Obituaries

Ophelia Harris

Apr 20, 2024

Ophelia Mildred Harris, matriarch of the Harris family, was born April 3, 1922 in Elkin, NC to the late Curtis and Lela (Phillips) Martin. Mother Harris died peacefully in her sleep on April 20, 2024 at the age of 102 while residing at Mother Angeline McCrory Manor Skilled Nursing Home in Columbus, OH.

Mother Harris...

Lottie Wasson

Apr 13, 2024

Lottie Winifred Wasson affectionately known as “Sister” departed this life from natural

causes after living a long and full life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur

(Sonney) Wasson. Lottie was the fourth of seven children. She was born to the late Spergion H.

and Adelaide L. Jackson of Louisa, Virginia....

Vennie Taylor

Apr 13, 2024

Vennie Jean King Taylor, 74, of Columbus, passed away on April 13, 2024.

Vennie was born in Talladega, Alabama on October 9, 1949, to late Arthur King and Isma Williams King.

Vennie is preceded in death by mother, Isma King; husband, James Taylor; daughter, Candice King; leaving behind two children, Joseph...

Mary Sanders

Apr 12, 2024

Mary Elizabeth (Allen) Sanders took flight with the wings of the morning on Friday, April 12, 2024, at 5:45 a.m., entering into eternal rest. Born on November 20, 1934, in Huntington, West Virginia, she moved to Columbus, Ohio during her childhood with her parents, Robert Allen and Elizabeth Gertrude (Torain) Allen, along with her baby sister, Ginger Bob (Allen)...

Vinetta Jones

Apr 12, 2024

Vinetta ascended into eternity on April 12, 2024. She is survived by her children: Toney E. Thomas, Lloyd Hayles, Sharon Jones, Jean-Claude Jones, Akeem C. Iman-Jones, and Horatio Jones; many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and spiritually adopted daughters & sons; church family, and friends.

In Columbus, Ohio, she was a dedicated Ephesus Seventh-Day Adventist Church...

Robert Moorehead

Apr 10, 2024

Robert Moorehead was born to the union of Helen Cook and James Moorehead, Sr. on January 27, 1932 in Gary, West Virginia. The family later moved to Columbus, Ohio.

Robert worked at Hathway and Ferguson as a roofer for many years. Robert loved bowling and other activities.

The Lord saw fit...

Keanon Hairston

Apr 10, 2024

Keanon M. Hairston “Doc" aged 62, of Columbus, Ohio made his transition on April 10, 2024.

Keanon M. Hairston was born April 13, 1961, to William and Florine Hairston.

Keanon was a graduate of Brookhaven High School and attended The Ohio State University. In his younger days he was a Lifeguard...

Martha Fisher

Apr 9, 2024

Martha Susan "Susie" Fisher (Haney) gained her wings on April 9, 2024 at Grant Hospital. She was born September 25, 1945 in Sutton, West Virginia and is preceded in death by her parents Jessie Mae (Lewis) Haney and Roy Calvin Haney.

She is survived by her three children Darina Suzanne (Fisher) Cooper, Robert Scott Fisher,...

Drema Brown

Mar 31, 2024

Drema Brown, beloved mother, grandmother, and dedicated professional, passed away on March 31, 2024, at the age of 74. Born on April 19, 1949 in Beckley, West Virginia (WV). She is preceded in death by her parents, Rev. S. A. Abram and Naomi Edmonds Abram; brothers, Samuel Jr., George, Edward and Raymond. She is survived by her two sons,...

Albert Landrum

Mar 26, 2024

I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid

up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day:

and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

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Shirley Wilson

Mar 25, 2024

Wilson, Shirley Yvonne (Coleman) age 91, formerly of Westerville, Ohio, made her transition on 03/25/2024.

She was born to Harold and Roberta Thomas Coleman. Shirley received the Lord by baptism at age 14 and maintains membership in Olivet Institutional Church, Cleveland, Ohio.

Shirley was a graduate of Central High School in...

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...