Obituaries

Mar 13, 2021

Mrs. Gwendolyn E. Lewis was born on April 18, 1938 to the union of Mr. Napoleon Harshaw and Mrs. Mary Harshaw in Columbus, Ohio. Gwendolyn accepted Jesus Christ into her life at an early age. She attended and graduated from East High School located in Columbus, Ohio. Later on, in life while raising her children she returned to school...

Mar 12, 2021

Raymond A. Stewart was born in Kingston, Jamaica on July 19, 1951. He departed this life on March 12, 2021. Raymond was the only child born to Ezekiel Stewart and Lucille Wint. Raymond was educated in Kingston, Jamaica at Warren Hall High School and went on to attend The College of Arts & Science in Nassau, Bahamas. Raymond met...

Mar 12, 2021

Michele Denise Young was born the second child of parents Leon Young and Carrie (Wright) Young on December 27, 1961, in Columbus Ohio. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School, class of 1980 in Denver Colorado. She attended the University of Northern Colorado and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts. She then taught elementary school in Denver...

Mar 9, 2021

Hakeem Selma of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Mar 9, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Mar 8, 2021

BEVERLY JOY JEFFRIES RICHARDSON was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on Tuesday, February 7, 1939. She was the daughter of James W. Richardson and Gladys L. (Jeffries) Richardson. Beverly was a former student at Washington Elementary School and a 1957 graduate of Portsmouth High School. She was very active in school activities at Portsmouth High School. Beverly was proud to...

Mar 7, 2021

Robert Eugene Eldridge, Jr., age 46, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021. Robert was born on August 8, 1974, in Columbus, Ohio. Robert is preceded in death by his mother-in-law Susan Thimmes; survived by his wife Kimberly; children Robert Ill, Tychon, and Kylan Eldridge; parents Robert Eldridge Sr and LaNese Powell; brother Matthew Eldridge; father-in-law Michael Thimmes; brothers-in-law...

Mar 6, 2021

God blessed the late Charles Callin Hubbard, Sr and Martina May Hubbard, with their daughter, Charlina May Hubbard on October 28, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA. The family was later joined by her beloved brother, the late Charles Callin Hubbard, Jr. The family maintained strong Christian faith and worshiped together First African Baptist Church of Philadelphia. It was there that...

Mar 5, 2021

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Hattie Minor, who passed away Friday, March 5, 2021. Ms. Minor is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Minor Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date. Thank you for...

Mar 5, 2021

Andrew Eugene Teague a.k.a Dru, T.A. was born September 18, 1977 to the late Inez and Michael Teague.

Andrew is predeceased by his parents, maternal grandmother; Elnora Woods, paternal grand parents Wadell Teague and Christine Rocker, siblings; Queena & Schree Robinson, Michael, Wallace, Twilla, Dedrick, Fredrick Teague .

Andrew leaves to cherish his memory sons;...

Feb 26, 2021

John Bunyan Williams died peacefully with his family by his side on January 26, 2021. Along with his brother Robert, they were wards of Franklin County Children's services. John graduated from East high school in 1941, drafted into the Army and assigned to the 28th Horse-Ridden Cavalry Regiment, commonly known as the "Buffalo Soldiers". After the war he married...

Feb 25, 2021

Albert Austin Cheek, II born November 17, 1952, in Columbus, OH, departed this life on February 25, 2021. Albert, also known as "Big Al", "Cheek" and "Cheeko" was predeceased by his parents, Jefferson K. and Roxie Cheek, Sr. He is survived by his significant other, Carla Mardis Norris; his sons, A. Austin (Angela) Cheek III, Scott Mitchell Cheek; daughter,...

Feb 23, 2021

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Zaddie Daniels, who passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 in Columbus. Mrs. Daniels is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Daniels Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date. Thank...

Feb 23, 2021

Emma D. Nivins Ammons Simmons was born Sunday, April 3, 1921 in Round Oak, Georgia; the fifth of nine children born to the late Mr. John F. Nivins and Mrs. Addie J. Hardwick Nivins. She received her early education in the Georgia Public Schools System and was graduated from Columbus Evening High School in Columbus, Ohio. She attended business...

Feb 21, 2021

Scott Alexander Davis (Scottie) passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021. He was Born in Toledo, Ohio to the late Sheila Hayes on August 10, 1973. Scott attended Whitmer High School in Toledo Ohio. Scott was an independent contracted truck driver with his CDL License. He drove for CDS Transport Inc. for the last 20 years. Scott loved to travel,...

Feb 21, 2021

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Eddie Scott, who passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 in Reynoldsburg, OH. Mr Scott is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of The Scott Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Feb 21, 2021

Our beloved Felica D Campbell “Lisa” went home to be with the lord on Febarury 21, 2021 at the early age of 48. Felicia was born August 13, 1972 to Patricia Kirk Payton and Earl Hosey Sr. in Laurel Mississippi.  Felicia was educated in the Laurel School System, where she also was a member of the softball team as...

Feb 19, 2021

Blanche Lucille (Evans) Little was born on October 24, 1946 to Emmet and Zula Evans in Columbus, Ohio. She was the youngest of their three children, and affectionately known as the “baby” of the family. Blanche spent her early years in the historic Poindexter Village before her family moved to Harvard Avenue, where she met her lifelong best friends....

Feb 18, 2021

Theola (Mathis) Thomas “Munna” of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully on February18, 2021. She was born in Ft. Gaines, GA Preceded in death by parents, Ulysses Grant Mathis and Mamie Lou (Turner) Mathis; husband, Arthur Thomas; daughter, Mary Ann (Thomas) Black; four sisters and two brothers. Survived by grandchildren, Kevin L. Black and Marti (Robert) Henry; six great grandchildren...

Feb 17, 2021

Annette, the youngest of four children, was born in Columbus, OH, on November 18, 1952, to Thomas and Fairy Jean Crump. Early in her life, she and her family moved from Columbus to Plain City, OH, where she attended Plain City Elementary and Jr. High School and graduated from Jonathan Alder High School. She retired from Farmers Insurance Company,...

Feb 17, 2021

SAEBAETHAE IYANQKAE SWIFT was born in Columbus, Ohio on Thursday, September 18, 1980. She was the daughter and first child of Bettye Swift and Richard Willis, Sr. She was a gorgeous baby with the brightest brown eyes. Saebaethae was affectionally called Sam by family and friends. SAM EXUDED LOVE. She could be loud and infectious or warm and understanding....