Obituaries
James Lipscomb Sr.
Sep 24, 2025
Dr. James W. Lipscomb, Sr. transitioned on September 24, 2025 at the age of 78. Dr. Lipscomb was born in Opelika, Alabama, on September 27, 1946. He was the son of the late John and Carrie Lipscomb, who passed away when he was a young boy, and then he was raised by his aunts and uncles, particularly Sylvester and Viola...
Joanette B Smith
Sep 22, 2025
Joanette Benet Lewis-Smith (affectionately known as Tiger) departed this life on September 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and best friend Debra Harper. Joanette was born on November 4th, 1947 to her parents Lola P. Pearson and William T. Lewis. Joanette grew up in Huntsville, Al, and later moved to White Plains New York, before she settled in Columbus,...
Will Golden
Sep 17, 2025
Will L. Golden or Lacey as he was affectionately called, was born December 19, 1942 in Wetumpka, Alabama. To Jesse Golden and Almedia Harding. He peacefully departed this life on September 17, 20025 with his grandson by his side. Will retired in 2018 from Columbus City Schools after 42 years of dedication. Will loved spending time with his family and...
Margaret M Roberts
Sep 16, 2025
Margaret Roberts was born Margaret Emma Mills to the late Everett Mills and Isabelle Holman Mills on 12/5/1936 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was the ninth of eleven children. Her family fondly called her Margie. At a young age, Margaret went to live with an older cousin in Detroit, Michigan, where she attended Cass High School. She obtained a Bachelor’s degree...
Queen E Crawford
Sep 14, 2025
Queen Esther Crawford was born on August 2, 1925, in Fort Lawn, South Carolina, to John Craine and Hattie Huff Craine. She peacefully departed this life on September 14, 2025, at the blessed age of 100 years. She was the last surviving member of the Craine family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Sam Crawford, Sr., her...
Cynthia L. Slate
Sep 7, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Cynthia Lavonne Slate on September 7, 2025. A devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, Cynthia leaves behind a legacy of faith, love, and purpose that will continue to inspire all who knew her. Cynthia was a brilliant and compassionate woman with an insatiable passion for learning- especially in history, politics,...
Lena B Cummings
Sep 6, 2025
Lena Belle “Lena B” Abbington Anthony Cummings, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, made her transition from this life on September 6, 2025, at her home in Columbus, OH, surrounded by love. She was born on May 25, 1930, in Gary, W.Va. to the late William J and Selena B. Wright Abbington. Lena grew up in...
Jeanie L. Bailey
Sep 4, 2025
It is with broken hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved , Jeanie Leann Bailey, who was called home from this world on September 4, 2025 at the age of 51. Jeanie lived a life defined by love, kindness, and quiet strength. To know her was to experience compassion in its purest form, whether through...
Roland D. Hayes
Sep 3, 2025
Roland Daniel Hayes, born July 15, 1949, in Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his hometown on September 2, 2025, at the age of 76. Roland was a devoted son to his parents, Fiery W. Hayes Sr. and Rosetta Jones, both of whom preceded him in death. His beloved wife, Trina Hayes, also preceded him in passing. Roland proudly served...
Walter M. Penn IV
Aug 31, 2025
Walter M. Penn, IV, 85, of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully and quietly on Sunday, August 31, 2025. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on June 12 1940. He was preceded in death by his parents: Eleanor (Smith) and Walter M. Penn, III and his sister, Patricia Bridges. To share and cherish the time God loaned him to us, he...
Francis Albert Howell
Aug 28, 2025
Francis Howell was born on September 17, 1939, in Columbus, Ohio, to William “Pop” Howell and Iris T. Napper. He was one of three sons, with older brother Fred A. Howell and younger brother Franklin A. Howell completing the trio. Francis was raised in Columbus and attended Columbus City Schools, proudly graduating from Columbus East High School. He served his...
Pervin Sales Sr.
Aug 28, 2025
Pervin Sales was born September 5, 1934, in Coaldale, West Virginia. He is the son of the late Percy & Lillie Sales. Preceding his passing were his 5 siblings: Robert, Garfield (Betty), Lonnie (Pat), Lilly Bell (Edward) and Roberta. Pervin Sales was the fourth of the six children and the last living sibling before passing comfortably at his home surrounded...
Betty Laprade
Aug 27, 2025
On August 27, 2025 Mrs. Betty Jean LaPrade(Abraham) went to be with the Lord. She passed away peacefully at home. She is preceded in death by her parents Lewis Abraham Sr and mother Hattie May Blalock, siblings Estelle Brown, Marguerite Mitchell, Lewis Abraham Jr. She is survived by her husband of 59 years Daniel E. LaPrade Sr. and her children...
David Lester Carter
Aug 22, 2025
David L. Carter, 83, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away August 22, 2025. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 23rd, 1942 to Lewis Carter and Evelyn (Lee) Carter. David was a beloved husband of 58 years to Geraldine and a devoted father to three children: Tonya, Jeffrey, and David. He was a strong, kind and selfless man whose life...
George V Burks
Aug 21, 2025
George V. Burks, age 82, affectionally known as Mack was born in Lumpkin, GA and departed this life on August 21,2025. George was born to George and Pearlie Burks. He graduated Bishop Hartley High School and Columbus State University. He served in the United States Air Force and retired from Lucent Technology. George was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother...
Kimberly Hardy
Aug 17, 2025
Kimberly Ann Hardy COLUMBUS—Kimberly Ann Hardy, 55, passed away unexpectedly on August 17, 2025. Kimberly was welcomed into this world on February 16, 1970, born to Caryl Hardy-Johnson and Michael Gravely. She spent her formative years in Columbus, Ohio, where she attended Franklin Middle School. She later moved to California and attended Moreno Valley High School. Kimberly received her secondary...
James Wesley Ingram
Aug 15, 2025
James “Wes” Wesley Ingram was born on July 14, 1954, to mother, Willie Bell Ingram and father, James W. Ingram in High Point, North Carolina. With his mother, Mrs. Willie B. Ingram, he was raised also by his grandmother Mrs. Hattie Whitaker Boulware; who along with his grandfather, Willie Boulware founded Williams Memorial C.M.E. Church in their home, which, has...
Clyde Walter Johnson
Aug 15, 2025
Elder Clyde W. Johnson, Sr., age 88, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Annabelle and Carl Sterling Johnson, went home to be with the Lord on August 15, 2025. He is preceded in death by both parents; one brother and two sisters, Carl Jr., Lorraine, and Delores. He retired from Solid State Controls in 2010, where he worked for 32 years....
Rickey William Kelso
Aug 15, 2025
Rickey William Kelso, 67, of Columbus, Ohio transitioned peacefully on August 15, 2025 surrounded by family. Full obituary is forthcoming. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 27th, 2025 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm with a Funeral Service immediately following at Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service, 1370 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205. To leave a message of condolence please visit...
Irene (Scott) Berry
Aug 14, 2025
lrene (Scott) Berry was born August 23,1936 to Fannie (Walker) Scott and Jack in Mallory, West Virginia. She was the baby girl of their 3 daughter's Rubena, Myrtle and lastly lrene. At 9 days old, her mother Fannie passed and her final wishes were lrene be cared for and live with Annie (Walker) Scott, her sister and Henry Scott her...
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