Obituaries

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....

Apr 29, 2021

Lamar Kano Johnson was born Nov 8, 1971 to Helen (Davis) Johnson and O’Neal Johnson in Brooklyn, NY. He passed away at the age of 49 on April 29, 2021 at Riverside Methodist hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Lamar Kano Johnson is preceded in death by grandparents Henry Davis Sr and Estelle Davis. Uncle Jeffery Davis and Aunt Henrietta Prince...

Apr 28, 2021

Kristi is survived by numerous brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.  She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Apr 25, 2021

On April 25, 2021, Moses George Carrreker, husband and father, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 93. On November 21, 1950, he married Impearl Milner. They raised three sons, Moses (Larry), Raymond and Mark. Moses George Carreker was born on January 16, 1928 in Columbus, Ohio to George and Rosie (Jackson) Carreker. He worked at the...

Apr 24, 2021

Porsche’ Nicole Lloyd was born in Roanoke, Virginia to Monica Lloyd and Douglas Hash on March 3, 1991. She departed life on April 24, 2021. Porsche grew up in Columbus, Ohio where she graduated from Groveport Madison High School. Porsche attended Walden University in the pursuit of her Nursing degree. She worked for Wells Fargo Bank in Roanoke, VA...

Apr 23, 2021

John Ellison of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Apr 23, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Apr 23, 2021

Cecelia Harriet Henry was born on September 10, 1945, in Columbus, Ohio. Cecelia received Christ as her Lord and Savior in the 8th grade and was actively involved in her church community throughout her life. She was a member, organist, and youth Sunday school teacher at the Church of Christ of Apostolic Faith in Columbus, Ohio. She later went...

Apr 23, 2021

Jihad Muhammad (Carl Hardy), 69, has returned to Allah (swt) on Friday, April 23, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. He was born June 20, 1951 to Carl and Marie (Glenn) Hardy in Springfield, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, his sisters Elizabeth Green (Hardy); and his brothers Floydd Hardy, Jeffrey Hardy and James Clark. Survivors include...

Apr 23, 2021

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

Apr 23, 2021

Mother Jane Crouthers, 73, of Columbus Ohio was called to her heavenly home on April 23, 2021.  Mother Jane Crouthers was born May 19, 1947 in Bluefield, West Virginia,

She was a devoted and loving wife for 57 years to her husband Andrew Crouthers Jr. whom she married in 1964. She was a dedicated and caring Mother,...

Apr 22, 2021

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