Obituaries
Janice Gray White
Nov 4, 2025
Janice Gray White went home to be with the Lord on November 4, 2025. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1938 to parents Murray Gray (a pharmacist) and Odessa Parker Gray (a school teacher). She was the oldest of three children and an active and social child growing up in Cincinnati and Cleveland Ohio. Janice graduated from Glenville High School and...
Zayne Austin Edghill
Nov 4, 2025
Zayne was born in Columbus, Ohio at Grant Hospital On December 1, 2014. He passed away peacefully at Nationwide Children’s Hospital on November 4, 2025 God gave us an angel on earth. We are blessed with the experience of knowing and loving Zayne. His name means “Gift from God,” and every moment of his precious life he lived up to...
Rashard J. Brown
Oct 24, 2025
Rashard, best known as RJ, was an angel on earth — a light in a dark world. He was kind, respectful, and a natural leader who was never afraid to try new things and pursue his dreams. Anything he set his mind to, he accomplished. RJ was a protector who deeply loved his family and friends. He was not perfect,...
Ruby F. Smedley
Oct 20, 2025
Ruby F. Smedley, a devoted woman of faith, love, and purpose, transitioned from this life on October 20, 2025. She was born on December 1, 1955, in Bluefield, West Virginia, to the late Joe H. and Mildred Jackson. A lifelong member of Eliezer Church of Christ, Ruby’s spiritual foundation was planted in childhood and blossomed throughout her life. She faithfully...
Femi Israel Osabiya
Oct 20, 2025
Femi Israel Osabiya, 51, of Columbus, Ohio transitioned peacefully on October 20, 2025. Femi Israel Osabiya was born on December 9, 1973, into the esteemed family of Overseer Johnson Kayode Osabiya and Late Deaconess Christiana Modupe Osabiya in Lagos State, Nigeria. His father hails from Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria, while his mother was a native of Omuo-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria....
Johnie M Torain
Oct 10, 2025
Johnie “Bunny” Torain, 70, of Westerville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Born on April 9, 1955, in Columbia, South Carolina, and raised by the late Nathan Bostic and Florine Elam, Johnie lived a life marked by love, service, and unwavering dedication to others. Known for her warm heart, sharp wit, and tireless...
Laverne H. Dubenion
Oct 10, 2025
"Mrs. Laverne H. Dubenion, age 94, loving wife of the late Walter Dubenion of Westerville, passed the morning of Friday, October 10th at Otterbein Senior Living in New Albany. She was the first daughter of the late Freeman Walker and Tabitha (Whitfield) Hightower of Binghamton, NY. She was born on October 1st, 1931. She is survived by two daughters Lisa...
Eurlando Ector
Oct 6, 2025
Eurlando Shawn Ector, 62, transitioned peacefully at his residence on October 6, 2025. Born in Columbus, Ohio, on March 4, 1963 Shawn was the second oldest of seven children, cherished by his loving parents, Paul William Ector Sr. (Roy) and Freddine A. Taylor Ector. Shawn was a devoted son, father, brother, and uncle. Growing up in Columbus, Ohio, he was...
Warren Fletcher Jr.
Oct 2, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that our family announces the passing of Warren Fletcher Jr., age 71, of Cleveland, Ohio. Warren peacefully passed away in the early hours of October 2, 2025, at Altercare of Canal Winchester. He is preceded in death by his father Warren Fletcher Sr, mother Josie Ree Fletcher and sister Hattie Catherine Fletcher. Warren was born...
Dwight Anthony Lee
Oct 1, 2025
Dwight Anthony Lee, born on June 18, 1969, in Columbus, Ohio, who left us on October 1, 2025. Dwight was the beloved son of George N. Lee Jr. and Catherine L. Dalton. He was preceded in death by his mother, Catherine L. Dalton; grandfathers George N. Lee Sr. and Theodore Jackson; grandmothers Gloria Lee, Margurite Lee, Hattie Sherman, and Joyce...
Laura E Williams
Oct 1, 2025
Laura Ella Williams, 71, of Columbus, Ohio, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on October 1, 2025. She was born in Winston Salem, NC on November 12, 1953, as the only daughter to the late Esau and Fannie (Young) Williams. Laura graduated from East High School in 1972 where she established and maintained several lifelong friendships. While...
James Lipscomb Sr.
Sep 24, 2025
Dr. James W. Lipscomb, Sr. transitioned on September 24, 2025 at the age of 78. Dr. Lipscomb was born in Opelika, Alabama, on September 27, 1946. He was the son of the late John and Carrie Lipscomb, who passed away when he was a young boy, and then he was raised by his aunts and uncles, particularly Sylvester and Viola...
Joanette B Smith
Sep 22, 2025
Joanette Benet Lewis-Smith (affectionately known as Tiger) departed this life on September 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and best friend Debra Harper. Joanette was born on November 4th, 1947 to her parents Lola P. Pearson and William T. Lewis. Joanette grew up in Huntsville, Al, and later moved to White Plains New York, before she settled in Columbus,...
Will Golden
Sep 17, 2025
Will L. Golden or Lacey as he was affectionately called, was born December 19, 1942 in Wetumpka, Alabama. To Jesse Golden and Almedia Harding. He peacefully departed this life on September 17, 20025 with his grandson by his side. Will retired in 2018 from Columbus City Schools after 42 years of dedication. Will loved spending time with his family and...
Margaret M Roberts
Sep 16, 2025
Margaret Roberts was born Margaret Emma Mills to the late Everett Mills and Isabelle Holman Mills on 12/5/1936 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was the ninth of eleven children. Her family fondly called her Margie. At a young age, Margaret went to live with an older cousin in Detroit, Michigan, where she attended Cass High School. She obtained a Bachelor’s degree...
Queen E Crawford
Sep 14, 2025
Queen Esther Crawford was born on August 2, 1925, in Fort Lawn, South Carolina, to John Craine and Hattie Huff Craine. She peacefully departed this life on September 14, 2025, at the blessed age of 100 years. She was the last surviving member of the Craine family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Sam Crawford, Sr., her...
Cynthia L. Slate
Sep 7, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Cynthia Lavonne Slate on September 7, 2025. A devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, Cynthia leaves behind a legacy of faith, love, and purpose that will continue to inspire all who knew her. Cynthia was a brilliant and compassionate woman with an insatiable passion for learning- especially in history, politics,...
Lena B Cummings
Sep 6, 2025
Lena Belle “Lena B” Abbington Anthony Cummings, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, made her transition from this life on September 6, 2025, at her home in Columbus, OH, surrounded by love. She was born on May 25, 1930, in Gary, W.Va. to the late William J and Selena B. Wright Abbington. Lena grew up in...
Jeanie L. Bailey
Sep 4, 2025
It is with broken hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved , Jeanie Leann Bailey, who was called home from this world on September 4, 2025 at the age of 51. Jeanie lived a life defined by love, kindness, and quiet strength. To know her was to experience compassion in its purest form, whether through...
Roland D. Hayes
Sep 3, 2025
Roland Daniel Hayes, born July 15, 1949, in Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his hometown on September 2, 2025, at the age of 76. Roland was a devoted son to his parents, Fiery W. Hayes Sr. and Rosetta Jones, both of whom preceded him in death. His beloved wife, Trina Hayes, also preceded him in passing. Roland proudly served...
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