Obituaries

Apr 11, 2021

Frank Watson Jr., fondly referred to as “Frankie,” entered this world on Sunday, January 3, 1954. He was the second of six children born to the union of JoAnn Ford and Frank Watson, Sr. Frankie received his formal education from Columbus City Schools and was a 1972 graduate of Linden McKinley High School where he played football. Always with...

Apr 11, 2021

Sherri was born June 26, 1969 in Man WV to William and Velma Jackson.  After graduating from Man Senior High School, she attended West Virginia University for three years.  From there she decided to reside in Columbus OH and worked for JP Morgan Chase.  She started out as a foreclosure analyst and worked her way up to business analyst...

Apr 11, 2021

Timothy Andre Brown age 31 fell asleep in death April 11, 2021 at Grant Hospital. Born in Columbus, Ohio on February 22,1990 to Felicia Brown and Timothy Brown Jr. Educated in Columbus Public Schools starting at the Columbus Spanish Immersion Academy and his education continued at Northland High School. While attending high school he was active in football, track,...

Apr 9, 2021

Edna Bell Bennett was born April 29, 1922 in Beulah, Alabama to Henry and Lena Bennett. Edna. She gave her life to the Lord in 1942. Edna was a member of Faith Holiness Church and Schamback Ministries Global Outreach Center. She was passionate about her missionary and outreach work. She enjoyed sewing and reading. Edna was a natural health...

Apr 9, 2021

Chrissie A. Wilson was born June 25, 1943, in Rocky Mount, Virginia to the late James E. Patterson and Thelma M. McGee-Patterson. She departed her life on April 9,2021 at the residence of her granddaughter, Cheree. Chrissie graduated from South High School in 1961. She retired from the United States Postal Service as a Supervisor. She was a very...

Apr 9, 2021

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

Apr 9, 2021

Evangelist Coreen C. Farmer departed this life on Friday, April 9, 2021. She was born in Bridgetown, Barbados, on December 25, 1953. She immigrated to the United States at age 14.

She married Anthony Farmer in 1975, and the two raised three children: David, Jennifer, and Sabrina. Following the birth of her children, she sought citizenship in...

Apr 8, 2021

Rameon Jaquea Sumlin August 17, 1990-April 8, 2021 Rameon (Ray-Ray) Sumlin, age 30 passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Rameon was a native of Aliquippa Pennsylvania and currently resides in Columbus Ohio. Although his time here on earth was cut short, he still managed to influence so many people. Even those just meeting him would describe him as...

Apr 8, 2021

SHAWN GREGORY BROWN, age 36 departed this life on April 8, 2021. Shawn was born on January 28, 1985 In Columbus Ohio.

Shawn is preceded in death by his son Jaysean Brown; grandparents Raymond, Alice Brown & Clarence, Sarah Tyree.

Although Shawn left us way too soon. He touched many lives. Shawn had a big...

Apr 7, 2021

Earl Franklin Potts, best known as "Wimpy" was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 5, 1933. After graduating from West High School, he attended Ohio State University before joining the United States Army where he became a Corporal and received the prestigious Purple Heart award. Earl married Joan A. Weaver on October 24, 1954 and celebrated 66 years of...

Apr 7, 2021

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Lillian Haynes, who passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 in Columbus, OH. Mrs. Haynes is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Haynes Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Apr 6, 2021

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Margaret Holley, who passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in Newark, OH. Ms. Holley is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Holley Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Apr 6, 2021

DEBRA ANN DURANTE was born on Monday, January 20, 1958, in Columbus Ohio. "Debbie," as she was affectionately called by family and friends, was a graduate of South High School, Class of 1976. She worked as an Account Examiner for the Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation for 35 years, before retiring in 2015. Debbie was an avid traveler and...

Apr 5, 2021

JAMES DOUGLAS HENRY was born in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, December 4, 1971. He was affectionately called “Scrub” by family and friends. James was retired/disabled from both, Smokey Bones and Damon’s Restaurants, where he served as head cook and trainer. James was an avid Buckeye fan and had a love for the Green Bay Packers. He enjoyed his family...

Apr 5, 2021

LUCILLE HILL was born in Columbus, Ohio on Friday, March 7, 1930. She was the daughter of John Thomas Wyche and Carrie Howard. Lucille was a graduate of East High School. She took typing and business courses at Columbus Technical Institute (CTI), now known as Columbus State Community College. Lucille was employed with Job and Family Services for over...

Apr 4, 2021

Trina (Christopher) Vernette (Shaw) Richardson was born March 4, 1973 in Columbus, Ohio to Marie (Palmer-Wright) Shaw and Hurdine Rogers. Trina was the youngest of 8 Children. She was a Mother to all, a Sister to many, a Friend, a Teacher and a Counselor. At her young age of 48, she was able to touch so many hearts. She...

Apr 3, 2021

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Daryl Carter, who passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021 in Columbus, OH. Mr. Carter is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of The Carter Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Apr 2, 2021

Barbara Patterson, 71, was born to Henry and Anna Lewis on December 5, 1949. She went home to be with the Lord on April 2, 2021 after battling an illness at Mount Carmel East Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Lewis; daughters, Angela and Beth; granddaughter, Chelsea; grandsons, Marshawn, James and Sirrell; great-grandson, Rich; sister, Kitty; and countless...

Apr 1, 2021

Alversa Doretha Holland, 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 1, 2021. It was the end of a long and full life. Born in Harvey, West Virginia on December 4, 1929 to Frank and Viola Williams, she graduated from Dubois High School and West Virginia State College. She taught Business Education and French in the Columbus Public School System....

Mar 31, 2021

Cecelia V. Sims of Columbus, OH transitioned from her earthly life on March 31, 2021 at the age of 72. Cecelia and her husband Gary shared 53 years together raising their family and creating lasting friendships in Columbus. The eldest child of Ida L (née Gaskins) and Leroy Sutton, Cecelia was born in Springfield, OH on April 9, 1948....