Obituaries

Florida Cain

Mar 24, 2024

Florida Mae Cain, affectionately known as “Mama Cain” aged 75, gazed upon her last sunset March 24, 2024.

She was born on May 11, 1948, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Woodsell Harris and Mayetta “Palmer” Harris.

She lost her mother at a young age and was raised by her Aunt Gert...

Doris Mcgowan

Mar 23, 2024

Doris Jean Davis Butler McGowan also known as “Mom, Doris Day, Lady Di and Dot” was born December 29, 1932 in Birmingham, Alabama to the union of Sterling F. Davis Sr. and Corine Huston Davis.

After moving to Columbus, Ohio she attended the Columbus Public School System and graduated from East High School.

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Vanya Clark

Mar 20, 2024

Vanya J. Clark went home to be with the Lord on March 20th, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio, with family surrounding her. She was born on April 17th, 1957, in Columbus, Ohio, to Alma Wade and Clarence Miller. Vanya graduated from Mifflin High School and pursued a lifelong career in banking. She retired from National City Bank after 30 years....

Norman Childs Jr.

Mar 19, 2024

Norman L. Childs Jr., affectionally known as “Boobie” was born April 15, 1956, to the late Norman L. Childs Sr. and Ardella E. Childs. He is preceded in death by father Norman L. Childs Sr. and brother Ronald Childs. Norman attended the MRDD School program until the age of 18. As a young adult, Norman accepted the Lord Jesus...

Wiley Bates Jr

Mar 18, 2024

Wiley E. Bates, Jr. transitioned peacefully at home on March 18, 2024 at the age of 80, following a 14 month battle with cancer. Born in Columbus, Ohio to Wiley E. Bates, Sr. and Louise J. Bates, he was a graduate of East High School and Franklin University. Wiley accepted Christ and was baptized at a young age at...

Dorothy Martin

Mar 14, 2024

Ms. Dorothy Martin was born on September 21st, 1943 in Doerun, Georgia to the late Major Martin Sr and Bertha Martin. She lived a long and fruitful life. She was loved and respected by many. She was a member of St. Mark AME Church in Columbus, Ohio for over 35 years, where Pastor Eugene Mitchell is Senior Pastor.

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Deangelo Shepherd

Mar 10, 2024

Deangelo Jace Shepherd passed away in NCH on Sunday, March 10, 2024. He was born on February 12, 2024.

Deangelo is the son of Latandra Shepherd and Markelleon Cain.

He is survived by three siblings, Mikale, Ayanna and Leilani.

His grandparents are Maria Hunt.

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Oliver Bowman

Mar 7, 2024

Oliver Wendell Bowman, better known as Wendell gained his wings at the tender age of 92 ½. He was born June 12, 1931 to the parents of Willard George and Gertrude Helen Bowman, of Columbus, Ohio. He was the last of his siblings to pass.

Today marked 67 years married to Eunice Bowman, until her...

Inez Harris

Mar 2, 2024

Inez Lee Harris, born April 12, 1937 to her loving parents Jesse Dean Price and Annie Mae Price, her brother Edward Dawson and sister Colleen Wade, who she truly adored. All of whom have since passed. Inez passed peacefully in her sleep on March 2nd, 2024. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Solomon...

Tommy Lee James

Mar 1, 2024

Tommy Lee James, at the age of 95, went home to be with the Lord, Friday March 1, 2024, at home with his family at his side. He was born on May 20, 1928, to Franklin and Alma James in Paris, Texas where the family later moved to Wasco, California. Tommy is one of eleven children, Cedric, Emmanuel, S.F.,...

Frank Harris

Feb 27, 2024

Mr. Frank R. Harris, 80, of Columbus, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.

He was born on Thursday, July 22nd, 1943, in Columbus, OH to the late Bishop Jack R. Harris and Bishop Elizabeth Harris.

Frank is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Saundra...

Sarah Burney

Feb 24, 2024

Pastor Sarah Sabrina Banks, was born to her mother Ruby Bowden- Aggie and step-father James Aggie in Brooklyn, New York on November 5th, 1962. She graduated John F. Kennedy high school then went on to working on Wall Street.

She met and was married to Darryl Herring Sr. for 27 years. From this union she...

Ervin Edwards

Feb 22, 2024

Ervin Harold Edwards was the second child born to Nevarro and Christine (Griffin) Edwards, Jr. on February 19, 1948, in Columbus, Ohio. He would be the only brother to eight (8) sisters his parents were blessed with throughout the years.

Ervin was named after his mother’s deceased brother. However, his grandmother did not wish to...

Creasie Holton

Feb 22, 2024

Mrs. Creasie A. Holton left her earthly home to join the lord in his heavenly home at her daughter's Residence (Gloria Hampton) on February 22nd, 2024. Creasie entered this world on January 25, 1929, to the union of the late Isaiah and Mary Taylor. She grew up in Troy Alabama and was the second oldest amongst 3 brothers. Mrs....

Shirley Lovelace

Feb 21, 2024

Shirley Ann "Big Mama" (Rice) Lovelace, was born on February 18, 1944, in Greenwood, South Carolina to the late Ernest and Margaret Rice. She was eighty years old, a beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Shirley was a Licensed Nurse at Rest Haven Nursing Home and dedicated her career to caring for others. She was...

Tonya Smith

Feb 19, 2024

On Wednesday, May 1st, 1957 in Columbus, Ohio, unforgettable sister, aunt, cousin and so much more, Tonya Michelle Smith was born. She departed from this earth on February 19th, 2024. She was surrounded and supported by her loving family members and caregivers during the last days of her life.

Tonya was a proud alumna of...

Richard Hopson

Feb 18, 2024

In, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 29, 1941, Richard Eugene Hopson was born to Richard Curtis Hopson and Bessie Victoria Thomas. He was raised Pittsburgh, PA and eventually moved with his family to Ohio. He graduated from Central High School in 1959.

He joined the United States Air Force and served his country from June 1964...

Darnell Taylor

Feb 16, 2024

Darnell Quinzell Taylor age 5, departed this life unexpectedly on February 16, 2024. Darnell was born to Latitia Taylor and Quinzell King on January 18, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio.

He is preceded in death by Great Grandmother; Regina Flemister, Great Grandfathers; Willie James William, Paul Flemister Sr., George Barnett and Allen Nuby Aunt; Tracy Miller-Torbert,...

James Seay

Feb 12, 2024

James Henry Seay was born in Bluefield, West Virginia to the parents of John T. and Seay, Sr. and Maude L. Seay on January 23, 1929.

After graduating from Genoa High School in 1946, he continued his education and graduated from Bluefield State College in Bluefield, West Virginia in 1950 where he received a Bachelor...

Samuel Moore

Feb 10, 2024

Samuel Moore, 98, passed away at his home on Saturday, February 10, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born on January 13, 1926, in Springfield, Ohio to the late Howard and Jessie Moore.

Samuel is preceded in death by sons, Rudolf Moore, Mark Anthony Moore, James Thomas Moore; brothers, James T....