Obituaries

Dec 29, 2021

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Elizabeth Copeland, who passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021 in Columbus, OH. Ms. Copeland is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Copeland Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Dec 29, 2021

Darryl Keith McKissick, age 52, was born Thursday, February 6, 1969, in Tucson, AZ to Erwin and Ann McKissick. “Dee” or “D-Nice” as he was affectionately called by friends and family, was a graduate of Marion Franklin High School. He later attended Ohio University. Darryl was a member of the Columbus Police Division where he served his community faithfully...

Dec 29, 2021

Mrs. Vanessa Lynn Alexander Banks, MSN,RN

Vanessa was born in Columbus, Ohio the daughter of Isabelle Alexander and Lynchon Stewart. She was educated in the Columbus Public City School system and graduated from Linden McKinley High School. She then graduated from the Ohio State University with honors obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She later received...

Dec 28, 2021

SHEILA DELORES WILLIAMS, known as Lorsie to family and friends, went home to be with the Lord, unexpectedly, on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. She was sixty-seven years of age. Sheila was born in Switchback, West Virginia, on Monday, August 9, 1954, to Thomas and Mary Lee Valentine and into the arms of her sister and first best friend, Lee...

Dec 27, 2021

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Elizabeth Williamson, who passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 in Columbus, OH. Ms. Williamson is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Williamson Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Dec 27, 2021

Cheryl Gray of Blacklick, Ohio passed away on Dec 27, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 27, 2021

Brenda Joyce White (Taylor) was born in Roanoke, Virginia on May 2, 1948. She was one of four children (twin sister Linda, younger sister Muriel, older brother Wayne) to Norman and Ella Mae Taylor. On Monday December 27, 2021 the Lord Most High decided it was time to call Brenda home to rest. Brenda was brought to Delaware at...

Dec 26, 2021

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of John Gibbs, who passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021 in Columbus, OH. Mr. Gibbs is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of The Gibbs Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Dec 25, 2021

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Herbert Middleton, who passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021. Mr. Middleton is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of The Middleton Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date. Thank you for...

Dec 24, 2021

Celebration of Life and Ministry of Esther Lamar Banks Esther Lamar Banks, age 56, died the morning of Christmas Eve in the year 2021 of complications with Covid-19 in The Ohio University Wexner Medical Center. Esther was preceded in death by her aunt and uncle, Elder Earl Ponder and Missionary Easter Mae Ponder, who helped raise her and nurture...

Dec 23, 2021

“Remembering My Life……..I Did it My Way.” Elinor Jane Henderson was the 9th child born to the late Frank and Edna (Allen) Green in Cols, Ohio on June 6, 1923. After one last family gathering over a weekend, she finished her race and transitioned back to her Heavenly Father on December 23, 2021. Elinor Jane was reared in the...

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...