Obituaries

May 13, 2021

(LIVE STREAM OF HIS PRIVATE FAMILY SERVICE CAN BE VIEWED ON:  Facebook group page Jordan Bible Church (JBC) Columbus, OH Saturday 1pm)

Johnny Wade, 74, was born December 20, 1946 in Columbus, OH. He was the third of seven children born to Johnson and Alberta (Pierson) Wade.

Johnny graduated from Linden McKinley High School, Columbus,...

May 12, 2021

SHARYL FIELDS, age 66 was born December 5, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio.  She departed this earthly life on  Wednesday, May 12, 2021.

She was preceded in death by mother, Carol A. Fields and Gary D. Fields.

She leaves to cherish her memory, Father, Eugene Fields; brother, Derrick E. fields; sister, Alicia Riggins; aunts, Jacqueline Marshell...

May 12, 2021

Mr. Jackie J. Gordon, 62 of Columbus, Ohio departed this life quietly at home on Wednesday, May 12, 2021.

He was born to the late Willie James and Ivory Nell Gordon, in the city of Sumpter, South Carolina. He attended the Baltimore Maryland city public schools, graduating from Dunbar High School in 1977.

He received...

May 11, 2021

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Violet Minnis, who passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in Columbus, OH. Mrs. Minnis is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Minnis Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

May 10, 2021

Charles Scott of Euclid, Ohio passed away on May 10, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

May 10, 2021

Willie Sack Clark, II. was born October 15, 1952 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He joined the United States Marine Corp where he served from 1974-1978. Willie retired from TS-Tech after many years of service. He collected cars and enjoyed watching classic cars. He loved cooking and spoiling the kids. Willie always had a warm smile and a caring heart. He...

May 9, 2021

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Frezell Cross, who passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 in Columbus, OH. Mr Cross is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of The Cross Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

May 8, 2021

Gooch, Willie Lee Gooch, Jr.; age 67, departed this life surrounded by his family at bedside. Willie was born on December 20, 1953 to the late Willie Lee Sr. and Ollie Francis Gooch. Early childhood, Willie "Bill" Gooch attended school in Charleston, West Virginia. Then the Gooch family moved to Columbus, Ohio. Bill played baseball and graduated from Linden...

May 8, 2021

Clifford Lewis Atchley, age 61 was born Dec. 7, 1960. He was born in Logan, WV and moved with his family to Columbus, Ohio in 1970. He attended East High School he was an accomplished cook at various restaurant around Columbus and for family friends. He was a skilled painter and great with working with his hands. He loved...

May 7, 2021

Marva Renae Beasley Haynes, age 66 passed away May 7, 2021 after a brief illness. Marva was born January 9, 1955, in Atlanta, GA to the late Willie James Beasley and Mary Annelle (Lakes) Beasley Martin. She graduated from Linden McKinley High School in 1973 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. She was honorably discharged and continued her government...

May 7, 2021

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Gary Smith, who passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 in Sandusky, OH. Mr. Smith is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of The Smith Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

May 5, 2021

Rosemary Abel went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 5, 2021. Rosemary was born to Arnold and Marian House of Clare, Michigan. The oldest of seven children, she was a faithful wife who loved the Lord, her family, her church, and her many students. She was a Christian school educator for more than 30 years. A...

May 5, 2021

Betty K Burkes went home to be with our Lord on May 5, 2021 at the Bickford of Bexley nursing home, formerly known as Sunrise, while surrounded by family. Betty was born on June 3, 1927 in Samson, Alabama to the late Dewey Lane and Willie Jordan Lane. After graduating from Samson Colored High School in May of 1945,...

May 5, 2021

KACY BOWIE was born in Columbus, Ohio on Wednesday, July 3, 1968. He departed this life, at the age of 52, on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Kacy was the son of Helen and William Bowie, Sr. who preceded him in death. Loving memories are cherished by his children, Kierra Walker, Kacy Harris, Yvonne (Jeremy) Lindsey, Davon Patterson, Brittany Patterson,...

May 5, 2021

Theodis Edward Goshay was born November 10, 1970 in Columbus Ohio. He died May 5, 202. Theodis attended Linden McKinley High School and was raised in St. John Missionary Baptist Church. A loving son, brother, father and grandfather. He lived his life his way until the end and enjoyed his time with his true friends. Theodis was preceded in...

May 4, 2021

Marion A. Smith was born on August 11, 1923 in Waldo, Arkansas, to proud parents Oliver and Willie Mae Smith. Marion is the eldest of four children Arlene, Vera, and Etoria. Marion grew up in Waldo, and in McNeil, Arkansas, where she attended elementary, Junior high, and high school. During her high school years, she became very active in...

May 3, 2021

Mark was born on June 14, 1989 in Columbus, Ohio and lived fervently every second of the day. Mark studied communications and psychology at the Ohio State University. He was an accomplished artist, musician, model and health care provider. He had as many friends as the stars in the sky and knew no stranger. Mark was passionate about God...

May 3, 2021

Carl G. Taylor, Jr., age 72, was born March 11, 1949 in Statesville, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Taylor, Sr. and Sally (Holland) Taylor; brother Stephen Taylor, and daughter, Martia Hall.

Carl graduated from Marion Franklin High School, Columbus, OH in 1967. He enlisted in the United States Navy in July...

May 3, 2021

(LIVE STREAM OF HER PRIVATE SERVICE CAN BE VIEWED ON:  Facebook group page Jordan Bible Church (JBC) Columbus, OH Saturday 1pm)

Jewell A. (Wade) Shelborne, age 77, was born January 22, 1944 in Columbus, OH.  She was the eldest of seven children born to Johnson and Alberta (Pierson) Wade.

Jewell graduated from Linden McKinley High...

May 1, 2021

Thomas Sylvester Holmes was born August 14, 1933, in Salisbury, North Carolina. He attended school in Rowan County and graduated from Dunbar High School. After high school he attended NC A&T and was a part of their ROTC program. Thomas entered the United States Army and served in the 82nd Airborne, after this tour he received an honorable discharge....