Obituaries

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....

Mar 30, 2021

In memory of Joan Paulette Hall-Gray with "light and love" forever.

Our beloved Joan received her wings on March 16, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio at the tender age of 68.

She was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 3, 1952.  She lived in Detroit, Michigan until she moved to Ohio in 1986.

Joan...

Mar 28, 2021

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of James Dannals, who passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 in Columbus. Mr. Dannals is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of The Dannals Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date. Thank...

Mar 28, 2021

Harold Dean Glover age 91 years old departed this earth on March 28, 2021 as a result of complications from COVID-19. He was born on November 14, 1929 in Anniston, Alabama. Harold moved to Ohio at the age of 4 with his family where he was educated in the Columbus Public School System. He was an alumnus of East...

Mar 27, 2021

Natasha Hendree-Williams was born on July 21, 1968 to Larcena Martin. At an early age she went to live with her stepparents Noah and Wilma Dunlap where her and her brothers Shunnye and Illungo Dunlap was raised with their stepsisters, Jada and Mel Revels. She graduated high school from Brookhaven High School in 1986. Soon after graduating high school,...

Mar 24, 2021

The life of Venola Meyers began on July 14, 1925 in Brent, Alabama and the celebration of her life began on Wednesday March 24th, 2021. She was born to the late Rev. William Miller and the late Mealie Duff Miller. Venola received a rich upbringing built on a firm foundation in Christ. Venola's father, Rev. Miller was not only...

Mar 24, 2021

A beam of white light shone from heaven in anticipation of welcoming one of God’s servants home. Roderick Paul Stevens passed from death unto life on Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 at 9:27 a.m. after a brief battle with liver cancer. Roderick was the 2nd of 3 children born to the late Paul Onidust Stevens and the 3rd of 4...

Mar 23, 2021

Patty Omega (Bondurant) Harris, born May 3, 1944 in Columbus, Ohio to Grace (Pinkney) and Thomas Bondurant. Patty was the eighth of 15 children born of this union. She departed this life on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 in Missouri City, Texas where she made her home after living most of her life in Columbus. Patty married Charles Harris in...