Obituaries

Jul 18, 2019

James Carl Thomas son of John and Fannie Lou (Banks) Thomas was born on December 16, 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio the youngest of five children. Major as he was affectionately known attended Mt. Zion Baptist church in Cleveland weekly with his beloved mother Fannie Lou and family faithfully. After graduating High School, Major enlisted in the Air Force, where...

Jul 18, 2019

Marva Louise Humphries-Johnson was born November 15, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio. She was the fourth of six children born to Brooker, Jr. and Ella Marie Humphries. She was a graduate of Central High School in the Columbus Public School System. Marva enjoyed family time and family gatherings, making special cheese cake, greens, and potato salad, while laughing, joking, and...

Jul 17, 2019

Inga Marie Carpenter was born August 13, 1963 . Inga completed the 9th grade and despite health issues, she went back to school later in life to get her GED. Inga was a loving and compassionate person. She enjoyed spending time with family, attending church and gardening. She had dreams of traveling and although she had desires of working...

Jul 17, 2019

Kenneth Holloway of Lewis Center, Ohio passed away on Jul 17, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jul 14, 2019

Affectionately known as “Miz. J.,” “Gram J.,” “Dr. J.” and “Mom J.”; Dr. Annette E. Jefferson was many things to many people. She walked in her purpose as a loving daughter, dedicated mother, sister, cousin, trusted friend, community activist, historian, teacher, and follower of Christ. Born December 1, 1945 to proud parents, Robert and Anna Beatty, Annette grew into...

Jul 11, 2019

Grady Moore, Jr. passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019. He was born on July 5, 1951 to Grady, Sr. and Maybelle Moore who preceded him in death. Grady was a life-long resident of Columbus where he attended Columbus Public Schools and graduated from East High school in 1970. He also served in the United States Army. Grady was...

Jul 9, 2019

Suzanne Paxton of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Jul 9, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jul 7, 2019

Maurice Curry of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Jul 7, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jul 7, 2019

Mona Yolanda Hunter, 64 passed away peacefully on Sunday July 7, 2019. Mona was born to Luke and Yvonne (Swann) Hunter in Columbus at The Ohio State University Hospital on October 7, 1954. During her formative years, Mona was always thought of a serious-minded, thoughtful, and precocious young lady. Being the second oldest, she was extremely dependable, always helped...

Jul 7, 2019

Father, Son, Brother, Singer, Song Writer, Comedian

Caleb Carinzo Willis, was born Monday March 26, 1990, in Columbus, Ohio to the union of Christopher and Debra Willis. Caleb was Single with two sons, Cahleel Willis (11yr), Caleb Willis Jr (18months).

Caleb attended Medary Elementary, Independence High School and later he received his GED certification. Which...

Jul 6, 2019

Sheila Takisha Knight of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Jul 6, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jul 6, 2019

John L. Hare passed away peacefully on July 6, 2019. He was born on March 28, 1950 in Laurel, MS to John and Bessie Hare. He was raised in a family of 8 children (one brother and six sisters). He acquired business skills early in life starting with a paper route at age 9. John later became a part...

Jul 4, 2019

Helen Margaret (Palmer) Burns was born in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Grace Effie Palmer and the late George Philip Palmer Sr. Helen's first breath was January 11, 1940 and her last smile was July 4, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. Helen graduated from Zanesville High School in Zanesville, Ohio in 1958. She received her Associate of Applied Science Degree...

Jul 3, 2019

Carolyn Sloan, age 68, was born February 10, 1951 in Mansfield, OH, to Adolphus and Lucille Sloan. She had a selfless devotion to helping family and friends. Carolyn attended Mansfield St. Peter's School. She earned a Bachelors of Science Degree from Central State University. She worked for General Motors for 34 years before retiring. On July 3, 2019, Carolyn...

Jul 1, 2019

Ethel Robinson of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Jul 1, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jun 26, 2019

Cheryl Renee Miller Price was born September 28, 1962 to Robert and Eula Johnson in Columbus, Ohio. While growing up in Columbus, Cheryl attended Columbus City Schools and graduated from Central High School. She also attended Franklin University and Columbus State. As a young adult, Cheryl enjoyed cheerleading, tennis, and modeling. Recently, Cheryl was involved with the Kidney and...

Jun 26, 2019

Sonnetta Hafeesa Shahid-Sturkey made her transition from this life on June 26, 2019 after a long hard fought battle. Sonnetta came into the world on August the 11, 1961; the only child of Carolyn Gilcrest and Lester Gore and the first grandchild of the family. After completing her primary education and graduating from South High School, Sonnetta attended Ohio...

Jun 26, 2019

Margaree Curtis being the third child of twenty-three children born to Early and Ethel Dee Antwine in Hanna, Louisiana on October 13, 1933. Her love for church, home, friends, and happy fellowship made her awesome and unique. Margaree was raised in a Christian home in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was educated through the Sloney Hills School System. Margaree married the...

Jun 24, 2019

Delinia Goss was born to the late Charlie and Susie Goss on March 5, 1939 in Carrollton Mississippi. On October 6, 1958 he married Willie Lee Goss and in this union six beautiful kids were born. He left Mississippi in the early 1960’s and moved to Chicago. Delinia loved to fish and hunt, and he fed plenty with his...

Jun 23, 2019

Keith Jerome Mason Senior, age 58, died on Saturday, June 23, 2019 at Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus Ohio. From his birth in Columbus, on January 4, 1961 to his death, he was a well-respected man, a loving father of three, a devoted grandfather of eight, and a faithful husband. His willingness to service others was a direct...