Obituaries

Mar 8, 2019

Mary was born on January 28, 1921 to her parents Benjamin and Irene Spencer Robinson in Hopewell, VA. She transitioned peacefully and gracefully from this life on Friday, 8 March 2019. Preceding her in death were her parents, six siblings, Alease, Floyd, John, James, Benjamin and Mozel (Arline) and her maternal Uncle, James Spencer, who reared her in Youngstown...

Mar 8, 2019

Thomas Martin Ill was born on January 17, 1943 in Montgomery, AL the oldest child of the late Hattie Lee and Thomas Martin, Jr.

He accepted Christ at an early age and joined the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Nathaniel Thomas in Montgomery, AL.

"Chico or Blue" as he  was...

Mar 7, 2019

Sarah Toe of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Mar 7, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Mar 7, 2019

Mackoline “Mac” Brooks was born August 11, 1944 in Holly Grove, Arkansas to McKinley, Sr. and Burnice Mitchell. She answered the call of her Heavenly Father on March 7, 2019 at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. Mac graduated from East High School in Columbus, OH in 1962. She began her college education at The Ohio State University and later...

Mar 6, 2019

Nichole Harris of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Mar 6, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Mar 6, 2019

Desarie Brown 56, of Sandusky, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Wednesday,  March 6th  2019 at  Grant Medical Hospital. She was born March 26, 1962 in to Mattie McGill and Alvin Hamp Hamilton. She attended Sandusky High School and graduated with her diploma.  She worked as a Home Health Aide for the Renaissance House. She was a...

Mar 6, 2019

Shawn Lamont Gier was born on December 29, 1983 to Sandra Jean (Crews) and Mark J. Ferguson, Jr. in Columbus, Ohio.  Shawn lost his mother at the age of 6 weeks old and was raised by his sister the only mother he has ever known Terri A. Ferguson.

Shawn attended Marion Franklin High School Shawn was a...

Mar 5, 2019

Vada (Colvin) Pearsall, devoted wife, mother and grandmother, transitioned from this life to heaven on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, classmates and all who knew her.

Mar 5, 2019

Celestine Dudley of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Mar 5, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Mar 4, 2019

Donna Jennings of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Mar 4, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Mar 3, 2019

Louise Hairston of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Mar 3, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Mar 2, 2019

“If death should beckon me with outstretched hands, And whisper softly of an unknown land I shall not be afraid to go, For though the path I do not know……….” She drank the brimming cup of Life to the fullest at the end, Thanked God for her Trails and Challenges, its punishments and rewards, its gifts of beauty, wisdom...

Feb 27, 2019

Lemuel B. Jackson, Sr. was born on October 2, 1945 in Columbus, Ohio to Mother, Nettie Ballard and Father, Robert Jackson. After graduating from Central High School, Lemuel joined the United States Army where he served in the combat medical unit. He later retired from American Broning after 38 years of employment. Lemuel was a dedicated Cleveland Browns fan....

Feb 27, 2019

Laura Brazile, age 94 of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Feb 27, 2019. Laura was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.

Feb 27, 2019

Teris Neal of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Feb 27, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Feb 25, 2019

Lisa Renae Hughes, the first daughter of Nina Mae and Bobby Hughes, was born on October 6th, 1968 in Columbus, Ohio. Lisa lived her life in Columbus and was a graduate of South High School, class of 1987. Her loyalty to Columbus was life long, as she greatly enjoyed watching the Buckeyes play, along with her other favorite team,...

Feb 25, 2019

Gertrude Unise Payton was born on December 17, 1940 to Juanita Kimbrel and Anderson Williams in Palestine, Arkansas where she attended school in Little Rock, Arkansas before moving to Columbus, Ohio where she resided until her passing. Gertrude never had children of her own but had a hand in raising a lot of family members. She is preceded  in...

Feb 24, 2019

Donald Allen Davidson, born in Cleveland Ohio March 30, 1933 passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loud family on February 24, 2019. He loved and is loved by God, his wife, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Arch and Mae (Ryan) Davidson; aunt, Loretta “Rah-rhus” Ryan; brothers, Jim (Lucy) and Tom (Sandy); sister, Dorothy...

Feb 23, 2019

Inez Barnette (Rose) Johnson, was born February 4, 1924 in Roanoke, Virginia, where she was baptized at the age of 13 at Bethlehem Baptist Church and later graduated from Carver High School. After moving to Columbus, Inez joined Trinity Baptist church. While at Trinity, she served as an usher and a choir member. She often quoted scriptures. She loved...

Feb 23, 2019

Kevin "Jojo" Hughes born December 13, 1985 in Buffalo, NY to Judie Kowal and Kevin D Hughes. Jojo loved to ride his Harley in all types of weather.  He loved his family and friends to no end. Jojo was able to give the gift of life to 4 other people by being a organ donor.

JoJo is...