Obituaries

Sierra Nicole Smith

Oct 7, 2021

DOUBLE SERVICE BEING HELD WITH SANDRA and SIERRA (Grandmother & Granddaughter)

Sierra Nicole Smith, gained her wings unexpectantly on October 7th, 2021.

Sierra was born March 19, 1989, in Columbus, Ohio to Dionne Smith and the late Dewayne Grey.

She attended Columbus Public Schools and was the mother of six beautiful children.

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Carol Eileen Easley

Oct 6, 2021

Carol E. Easley (Battle), age 82, passed on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. A 1957 graduate of Portsmouth High School, Portsmouth, Ohio. Retired from DSCC Human Resource Department. She was preceded in death by her father, Mr. Grady Battle and Mrs. Ollie Battle. Carol is survived by her husband Eugene Easley, Jr., sons Robert and Reginald, brothers Grady, Johnson, and...

Earl Glen Cox

Oct 6, 2021

Earl Glen Cox, Sr., 80, formerly of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 6. He attended St. Dominic’s Elementary School and graduated from Rosary High School in 1958. With an enthusiasm for sports, Earl ran track and played both football and basketball, receiving letters and awards in both. Later, Earl completed a degree in...

June Pitts Lewis

Oct 6, 2021

June Pitts Lewis, age 90 of Powell, OH. went to be with her heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 6th at her home in Powell, OH. June Loretta Pitts Lewis was born on June 7, 1931 in Montgomery, Alabama to the late Robert Wesley Pitts and Edna White Pitts. June was preceded in death by her parents and 7 siblings....

Marisa A. Kelso

Oct 4, 2021

Marisa Antonia Kelso, affectionally known as Recie, July 18, 1979 - October 4, 2021 resident of Columbus, Ohio. Marisa passed away peacefully at her home. Marisa was born and raised in Columbus Ohio and graduated from Independence High School. She attended Franklin University majored in Computer Science Engineering. Recie loved listening to all things Keith Sweat, having a good...

Mary Lou Dorsett

Oct 2, 2021

Mary Lou Dorsett (Nundley) age 101, was born on August 23, 1920 to Realy Nundley and Walter Nundley in McDowell West Virginia. She went to high school in Gilliam West Virginia, and she moved to Columbus Ohio in 1959.

Mary Lou worked at Ridgeways for some years, and had multiple housekeeping jobs to take care of her...

Eddie Tucker

Oct 1, 2021

Eddie Tucker Jr. 80 of Columbus, passed away quietly on Friday, October 1, 2021. He Attended Central High School; long time employee of The Ohio Mellable and The Ohio State University. He was preceded in death by parents Ernestine and Eddie Tucker, Sr., sister Sheila Hitchcock, stepson Monty Ingram and nephew Troy Hitchcock. Left to cherish his memory loving...

Vernon Maurice Harrison

Oct 1, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for VERNON MAURICE HARRISON. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Tyrone Lee Daknight Bailey

Sep 29, 2021

Pastor Tyrone LD Bailey Sr. was born August 1, 1960 to Viola Head and Arthur Bailey. Tyrone, known affectionately as Tye, was called home to be with the Lord at 61 years of age on September 29, 2021. Pastor Tyrone was an amazing chef and the founder and CEO of TL Bailey’s Souperlicious Soups. His soups were in demand...

Lachrisha Lanea Clayborn

Sep 28, 2021

Lachrisha Clayborn passed away on Sep 28, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Ashanti Williams

Sep 28, 2021

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Ashanti Williams, who passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021 in Columbus, OH. Ms. Williams is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of The Williams Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Charles Davis Boyer

Sep 27, 2021

Charles Davis Boyer was born Saturday, February 15, 1941, in Niagara Falls, New York. He was the son of Herman and Mary Boyer. Charles was very athletic. He grew up swimming, running track, and playing drums in high school as well as in city bands. Charles earned an Associates Degree in Criminology. He was employed as a Parole Officer....

Samuel Louis Mickerson

Sep 26, 2021

Samuel Louis Mickerson January 28, 1951 - September 26, 2021 Samuel Louis Mickerson was born Sunday, January 28, 1951, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He was the son of Wilma M. Thornton and Samuel Mickerson. Samuel spent his early childhood living in the Derita neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina. During his preadolescence through early adulthood, he lived in Brooklyn...

Eva Mae Watterson

Sep 26, 2021

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

Virgil Antonio Youngblood Burns

Sep 25, 2021

It is with great sadness that the Burns family announces the death of Virgil Antonio Youngblood Burns. Virgil passed away unexpectedly at age 55 on September 25, 2021, at his home in Greensboro, NC. Virgil was born on May 19, 1966, in Washington, D.C., the son of Martin Eugene and Jacqueline Lorraine (Scott) Burns. He spent most of his...

Wellington Jones, Sr

Sep 25, 2021

Wellington Jones, Sr. (aka Sonnyboy) passed away and entered his Eternal Heavenly Reward peacefully at home at the age of 95 on September 25, 2021;

His Sunrise was on March 29, 1926 in Hazlehurst, Mississippi and Sunset was on September 25, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Gretha Jones,...

Colonel James Burke Lucas Payne

Sep 24, 2021

James Burke Lucas Payne, transitioned from this earthly life to his Heavenly home on Friday, September 24, 2021, surrounded by his family. James, was the son of the late Samuel Peterman Payne and Vera Wooten Payne, born March 22, 1922, in Mount Vernon, Ohio. He attended the Mount Vernon Public School System, graduating from Mount Vernon High School in...

Shirley Jean White

Sep 22, 2021

SHIRLEY JEAN TURNER-WHITE was born on Tuesday, November 21, 1944, in James Mill, Arkansas. She was raised by her stepfather, George Turner, Sr. and mother, Erma Lee Sims-Turner. Her father was Jack Wright of Cincinnati, Ohio. During her school years, Shirley attended J. S. Phelix Elementary and Phelix High School in Sunset, Arkansas. Shirley was united in marriage to...

Sharon Rosette Johnson

Sep 22, 2021

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Sharon Johnson, who passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 in Columbus, OH. Mrs. Johnson is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Johnson Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Linda Christine Craine

Sep 22, 2021

Linda Craine, loving wife, mother and grandmother received her wings on Wednesday September 22, 2021. Linda was married to Anthony Craine since December 10, 2002. Linda has four (4) sons, eighteen (18) grandchildren and three stepchildren. Family was the most important thing to her. She loved surrounding herself with family and was a die-hard loyal Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Linda...