parents, James and Glardine (Rogers) Harrell. Throughout her life, Marvina was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, family member, and friend. Her love, strength, and presence touched the lives of many and created memories that will be cherished for generations. Marvina was...
Lewis Eugene Dodley Sr
Sep 9, 2026
“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” — Psalm 23:6 Dr. Lewis E. Dodley Sr., affectionately known to many as “Baba,” passed away on September 9, 2026, at the age of 85. Born December 25, 1940, in Columbus, Ohio, Lewis was raised on...
Dr. Lewis E. "Baba" Dodley Sr.
Sep 9, 2026
Dr. Lewis E. Dodley Sr., affectionately known to many as “Baba,” passed away on September 9, 2026, at the age of 85.
Born December 25, 1940, in Columbus, Ohio, Lewis was the son of Gilbert Blossie Dodley and Luetta Jean Stewart. He was raised on the East Side of Columbus, including Talmadge Alley, and remained deeply connected to the Columbus community...
Shirley A. Bridges-Waddell
Aug 30, 2026
In Loving Memory of Shirley Ann Bridges-Waddell Shirley A. Bridges-Waddell, 84, of Columbus, Ohio, born January 22,1942 and peacefully passed away on August 30, 2026 due to complications from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Above all, she loved Jesus Christ, giving Him all the praise and credit for every blessing in her life. A true fashionista at heart, she possessed an...
Ramona .C. Harper
Aug 28, 2026
Ramona C. Harper was born June 20, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio to Robert Lee Harper Jr. and Yada Lee Stevan. She passed at her home on August 28, 2026 at the loving age of 65 years young. Ramona attended Columbus Public Schools and graduated from Marion Franklin High School. She and her Road Dog/Baby Daddy Johnny J. Jones, welcomed their...
Eric L Anderson
Aug 27, 2026
Eric Lynn Anderson, age 67, passed away at home peacefully on August 27, 2026. He was born on June 30, 1959, in Dayton, Ohio, to his beloved mother, Osie Anderson. After graduating from high school, Eric joined the United States Army and was stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina military base. His service reflected and ignited a desire for commitment,...
Lawrence W Freeman Jr
Aug 25, 2026
On August 25, 2026, at 70 years of age, Lawrence Wyman Freeman made his exit from this life into eternal rest. Born July 19, 1956 to Mae Elizabeth Freeman-Rogers and Lawrence W. Freeman, Sr., he attended Warren Western Reserve graduating with the class of 1974 and served in the U.S. Military.
Lawrence played bass guitar and was a member of a...
Marscha Sue Chandler
Aug 13, 2026
Marscha Sue Chandler, 77, of Columbus, Ohio transitioned peacefully on Thursday, August 13, 2026. She was the youngest of ten children born on February 23, 1949 to Wilda and Willis Harris. A graduate of Central High School, Marscha dedicated much of her life to caring for her family and her home. In 1970, Marscha married Bobby Chandler, Sr. They were...
Charlene E Robinson
Aug 5, 2026
Charlene Elizabeth Robinson was born on March 26, 1961, in Columbus, Ohio. On the morning of August 5, 2026, she peacefully transitioned from this earthly life into eternal rest, surrounded by the love of family and the promises of her faith. Charlene was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Evelyn Dave Thomas; her father, James Dave; and her sisters,...
Richard Michael Carter
Jul 29, 2026
On March 20, 1948, Richard Michael Carter, the oldest of three siblings, was born in Columbus, Ohio, to Ruth and Richard Carter. His two siblings were Robin Carter Thomas and Robert Matthew Carter (deceased). During Michael’s formative years, his family lived in several different locations due to his father’s work as an executive director with the YMCA. Although he frequently...
Lee A. Walton
Jul 29, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lee A. Walton, who departed this world peacefully on Wednesday, July 29th 2026, at the age of 93. A cherished resident of Columbus, Ohio, Lee's long and fulfilling journey began on Friday, May 5th, 1933. Lee was a pillar of strength and wisdom within the community, known for his...
Betsy McBroom
Jul 26, 2026
**Obituary for Betsy McBroom**
Betsy Jean Harton McBroom, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Grant Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born in Tazewell, Virginia. on Tuesday, August 10, 1943. Betsy came to Columbus, Ohio in 1961, where she lived a life full of warmth, generosity, and devotion to those she...
Wendell Phillips Thompson
Jul 19, 2026
SGM (Ret.) Wendell P. Thompson Jr., age 88, of Pickerington, Ohio, was born in Mount Vernon, New York, and passed away on July 19, 2026. Wendell proudly served 30 years in the United States Army, beginning his career in 1963 as Military Police before becoming a Counterintelligence Agent. He served in Vietnam, trained soldiers in Bolivia, and completed assignments in...
Eloise Norris
Jul 9, 2026
Eloise Norris 96, of columbus, Ohio, passed away July 9, 2026 at Otterbein Gahanna Senior Life Nursing Home. Eloise was born to the late Robert Norris and Bessie Norris in Aiken, South Carolina. Eloise is preceded in death by her mother Bessie Norris, her father Robert Norris, her son Michael Norris (Abdullah), sisters, Helen Norris, Nona Mckinney, and her nephew...
Cora B Miller
Jul 7, 2026
Cora Lucielle Brown Miller was born on September 27, 1948 in Henderson, Kentucky to Alice (Butler) Brown and Clinton Miller Brown Sr. At the age of 9, the Brown family relocated to Columbus, Ohio, where she attended the Columbus Public School District and was a proud graduate of North High School (Go Polar Bears!!). After high school, she attended The...
JACQUELINE CARDWELL
Jun 28, 2026
Jackie was Born to her Late Father Mr. Robert Toland and Late Mother Mrs.Lee Ann Jenkins (Toland). She was the Granddaughter of the Late Pastor N.W. Wooten and Late Sister Maggie L. Wooten, Jackie was preceded in death by her Grandparents Pastor N.W. Wooten and Sister Maggie L. Wooten, her Mother Mrs. Lee Ann Jenkins and her Father Mr. Robert...
LENA ROBINSON
Jun 26, 2026
Mrs. Lena Robinson was born in Logan, West Virginia, on Friday, September 27, 1946. She was the daughter of Willie Mae Todd and Irvin Grace. Mrs. Robinson retired after 19 years of dedicated service at Discover Card Services as a Fraud Investigator. In her leisure time, she loved to travel, spend time with her grandchildren for movie night, family get...