Obituaries

Jan 16, 2022

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Fred McGill, who passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 in Columbus, OH. Mr. McGill is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of The McGill Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Jan 16, 2022

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Charles Franklin, who passed away Sunday, January 16, 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....

Jan 14, 2022

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Forestine King, who passed away Friday, January 14, 2022 in Columbus, OH. Mrs. King is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The King Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Jan 14, 2022

Robert “Bobby” Baker was born December 2, 1950.  On Friday, January 14 Bobby passed away peacefully in OSU Hospital  East at the age of 71.

He was the second child of Robert and Doris Baker

Bobby was a graduate of Central High School where he played basketball.

He loved to work on cars...

Jan 13, 2022

Deaconess Betty Lou Lewis, of Columbus, OH, ascended to her heavenly home on January 13th, 2022. She was born in Chillicothe, OH on March 24th, 1933. Deaconess Lewis, was passionate about many things, but most of all she loved to cook, sew, sing and teach. Deaconess Lewis has impacted many lives. She was a Sunday school teacher, usher board...

Jan 13, 2022

Kathlynne “Kathy” Bruce Duffy Espy had an extraordinary life. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on March 29, 1944 to Helen Louise and Franklyn Verlett Duffy. Three years later, the family moved to Raleigh, North Carolina where her brother, Franklyn, Jr. was born and she was so happy to have someone to dote on. The family moved back to...

Jan 12, 2022

RUTH ANN GIBBS was born in Columbus, Ohio on January 19, 1933, to George and Wyoma Cardwell. She was the youngest of seven children. She graduated from Central High School and attended Franklin University for one year. At a Catholic high school dance Ruth Ann met the love of her life, Jack Gibbs. They were married on March 27,...

Jan 12, 2022

Phyllis Ann Greathouse-Gore was born on September 27, 1949 in Fort Payne, Alabama. She was the daughter of Willie Joe and Audrey Lee Greathouse. She married to the love of her life Lester Gore on June 17, 2006. Their marriage produced a blended family of 6 children: Tomika, Antonio, Sonnetta, Leland, Meaka, and Melissa. Phyllis moved to Columbus, Ohio...

Jan 12, 2022

Jacqueline Pannell was born November 19, 1955 in Columbus OH.  She departed this life on January 12, 2022.  She is survived by Mother Loretha Sanders; Sisters Kathryn Jones and Louis Pannell; Sons Micheal Pannell and Regional Pannell; Daughter Ketrice Pannell; Nephew Shannon Pannell; Nieces Kimberly Morales, Keshia and  Tina Hill; Great Nephews Keontae Johnson,  Kortez and Kyree Morales; Great...

Jan 12, 2022

In Remembrance of Ta’Farriah M. Martin, age 33, Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at his residence. Preceded in death by his Grandmother Edwinda Roberts-Martin, Grandfather, Robert Martin Sr, and Dustin Stover.

Survived by his Mother, Kenya Martin, Siblings, Bradford Davis., Burgundy Davis, Shaugh-Tajh Davis, Da’Liante Martin, Just’Us  Escolante, and Aunt Denice Martin (Billy Isaman), and nieces Ja’Naiyla Allen,...

Jan 11, 2022

William Clifford Gilliam Jr “bang” was born March 6, 1963 in Columbus Ohio to Betty King and William C Gilliam Sr. Where they met in Virginia. He attended Gunkel high school in Toledo Ohio. He was Baptized on June 16,1991 at Divine Refuge Church of Christ. He worked at the promo west pavilion. He worked on house renovations. He...

Jan 10, 2022

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of David Washington, who passed away Monday, January 10, 2022 in Columbus, OH. Mr Washington is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of The Washington Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Jan 8, 2022

Annie Ruth Allen, age 76, passed over, peacefully, into Supreme Freedom and Glory on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital. She was surrounded by her loving husband of 47 years, Michael Allen, and loving family. Annie was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, on Tuesday, June 26, 1945, to Loise Ray and Mary Green. She was...

Jan 8, 2022

Rommel Edwin Jennings “RJ” age 63, was born June 20, 1959 he departed this life unexpected on Saturday evening January 8, 2022.  Rommel was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio.  He excelled in sports, basketball, boxing and bowling.  His favorite football team was the Washington Redskins.  Rommel graduate from East High School class of 1977.

Rommel is...

Jan 7, 2022

James G. Walker, Jr. was born on September 3, 1943, in Columbus, Ohio, to James G. Walker, Sr. and Angie Wills Hartgrove (Thomas). Jun or Butch - as family and friends affectionately called him - departed this earthly life on Friday, January 7, 2022, at Riverside Hospital's Kobacker House. Jun accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at...

Jan 6, 2022

Dion Scott Hopson, age 49, was born December 3, 1972. He received his call from the Lord on January 6, 2022. Dion accepted Christ at an early age as a member of Second Baptist Church in Columbus, Ohio. He was a graduate of East High School in Columbus and attended Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. He worked as...

Jan 6, 2022

Carole Anita Pope, of Columbus, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord January 6, 2022. Carole, born December 23, 1945, was the youngest daughter of George and Sarah Bethel. Carole was preceded in death by parents George Bethel, Sarah Bethel, and brother William Bethel. Carole from East High School where she was the head majorette of the East...

Jan 4, 2022

Bessie Lena Johnson was a survivor. She was born in Conway, South Carolina on May 14, 1929—a few months before the longest and worst economic downturn in American history: the Great Depression. Her parents, the late Willie and Eva Baker Hickman-Johnson, raised six children, and Bessie was number two. She graduated from the historic Whittemore High School in Conway,...

Jan 3, 2022

Thomas Baker of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Jan 3, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jan 2, 2022

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