Obituaries

Feb 12, 2022

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Thomas Swanson, who passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022 in Columbus, OH. Mr. Swanson is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of The Swanson Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Feb 12, 2022

Mary “Dobbie” McClelland, 90, was born in Forkland, Alabama, on February 1, 1932, to the late George “Buck” Hill and Julia Thompson Hill. She passed peacefully at home on Saturday, February 12, 2022, after a lengthy illness. Mary was a student of the public school system in Forkland, AL. She was baptized at an early age as a member...

Feb 10, 2022

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Teresa Champion, who passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022 in Westerville, OH. Ms. Champion is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Champion Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Feb 10, 2022

Sarah M. Collier was born on June 2, 1946 to Dudley Mae Jones and Jessie Wingfield in Pelham, Georgia. Sarah departed this earth on February 10, 2022 at The James Cancer Hospital at OSU.

Sarah relocated to Columbus, Ohio to assist her sister-aunt with caring for her children. Sarah later obtained employment at Isabelle Ridgway Nursing Center...

Feb 9, 2022

On October 3, 1939 the youngest of ten, Roosevelt Lard Sr. was born to the late Zake Loyd and Mamie Parker in York, Alabama. He matriculated through the public school system of Tuscaloosa Alabama, graduating from Druid High School in May of 1959. Rawhide, the name by which he was affectionately referred to by his friends and family, had...

Feb 9, 2022

David Stanley Barnes was born on February 4, 1947, in Clinton, IL to Hilton and Ceola Strong Barnes. He was the fifth of nine children. David's parents relocated to Warren Hill Community in Smith County, Mississippi where he attended New Prospect School. At an early age he united served as an usher at Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church in Raleigh,...

Feb 9, 2022

Kennith (Kenny) Julius Hill was born to Schrenetta Ann Hill and Kenneth Brittman Jr on March 6th 1989 in Columbus Ohio. He answered the Lord’s call to glory on February 9th, 2022. He’s preceded in death by grandfathers Kenneth Brittman Sr and Ronald Middlebrooks Aunt Jacqueline Ludaway and Uncles Christopher Brittman, Chezrae Garner and Carlos Garner Kenny leaves to...

Feb 8, 2022

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Deloris Banks, who passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Ms. Banks is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Banks Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date. Thank you for...

Feb 7, 2022

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Leon Richard, who passed away Monday, February 7, 2022 in Columbus. Mr. Richard is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of The Richard Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date. Thank...

Feb 4, 2022

Gloria Gatha Howard, 74, entered into eternal peace on February 4, 2022.

She was born on June 25, 1947 in Williamson, West Virginia to Rev. L.C. & Rosa Lee Howard. She moved to Columbus, Ohio when she was a small child with her family. She was a graduate of Columbus East High School, class of 1965 and...

Feb 3, 2022

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Wayne Fain, who passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022 in Columbus, OH. Mr. Fain is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of The Fain Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Feb 3, 2022

Our Mother, Hazel C. McGill, was born March 28, 1933 to Martha and Charles Cole. She received her homecoming and joined her parents on February 3, 2022. Hazel, lovingly known as "Gran" or "Granny", was a pious and devout Christian and a pillar of the community. She was known as one of the Mothers and faithful member of Family...

Feb 3, 2022

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Hattie Holland, who passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022 in Winchester. Ms. Holland is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Holland Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date. Thank...

Feb 2, 2022

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Phyllis Dixon, who passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Columbus, OH. Mrs. Dixon is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Dixon Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Feb 2, 2022

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Sereta Scott, who passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Columbus, OH. Ms. Scott is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Scott Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Feb 2, 2022

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Eva Greggs, who passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Columbus, OH. Ms. Greggs is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Greggs Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Feb 1, 2022

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Dorothy Turnbo, who passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022 in Dublin, OH. Ms. Turnbo is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Turnbo Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Jan 30, 2022

Roy Blackwell Sr, 83, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022. Born in Griffin, Georgia on December 13, 1938, Roy was the oldest child of Henry and Lena Mary Blackwell. He met the love of his life, Vivian when she was just 15 years of age and said "I Do" on May 13th, 1963. Their union...

Jan 29, 2022

Geneva Pearl Murphy-Clayton, daughter of the late William Berkeley Murphy, Sr. and Elsie Lee Childress Murphy, was born in Switchback, West Virginia on March 25, 1942. Geneva transitioned peacefully on January 29, 2022 at her home in Columbus, Ohio. Geneva was the youngest of seven children. She was preceded in death by her son, Richard Keith Murphy, her husband,...

Jan 29, 2022

Jacqueline Mitchell of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Jan 29, 2022. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.