Obituaries

Nancy Maxine Russell

Nancy Maxine Russell

Aug 26, 2018

Nancy Russell of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Aug 26, 2018. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Doshia Lee Scott

Doshia Lee Scott

Aug 25, 2018

Doshia Lee Wilder-Scott, 88, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday August 25, 2018 after a tough battle with Alzheimer's disease. She will join her beloved husband, Paul Scott, son, Michael, parents, Arvella and Susie Wilder and siblings, Rosie, Louisa and Henry in Heaven. Born in Kosciusko Mississippi, Doshia moved to Columbus Ohio at the age of...

James Frazier, Sr.

James Frazier, Sr.

Aug 24, 2018

“A LIFE WELL LIVED FOR THE SERVICE OF GOD...” The Rev. Dr. James Frazier, Sr., was born October 5, 1928 to the late Lloyd and Ellen Ella (Levy) Frazier in Columbus, Ohio. He departed this life on Friday, August 24, 2018. He was the second of eight children. He was a product of the Columbus Public School system (East...

Shelia Denise Wilson

Shelia Denise Wilson

Aug 24, 2018

Shelia Wilson of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Aug 24, 2018. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Penelopia Swan

Penelopia Swan

Aug 24, 2018

Penelopia Swan, known to many as "Penny," was born August 12, 1942 in Welch, West Virginia. She departed this earthly life on Friday, August 24, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. Those who remain to cherish memories of Penelopia include her three children, Tania Ferrell of Columbus, Ohio, Dawn Ferrell and Bryant Ferrell, both of Cincinnati, Ohio; and a host of...

Anthony Samuel Mendez-Negrete

Anthony Samuel Mendez-Negrete

Aug 23, 2018

Anthony Mendez-Negrete of Groveport, Ohio passed away on Aug 23, 2018. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Julia Davis Robinson

Julia Davis Robinson

Aug 23, 2018

Julia Davis Robinson was born on November 21, 1927, in Freeman, West Virginia, to the late Carl Davis and Hattie Monroe Davis. Mrs. Robinson was a naturally born giver, who enjoyed taking care of her family and others in a loving and caring way. She was educated in the Bramwell, West Virginia school system and graduated from Bramwell High...

Connie Denise (Jackson)  Smith

Connie Denise (Jackson) Smith

Aug 23, 2018

Connie Denise Jackson Smith was born September 23, 1960 in Monroe, Louisiana to Bernice (Wright) Jackson and Robert Jackson. She was the second youngest of seven children: Robbie, Anita, Sherry, Earl, Maurice, Connie and Malcolm.

Upon her family moving to Ohio, Connie attended Columbus City Schools and graduated with the class of 1979 from Brookhaven High School....

Grace Wilhelmina Butler

Grace Wilhelmina Butler

Aug 18, 2018

Grace Butler of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Aug 18, 2018. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dolores Ann Henry

Dolores Ann Henry

Aug 18, 2018

Dolores "Dee" Ann Henry was born May 29, 1942 to Mamie and Roger Thomas in Columbus, Ohio. She was a graduate of East High School, a retired health care worker, and member of Rhema Christian Center. She loved to travel and fellowship with her church family, and especially enjoyed attending plays before her health began to decline. On August...

William John Alexander

William John Alexander

Aug 17, 2018

William J. “Bill” Alexander departed his earthly vessel on August 17, 2018 peacefully at his residence. Bill was born on July 1, 1933 in Columbus, Ohio to Ms. Rachael Barnes and Mr. William Alexander. He was the oldest of 5 children, and he retired from Lennox Industries after 33 years of service. Bill was happily married to Mrs. Sandra...

Wanetta Rebecca Covington

Wanetta Rebecca Covington

Aug 17, 2018

Wanetta R. Covington, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away August 17, 2018. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you may be able to read here if the family chooses to make it available for public sharing.

Christopher Juan Prater

Christopher Juan Prater

Aug 17, 2018

Mr. Christopher Juan Prater Sr. was born in Fort Payne, Alabama on December 28, 1969 and departed this life in Columbus, Ohio on August 17, 2018 with his family at his side. He was the 8th child of Earl and Emma Prater. He attended Briggs High School and later received his GED form Godman Guild in 2013. His dream...

Eugene Carter

Eugene Carter

Aug 16, 2018

Eugene was born on September 26, 1929, to Nellie Bradner and Edward Carter in Danville, VA. Eugene received his formal education through the Danville, Virginia Public School System. Eugene was employed at Edward Movers Company where he served dutifully for thirty-five years before retiring. In his leisure, he enjoyed spending time his friends. Eugene was blessed. He departed this...

Thelma Russell Owens

Thelma Russell Owens

Aug 14, 2018

Thelma Russell Brown Owens, age 97, passed suddenly at her residence on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. She was preceded in death by husbands Boyd Owens and Charles E. Hampton, siblings Mary Brown, Wilbur Brown, Eugene Brown, and Franklin Brown. She leaves to cherish her memories, daughter, Joyce Darlene Owens; sons, Bryan Cedric (Sheila) Owens, Brian Patrick (Glenda) Hampton, and...

Kimberly  C. Guest Cuevas

Kimberly C. Guest Cuevas

Aug 13, 2018

Kimberly C. Guest-Cuevas, 49, passed Monday, August 13, 2018, at Kobacker House in Dublin, OH. Kimberly was born to Lorenzo Thompson and Blanche Guest, June 21, 1969, in Chicago, Illinois. She was raised by her mother Blanche, and Stepfather Gregory D. Guest, in several cities, including Detroit, MI, Charlotte, NC, Akron, OH and finally Columbus, OH where she would...

Glenn Lovelady

Glenn Lovelady

Aug 13, 2018

GLENN LOVELADY, age 44 was born in Harlem, NY.  He departed this earthly life on August 13, 2018 at OSU East Hospital in Columbus, OH.  He is preceded in death by parents, Milton Franklin and Dorothy Gaddy Lovelady and brother William Lovelady.  He leaves to cherish his memory his aunt who is like a mother, Fannie Gaddy Woody; brothers,...

Marie Tucker

Marie Tucker

Aug 12, 2018

Betty Marie Tucker was born July 18, 1918 to Hollie and Gussie Nickens, in Richmond, Indiana. She worked as a live-in maid/caregiver, and retired as a housekeeper and cook from Glicks Furniture Company. Marie served for nearly eighty years in various roles at St. Paul A.M.E. Church. On August 12, 2018, at the age of 100, Marie went home...

Cleo D. Wallace

Cleo D. Wallace

Aug 11, 2018

Mrs. Cleo D. Wallace, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away August 11, 2018. Her family is currently composing her obituary which you may be able to read here if they chose to make it available for public sharing.

Ernest Gene Cole

Ernest Gene Cole

Aug 9, 2018

Ernest Gene Cole, 78, was born March 30, 1940 in Perry County, Alabama to Earnest and Ella Mae Cole. He was a young child when his family moved to Columbus, Ohio. On August 9, 2018, Ernest passed away. He is preceded in death by his parents Earnest and Ella Mae Cole, his sisters Barbara Ann King and Maurine Cole,...