Obituaries

May 10, 2018

Charles A. Hughes Husband, Son, Father, Brother, Uncle, & Friend Charles Allen Hughes, 82, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away at a local Nursing Home, following a long illness on Thursday, May 10, 2018. Born September 20, 1935, in Pemberton, West Virginia. He was preceded in death by his wife, May Belle Hughes; Father, Allen Hughes Sr.; Mother, Ella Hughes,...

May 10, 2018

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

May 9, 2018

Nneka E. Atiba, (Mary Alice Williams), was born June 6, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio. She graduated from East High School in 1957. In 2000, she graduated from the Franklin University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Nneka retired from The City of Gahanna. After a long battle with diabetes, on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, surrounded by family,...

May 9, 2018

Charles Leon Grays was born to Marie Sarita Grays and Charles Grays on April 6, 1946, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He earned the nickname “Skeeter” because he was so small when he was born, much like a mosquito. He was educated in the Philadelphia School System, graduating from Benjamin Franklin High School. Charles gave his life to the Lord at...

May 8, 2018

Caleb Alexander Hardy, Sr. was born August 9, 1944, to Emma Lee Lewis Hardy and George Hardy in Charleston, West Virginia. He spent his youth in Smithers, West Virginia, and his teen and adult years in Columbus, Ohio. He was a long time member of Trinity Baptist Church, where he sang in the Men’s Chorus, served on the Usher...

May 7, 2018

Robert Dawayne Blakely, Sr. was born on May 7, 1988 in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended Independence High School and received his diploma from Focus Learning Academy. At an early age, Robert joined Trinity Baptist Church where he served as a member of the youth choir. Robert was a member of the Jokers Wrath Motorcycle Club. He also played with...

May 7, 2018

Alonzo L. Colbert, Sr. was born on July 11, 1976 in Minneapolis, MN to Raymond Eubanks and Pakalia Beck.  He departed this earthly life on Monday, May 7, 2018 in Minneapolis, MN.

Alonzo is survived by his mother, Pakalia C. Beck; stepfather, Charles L. Towns Jr.; father, Raymond Eubanks; grandmothers; Mary F. Towns and Isabelle Eubanks; brother,...

May 6, 2018

Thank you for visiting the online tribute wall established in honor and remembrance of Alice Tarpley. We invite you to light a tribute candle, share a special memory of Alice, 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 6, 2018

Virginia Mae Wilder, “Ginny”, as she was affectionately called, was born March 7, 1937 in Chillicothe, Oh to Howard and Emily Jane Winfield. She was the youngest of 11 children. Virginia graduated from Centralia High School where she was a member of the track team. Before retiring, she worked for Federal Glass for 20 years. She loved being around...

May 5, 2018

Thank you for visiting the online tribute wall established in honor and remembrance of Judith Kelson. We invite you to light a tribute candle, share a special memory of Judith, 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 3, 2018

Raynette Marie Cornish (Sample) was born July 26, 1970, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Francisca Figueroa and Herman Sample. Raynette passed away unexpectedly in her sleep May 3, 2018 at her residence. She attended Columbus Public Schools and graduated from Columbus Alternative High School in 1988. Raynette was the first born of four children who she made sure knew she...

May 3, 2018

Reginald Ray “Reggie” Johnson, 61, of Columbus, went to be with the Lord on May 3, 2018. Born June 22, 1956 in Columbus, OH, Reggie was a graduate of Mifflin High School and The Ohio State University. He served over 30 years as an educator in the Columbus City Schools system. He was a devoted and faithful member of...

May 3, 2018

Thank you for visiting the online tribute wall established in honor and remembrance of Sharon Ward. We invite you to light a tribute candle, share a special memory of Sharon, 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 2, 2018

Charles Anthony Ferguson was born January 21, 1960, to the late Irwin Ferguson, Jr. and Lugenia Pearman Ferguson at US Army Hospital, La Chapelle-St. Mesmin, Loiret, France. Being a part of a military family Charles was educated in many school systems and graduated from Marion-Franklin High School, Columbus, Ohio. Charles loved his Southfield Community; he looked forward to attending...

May 2, 2018

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

May 2, 2018

Thank you for visiting the online tribute wall established in honor and remembrance of Joann Jones. We invite you to light a tribute candle, share a special memory of Joann, 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 1, 2018

Jerome Devon Ray was born October 1, 1964 to Nathaniel Barnes and Mary Elizabeth Ray in Columbus, Ohio. He went home to be with the Lord on May 1, 2018. Jerome was a graduate of Brookhaven High School. He was employed by the State of Ohio as well as Washington Industries. He was an avid football fan of The...

May 1, 2018

Our beloved father and grandfather, Stanley Merrill Greene, went home to the Lord on May 1, 2018. Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Stanley graduated from East High School and Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD). His love of life, people and nature was displayed in his artwork. He was a member of St. Philip Episcopal Church where...

Apr 30, 2018

Beverly Ann Owens Thompson, age 74, passed away suddenly at home on April 30, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur and Helen Owens, sister Wilma Jean Owens, nephew Billy Anderson, grandson David Daniel Thompson, IV, and her loving husband of 43 years, David D. Thompson, Jr. Beverly had a strong faith and believed in a...

Apr 29, 2018

Phyllis A. Latham-Carpenter, 74, was called from labor to reward April 29th, 2018. A life-long resident of Columbus, OH, she was an East High School alumnus and graduated from Columbus Business University, obtaining a degree in Business Administration. She retired in the Social Work field after 30 years of honorable employment working for the State of Ohio. Ms. Carpenter...