Obituaries

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.,...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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....

Feb 6, 2024

Constance S. Howard, 88, of Troy, MI, departed peacefully on February 6, 2024 in Delaware, OH with family by her side.

She was born in Columbus, OH (University Hospital) on February 20, 1935 to Arthur Lee Shefferson & Lavern Ethel Capito.

Constance is preceded in death by her spouse of 32...

Feb 5, 2024

On the morning of February 5, 2024, Daisy Ruth Allen, 93 went home to be with her Lord and Savior with her beloved daughter, Anna Jones by her side.

Daisy was born March 2, 1931, to Dallas Rance Allen and Daisy Ruth Allen in Columbus, Ohio. She gave her life to Christ at an early...

Feb 4, 2024

John Scott, Jr. was born on October 23, 1932 to Nellie Virginia Patterson and John Scott in Lawton, WV. John passed on February 4, 2024 to be with his Lord and Savior.

John was blessed with 91 years of life. He was preceded in death by his parents; wives, Evelyn Scott and Roxanne Scott; sons,...

Jan 31, 2024

Charmaine Louise Ward-Brown Was born November 10, 1931, in Dayton, Ohio to the late Esper Furray Ward and the late May Hanna Morrow-Ward.

Charmaine left this life January 31, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. Charmaine who was proceeded in death by her five of brothers and two sisters.

Brothers: Vernon V. Ward, (Arlene-Deceased) Clarence...

Jan 29, 2024

Helen Marie Evans, 92, of Columbus Ohio, ended a prolonged battle with dementia. She passed away on January 29, 2024. Helen was born in Wheeling, WV on August 13, 1931, to Robert Savage and Ollie Lee Burroughs Savage.

Helen is preceded in death by her father Robert Savage, mother Ollie Lee Burroughs Savage, daughter Sharon...

Jan 28, 2024

Phillip G. Mayo, 51, of Columbus Ohio passed on Sunday January 28, 2024. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 2, 1972 to the late Julius W. Mayo Jr. and Lillian (Holland) Mayo.

Phillip graduated from Briggs Senior High School where he served as Senior Class President. There, he enjoyed soccer, and running track....

Jan 28, 2024

On October 16, 1920, Myrtle Christine Gammon was born to Lynn Joseph Gammon and Channie Ferguson Gammon in the village of Giatto, Mercer County WV. Lynn Joseph was a moderator of the Baptist churches in the area and Channie was a domestic engineer. Myrtle Christine was the sixth child and third daughter of Lynn and Channie Gammon.

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Jan 27, 2024

Latoya, 52 of Columbus, Ohio passed away on January 27, 2024 at her home.

She was the daughter of Virginia Robinson and the late James Alex Tabb.

She graduated from Bluefield High School in 1988 and moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1989 where she resided until the time of her Home...

Jan 25, 2024

Caleb Alexander Lewis III, was born on December 18, 1977, in Columbus, Ohio and passed away January 25, 2024 at OSU Medical Center James Cancer Hospital. He was such a fighter but tragically did nit overcome his battle with cancer, he was comfortably surrounded by his family.

He is proceeded in death by daughter Dejana...