Obituaries

Dec 26, 2022

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Selena B. Mackey , who passed away Monday, December 26, 2022 in Columbus, OH. Ms. Mackey is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of the Mackey Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a...

Dec 26, 2022

Tommy Louis Broom aka “Mr. B”, age 66, was one of 13 children born to John and Mary Broom on 6/9/1956. He departed this life on December 26, 2022.

Preceded in death by parents John and Mary Broom; Grandmother Carrie Walker; Brothers John, Charles, Robert, and Terry Broom; Sister, Johnnie Mae Barnes, Sisters-in-law Joyce, and Latissa Broom;...

Dec 25, 2022

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Deborah Ruth Thomas , who passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. Ms. Thomas is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of the Thomas Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a...

Dec 24, 2022

William (Bill) Keith Sizemore Jr., age 72 was called to his eternal rest on Saturday December 24, 2022. He joyfully arrived on April 24, 1950 to proud parents William and Dorothy Gravely Sizemore the eldest of three children. Growing up in Steubenville, OH, he was affectionately known as “Keith” to family and friends, and later as “Size” to students...

Dec 22, 2022

Steven Levert Travis was born to Steven D McCoy and Laveda M Travis on April 15, 1995. As a baby, Steven was very curious and adventurous. Growing up on the South side of Columbus with his five siblings. He enjoyed playing video games and spending time with family and friends. Steven attended Mifflin High School when he later decided...

Dec 21, 2022

Conrad Haynes, 62, of Columbus, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. He was born on Saturday, November 5th, 1960, in Columbus, Ohio. He is preceded in death by Charles Haynes Sr - Father, Shirley Haynes - Mother, Cortland Haynes - Brother, and Van Haynes - brother. He is survived by his son, Derrick Thompson;...

Dec 16, 2022

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of George O. Austin , who passed away Friday, December 16, 2022 in Columbus, OH. Mr.. Austin is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of the Austin Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a...

Dec 16, 2022

ROSALIE BERNICE GOINS was born in Urbana, Ohio, on Tuesday, September 21, 1948. She was the daughter of John and Vera Ladd Stanhope. Blessed with seventy-four years of life, our beloved Rosalie passed away Friday, December 16, 2022. In addition to her parents, Rosalie was preceded in death by her brother, Van Stanhope; grandson, Rodney Goins; and nephews, Kevin...

Dec 16, 2022

Marva Larraine Arter was born May 15, 1938, in Baltimore Maryland to Henson Henry Jr and Marion Gladys Smith. She attended Baltimore City Schools and was a graduate of Dunbar High School.

Marva’s walk with our Lord Jesus Christ started at an early age, she was a long-time member of St Phillips Lutheran Church (Baltimore...

Dec 16, 2022

Mrs. Roxie E. (Hall) Dabney was born on Wednesday, March 5, 1930, in Nelsonville, Ohio to the late Rev. Benjamin J. Hall and Lottie Pearl (Mattox) Hall. The fourth of nine children, she grew up in rural Athens County, and graduated from Nelsonville High School. Roxie gave her life to the Lord at an early age at First Baptist...

Dec 14, 2022

Alicia Lurita Lias 58 was born Aug 18, 1964 the 4th child of the marriage of Moses and Alice Adams Lias in Columbus, Ohio. She graduated from Northland High School 1982 and attended Bluefield State. She fell asleep in death at her residence in Gahanna OH. Dec 14, 2022. Rita was a kind and generous person. Who was willing...

Dec 13, 2022

Mark Anthony Skipper, aka “Mark and Lisa,” was born Friday, August 14, 1964, in Mariana, Arizona, to LeRoy Jr. and Margaret Skipper. He was the oldest of two children. Mark accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized under the leadership of Reverend William R. Haney, at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, Detroit, Michigan. Mark’s faith was his anchor....

Dec 13, 2022

Sallie Beulah Jordan was born January 1, 1933 to the Late Albert and Glenora Gooch. She spent the first years of her life in Ripley Tennessee.

She was married to the Late Rev. Robert S. Jordan, Sr. and served as First Lady of the Floral Baptist church in Massieville, Ohio for several years. She faithfully...

Dec 10, 2022

Jessie Laurice, Ammons went home glory on December 10th, 2022 at 5:45pm. She was 82 years old born to George Batty and Gertrude Harris on April 11th, 1940 in Lima, Ohio. She was a graduate of Lima High School.

Jessie enjoyed spending time with her family, and working in the ministry. She was the founder...

Dec 8, 2022

Dec 7, 2022

Earl Sylvester Burns was born to Betty Jane Johns Tyree and Warren Burns on Sunday, December 13, 1942, in Washington Court House, Ohio. He was the second of ten children. Earl was affectionately called “Skippy” or “Skip” by family and childhood friends; however, to most, he was known as “Burns.”

From a young boy, Earl...

Dec 7, 2022

Mark Alexander Murray, Sr.

February 15, 1967 — December 7, 2022

Mark was born in Martinez, CA., to the late Margaret Maxine Rogers and Marshall James Murray.

Mark was friendly, kind, and passionate, he loved and believed in God and was a blessing to each church that he was affiliated with....

Dec 6, 2022

KELVIN BERNARD PONDER, SR. was born Wednesday, November 19, 1969, in Columbus, Ohio. He was the son of Rev. Kell Ponder Sr. and Gladys Garland. Kelvin was a proud graduate of Whetstone High School, Class of 1988, as well as a graduate of Eastland Career Center, certified in carpentry. Kelvin was a member of New Jerusalem COGIC. He was...

Dec 6, 2022

Frances Clark-Lee, was born on December 11th, 1915 to John and Ida Colley in Thompson, Georgia.  She was one of six children.  She moved to Columbus Ohio at the tender age of six.

She eventually met and married Frank Clark and had two boys, the late Clifford Clark and Kenneth Clark.  She worked for over four decades...

Dec 5, 2022

Myra Ellen (Austin) Anderson, 73 of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022.

Myra was born on April 7, 1949 to Andrew and Lannie Austin in Columbus, Ohio. After graduation from South High School in 1968, she went on to study cosmetology at Ohio State Cosmetology school.

Myra was...