NANCY LUCILLE BROWN, beloved daughter of Rachel and Lucious Guilford, was born on Monday, May 22, 1933, and peacefully departed this life on Thursday, July 6, 2023. Nancy embraced life for ninety remarkable years, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.
Nancy began her journey at Bexley High School, where she pursued her...
GEORGE JULIUS KEYES, SR. was born on Thursday, January 1, 1942, to Wallace and Mary Corrine (Terrell) Keyes, in Laurel, Mississippi. Mary and Wallace Keyes relocated their family to Ashtabula, Ohio, in 1946. George was raised in a home where serving God was first. He became a member of People’s Baptist Church, where his father was pastor. He later...
WILLIAM PAYNE JR. was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, on Saturday, January 13, 1934. He was the son of Jesse Payne and William Payne, Sr. Bill, as he was affectionately called by family and friends, was a resident of Columbus, Ohio, for over sixty years.
William was a die-hard Ohio State Buckeye fan. He truly enjoyed...
This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Frederick Ellis Thompson , who passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in Columbus, OH. Mr. Thompson is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of the Thompson Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a...
This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Janis Denese Hamilton, who passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in Dublin, OH. Ms. Hamilton is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of the Hamilton Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later...
ELWADO PEPPIE ECTOR was born in Columbus, Ohio, on Thursday, June 23, 1960. He was the first-born son of Roy W. Ector and Freddine A. Ector. Elwado, affectionately known as Peppie, was the eldest of seven children. Although Elwado did not have children of his own, he had a host of nieces and nephews who loved and adored him....
This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Michelle Donnie Peacock, who passed away Friday, June 30, 2023. Ms. Peacock is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of the Peacock Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date. Thank you...
This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Leahjean Willis Seward , who passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023 in Delaware, OH. Seward is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of the Seward Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later...
Vanessa Tolliver went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, after a long illness.
Vanessa was born to Mattie and Joseph Tolliver on August 29, 1955, in Akron, Ohio. She was the younger sister of Veeneenea (“Nina”) Williams.
Vanessa attended Grace Elementary (1961-67) and West Junior High (1967-70) in Akron, Ohio. In...
Wallace “Bill” Vale Jr. was born to Rosella “Nip” Ransom and Wallace Vale Sr. on July 12 1949 in Quitman Mississippi. Bill spent his childhood life with both parents and siblings in Laurel Mississippi where he attended RH Watkins High School. He later moved to Columbus OH where he created a solid foundation and extended his family.
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Terrilyn Cassie Sowell, the youngest of three children was born to Catherine Wright and Calvin Clinton Sowell, Sr on March 14, 1958, in Columbus, Ohio. She completed her earthly journey on June 23, 2023.
Terrilyn was a fun spirited soul. She was full of life and was always quick to offer a smile to a...
This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Myra Jean Tucker , who passed away Friday, June 23, 2023 in Columbus, Oh. Ms. Tucker is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of the Tucker Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a...
Joseph Harvey Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away on June 21, 2023, at the age of 89. He leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and dedication to his family and community.
Born on April 26, 1934, in Charleston, South Carolina, Joseph was the son of Lula and Joseph Harvey...
This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Stacy C Smith , who passed away Monday, June 19, 2023. Ms. Smith is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of the Smith Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date. Thank...
Isiaha Lorenzo Thompson Angus, 29, was born August 1, 1993 in Columbus, Ohio. He was laid to rest unexpectedly on June 19, 2023.
Isiaha graduated from South High School. He utilized his skills by refurbishing houses. He is preceded in death by his mother and survived by his 3 children; father; adopted mother; 3 sisters; 5 brothers;...
This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of James Arthur Whitehead , who passed away Friday, June 16, 2023 in Columbus, OH. Mr. Whitehead is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of the Whitehead Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a...
Madelaine Carroll (Gibbs) Gentry, 80, also known as “Grandmere”, “Pookie”, and “Aunt Cookie”, died unexpectedly June 15, 2023 at her residence. She was born August 28, 1942, in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Walter F. Gibbs Sr. and Mary E. (Lucas) Gibbs.
Madelaine attended Bexley Schools and is a proud “TIGER” graduate of East High...
Michael Donnell Jackson, Senior passed away on June 15, 2023 at Mount Carmel East Hospital. He was born on February 24, 1966 to Eddie L. Jackson and the late Ozzie D. Jackson in Washington, D.C.
Michael attended public schools in Washington, D.C. and completed off-set printing training in Charleston, West Virginia. Michael loved his family...
This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Audrey Jean Culley, who passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023 in Columbus, OH. Ms. Culley is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of the Culley Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later...
This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Samuel Johnson , who passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023 in Columbus, OH. Mr. Johnson is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of the Johnson Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later...