Obituaries

Jun 10, 2018

Lela Mae Hale was born July 13, 1953 in Wetumpka, Alabama. She attended and graduated from Elmo High School and attended Hopewell Baptist Church with her family. She married Frankie Lee Hale in 1974 and then she and her family moved to Columbus, Ohio in pursuit of new opportunities. Lela was a longtime employee of The Ohio State University...

Jun 6, 2018

Maurice Grimes was born on April 4, 1939 in Springfield, Ohio to parents Charles and Ruth Grimes. He grew up in the beautiful hills of Ross County in the small town of Bainbridge, Ohio. Maurice graduated from Paint Valley High School in 1957. Upon graduation, he returned to Springfield, Ohio and at a young age, he married Betty Jane...

Jun 5, 2018

Carol Bryant of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Jun 5, 2018. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jun 5, 2018

Charles Walter Harris, age 81, born August 28, 1936 in Buffalo, New York, passed away June 5, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. A resident of Columbus since his early childhood years, Charles was a 1956 graduate of East High School and an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Air Force. He retired from Westinghouse Electric and Rockwell International after...

Jun 3, 2018

James “Jimmy” Adams Jr., died peacefully at the age of 60. James was born on September 22, 1957 in Columbus, Ohio to the late James Sr. and Ruth Adams. He graduated from Linden McKinley High School. James dedicated 30 years of employment to the Ohio Department of Corrections where he retired. He was also a part-time school bus driver...

Jun 3, 2018

Ernest Eugene Broomfield, Sr.  age 66 was born February 12, 1952 in Warren, Ohio.  He loved and enjoyed being around people and he always kept everyone laughing.

He departed this earthly life on June 3, 2018 at his place of residence in Columbus, Ohio.  He will always be loved and greatly missed.

He was preceded...

Jun 1, 2018

Starlena M. Mann, age 55 was born September 25, 1962 in Columbus, Ohio.   She lived in Pittsburgh, Pa for a length of time then returned to Columbus, Ohio.  She is considered a Christian.

She departed this earthly life on June 1, 2018 at the Mt. Carmel/St. Ann’s Hospital of Westerville, Ohio.

Starlena leaves to cherish...

May 31, 2018

On May 31st, 2018, Heaven was blessed to receive Ian Jones-Carranza, age 26, of Lewis Center, Ohio. Although his time on earth was tragically short, his presence and legacy will forever nurture and protect his devoted wife, Nadia, treasured children Idell (12), Ihmadjai (11), Kato (8), Aidan (2), Gavin (2), and Isabella (6 months).  He is also survived by...

May 29, 2018

Betsy Jane Waddle Rice passed at Doctors West Hospital after an extended illness. She was born in December of 1932 in New Castle, PA. She is predeceased by her mother, Mary Eva Craig Waddle and father, Grant Waddle. Betsy graduated from Milan High School in 1951 and attended Ohio State University in Nursing . She left to go back...

May 28, 2018

William "Willie" Lee Morris, 69, born on April 10, 1949, to Embry and Irene Morris, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, May 27, 2018 in Columbus, OH. Willie moved to Peoria, IL at an early age and spent most of his young life there. He attended Douglas and Roosevelt Elementary schools. Later he married Stephanie Vann, a...

May 27, 2018

Mr. Stanley Allen Harris was born October 28, 1949 to Spencer L. Harris Sr. and Helen Allen Harris in Kenbridge, Virginia. He attended school in Lunenburg County, Virginia during the time of segregation. He was one of the first blacks to attend an all white school, graduating from Lunenburg High School in 1967. Stanley continued his education at St....

May 26, 2018

Frank Craig of Columbus, Ohio passed away on May 26, 2018. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here if they opt to make the information available for public sharing within the coming days. We invite you to light a tribute candle, share a special memory of Donnie, or leave a word...

May 25, 2018

Nia Lloyd-Sloan of Columbus, Ohio passed away on May 25, 2018. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here if made available for public sharing within the coming days.

May 24, 2018

Ricqus Demetrick Marshall, Sr., was born June 25, 1993 to Brodotta D. Montgomery and Ricky Marshall, Sr. He was educated in the Columbus City School District and was scheduled to complete the GED exam in 2019. Ricqus was a family oriented young man. He loved being around the multiple generations of women in his family: Grandma Butler, Nana, Maw...

May 22, 2018

Cedric Holt of Huber Heights, Ohio passed away on May 22, 2018. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

May 22, 2018

Thank you for visiting the online tribute wall established in honor and remembrance of Oreatha Edwards. We invite you to light a tribute candle, share a special memory of Oreatha, or leave a condolence message for the members of her family. This page may be updated with additional obituary information if made available for public sharing within the next...

May 22, 2018

Willa Mae Scott was born to the late Thomas and Essie Maxwell on Friday, May 13, 1927 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. Willa was always proud to say that she was born on Friday the 13th at thirteen minutes after 10:00 a.m. She would say...

May 21, 2018

Aadam (Morgan) known as (Eyes) Muhammad was born on November 4th 1936, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the parents of Samuel Holt and Marie Nash. Aadam received his call from the Lord to return home on May 21,2018. Aadam attended Olentangy City Schools in Columbus, OH.  Aadam retired from the Attorney Generals Office after serving 25 years.

Aadam...

May 20, 2018

Kelvin M. West, age 23, passed away May 20, 2018. Born July 4, 1994 in Columbus, OH, where he was a member of St. Dominic Church. After graduating from Eastmoor Academy, Kelvin attended Columbus State Community College and Claflin University. Survived by parents, Leah and P.R. West, Sr.; brother P.J. West; nephew Phelix West; and a host of aunts,...

May 19, 2018

Lucille D. Marr was born on May 30, 1932 to Reverend and Mrs. Walter C. Duff in Columbus, Ohio. She departed this life in the loving presence of family and friends on May 19, 2018. Lucille attended Columbus Public Schools and graduated from Central High School. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Park College, and her Master...