Obituaries

Feb 27, 2022

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Marquerite Chambliss, who passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022 in Columbus, OH. Ms. Chambliss is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Chambliss Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Feb 27, 2022

Ruth Hollis Smith was one of two sets of fraternal twins born to the late Loyce and Blanche Mills Hollis in Spartanburg, SC. Ruth was born on August 2, 1928. She was called home to be with the Lord on February 27, 2022. Ruth was skilled at cooking, sewing and she had a green-thumb that would rival the best...

Feb 27, 2022

Arthur Edward "Art" Lee was born in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Arthur James Lee and Edward Indiana Treadwell Lee. He was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-three years, Roberta Louise Redman Lee, his sister Lynne D. Lee, and grandson Arthur Joseph Lee. Art is survived by his children, Bonnie Lee, Craig (Lisa Tyus) Lee, Arthur Robert...

Feb 27, 2022

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Eliza Cotner, who passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022 in Dallas, TX. Ms. Cotner is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Cotner Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Feb 24, 2022

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Edgar Franklin, who passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022 in Columbus, OH. Mr. Franklin is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of The Franklin Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Feb 22, 2022

Leonard Wayne Smith also known as Big Leo, 74, passed away on February 22nd 2022. Leo was born on July 29th 1947 to Richard and Helen Smith in Urbancrest, OH. Leo attended Central High School where he was all league state in football In 1966,

Leo met Parrie, and they married in 1968, where they enjoyed 53...

Feb 21, 2022

D'Arcy D. Mason, 65, of Columbus, Ohio passed away February 21, 2022 surrounded by family at Mount Carmel East Hospital.

She was born on November 26, 1956.  Graduate of Marion Franklin High School and worked at State Auto Insurance Companies for 29 years before retiring.

Preceded in death by parents Bernell Hairston and Betty Oakes....

Feb 21, 2022

Harry W. Caldwell was born April 7, 1968. He attended Mifflin High School. Harry was a skillful cook and doing so was his passion. On February 21, 2022, at the age of 53, Harry departed this earthly life at his home at 1845 Sullivant Avenue in Columbus, Ohio.

Harry was preceded in death by both his parents,...

Feb 20, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for VERONICA FAY GREEN. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 19, 2022

DEACONESS BERNICE JEANNETTE BROWN was born Friday, July 27, 1934, to John Wyche and Florence Harris Vaugh, in Columbus, Ohio. She gained her heavenly wings on Saturday, February 19, 2022. She was blessed with 87 years of life. Mother Brown was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend to all who knew her....

Feb 18, 2022

Frances Irene Crews entered this life September 8, 1932, to the parents of Archie Rayfield Freeman and Molly Goings Freeman, with this union she was the youngest of two children. She was born in Edison, Ohio, matriculated through the Crestline Ohio public schools and graduated from Mansfield Senior High school. Frances was the mother of 8 children, with her...

Feb 16, 2022

GLADYS MARIE COOPER TURNER was born in Clanton, Alabama, April 15, 1925, to the late Benny Cooper and Emma Vinson Cooper. Gladys was the third child of five daughters. She was raised in Lexington, Kentucky, by her paternal grandmother, Georgia Easter Ester Cooper. Gladys was baptized and accepted Christ at an early age at The Pleasant Green Baptist Church....

Feb 16, 2022

The grace of God moved and carried Rosie B. Brooks from labor to reward on February 16, 2022 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Rosie was born on September 22, 1935 in Crawford, Mississippi. She is preceded in death by her parents, John W. and Lue Eather Baker; her sister, Emma Baker; and brothers, Sylvester, Ben, and Eugene Willis. Rosie...

Feb 14, 2022

James Ernest Barnes Jr., affectionately known as Jimmy" or "Bo", was born on February 06, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio to James Sr. and Pauline Barnes. He is a graduate of Franklin Heights High School (1978). He was employed and retired from Complete General Construction company after 30 plus years of service. Jimmy loved his family and was loved by...

Feb 13, 2022

Catherine Childs, born February 22, 1930, was the eldest child to the union of Wilce and Lelia Walker. She transitioned this life, February 13, 2022, at the age of 91 years. Catherine accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Gay Street Baptist Church under the pastorate of the late Rev. J.P. Fincher. On October 4,...

Feb 13, 2022

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Roosevelt Besteda, who passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022 in Pickerington. Mr. Besteda is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of The Besteda Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date. Thank...

Feb 13, 2022

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Zambrina Marshall, who passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022 in Columbus, OH. Ms. Marshall is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Marshall Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Feb 13, 2022

Agnes Jane Miller, 92 of Columbus, Ohio departed this life on February 13, 2022.

Preceded in death by her loving mother, Idella Melvina. Aunts; Anna Lee Jackson, Dorothy Brown, and Mozzelle (Franklin) Hammocks. Uncles; Cleveland Miller and Albert (Middell) Miller. And her sister-like cousin, Vickie D. Grant. Survived by her beloved son David Ned Miller, who will...

Feb 12, 2022

Shannon Foster of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Feb 12, 2022. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Feb 12, 2022

Pierre Ramon Johnson Sr. was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He left this world suddenly on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at the age of 65. Pierre was born to the late Lawrence and Millicent Johnson on July 8, 1956. After graduating in 1974 from Central Evening High School, Pierre chased his dreams of driving a...