Obituaries

Dec 23, 2021

John Andrew Hodge Age 77 was born April 22,1944 to King David and Katie Mae Hodge in Covel West Virginia. He went to sleep in the arms of the Lord on December 23, 2021, at Grant Hospital

John was a skilled Auto Body Mechanic before he retired. His favorite past time was fishing and eating. He was...

Dec 23, 2021

Andrew M. Craft also known as Drew and Andy was born on March 25, 1964 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Percy and Juanita Mills Craft. Andrew passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. He attended the Columbus Public School system. He enjoyed working at Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy. Drew loved music, his favorite was...

Dec 21, 2021

Benny Ray Banks was born to the honorable Rev. and Mrs. William Banks, Sr. He was introduced to the world on July 13,1930, in Middlesboro, Kentucky and was the fifth of seven children. Benny’s impact was immediately felt throughout the Banks household. He was lovingly raised in a God-fearing home, where there was continuous “attitude adjustments” among the siblings,...

Dec 21, 2021

Marc Mapp Chever passed away on the morning of December 21, 2022 in Columbus, OH. He was 48 years of age. Marc was born on August 5, 1973 in Columbus, OH to his parents, Gerald Lee and Jane Adele Chever. He worked in the security field, primarily within the hospitality industry. He committed himself to be a caring family...

Dec 20, 2021

CATHERINE YVETTE "CATHY" "CAT" BLAKE, 75, went home to be with the Lord on December 20, 2021. She was born on December 9, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio to James Allen Booker and Lollie Margaret Booker. She was raised in Columbus and graduated from East High School's night school program. She was employed with the City of Columbus Public Utilities...

Dec 19, 2021

July 29, 1937- December 19, 2021 Mayo Saxton, 90, was born July 29, 1931, in Birmingham, Alabama. Mayo was the oldest of six children born to James and Laura Saxton. He transitioned peacefully on December 19, 2021, surrounded by his family at Riverside Hospital. Mayo was a graduate of Talladega City Schools in Birmingham, Alabama. He graduated from Talladega...

Dec 19, 2021

Harry was born on May 8, 1948 to Harry (Sport) Manns and Bernice (Reeves) Somers in Bluefield, West Virginia. Affectionately called Logan for most of his life, he graduated from Bluefield High School and attended Bluefield State College. Logan married his high school sweetheart Brenda Hurt in 1968 and moved to Ohio where he lived for over 15 years....

Dec 19, 2021

Tungla Faye Odom, age 64 was born December 14, 1957. She was born in Vredenburgh, Alabama but was raised in Columbus, Ohio. She attended Linden McKinley High School. Faye loved to read romance novels and listen to her jazz music. She later found her love for watching Tyler Perry movies and TV shows on BRAVO, but most of all...

Dec 17, 2021

Joe Edward Chever departed this life on December 17, 2021. He was born on June 19, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio, the third child of Nishel and Dorothy Sutherland Chever. Joe graduated from Columbus North High School and attended Columbus Technical Institute. He served in the United States Air Force as a Security Forces Police Officer for four years, including...

Dec 17, 2021

Juanita A. Futch, affectionately known as (Nete), daughter of the late William and Alice Johnson was born on September 8, 1933. Juanita's life journey ended on December 17, 2021 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, when she was called home to be with the Lord. Juanita attended Columbus Public Schools and graduated from Central High School. Later...

Dec 16, 2021

Nicholas D Prater, age 48, was born on October 8th 1973 in Columbus Ohio and departed this life on December 16th 2021.

Nicholas is preceded in death by his parents Emma & Earl Prater, his brother Christopher Prater, His Sister Marsha Prater, and his nephews Ligmund Prater & Maurice Hall.

Nicholas leave to cherish his...

Dec 15, 2021

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Morris Davis, who passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 in Columbus. Mr. Davis is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of The Davis Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date. Thank...

Dec 15, 2021

Apostle Ray N Powell Jr went home to be with the Lord on December 15, 2021. He was born on July 5, 1955 in Columbus, Ohio to Ray N Powell Sr and Betty Powell. A graduate of Theological school, Ray started Agape Full Gospel Baptist Church where he pastored and provided for the sorrounding community. Ray loved to travel...

Dec 15, 2021

Glenn Anthony Robinson was born in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, October 5, 1946. He was the son of Lillian C. Ross and Donald Robinson. Glenn served in the United States Army, completing a tour of duty during the Vietnam War. This veteran served his country well and was honorably discharged. After returning home, Glen was employed with the Board...

Dec 15, 2021

Dolores Costella Smith-White, loving mother and caring grandmother passed away December 15, 2021 at age 88 in her home surrounded with family. She was adored by family and loved my many friends. Dolores served as the president of her family business E.E. Ward Moving and Storage and was recognized as the next leader of the oldest black owned business...

Dec 15, 2021

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Anthony Michael, who passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 in Columbus. Mr. Michael is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of The Michael Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date. Thank...

Dec 14, 2021

On Tuesday, December 14, 2021, Lillie Grey Moorehead Collins, received her wings to heaven. She was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. Lillie was born to James and Sallie Moorehead on May 24, 1931, in the small town of Gary, West Virginia. At a young age, the Moorehead family moved to Eden, North Carolina. The youngest of her...

Dec 12, 2021

Antohn Marriel Saunders Jr. was born October,15 2002 in Columbus Ohio to Misty Dotson and Antohn M Saunders Sr. Antohn answered his heavenly call on December,12 2001. Antohn graduated in 2021 from Groveport Madison High School. He was an exceptional Employee of Buckeye Movers. Antohn was well known to be very outgoing and loved. He was also cherished by...

Dec 12, 2021

John Mark Allen, Sr. age 68, born August 26, 1953 in Montgomery, WV.  Deacon of Holy Ground Ministries.  He was a member of the Columbus Police Department MTS and Laborers International Union of North America.  Preceded in death by parents John and Samantha Allen; son, Manzell; brother James Allen; sister, Virginia Allen.  Survived by sons, John, Marcus, Michael, Brynel,...

Dec 11, 2021

Catherine Ella Simpson was born in Wytheville, Virginia on April 4th, 1929. She departed this life on Saturday, December 11th, 2021. She was 92 years of age. Catherine attended the Wytheville City Schools. Prior to moving to Columbus she also lived in New York and Cleveland. She moved to Columbus in 1955. She married Bert Simpson, September 17, 1955....