Obituaries
Myrtle Groves
Feb 16, 2025
Myrtle Lee Groves, 82, of Columbus, Ohio, transitioned peacefully on February 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Myrtle was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 23, 1942, to William and Mary Goode and she had one sibling.
Myrtle graduated from East High School in 1960 and then married her late husband, Charles Groves, in 1962. From their union, they bore three...
Sarah J. Harmon
Feb 16, 2025
Sarah Justeen Harmon, age 102, passed away peacefully at her residence in Blacklick, Ohio on February 16, 2025. Sarah was born on December 6, 1922, in Franklin County, VA, to the Late John Helm and the Late Lartha Ann Calloway. She also preceded in death, by her husband, James W. Harmon, Sr, her granddaughter, Tonya Harmon Jones, and her great...
Nona C. McKinney
Feb 11, 2025
Nona Catherine McKinney, 91, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away February 11, 2025 peacefully at home. Nona was born in Augusta, GA on July 31,1933 to the late Robert Norris and Bessie Norris. Nona is preceded in death by her husband James H. McKinney and sister Helen Norris. She leaves to cherish her memory, Son Richard McKinney(Sabrina) and Sister Eloise Norris....
Christine Yvonne Hill
Feb 10, 2025
Christine Yvonne Garland Hill was born in Georgia, March 26, 1935. Her parents, the Rev. Roy and Olena Garland moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1941. They joined Pilgrim Baptist Church and became faithful members. Olena was a part of the Kitchen Ministry. Christine was working with her mother when fire broke out in the kitchen. Christine was burned along with...
Barbara Augusta Wood
Feb 10, 2025
Barbara Augusta Roberts Johnson Wood, age ninety-two, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Barbara was born in Trinidad on Tuesday, March 15, 1932, to Simeon E. Roberts and Beryl Nurse. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Vernon and Glenford Roberts; daughter, Roslyn Wilson; great-grandson, Shevon Williams; god-brother, Marion Willis Jr.; and god-sister, Betty...
Sallie Tarver
Feb 8, 2025
Sallie M. Tarver was born on July 5, 1934 in Sumter South Carolina. Sallie went home to glory on February 8, 2025 at the age of 90 years old. She resided in Columbus, Ohio for over 50 years. Sallie was a former long term member of Macedonia Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her mother, Harriet Mcleod and...
Edward L. Sanders Jr.
Feb 7, 2025
Edward Lorenzo Sanders, Jr--”Buddy” to many--was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Edward and Elsie Bea Sanders on November 5, 1961 and departed on February 7, 2025. He lived a full and fruitful life of 63 years. Growing up in a time of great personal and societal unrest—racial tension and segregation, divorce, financial hardships—Edward devised a plan to change...
Madeline Graham
Feb 7, 2025
“ Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6
Madeline E. Graham was born May 14, 1927, in Trafford, Pennsylvania to Harry Smith and Polly G. (Lowe) Pruitt. She was called to her eternal home, Friday, February 7, 2025 at...
Evelyn Clark
Feb 5, 2025
Evelyn Bernice Williams Clark was born September 28, 1926 to Mr. Edwin Williams and Mrs. Beatrice Williams while the family resided in Ogden, Utah. Evelyn had a sister, Dorothy, and later a younger brother named Edwin, Jr. Edwin Jr. passed away while still an infant. The family moved to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma when Evelyn was in elementary school, and she...
Lisa Williamson
Feb 5, 2025
Lisa Williamson, a radiant spirit born on December 7, 1965, to the late Willie White and Shirley Turner, in the heart of Columbus, Ohio, captured the essence of life with her abundant love and fervent passions. Her journey through this world came to a serene close on February 5, 2025, in the same beloved city that had cradled her dreams...
Evelyn B. Clark
Feb 5, 2025
Evelyn Bernice Williams Clark was born September 28, 1926 to Mr. Edwin Williams and Mrs. Beatrice Williams while the family resided in Ogden, Utah. Evelyn had a sister, Dorothy, and later a younger brother named Edwin, Jr. Edwin Jr. passed away while still an infant.
The family moved to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma when Evelyn was in elementary school, and she graduated...
Glenda S. Martin
Feb 3, 2025
Glenda S. Martin, aged 74, of Rome, Georgia, passed away peacefully on February3, 2025. Born on November 3, 1950, Glenda was a beloved daughter to Thorton and Elvira Green (Watkins), and a cherished sister to her siblings.
She was preceded in death by her brothers—Harvey Lee, Terry, Harold, Billy Joe, and Jimmy Green—and her sisters, Daralene Green and Diane (Green) Donaldson....
Bobbie Elizabeth Hunt
Feb 3, 2025
Bobbie Elizabeth Hunt, 94, was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio to William and Inez Winton. She was the second born of twelve siblings.
She received her education in Columbus, Ohio and graduated from Central High School. She married Kenneth Hunt at an early age; their marriage lasted 50 years.
Bobbie worked at T. Marzetti Salad Company and OSU Hospital, where she...
Mary Catherine Randolph
Feb 2, 2025
Mary Catherine Randolph, 87, of Columbus, Ohio, was called home to the arms of her Heavenly Father on February 2nd, 2025.
Born on October 26, 1937, in Fairmont, West Virginia, Mary was the daughter of the late Rev. Thomas L. Anderson Sr. and Willa L. Anderson. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Linzy E. Randolph; sons, Matt and...
Rodger E. Green
Feb 1, 2025
Rodger Edward Green, Sr. was born January 2, 1956 in Bellaire, Ohio. He departed this life on February 1, 2025 at the Arthur G. James Cancer Center. His parents John K. Green, Jr., Candace V. Stargen, a sister Myra Kay and his brother John R. Green preceded him in death.
He attended and was a 1974 graduate of George Washington High...
Willie Foster Sr
Jan 28, 2025
Willie Foster, Sr. of Columbus, Ohio transitioned peacefully on January 28, 2025. Born in York, Alabama he is preceded in death by his parents; James and Mamie Bell; daughters, Teresa D. Foster, Toni Foster Long; and sister, Beatrice Gillibeau. Surviving family includes children; Lushunya Rhynehardt Wallace, Darren Foster Long, Yolanda Foster, Willie Foster Jr., DeAnne Rhynehardt, Aric Foster, Anthony Rhynehardt,...
Arleather Chinn
Jan 26, 2025
Arleather passed away peacefully January 26th, 2025, at 12:12pm. She is preceded in death by Father Phill Anderson, Mother Rosie Anderson, husband Delmas Chinn and son Eric Chinn. She is survived by children Spencer, Maurice (Naomi), Angelo Michelle, Terrance Tito (Karri), Mia, Carla and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren along with their relatives and friends....
Jamar Suber Horton
Jan 26, 2025
This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Jamar C.F. Suber Horton , who passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025 in Circleville, Ohio. Jamar is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of the Suber Horton Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at...
Dwayne Thomas
Jan 24, 2025
Dwayne Thomas, born on May 1, 1965, in Mobile, Alabama, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, at the age of 59 in Columbus, Ohio.
Dwayne was a devoted father to his six children: Adrienne, Dnita, Bridgette, Christina, and Takai Wilson, as well as his son Chavez Crayton. His legacy continues through the love and memories shared with these exceptional individuals.
The...
Betty Scott
Jan 23, 2025
On Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 , Betty Jane Scott gained her angel wings at home surrounded by love and family at the age of 98. Betty was born on November 18 1926 to the late John Miles Mitchell and Eugenie Brown in Columbus, Ohio. She attended high school in Arlington, Ohio before relocating to New York where she worked several...
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