Obituaries

Oct 7, 2024

Christine Robinson, 77, passed away after a long illness on October 7, 2024.

She was born in Clay County, Georgia on October 17, 1946 to the late John and Louise Robinson.

Christine attended Third Street School for Girls. She was a mother of one child, son, Fred Robinson. Christine worked at...

Oct 5, 2024

Louise White, a cherished resident of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the age of 88. Born on Tuesday, March 24, 1936, Louise led a life devoted to her family, faith, and community.

Louise, fondly known as Baby Sister & Weezy, was a dedicated Nurses Aide, having served diligently at...

Oct 3, 2024

John Rip Jones, 53, of Columbus, Ohio, peacefully passed away on October 3rd, 2024.

Born on October 19th, 1970, to Revenda Taylor and Johnny Brooks in Brooklyn, New York, Rip was a loving son, brother, proud father, and grandfather. His presence touched many lives, and he will be deeply missed by everyone who had the...

Oct 1, 2024

Darrell Winfree went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Born on January 9th, 1964 at Rickenbacker Air Force Base, Columbus, Ohio to Charles D. Winfree and Norma Jean Atkins-Winfree. Darrell attend and graduated from South High School in 1982. During his time at South, he excelled in football and basketball but if...

Oct 1, 2024

Dolores, affectionately called Lorrie and Aunt Lorrie throughout her life, as the result of a close neighbor who thought the name Dolores was entirely too long to say. She was born on May 16, 1934, to the union of Charles and Jannie Myrtle Lewis. She lived to the age of ninety (90) when she passed into eternity on October...

Sep 28, 2024

Eugene L. Brown was born on July 30, 1929, and transitioned peacefully on September 28, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio.

Eugene was the second of four siblings born in St. Louis, Missouri, to Eugene L. Brown, Sr., and Victoria Johnson. Preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Henry Brown, Joseph Barnes and Herschel Winbush.

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Sep 26, 2024

Mr. Talton Williams of Cleveland, Ohio left his earthly home to join the Lord in his heavenly home on September 26, 2024.

Mr. Williams entered this world on June 16, 1945 to the union of the late Lonzie and Annie Williams.

He grew up in Atlanta, GA and was the fourth...

Sep 21, 2024

Cleantira Russell was born on May 28th, 1953 to Hammond and Ora Mae Russell in Louisville Kentucky.

Cleantira attended Sterling High School in Lansing Michigan.

She loved riding her bike, walking, cooking, dancing, playing her lottery numbers, going to the thrift stores, and cleaning something around the house. She also enjoyed...

Sep 20, 2024

It is often said that “legends live beyond eternity” because their legacy transcends through generations and time. Foster Lawrence Williams, at the age of 35, lived as if he was a giant and his footprint on the hearts of those, he met is everlasting.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio on Friday, June 2, 1989 to his...

Sep 20, 2024

Vincent Edward Smithers, Jr.

He was born in Columbus, Ohio December 18, 1949 to Ann Elizabeth (Twitty) Smithers & Vincent Edward Smithers, Sr. He was the youngest of 5 children. He attended Central High School.

In 1970, Vincent would go on to enlist in the United States Army in which he...

Sep 19, 2024

Herbert B. McGee was a long-time active member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Columbus, Ohio. His many years of dedicated service to the community through the church included volunteer work feeding the homeless and assisting with church maintenance, repairs, and beautification projects. His unwavering faith and commitment to helping others were central to his life.

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Sep 15, 2024

Myrtice Bell (Newton) Busby was born on April 28,1934 in Forsyth Georgia to Willis Newton and Ethel Newton. Myrtice is the 5th child of 6 siblings. Myrtice departed this life unexpectedly on Sunday September 15, 2024 at her residence in Columbus Ohio. She was surrounded by her family. Her final destination is heaven bound, peacefully in the presence of...

Sep 14, 2024

Cabell A. Jones, born February 20th, 1954 in Rocky Mount Virginia to the loving parents of General Lee and Mary Louise Jones. Cab entered eternal rest on Saturday September 14th, 2024

He was a graduate of Franklin Heights High School, where he was a star football player and ran track. Cab was a constant. With...

Sep 10, 2024

George Wilson Caine, Jr. was born on January 4, 1956 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late George Wilson Caine, Sr. and Mary Bell Caine.

He attended Ravenna School System and graduated from Ravenna High School in 1974. After high school, he joined the United States Navy. While in the Navy, he traveled the world...

Sep 8, 2024

It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Verdell "Verdie" Lee Phillips, a cherished resident of Whitehall, OH, on Sunday, September 8th, 2024. Verdell was born on Thursday, August 5th, 1937, in Columbus, OH.

Verdell's life was a testament to compassion and generosity. She selflessly donated her body to science, ensuring her...

Sep 8, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Larcena "Bobbie" Martin, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Bobbie passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 8th, 2024, at the age of 71. Born on December 17th, 1952 in Panama City, Florida, Bobbie made her home in Columbus, Ohio, where she touched the lives of many with...

Sep 6, 2024

Patricia A. Pannell 73, of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home on September 6, 2024. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

Ms. Pannell was born in Logan, West Virginia on March 18, 1951 to the late Woodrow and Ida Mae Chappell.

Pat, also known as...

Sep 6, 2024

Joe Patterson passed away surrounded by family on September 6, 2024 at the age of 99. Joe was born December 19, 1924 in Roanoke, Virginia where he was raised by his grandmother Ida Penn, who he called Mama. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a World War II Veteran. After his time in...

Sep 4, 2024

Garry Lee Harris passed on to glory on September 4th at the Laurels of Worthington just 3 days after his 71st birthday. Ironically, he transitioned on the same day and at the same place as his mother transitioned 15 years earlier. Garry was the son of Evelyn and Earl Harris and gave his life to Christ at an early...

Sep 1, 2024

Patty J. Jennings-Sharp, age 79, was called to Glory by her Heavenly Father and passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, on September 1, 2024. Patty was born on February 4, 1945, in Cedartown, Georgia to Opie Rucker and Buckey Grier.

In the earlier years Opie and Patty relocated to the charming town of Pennington Gap,...