Obituaries

Jun 27, 2018

Virginia "Gin" Harris was born September 16, 1934, in Mystic, Georgia. After graduating from Ocilla in 1954, she attended Fort Valley State University, in Fort Valley, GA., where she majored in Home Economics. She later attended The Ohio State University in Columbus Ohio. She was a member of Kingdom Power Baptist Church. Virginia had a love for gardening, both...

Jun 26, 2018

Crystal 51 was born in Columbus Ohio. She was a long time resident of the Franklinton area. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her mother Patricia Eads;  sisters Jonelle Eads,  Brandy Eads; sons Allen & Mario;  daughter, Kayla and her grandkids Junior, Armand, Gabriel, Aden; two nephews Cory and Tyion; niece Nakyia.

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Jun 24, 2018

Virginia L. Alston, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on June 24, 2018, at the age of 86. She was born January 13, 1932 to Oscar and Marian Shanklin in Glen Jean, West Virginia. For many years, Virginia resided in Michigan where she was employed by General Motors. After moving to Columbus, she united with the congregation of Asbury North...

Jun 23, 2018

Lewis Locke of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Jun 23, 2018. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jun 23, 2018

Meredith Lee Jones lovingly known as "Bea" was born April 17, 2919 in Hazelhurst, Mississippi to the union of Daniel and Jimmie Martin.  She was the first of nine children.  She was preceded in death by her parents and six siblings, Abraham, Bernice, Viola "Vi", Darlene "Doll", Daniel "June" and Jenice "Jenny"; also daughters, Charlene Watson, Darlene Jones and...

Jun 23, 2018

Theresa Yvonne Broome, age 62 born December 28, 1955. Raised in Warren, Ohio, a Columbus resident since 1974 after graduation from Labrae High School, Leavittsburg, Ohio.

She attended Columbus State Community College. Theresa was a social butterfly who loved talking with her friends, life of the party, loved to travel and play the numbers.

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Jun 21, 2018

Doretha Ada Warner (nee Smith) was born on August 23, 1935 in Amigo, WV, the third of three children born to the late Robert and Annie Smith (nee Choice). Doretha was raised in Amigo and Stephenson, WV. In Amigo she attended public school and completed her high school years at Conley High School. On September 4, 1954 Doretha was...

Jun 21, 2018

Myrtle E. Perkins Williams was born to William and Jessie Perkins on April 3, 1924 in Terre Haute, Indiana. She was the ninth girl of nine daughters and five sons. The Perkins family moved to Columbus in 1925. Myrtle was united in marriage to James A. Williams on September 21, 1946, and enjoyed a lasting relationship for 46 years...

Jun 20, 2018

Linda Wilks of Westerville, Ohio passed away on Jun 20, 2018. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jun 19, 2018

Beulah Jean Green passed into the arms of her Heavenly Father on June 19, 2018 at the age of 87 years young. She was born one of Seven children, from the union of Stanley and Lily Belle Childs on June 24, 1930 in Columbus, OH. On August 9, 1953 she was joined in Holy Matrimony to Eugene W. Green....

Jun 19, 2018

Donald Joseph Russel, Jr., born on June 11, 1961 to Diana and Donald Russell Sr., fought life's long battle until June 19, 2018. Survived by his mother; wife and long beloved caregiver, Rosie Washington; daughters, Diana (Mario) and Brittany (Anthony); sons, Quincy (Tiarra), James, and Tony; brothers, Terry and Darrell; special uncle, Roscoe; aunts, Mary Jane Dawkins and Jackie...

Jun 19, 2018

Hattie Gray of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Jun 19, 2018. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jun 18, 2018

On Monday, June 18, 2018, Courtney R. Franklin, wife, mother, daughter and sister, passed away suddenly at the age of 34. Courtney will be forever remembered by her husband and best friend, James Franklin Jr., their three children, Ryleigh, Ayana and James III, her parents Pasha Cotton and Ralph Cox, paternal grandmother Geraldine Rickman, sister Kenya Cox, mother-in-law Mattie...

Jun 17, 2018

Nathaniel Marshall was born to the union of John Marshall Sr. and Hattie Lou (Hawes) Marshall, May 19, 1940, in Columbus, Ohio and was the youngest sibling of four brothers: John Jr., James, George, and one sister, Evelyn. Born on the Northwest side of Columbus, more commonly known as Flytown, Nate was easy-going and enjoyed life. He was an...

Jun 15, 2018

Angela Slate of Columus, Ohio passed away on Jun 15, 2018. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jun 13, 2018

During the twilight hours of Wednesday June 13, 2018, just before the birds began to sing, Thelma Bernice Newman followed the leading of the eternal still, small voice. She completed her earthly journey, which began on January 2, 1919 -- just six months before turning one hundred years old. It might not get one into heaven, but for off...

Jun 13, 2018

Jeanette Henderson, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on June 13, 2018. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

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.