Obituaries

Aug 9, 2018

SARAH M. JEFFERSON, age 87 was born in the Bedwell/Gallipolis, OH area.  She had no specific religious affiliation but she always maintained a deep love and belief in the Lord.  She retired from Ohio Bell Telephone Company, where she worked as an operator for over 20 years.  Her family was the most important thing to her, and she loved...

Aug 7, 2018

Roosevelt "Randy" Cobb, age 60, was born on February 8, 1958 to the late Roosevelt and Betty Brown in St. Louis, MO. Roosevelt was one of nine children. Roosevelt later moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1978 where he resided until he received his heavenly wings on Tuesday, August 7, 2018. Roosevelt received Christ at an early age. Roosevelt started...

Aug 7, 2018

Augustine Jacobs of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Aug 7, 2018. She will live forever in the hearts of her family.

Aug 7, 2018

DeLeon Willis, Jr. was born January 13, 1961 in Washington, D.C. He was the middle child of three children born to the union of DeLeon and Mary (Hunter) Willis. He was known more affectionately as “Dee” by his family and close friends. Due to his father’s military career, Dee lived abroad and in various states. While attending John F....

Aug 6, 2018

John “Johnnie” Nixson, 89, of Columbus, Ohio, went on to be with the Lord August 6, 2018. He touched many lives with his loving kindness and gentle nature. He will be missed sorely, but his charitable and sweet heart lives on in us. In 1989, Johnnie retired from The Timken Company after almost 38 years of service as a...

Aug 4, 2018

Juanita Brown of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Aug 4, 2018. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Aug 2, 2018

Stanley Holmes of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Aug 2, 2018. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Aug 1, 2018

Ulysses W. M. Scarver, 91, passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Ulysses was born in Columbus, Ohio, May 1, 1927 to Willie Scarier and Gertrude Miller. He was preceded in death by dearly cherished grandparents, Mack and Irene Scarier, his parents, his loving wife Juanita and his son Gary. He...

Aug 1, 2018

Loretta "Faye" Whitlow was born July 27, 1950, to the union of Perry Dawson, Jr. and Ernestine Dawson, in Columbus, Ohio. Faye was a 1969 graduate of South High School, and retired from Ohio Bell / Ameritech where she had been a longtime employee. In addition to her 30+ years as a travel agent, Faye was an avid bowler,...

Jul 31, 2018

Kerrie Carter, age 62, was born April 12, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio to Thomas and Ruby Carter. She moved to Columbus Development Center in 1968 where she resided until her passing. Kerrie worked at Goodwill Industries for many years. She genuinely loved her job. She was kind and gentle. She could be found doing puzzles, coloring or attending workshops....

Jul 30, 2018

Vellna C. (Perdue) Minnis of Columbus, Ohio passed away on July 30, 2018. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you may be able to read here if they choose to make it available for public sharing.

Jul 30, 2018

John William Layne was born on September 26, 1969 to Jeanetta M. Henderson Layne and Elmer T. Layne in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from Northland High School where he played football and went on to graduate from Columbus State Community College. John was employed with Conduent as a Senior Customer Support Specialist. John lived a rich and blessed life...

Jul 29, 2018

ON JULY 29, 2018 GOD MADE THE DECISION TO BRING HOME HIS DEDICATED ARMOURED AND DEVOTED DEACON. THE SUN ROSE FOR CHARLES ON DECEMBER 29, 1933 IN COLUMBUS, OHIO TO CHARLES EDWARD EVANS SR AND MARIE CARTER EVANS. CHARLES ATTENDED COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND WAS A GRADUATE OF EAST HIGH SCHOOL. HE ALSO ATTENDED COLUMBUS TECHNICAL INSTITUTE (NOW COLUMBUS...

Jul 26, 2018

Dorothy McCrory was born March 28, 1932 in Manchester, Georgia to the late Julian and Georgia Lee McCrory. She relocated to Columbus, Ohio at age 19 where she made the Shepard neighborhood her home. Dorothy loved her family. She raised 8 children, several of her grandchildren and worked as a nursing assistant for many years at Good Shepard Nursing...

Jul 24, 2018

Ada Sanderson was born in Fort Spring, West Virginia on Dec 4, 1940. Ada was sent to be with the Lord on July 24, 2018.

Ada was a home maker.  She enjoyed listening to music & watching movies on Lifetime TV. Ada loved spending time with her kids and grandkids.  She also was a faithful member in...

Jul 22, 2018

Barbara Ann Sanders Strickland was born January 2, 1943 in Lizella, Georgia. She transitioned into eternal life on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Scioto Community Health Care Facility of Columbus (Ohio). When Barbara was an infant, her parents relocated to Macon (Bibb County), Georgia, where she grew up and subsequently was educated through the public school system (Hazel Street...

Jul 22, 2018

Robert Westbrook of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Jul 22, 2018. Robert’s loved ones are composing Robert’s obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jul 21, 2018

Stanley Richard Craig, Sr. was born January 4, 1937 to Lewis Samuel Craig and Anna Richardson Craig in Columbus, Ohio. He was the seventh child born into a family of twelve children. Likewise, on July 21, 2018, he became the seventh child to transition from this earthly realm unto the rewards and promises of Jesus Christ. As a young...

Jul 21, 2018

Anna Lee Evans Jones, born October 22, 1933 in Selma AL, passed away July 21, 2018. Preceded in death by her husband, Willie Lee Jones; and parents, Burell and Lucille Evans. Survived by daughters, Terry Lynn (Richard) Goins, Sarona (Tony) Robinson, Valerie Evans, and Carla (Clifford) Ewing; sons Larry (Debbie) Evans, Willie Frank Evans, and John Reese; and sister,...

Jul 20, 2018

Monika "Nikki" Faye Franklin, age 59 received her wings on Friday, July 20, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. Nikki was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 27, 1958 to Madge and James Watson. In 1976, Nikki graduated from Gahanna High School and attended Kent State University. On January 12, 1982, Nikki gave birth to the joy of...