Obituaries

Aug 28, 2025

Francis Howell was born on September 17, 1939, in Columbus, Ohio, to William “Pop” Howell and Iris T. Napper. He was one of three sons, with older brother Fred A. Howell and younger brother Franklin A. Howell completing the trio. Francis was raised in Columbus and attended Columbus City Schools, proudly graduating from Columbus East High School. He served his...

Aug 28, 2025

Pervin Sales was born September 5, 1934, in Coaldale, West Virginia. He is the son of the late Percy & Lillie Sales. Preceding his passing were his 5 siblings: Robert, Garfield (Betty), Lonnie (Pat), Lilly Bell (Edward) and Roberta. Pervin Sales was the fourth of the six children and the last living sibling before passing comfortably at his home surrounded...

Aug 27, 2025

On August 27, 2025 Mrs. Betty Jean LaPrade(Abraham) went to be with the Lord. She passed away peacefully at home. She is preceded in death by her parents Lewis Abraham Sr and mother Hattie May Blalock, siblings Estelle Brown, Marguerite Mitchell, Lewis Abraham Jr. She is survived by her husband of 59 years Daniel E. LaPrade Sr. and her children...

Aug 22, 2025

David L. Carter, 83, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away August 22, 2025. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 23rd, 1942 to Lewis Carter and Evelyn (Lee) Carter. David was a beloved husband of 58 years to Geraldine and a devoted father to three children: Tonya, Jeffrey, and David. He was a strong, kind and selfless man whose life...

Aug 21, 2025

George V. Burks, age 82, affectionally known as Mack was born in Lumpkin, GA and departed this life on August 21,2025. George was born to George and Pearlie Burks. He graduated Bishop Hartley High School and Columbus State University. He served in the United States Air Force and retired from Lucent Technology. George was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother...

Aug 17, 2025

Kimberly Ann Hardy COLUMBUS—Kimberly Ann Hardy, 55, passed away unexpectedly on August 17, 2025. Kimberly was welcomed into this world on February 16, 1970, born to Caryl Hardy-Johnson and Michael Gravely. She spent her formative years in Columbus, Ohio, where she attended Franklin Middle School. She later moved to California and attended Moreno Valley High School. Kimberly received her secondary...

Aug 15, 2025

James “Wes” Wesley Ingram was born on July 14, 1954, to mother, Willie Bell Ingram and father, James W. Ingram in High Point, North Carolina. With his mother, Mrs. Willie B. Ingram, he was raised also by his grandmother Mrs. Hattie Whitaker Boulware; who along with his grandfather, Willie Boulware founded Williams Memorial C.M.E. Church in their home, which, has...

Aug 15, 2025

Elder Clyde W. Johnson, Sr., age 88, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Annabelle and Carl Sterling Johnson, went home to be with the Lord on August 15, 2025. He is preceded in death by both parents; one brother and two sisters, Carl Jr., Lorraine, and Delores. He retired from Solid State Controls in 2010, where he worked for 32 years....

Aug 15, 2025

Rickey William Kelso, 67, of Columbus, Ohio transitioned peacefully on August 15, 2025 surrounded by family. Full obituary is forthcoming. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 27th, 2025 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm with a Funeral Service immediately following at Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service, 1370 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205. To leave a message of condolence please visit...

Aug 14, 2025

lrene (Scott) Berry was born August 23,1936 to Fannie (Walker) Scott and Jack in Mallory, West Virginia. She was the baby girl of their 3 daughter's Rubena, Myrtle and lastly lrene. At 9 days old, her mother Fannie passed and her final wishes were lrene be cared for and live with Annie (Walker) Scott, her sister and Henry Scott her...

Aug 10, 2025

Jessie Jones — "Constant Pressure" Jessie Jones, 68, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away surrounded by family after a courageous life lived with resilience, humor, and unwavering love. Born on September 28, 1957, in St. Louis, Missouri, Jessie was raised in East St. Louis, Illinois, on Columbia Place. His father, Jessie James Jones, passed away when Jessie was one year old,...

Aug 9, 2025

Betty Lou Brittman, age 88, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025. She was born on May 7, 1937, in Lowmoor, Virginia, to the late John Henry Blakey and Fannie Lucille Spinner Blakey, and grew up in Covington, Virginia, as one of twelve siblings. Betty attended Jeter Watson Public School, persevering through the challenges of segregation—experiences that...

Aug 7, 2025

Aug 6, 2025

Julia R. Thomas, 96, of Columbus, Ohio transitioned peacefully on August 6, 2025 surrounded by family. Full obituary is forthcoming. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am with a Funeral Service immediately following at Bethany Baptist Church, 959 Bulen Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43205. To leave a message of condolence for the family...

Aug 5, 2025

Wesley E. Myers, 69, born March 25, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio to Mrs. Virginia Stephens Myers and the late Wesley H. Myers, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, August 5th, 2025. Wesley, a cheerful loving person left school before graduating to join the US Marine Corps. Being a tender hearted person he was released early and returned home, completed his...

Aug 4, 2025

Carlon "Carly" Brockington, 62, of Columbus, Ohio, transitioned peacefully on August 4th, 2025. Carlon Brockington was born on April 13, 1963, to James and Gwendolyn (Monroe) Brockington II. He was the fourth of five children. He was a graduate of Brookhaven High School. After high school, Carlon enlisted in the National Guard on 01/01/1984 until he was honorably discharged on...

Jul 27, 2025

Arnetta Bland Stinson, 103, of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025. Arnetta was born on March 13, 1922 in Glouster, Ohio, the oldest child of William Dewey Bland and Rachel Price Bland. She attended the First Baptist Church in Glouster, Ohio and sang in the youth choir. After high school, Arnetta furthered her education at Ohio University...

Jul 24, 2025

Preston Eugene Dorsey Sr. transitioned peacefully at home on July 24, 2025, at the age of 87. He was born on July 21, 1938, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late James and Alberta Johnson Dorsey. A lifelong resident of Columbus, Preston graduated from West High School, Class of 1955. He went on to work at the Columbus Public Library before...

Jul 19, 2025

For I am convinced that neither death nor life… will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39 Larry Eugene Kimble was called home to be with the Lord on July 18, 2025, at Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He transitioned peacefully at the age of 65,...

Jul 19, 2025

Theresa R. Jones, 56, of Columbus, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on July 19, 2025. Full obituary is forthcoming. Burial will take place at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.