Obituaries

Oct 18, 2023

Lee Anna Humphrey went home to be with the Lord, on October 18, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Mary Valentine, and sister Sheila Williams. She is survived by her daughters; Shawna Coles, Tia Humphrey, Kiana Humphrey, Grandchildren; Courtney Hayes, Jalen Crosby, Jordan Humphrey, Justin Tucker, Christiana Robertson, Juwan Humphrey, Casey Humphrey, Jason Robertson,...

Oct 16, 2023

Wanda was born in Montezuma, Georgia on June 3, 1955 to Jet J. and Barbara D. Hubbert. The family lived in Florida for many years before moving to Columbus, Ohio.

Wanda, affectionately known as “Wannette,” attended Linden McKinley High School, was a member of the Cadets Drill Team, in which she was a squad leader,...

Oct 15, 2023

Dennis Eugene Ezell, Sr. of Columbus, Ohio passed away, October 15, 2023.

He was born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Rufus and Fannie Ezell.

Surviving family includes children Dennis Eugene Ezell, Jr., Donna Lee Ezell; step children, Valerie Brown, and Carlos Brown.

At this time no...

Oct 11, 2023

Milton Traylor was called home to rest with the Lord on Wednesday, October 11, 2023.

Milton was born on July 6,1941 in Barresville, Georgia to the late Elizabeth and Cleveland Traylor.

Milton was preceded in death by his wife Sharon Traylor. He leaves...

Oct 11, 2023

God’s Plan is Perfect

Rinson L. McClendon, 71 of Westerville, Ohio passed away peacefully in his home on October

11, 2023. He was born on May 24, 1952, in Dothan, Alabama to the late Emma Lee McClendon

and Leroy McClendon. Rinson graduated from East High School in Akron, Ohio where he...

Oct 9, 2023

On this day October 9th, 2023, Johnnie Ruth Lee, 79, passed away peacefully at home with her beloved daughter Tina (Lee) Steward at her side. Early that morning, the clouds lifted, and Johnnie was ushered into heaven.

Johnnie was born in West Point, Georgia on August 30, 1944, the oldest of seven children to Lois...

Oct 9, 2023

Jeffrey B. McAfee, of Columbus, Ohio passed on October 9th, 2023. He was born in St. Louis, MO to Emmett McAfee and Pauline Like.

Surviving Family includes; sisters, Gloria and Eunice; brothers, Dale (Gloria) , Steven, Emmett III; children; Donita Jeffrey Jr, Quintella, and Walter.

Visitation will be held on Thursday,...

Oct 9, 2023

Jerry Goins, passed away, the morning of Monday, October 9, 2023. He was supported by his loving family during the last days of his life.

Born on September 23, 1948, in Carbondale, West Virginia, he attended Montgomery High School in Montgomery, WV. Jerry graduated from Central High School, in Columbus, Ohio.

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Oct 8, 2023

Arcenaux Burma Macklin was born July 6, 1948, to the late Brunette and Wilbur Macklin, in Baltimore, Maryland.

Arcenaux was a product of the New Orleans public school system and was a graduate of McDonough 35 High School. He continued his education, receiving his BA from Muskingum College in 1970 and a Master of Administration...

Oct 7, 2023

Nancy (Stewart) Jackson, 74, of Pataskala, OH, passed away on Saturday, October 7th, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. She was born to Robert and Henrietta Stewart in Columbus, Ohio on January 22, 1949.

On September 21, 1968, Nancy married her childhood sweetheart Reginald (Reggie) Jackson Sr. She was smitten by his charm, and...

Oct 4, 2023

Elroy Jennings passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023 after a courageous battle with End Stage kidney disease.

Elroy was born January 23, 1957 to the union of Leo Clifford Jennings & Lucy Mae Jennings (Rodgers) of Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from South High School and embarked on a career which took him all over the...

Oct 3, 2023

After a long and tedious battle with Lewy Body dementia, John Edwards, Madison, WI, left his earthly home to join the Lord in his heavenly home October 3, 2023. John was born on October 15, 1939 to the late Mr. Phillip and Alean J. Edwards, Sr. He grew up in the Flytown Community of Columbus, Ohio, attending Columbus City...

Oct 3, 2023

"Prince" Imperial Riley Stewart was born in Columbus, Ohio on May 24, 2006 to Cierra Zebib and Reginald "Chaz" Stewart. He was raised by his mother and father Samson Zebib. Imperial was called home on September 20th, 2023.

Imperial was a senior at Independence High School where he was set to graduate at the end...

Oct 2, 2023

Randall Ricardo Layne, a beloved husband, grandfather, brother and uncle departed this earth on Monday, October 2, 2023 while hospitalized at Select Specialty Hospital. Randall also known as "Ricky" Layne was born on November 19, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio to Jeanetta Mae (Henderson) Layne and Elmer Thomas Layne. Randall graduated from Linden McKinley High School in Columbus where he...

Oct 2, 2023

Juanita K. Grissom, 83, of Columbus, Ohio. She departed this life on Monday, October 2, 2023. Juanita was born October 23, 1939, to the Parents of Frank and Rosa Goolsby.

After Juanita graduated from East High School in 1957,she relocated to California and joined the Navy. The Navy allowed her to travel the world to...

Oct 1, 2023

Bruce Rice was born on February 10, 1931 in Columbus, Ohio to the union of Bruce & Myrtle Rice.

Bruce graduated from Central High School and received his Correspondence Certification. Bruce Rice met Betty Clayborn at the age of 9 where their love and friendship extended many years. Bruce Rice and Betty Clayborn later married...

Sep 29, 2023

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Evelyn Geraldine Woody, who passed away Friday, September 29, 2023 in Columbus, OH. Mrs. Woody is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of the Woody Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later...

Sep 29, 2023

John (Sonny)Rivers Goins Jr., 76, of Columbus, OH went home to be with the LORD September 29, 2023. He was born November 1, 1946 in Carbondale, WV to the late John and Kathleen Goins.

In spite of suffering a traumatic brain injury as an infant John successfully graduated from East High School in Columbus OH...

Sep 27, 2023

In His infinite wisdom, God chose to close the book on the life of Bobbie Louise Gentry on September 27, 2023.

Bobbie was born in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Raymond and Lillie Bennett. The oldest of five children (Bobbie, Marie, Raymond, Jr., Norman, and Jacqueline). Both parents, brothers, Raymond, Jr. and Norman, and sister,...

Sep 25, 2023

Marilyn Jane (McDonald) Jackson

Age 77

9/25/2023

She was born in Urbana, OH to the late Everett (Mac) McDonald and the late Lucille (Till) Simpson McDonald.

Her husband of 35 years, Charles M. Jackson of Bellefontaine, OH, and her sister’s, Earline Nowlin and...