Obituaries

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...

Jan 2, 2022

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

Jan 2, 2022

Martha was born September 17, 1930 in Blackshear, Georgia.  She was the last living child born to the late Thomas Hamm and Elizabeth Graham.

Martha graduated from George Washington Carver High School and was married to the late Wilbert A. Campbell Sr. on October 23, 1948.  They were married for fifty years and together they had four...

Jan 1, 2022

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

Jan 1, 2022

Ray Anthony Parker was born May 1, 1958 in Osceola, Arkansas. He was the youngest of five sons born to the late Odis and Annie Mae Parker. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mount Hermon Missionary Baptist Church

At an early age the family moved to Columbus Ohio. Ray attended Kent Street...

Dec 31, 2021

David Mathis passed away unexpectedly at home on December 31, 2021, at the age of 72. He was born in Columbus, Ohio to Mary Virginia and Thomas Lee Mathis on April 16, 1949, and was the third child of six children. In his younger years, he was known for his playful and "mischievous" behavior. David attended Columbus City Schools...

Dec 31, 2021

TION RICHARD MCGOWAN, age forty-two, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021, at his residence in Columbus, Ohio. Tion was born on Friday, May 18, 1979, to Clarence R. Johnson and Linda McGowan. Those that are left to cherish his memories are his mother, Linda McGowan; son, Tion Marshawn Benjamin; daughter, Nevaeh Lashon Williams, grandson, Kristian Markell Newton-Benjamin; sister, Tanya...

Dec 30, 2021

Vernon Reeves of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Dec 30, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 30, 2021

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Khiryn Hodge, who passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 in Columbus, OH. Mr. Hodge is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of The Hodge Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Dec 29, 2021

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Neehemmie Woods, who passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021. Mr. Woods is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of The Woods Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date. Thank you for...