Obituaries

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...

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...