Obituaries

May 19, 2019

Christine Jorene Curry was born on January 5, 1959 in Cleveland, OH to Irene and John William Curry, Jr. Christine attended Adoration And Peace Baptist Church. She received her B.A. in Medical Billing from Columbus State and her A.S. degree in Social Work. She was also a qualified/licensed truck driver. Christine was a high school track star. She enjoyed...

May 19, 2019

James A McGowan, Jr. of Dayton, OH, was born in Houston TX on November 27, 1924. He resided in Columbus, OH with family for the past 7 years. James served in the U.S. Army where he fought for his country in WWII. He retired from the U.S. Post Office after many years of service. He was a Master Mason...

May 19, 2019

Kathy Montgomery of Columbus, Ohio passed away on May 19, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

May 17, 2019

- Javine Adora Smith Artis, 70, of Columbus, formerly of Chillicothe, passed away on Friday morning, May 17, 2019 at Hospice of Central Ohio at OSU. She was born June 20, 1948 in Chillicothe to the late Henry and Lucille Medley Smith. Surviving are daughter Konya (Wheeler) Burley of Columbus and son Christopher Artis of Groveport, grandchildren Jordan Brown,...

May 16, 2019

Mary Alice Miller was the fifth child born to JC and Mary Miller in Columbus Ohio on September 5, 1953. She attended Pilgrim Elementary School, Champion Junior High, and graduated from East High School in 1971. Later she attended Business school where she obtained an Associate of Arts degree. In 1969, Mary accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior...

May 16, 2019

Rosa M. Raglin, age 98, of Columbus, Ohio went to her Heavenly home on Thursday, May 16, 2019. She was born July 9, 1920 in Norfolk, Virginia to the union of Charlie and Fannie (Leftwich) Williams. Rosa is preceded in death by husband: Albert H. Raglin and sons: Raymond Albert and Philip Russell. She is survived by grandchildren: Lisa,...

May 16, 2019

Bertha Dell of Columbus, Ohio passed away on May 16, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

May 15, 2019

Willis Harris, Jr., born to Willis Harris, Sr. and Wilda Elizabeth Clark in Dayton, Ohio. They settled in Columbus, Ohio when Willis, Jr. was 4 years old. He worked at the First National Cleaners with his father in the south end of Columbus. He later educated himself in the field of gemology and worked as a top rate jeweler...

May 15, 2019

Aubrey Keith Banks was born August 10, 1939 in Georgetown, Kentucky to loving parents, Robert Steven Banks and Anna Gabriella Banks. While living in Georgetown, Aubrey was educated in the Public School System. He graduated from Ed Davis High School. He attended the First Baptist Church in Georgetown, Kentucky, where he accepted Christ at an early age and was...

May 14, 2019

Gwendolyn Jean (Sissie) Scott  age 59, of Columbus Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday May 14, 2019. She was born July 9, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio to Roxanna Scott & John Scott.

Gwendolyn  was preceded in death by her mother and leaves to cherish her memory her children Tasha (Damon) Scott & J.B....

May 13, 2019

Dr. Willa Lavinia Caldwell-Chatters, 95 was called Home to her Lord and Savior on May 13, 2019. Dr. Caldwell received her professional doctorate in medicine from Howard University, Washington, DC. Retired from Bureau of Disability Determination. Preceded in death by parents, John Caldwell and Georgia McKinney; daughter, Renate Chatters; and brother, St. Elmo (Josephine) Caldwell. Left to cherish her...

May 12, 2019

Gregory Campbell was born on February 6, 1960, in Kilmichael, Mississippi. He graduated from Kilmichael High School where he was a football standout and went on to play football at Holmes Junior College. He transferred to West Virginia State University where he met his wife Tracie Lee Davis. The day they met they talked for over six hours which...

May 12, 2019

Arnetha Sherman Davis was born to Rena Mae Davis and Percy Bryant, Sr. on March 27, 1936. On the morning of May 12, 2019 God reached down and took one of His servants home to be with Him. Sherman received Christ at an early age. He was a faithful member of Greater 12th Avenue Baptist Church, Columbus, Ohio for...

May 10, 2019

Rashad Weather age 41, sunrise May 10,1978 sunset May 10, 2019 with family and friends by his side.. He is proceeded in death by grandfather Lester Weather, uncles West Dozier, Marvin Weather, aunt Sara Jackson and special cousin Lamarr Weather. He leaves to Cherish his memory, mother Sherry Commedo stepfather George Commedo sister Keysha(Lamont) Trout. Daughter Jasmine Weather ,grandson...

May 9, 2019

Betty J. Kilgore, age 83, of Columbus, Ohio was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven on May 9, 2019 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina April 20, 1936 to the late Willie and Myra Taylor.

Betty graduated from Carver High School and simultaneously received a certification...

May 8, 2019

Millicent Dolores (Dill) Johnson was born in the parish of Devonshire in Bermuda on November 18, 1934 to Walter and Stella Dill. Bright as the yellow color and the lighthouses she favored, she shared fondly of her childhood and younger years on her beloved island. Being a bit of an admitted tomboy at times, she enjoyed her school days...

May 6, 2019

Norma Hope of Westerville, Ohio passed away on May 6, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

May 6, 2019

Mother Mabel Ruth Hawkins was born February 5, 1912 in Ironton, Ohio to parents George and Corneilia Hawkins. Of the four children born to this union, one sister, Lula Mae, succumbed to whooping cough at the age of two. Her father worked for the railroad and her mother was self-sufficient and resourceful and made all of the family's clothing....

May 2, 2019

William Thomas Russell II, was born in Columbus, OH on August 3, 1952 to William and Minnie Russell, Sr. “Bill” as he was known to many was educated in the Columbus City School System graduating from East High School in 1970. He was a career Firefighter with the Columbus Fire Department with over 30 years of committed service. For...

May 2, 2019

RICHARD CARL CONNER, age 49 was born January 9, 1970 in Lansing, Michigan.  He departed this earthly life on May 2, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio.  He leaves to cherish his memory his parenets, Luther and Flora Conner; brothers, Levon, Douglas, Christopher; uncles and aunts, Johnny and Armeha Anthony, Dexter and Rosie Bush; cousins, Debra, Mack, Darlene, Mike Jackie and...