Obituaries

Apr 5, 2019

Barbara L. Calhoun , age 86, was born July 14, 1932 in Columbus, OH to Joseph Gardner and Annabelle Gardner. She attended Columbus Public Schools. Throughout her life, Barbara worked at several stores as a cashier including the IGA near the former Poindexter Village where she was a resident for many years. She had a passion for gardening and...

Apr 4, 2019

Alberta Magby (nee Malloy) age 88 was called into God’s presence on Thursday April 4, 2019. She was born on July 29, 1930 in Vallscreek, West Virginia; the youngest daughter born to the late Benjamin and Lillie (nee Moore) Malloy. Alberta was formally educated in McDowell County Schools. She was joined in Holy Matrimony on May 5, 1952 to...

Apr 3, 2019

William Theodore Brown was born May 28th, 1929 to Theodore H. and Annabelle Brown in New Smyrna Beach Florida. At the age of 15 he gave his life to Christ. In 1951 he met the love of his life, Mary Elizabeth Cochran. They were united in holy matrimony in Bristol Tennessee, a union lasting 58 years until her passing...

Apr 2, 2019

Yolanda Denise Williams-Robinson was born June 22, 1968 in Columbus, Ohio. She was a graduate of Independence High School and attended Howard University. Yolanda joined Friendship Baptist Church at an early age. She was employed by the State of Ohio Department of Administrative Services for 24 years. After fighting many years with Type 1 Diabetes, Yolanda subsided April 2,...

Apr 2, 2019

Nico Cortez Johnson was born on October 29, 1992. He departed this life on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at the age of 26. Nico attended Independence High School. Throughout his life, Nico was a community advocate and acted as a big brother/protector to family & close friends. Nico enjoyed cooking, playing ball, swimming and spending time with his family...

Apr 1, 2019

Carl was the second child born to James Claude Herring and Nellie Kate Thompson on October 2461, 1932. His primary education was obtained at Mount Vernon Elementary school. He also attended Champion Junior Middle School and East High School. As a young child he was baptized into Christ. He was joined in marriage on April 4, 1952 to Wanda...

Apr 1, 2019

Michael Whiteside of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Apr 1, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Mar 31, 2019

Mary L. Link was born September 16, 1921 in Grafton, West Virginia to Watson and Lula Lewis. She retired from Philadelphia School ‘s in Pennsylvania. On Sunday, March 31, 2019, Mary transitioned to Heaven. She is preceded in death by her parents, spouse James E. Link, sister’s Sadie Moore and Carrie Harvey and Brother’s Leon Lewis and Henry Lewis....

Mar 31, 2019

John (Nappier) Love, age 68, passed at his residence March 31, 2019. Preceded in death by his parents, Carell and Olga (Johnston) Nappier; and brother, Ronald Nappier. Survived by siblings; Carell V. (Cherryl) Nappier, Debra (Curtis) Nappier-Hardaway, and Jonathan (Denise) Nappier; 1 niece; several nephews; and many cousins and friends. A memorial service to be announced at a later...

Mar 30, 2019

Mrs. Dorothy Mae Love was born February 15, 1934 to the late David Brooks and Roberta Doss in Hughes, Arkansas.

Dorothy relocated with her family to Columbus, Ohio in 1974.  After a long illness, her sunset came on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at McNaughten Pointe Care Facility.

Dorothy leaves to cherish her memory, step-mother, Addie...

Mar 28, 2019

On January 12, 1965, Marnita Renee Asher was born to Beverly Williams and Alfred Fair. She began talking at an early age and was taught to read as a toddler which added to her extensive vocabulary and reading comprehension. She would often entertain her younger siblings and herself by playing school where she would be the teacher and they...

Mar 28, 2019

Alfreda D. Gist-Lane was born to the late Mr. William Gist and Mrs. Etta Mae Gist on November 14, 1938 in West Virginia. She attended Liberty High School in Williamson, West Virginia and received her Diploma in Liberal Arts. She also attended the Allen Schwartz Institute of Allied Health and Business and received her diploma for Phlebotomy on September...

Mar 28, 2019

Mordicai David Ferguson, Sr. age 85 departed this life on Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio.  Born October 4, 1933 at Woodbay, WV to the union of the late Dubois Clarence (Tike) Ferguson and Annie Kate (Coles) Ferguson.

Mort enlisted in the US Air Force in 1951. While in the military, he trained to be a...

Mar 27, 2019

Virdree Lamar Thompson departed Wednesday morning March 27, 2019 in the comfort of the family’s home. Many of us know him as Virgil “Bunion” Thompson. He accepted Christ early in life and again in 2008. Virgil was born January 4, 1974 in Youngstown, OH, a son of Janice (Thompson) Miller and Jerome Baxter. He loved his family and children....

Mar 26, 2019

Audrey E. Graham was born September 10, 1928 in Columbus, Oh to Lawrence and Earline Early. She attended Columbus Public schools where she graduated from East High School. Audrey worked for Nationwide Life Insurance and the Defense Supply Center from which she retired from after 44 years of service. She was a member of Victory Matron’s Club, Inc. of...

Mar 25, 2019

Cecil H. Granger was born on May 17, 1947 in Columbus, OH. Cecil attended East High School and graduated with the class of 1966. He was a long time employee of General Motors, Fisher Body as a fork lift operator. He retired in 1999. Cecil was also a local 969 Union Member. Cecil married for the 1st time at...

Mar 25, 2019

Robert Brown of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Mar 25, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Mar 24, 2019

Maynard Harris of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Mar 24, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Mar 24, 2019

Mr. Paul J. Love,Jr., age 81, was born July 16, 1937 in Columbus, OH to Paul Love, Sr. and Ruth Love. He was a graduate of East High School. Paul worked for the Defense Construction Supply Center for 27 years. On March 24, 2019, Paul passed away. He was preceded in death by his parents Paul Love, Sr. and...

Mar 23, 2019

Jonnie Mae Bradshaw was born on February 4, 1937 to the late Albert and Addie Mae Gunter in Dearing, Georgia. She loved to going to church and was very active having served on several auxiliaries, church secretary, singing in the choir, and counsel board, just to name a few. Jonnie Mae also enjoyed working in the bakery and was...