Obituaries

Jan 25, 2021

Christopher Lee Duckworth, affectionately known as “Chris” and “Duck” was born November 3, 1974 in Louisville, KY. As a child Chris was a Boy Scout and Eagle Scout troop member. He attended Dupont Manual High School in Louisville, KY where he was a member of the Quick Recall Academic Team. He played basketball in both high school and college....

Jan 24, 2021

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Hattie Bell, who passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 in Columbus, OH. Mrs Bell is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Bell Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Jan 24, 2021

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Seaborn Bishop, 83, of Gahanna, Ohio; went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 24, 2021, surrounded by his family.  Seaborn, was a Army Veteran and a retired employee of the Defense Supply Construction Center in Columbus.

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Jan 23, 2021

Tracy Lavern Warfield was born in Columbus, Ohio on Sunday, January 17, 1965. She was the daughter of Artis and Lorene McBride. Tracy was a former student of Columbus City Schools where she ran track and was a member of the Safety Patrol. Tracy was a proud graduate of Marion Franklin, Class of 1981. She furthered her education at...

Jan 23, 2021

Early Life Pheoris West was born August 17, 1950 in Albany, New York to the parents James West Sr. and Mary West (McDowell). With a passion for art early on, Pheoris started drawing at 4 years old. He would see his brothers, Father and Aunts draw, usually stick figures but in various styles. When he was a little older,...

Jan 21, 2021

Patricia Marie Jackson. She went by "Pat" and she didn't allow any other abbreviation of her name… Pat was born on January 20th in Albuquerque New Mexico. She was what they would call a military brat, and moved to Columbus with her parents Pennie and Robert Williams & siblings when she was in middle school. Being the second oldest...

Jan 21, 2021

Juanita Whatley was born in Columbus, Ohio on December 9, 1952 to William and Louise Whatley. She departed this life on January 21, 2021 due to health issues. While attending Monroe Junior High, Juanita enjoyed being in the spelling bee competitions. She received a spelling bee Certificate of Achievement from The Citizen Journal. She later graduated from East High...

Jan 19, 2021

Corbin Bannister of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Jan 19, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jan 19, 2021

Elizabeth Kathleen Gills was born on March 3, 1923 in Lynchburg, Virginia. Betty worked as an elevator operator at the Boston Store and later as an office associate at Crosby Funeral Home. She was a lifelong member of Trinity Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Eugene Marlon Yarborough Betty leaves to mourn two sisters-in-law: Oretha...

Jan 19, 2021

TERRY L. SIMUEL SR.,(46), was born May 26,1974 , by the late Paula L. Simuel-Crawford and Eugene Turner (Step-father Clarence C. Crawford Sr.) who preceded him in death. Also preceded in death by brother Brandon W. Crawford; grandfather Walter E. Simuel; grandmother, Lila M.Tucker, cousin, Gloria Simpson; and nephew Melvin D. Simuel “(C.J)”

Terry attended West High...

Jan 18, 2021

His eye was always on this sparrow On January 18, 2021 this sparrow was called home. Christie LeAnn Walton, age 45, was born on January 13, 1976 in Gadsden, Alabama. She lived in Columbus, Ohio since 1976. In 2017, she was baptized in the name of Christ. Christie enjoyed cooking, laughter, and love. Through all the good and bad...

Jan 16, 2021

James Andrè Gilbert was born on February 19, 1962 and departed this life on Saturday, January 16, 2021.

He was born at University Hospital (OSU), attended Indianola Elementary, Crestview Middle, and graduated from Beechcroft High School. From Lockhead International( GA) Andre' went on to graduate from The Spartan School of Aeronautics (Tulsa, OK).  He then went on...

Jan 15, 2021

Alton Maurice Henry, affectionately known as “Al”, was born October 24, 1955 in Philadelphia, PA. He attended Philadelphia Public Schools where he graduated from Central High School in 1972. In 1977, he earned a BS in Business Administration from Drexel University. In 1978, Al received his Barber license for the state of Pennsylvania. On May 31, 1980, Al married...

Jan 15, 2021

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Robert Bishop, Jr., who passed away Friday, January 15, 2021. Mr. Bishop, Jr. is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of The Bishop, Jr. Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Jan 15, 2021

Dannette Mozelle Palmore was born in Columbus, Ohio, on July 26, 1949. She was the eldest of three children to Robert and Emogene Palmore and was a passionate, generous community servant, faithful Christian, and friend to many. She was also an equally loving sister, mother, and grandmother. A Columbus South HS graduate, "Danni" attended Capital University in Bexley, OH,...

Jan 15, 2021

Delores Marie Prillerman, daughter of the late Vellie Davidson and Lillian Gentry Davidson was born May 4, 1926 in Columbus, Ohio. Sadly she departed this life Friday, January 15, 2021. Delores was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend and as a result of her beautiful spirit she was adored by many. She is preceded in death by...

Jan 15, 2021

On the morning of January 15, 2021 the sun set for Kelvin Jerome Wall after 59 years of life due to complications from a stroke. Kelvin Jerome Wall was born to Mr. Willie & Geneva Wall on May 5, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio. Preceding Kelvin’s death was his mother, Geneva Wall; siblings, John and Sandra Frederick; and his beloved...

Jan 13, 2021

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Vadis Collins, who passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 in Columbus, OH. Mrs. Collins is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Collins Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Jan 13, 2021

Stevan A Stokes, affectionally known as "Pa Pa", was born on March 3, 1953 in Columbus, OH. He attended and graduated from Columbus Public Schools. He was called to eternal rest on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Nancy Stokes. He leaves behind his loving wife, Rose M. Stokes; sister, Deborah; brother, Scott...

Jan 12, 2021

Agnes Inez Reese, 89 of Columbus, Ohio went to heaven to be with our father Lias Reese and the Lord, Tuesday January 12, 2021. She was born on March 13, 1931, in Cedartown, Georgia. She worked the Neil House and the Saint Mary of the Springs, before retiring to become a homemaker. Gave her life to Christ at an...