Obituaries

Oct 27, 2024

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Shermaine Louise Mason, who passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024 in Reynoldsburg, OH. Shermaine is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of the Mason Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Oct 24, 2024

Sylvia Ann Pannell, 80, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away at Mt. Carmel East Hospital on October 24, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born on September 1, 1944, in Columbus, Ohio, she was the eldest of four children born to Mary J. (descendant of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings) and Clarence W. Smith, Sr. Sylvia began her education at Garfield...

Oct 23, 2024

The Lord called Kenneth Michael Dickerson home on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024, at the age of 70. Born on June 22nd, 1954, in Thomaston, Georgia, Kenneth was a beloved figure to many.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his loving parents, William and Evelyn Dickerson, his brother Freddie Dickerson, and his devoted wife, Martha Dickerson....

Oct 21, 2024

Korey Lamont Boston, age 39, of Columbus OH went home to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with kidney disease, Monday, October 21, 2024. Born in Columbus, OH on July 16, 1985, to Kenny and Kelly Boston. Korey graduated from Mifflin High School and received his associate degree from ITT Technical Institute.

Korey...

Oct 21, 2024

Andrew was born on January 16, 1963, in the United Kingdom. Originally from Nigeria, Andrew’s family moved back to Nigeria where he attended the Comprehensive High School in Aiyetoro in the South-Western part of Nigeria. Where his father worked as a Telecommunications Executive at Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL).

Andrew, his siblings, and his Mother, relocated...

Oct 20, 2024

Iola Virginia Evans, daughter of the late Richard Morris and Floyd Estelle Thomas, was born on June 28th, 1940 in Hanover County, Virginia and departed this life on Sunday, October 20th, 2024.

She accepted Christ and was baptized at Bethany Baptist Church in Virginia at an early age, and later joined Shiloh Baptist Church in...

Oct 17, 2024

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Rudolph Simon Stewart, who passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024 in Delaware, Ohio. Mr. Stewart is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of the Stewart Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later...

Oct 17, 2024

Thor Kiro Scott, born on Monday, October 21st, 1968, passed away on Thursday, October 17th, 2024, just shy of his 56th birthday. A resident of Columbus, OH, Thor was known for his kindness, humor, and steadfast dedication to those he loved.

Thor is lovingly remembered by his brothers, Jeffrey Davis and Deranis Washington, and his...

Oct 13, 2024

Curtis Jerome Moody, Sr. was born December 28, 1950 and departed this world peacefully Sunday October 13, 2024 at the age of 73 years. He was born in Columbus, Ohio and grew up on the northside of Columbus on the infamous “5th” street to the union of William G. and Jessie (Lindsay) Moody.

He was...

Oct 7, 2024

Christine Robinson, 77, passed away after a long illness on October 7, 2024.

She was born in Clay County, Georgia on October 17, 1946 to the late John and Louise Robinson.

Christine attended Third Street School for Girls. She was a mother of one child, son, Fred Robinson. Christine worked at...

Oct 5, 2024

Louise White, a cherished resident of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the age of 88. Born on Tuesday, March 24, 1936, Louise led a life devoted to her family, faith, and community.

Louise, fondly known as Baby Sister & Weezy, was a dedicated Nurses Aide, having served diligently at...

Oct 3, 2024

John Rip Jones, 53, of Columbus, Ohio, peacefully passed away on October 3rd, 2024.

Born on October 19th, 1970, to Revenda Taylor and Johnny Brooks in Brooklyn, New York, Rip was a loving son, brother, proud father, and grandfather. His presence touched many lives, and he will be deeply missed by everyone who had the...

Oct 1, 2024

Darrell Winfree went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Born on January 9th, 1964 at Rickenbacker Air Force Base, Columbus, Ohio to Charles D. Winfree and Norma Jean Atkins-Winfree. Darrell attend and graduated from South High School in 1982. During his time at South, he excelled in football and basketball but if...

Oct 1, 2024

Dolores, affectionately called Lorrie and Aunt Lorrie throughout her life, as the result of a close neighbor who thought the name Dolores was entirely too long to say. She was born on May 16, 1934, to the union of Charles and Jannie Myrtle Lewis. She lived to the age of ninety (90) when she passed into eternity on October...

Sep 28, 2024

Eugene L. Brown was born on July 30, 1929, and transitioned peacefully on September 28, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio.

Eugene was the second of four siblings born in St. Louis, Missouri, to Eugene L. Brown, Sr., and Victoria Johnson. Preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Henry Brown, Joseph Barnes and Herschel Winbush.

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Sep 26, 2024

Mr. Talton Williams of Cleveland, Ohio left his earthly home to join the Lord in his heavenly home on September 26, 2024.

Mr. Williams entered this world on June 16, 1945 to the union of the late Lonzie and Annie Williams.

He grew up in Atlanta, GA and was the fourth...

Sep 21, 2024

Cleantira Russell was born on May 28th, 1953 to Hammond and Ora Mae Russell in Louisville Kentucky.

Cleantira attended Sterling High School in Lansing Michigan.

She loved riding her bike, walking, cooking, dancing, playing her lottery numbers, going to the thrift stores, and cleaning something around the house. She also enjoyed...

Sep 20, 2024

It is often said that “legends live beyond eternity” because their legacy transcends through generations and time. Foster Lawrence Williams, at the age of 35, lived as if he was a giant and his footprint on the hearts of those, he met is everlasting.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio on Friday, June 2, 1989 to his...

Sep 20, 2024

Vincent Edward Smithers, Jr.

He was born in Columbus, Ohio December 18, 1949 to Ann Elizabeth (Twitty) Smithers & Vincent Edward Smithers, Sr. He was the youngest of 5 children. He attended Central High School.

In 1970, Vincent would go on to enlist in the United States Army in which he...

Sep 19, 2024

Herbert B. McGee was a long-time active member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Columbus, Ohio. His many years of dedicated service to the community through the church included volunteer work feeding the homeless and assisting with church maintenance, repairs, and beautification projects. His unwavering faith and commitment to helping others were central to his life.

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