Obituaries

Jan 25, 2024

Robert Lee Edmonds Jr was born on October 27th 1958 to Geraldine Edmonds and Robert Lee Edmonds Sr.

in Williamson West Virginia.

Robert affectionately called Peanut, Grew up on the Northside of Columbus Ohio.

He went to Indianola Middle School and Linden McKinley High school.

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Jan 24, 2024

A life well-lived, Georgia Lorraine Bennett, 89, peacefully entered into eternal rest in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Georgia was born on June 14, 1934 in Columbus, Ohio where she attended Columbus Public Schools.

Georgia gave her life to Christ at an early age in...

Jan 23, 2024

Arneta V. Brown went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on January 23, 2024.

She was born on March 30, 1950, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was a very dedicated and a very faithful member of the Bride of Christ Ministries Holiness Church for over 30 years. She was actively involved in the ministries...

Jan 18, 2024

On January 18th, 2024, our precious angel was called home after a silent battle with Leukemia. She was born to William Minnis and Karen Bell, on August 25, 2009.

Kelis was in the eighth grade at Columbus Performance Academy getting ready for her next chapter of life. Kelis had a passion for dance and everything...

Jan 17, 2024

On Wednesday, January 17, 2024, Willie made his transition from earth to Heaven.

He graduated from Mohawk High School in Columbus, Ohio and later retired after 30 years of dedicated service from Nationwide Insurance Company. Post his employment with Nationwide he continued his retirement trucking around the country under the supervision of a multitude of...

Jan 9, 2024

David Christopher Smith, age 62, of Columbus, Ohio passed away January 9, 2024.

David was born in Columbus, Ohio on April 6, 1961 to the late Paul Smith and Katherine Martin.

David is preceded in death by Father Paul Smith, Mother Katherine Martin, Bonus Mother Lee England, Brothers Sanford Allen Smith,...

Jan 3, 2024

Gordon Lee Sroufe, 97, of Columbus, passed away January 3, at Doctor’s West Hospital. He was born in Dover, Kentucky on June 26, 1926, to the late Stanley Alexander and Florence Delores (Board) Sroufe.

He was preceded in death by 8 siblings: Stanley Alexander Jr., Frances Rae, Ronald George, Doris Ann, Louis William, Linda Jo,...

Jan 2, 2024

On Thursday July 27, 2023 the Lord blessed Keyaira and Husani with a wonderful baby boy, and named him Toussaint Moncier Donovan; his eyes were as bright as the sun and his smile warmed the hearts of those who surrounded him. Five months later on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, while surrounded by his family, the Lord received baby Toussaint...

Dec 31, 2023

William (Willie) C Slate Jr. Was born in Tampa Florida on 09/17/1953. The Lord called Willie home on 12/31/2023.

Preceded by father Willie Slate, mother Oneida Slate Cooper, good friend Debra ( Janie) Slate, brother Gregory Slate and Availeo Slate, and sister Latitia Slate.

Willie is survived by his daughters Latoya...

Dec 31, 2023

Sadie Lee (Whittico) Cox. (Gramma), was born on November 7, 1935, to Dr. Whittico and Mary L. Griffin in Williamson, West Virginia. She was one of three children born to this union.

She attended Liberty High School, after high school, she was married to Harry T Cox on August 2, 1954. This union lasted 63...

Dec 29, 2023

Dolores Jane Payne

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While passing on December 29, 2023, she is blessed with longevity at the age of 86. Dolores resided in Columbus and grew up in the near east side in Eastgate with parents, Douglas “Sonny” Payne and Margaret “Maggie” Payne. She attended East and Central High Schools. She was the first in...

Dec 25, 2023

Anna Rochelle Mix was born on August 23, 1970, to Robert and Helen (Sullivan) Mix in Columbus, Ohio.

After attending high school, she moved to Lancaster, Ohio where she began a long-term career with Anchor Hocking. At Anchor Hocking she progressed in her role and was a crew leader. It was here that she met...

Dec 25, 2023

Mr. Gregory Duane Rayford was born January 19, 1958 in Toledo, Ohio: the son of Willie James Russell and Bessie L. Rayford. Gregory was a resident of Toledo, Ohio. Greg graduated from Libbey High School in Toledo, Ohio. He enjoyed spending time with family. He also enjoyed Cooking, Caring & Nurturing others, watching scary movies and watching TV shows...

Dec 25, 2023

Alfrieda Ann "Freda" (Barbour) Nichols was born to Mary Jane (Bethel) & Bernard Barbour in Columbus, Ohio on November 13, 1940. She graduated from East High School (Columbus, Ohio, 1958) and next attended and graduated from the Columbus Public School of Practical Nursing (Class B- 1960).

Freda practiced as a Registered Nurse (RN) for many...

Dec 23, 2023

Brian Keith Banks was born to the late Carolyn Louise Banks on December 27, 1974, in Cleveland Ohio. Brian was a master of many trades. He was very good at using his hands and fixing things. He was a licensed barber; a licensed HVAC and was very proud of what he had accomplished.

Brian was...

Dec 22, 2023

Vivian Lee Sturgis, of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home on December 22, 2023.

She was born in Jamaica Queens, New York, April 9, 1941, to Edward Brooks and Patricia Brooks (Baker). Vivian graduated from New York Founding Hospital School of Infant Care Technicians and received a bachelor's degree in child psychology from...

Dec 21, 2023

JoAnn McClure Scott, aged 91, passed away on December 21, 2023, at her residence in Oakleaf Village, Columbus, Ohio.

Born in Columbus on July 7, 1932, JoAnn was raised by her adoptive parents, the late Zavan McClure and Josetta (Rhyne) McClure, after the untimely passing of her biological parents, Reverend John Parker and Cloretta (Rhyne)...

Dec 15, 2023

Mary Armentha Carter age 91, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 15, 2023. Mary was born in Gilliam, West Virginia on October 17, 1932, to George Baylor Preston and Lizzie Belle Wright. She was a graduate of Elkhorn High School, Elkhorn, West Virginia, where she met and married her high school sweetheart, James A. Carter...

Dec 14, 2023

Robert Eugene English Jr. age 73, went to be with his father on December 14, 2023. A member of the Independent Church of God and The Saints of Christ. Retireee of DCDC and Columbus Public Schools.

Robert was a Vietnam Vet of the US Army. Robert English Jr was preceded in death by wife Ruth...

Dec 11, 2023

Clyde William Boyd, Sr. was born in Catawba County, South Carolina on July 21, 1932.

He was the first of two children born to Edward Boyd and Lula Mae Boyd.

Clyde was also known to his family as C W. He along with his parents and younger brother Earnest, moved to...