Obituaries

Apr 5, 2018

John Henry Holland, Jr. was born August 7, 1951 to Dorothy White Holland and John Henry Holland, Sr., in Griffin, Georgia. As a child, John moved with his family to Columbus, Ohio where he attended Mohawk Junior-Senior High School. John came to be known as "Bug" by many of his loved ones and close friends and he was a...

Apr 5, 2018

John Avery Caldwell was the first born to John and Ruby Massey Caldwell. He was born in Waxhaw (NC) and moved to Columbus (OH) as a child. He attended Monroe Jr. High and East High school. He loved boxing, travelling, and people. Married he fathered (3)children and (1)grandchildren. He enjoyed work and labor ranging from; sales, auto repair, commercial...

Apr 4, 2018

Regina (Headin) Whittaker was born August 14, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio. While growing up in Columbus, she attended Felton Elementary School, Monroe Middle School, and Rosemont High School. She was a member of Saint Dominic Church for many years. Always considered to be "the backbone" of her family, Regina was the best cook and she enjoyed relaxing with her...

Apr 4, 2018

Grace R. Kinney was born November 27, 1923 in Pomaria, South Carolina. In her early adulthood, Grace participated with the Nellie Regan Bowling League. She retired from Western Electric and Schottenstein Department Stores. Grace was a longtime member of Mt. Vernon Avenue African Methodist Episcopal Church where she was actively involved in various ministries. She was also an avid...

Apr 4, 2018

Francine Stafford Kelley, passed away at  Grant Hospital. Born in Beckley West Virginia. She moved to Ohio at an early age and has been a lifelong Southside resident in Columbus Oh. Preceded in death by her Father William Perry, and husband Rickey Kelley, Son Samuel Stafford and Sister Linda McDowell. Survived by Mother Marguerite McDowell, Siblings Bernette Yuil, Leaundra...

Apr 3, 2018

Evangelist Betty L. Trent, age 76, born April 3, 1942, went to be with the Lord April 3, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Marvin Davis, Sr. and Arnold Trent, Sr., sons Deacon Marvin L. Davis, Jr. and Brian L. Davis. She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Davis; her son, Dwayne Davis; her sister, Shirley...

Apr 3, 2018

Naomi Williams was born on July 30, 1926 in Maysville, Kentucky to the union of the late Edward and Mary Porter.   On April 3, 2018 she departed this life.

Naomi was a graduate of Maysville John G. Fee High School, in Maysville, Kentucky.

She was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Mary Porter,...

Apr 2, 2018

Bennie Green, was born May 11, 1928 in Columbus, Ohio. He was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church. In his younger years, Bennie was a Light Heavyweight Boxer. He befriended everyone, he met no strangers. He was a very giving and caring man. On Monday, April 2, 2018, Bennie transitioned to Heaven. He is predeceased by his mother...

Mar 30, 2018

Lucille Rogers was born in Buffalo, New York on August 7, 1919. She passed away on Good Friday, March 30, 2018 at her home in Columbus, OH, surrounded by her family. She was 98 years old. At two months old, her loving parents, the late Christopher and Mamie Waller, adopted Lucille. She spent her childhood in Gretna, Virginia and...

Mar 29, 2018

Mildred O. Stigger, age 71, was born in Hampton, Virgina on December 14, 1946. She moved to Japan for 3 years in 1971 during her husband’s military service. There she taught children of American soldiers at Yakota Airbase. In 1974 they relocated to Columbus, Ohio where she remained. Mildred was an educator. Both in and out of her home....

Mar 29, 2018

Julia Dee Taylor was born March 26, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio. She was a graduate of Linden McKinley. Julia cared for all the people she came into contact with. She was the “Boss Lady” who loved everyone and whom everyone loved. Throughout her life, she was a supervisor at several night clubs including the C & S Lounge. She...

Mar 29, 2018

Wanda .L. Barksdale age 58 of Columbus Ohio.  She died at 12:30 pm, Thursday March 29th, 2018 at the Ohio Health Kobacker House Hospice Facility in Columbus Ohio.

Wanda Barksdale was born in Chattanooga Tennessee to Harold Thrweatt & Reba M Thrweatt. She married Micheal .L. Barksdale  on March 22, 1983 in Stockton California  he precedes her...

Mar 28, 2018

Irean Lucille Madden went home to be with the Lord March 28, 2018. She was born in Columbus, Oh, where she graduated from East High School. Irean was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and sung in the Major Choir. In addition to her 35 years of service at Lazarus where she was a member of their 20 Year...

Mar 28, 2018

Tommy Lee Shears was born May 16, 1946 in Lima, Ohio. He was known also as “Cool T” by many of his loved ones and dear friends. A graduate of Lima Senior High School, he also attended Northwestern Business Center (Lima, Ohio) and the Columbus (OH) Public School’s Adult Education program through which he received his electrical and HVAC...

Mar 26, 2018

Gregory Alan "Stone" Johnson, Sr. was born January 30, 1952 to Dorothy L. (Dummond) McCain and Elve Johnson, Jr. He was a 1972 graduate of West High School and attended Bliss College. He was a skilled mechanic by trade. On Monday, March 26, 2018, Gregory passed peacefully at home. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents John...

Mar 24, 2018

James “Jimmy” Carter, Sr., was born October 26, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio, where he attended Linden-McKinley High School. A retired brick mason, James was the founder of the Northside Cowboys Youth Football Association. He was an avid Ohio State Buckeyes and Cleveland Browns fan. James also enjoyed bowling, coaching youth sports, cleaning his car, and spending time with his...

Mar 23, 2018

Ernest Monté Payne, Sr. was born July 17, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio. A graduate of East High School, he attended True Church of Jesus Christ and retired from Cottman Transmissions where he worked as a mechanic. Ernest enjoyed repairing and rebuilding cars, fishing, and conversing with his neighbors and friends. He was blessed to survive a battle with cancer...

Mar 23, 2018

Thank you for visiting Karen Payne's online memorial wall. Your kind sentiments and thoughtful expressions of love and concern for Karen and her family are greatly appreciated at this time. Additional obituary information may be forthcoming; please check back soon for any updates that are made in the coming days.

Mar 19, 2018

Jasmine M. Handon was born January 14, 1988 and raised in Columbus, Ohio. She attended St. Thomas Elementary School (grades K-8) and graduated from Bishop Hartley High School in 2006. She attended Wright State University, National University and the Ultimate Medical Academy. Jasmine was raised in Rehoboth Temple Church under the Late Bishop Kenneth L. Bligen and Apostle Bradford...

Mar 17, 2018

Robert Anthony Jones, age 59, was born on April 5, 1959.  He was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio where he proudly graduated from Eastmoor High School.

He loved and enjoyed being around people and he always kept everyone laughing. He was an avid fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes and was known both as a master...