Obituaries

Dec 9, 2020

KATHRYN RAMONA MCGOWAN was born Tuesday, December 18, 1956, in Welch, West Virginia. She was the daughter of Shelby Green and Charles Rosenbalm. She was affectionately called Kathi by family and friends. Kathryn received her formal education from Columbus City Schools. She was a graduate of Linden McKinley High School and continued her education at Columbus State Community College....

Dec 9, 2020

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Jimmy Hayes, who passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 in Columbus, OH. Mr. Hayes is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of The Hayes Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Dec 9, 2020

Robert E. Dalton, Jr., age 74, of Westerville, Ohio passed from this earth to a better place on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, after a short battle with the terrible Corona virus at Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital. He was born on May 4, 1946, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to the late Robert E. Dalton and Leslie M. Dalton...

Dec 9, 2020

Charles E. Sherrod was born April 17, 1942 in Springfield Ohio, to the union of William Sherrod Jr. & Marjorie L. Cassell (Clegg).

Charles is the Father of one girl, Deanna of Brooklyn NY and two sons, Kenny, Brooklyn NY and Ashanti (Ty), Columbus Oh, all whom he loved unconditionally.

He was educated in Springfield...

Dec 8, 2020

Charles Rodgers Clark was born in Columbus, Ohio on Monday, January 24, 1944, to Lucille Roddy Tucker and Charles Clark. He grew up in Flytown, a neighborhood just northwest of downtown Columbus. Charles received his formal education from Columbus City Schools and was a graduate of Central High School, where he loved to play basketball. He was affectionately called...

Dec 8, 2020

Patty Elizabeth (Jones) Williams, passed away December 8, 2020, at Mount Carmel St. Ann's Hospital. Graduate of Central High School, Columbus, Ohio. Retired from the Gates McDonald, Nationwide Company as a Key Punch Operator. Member of the Flytown, Ladies Women’s Group, Columbus, Ohio. Flytown was a neighborhood just northwest of downtown Columbus encompassing portions of the present-day Arena District...

Dec 6, 2020

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Ethel Bray, who passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 in Heath. Mrs. Bray is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Bray Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date. Thank...

Dec 6, 2020

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Zona Glass, who passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 in Columbus. Ms Glass is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Glass Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date. Thank...

Dec 6, 2020

James David Love, Sr., known to everyone as “David” was born April 1949 in Akron, Ohio to the late Anna May (McMullen) and Leon Sidney Love. He is preceded in death by his four siblings, Leon Sidney Love, Jr., Andrew Jackson Love II, and his youngest sibling, Elizabeth Love Poole. David graduated from John R. Buchtel High School, June...

Dec 6, 2020

Edward Jerome Smith was born October 30, 1948, to Marie Floyd Smith and Eugene Smith in Warren, Ohio.  He entered into eternal rest on December 6, 2020.

Ed was educated in the Warren Public School system, graduating from Warren G. Harding High School.  He continued his education at The Ohio State University, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree...

Dec 6, 2020

Roger Eugene Weatherspoon Sr. was born June 30, 1967 to the late Eugena Weatherspoon in Columbus, Ohio.  He departed this life on December 6, 2020.

Roger has been a blessing to so many people in so many ways.  To know him is to love him.  And he was loved by all.

Roger enjoyed sports.  He...

Dec 5, 2020

Joan Arena (Weaver) Potts was born in Columbus, Ohio on April 9, 1933. After graduating from West High School, she earned her teaching degree at Ohio State University. Joan married Earl F. Potts on October 24, 1954 and celebrated 66 years of life together. Joan was a true Christian and lady serving tirelessly as treasurer, Sunday School teacher and...

Dec 5, 2020

NAOMI KATE ALLEN was born on Wednesday, July 1, 1942, in Keiser, Arkansas, to Bud and Ruth Carter. In 1962, she graduated from Wilson Trade School. On July 16, 1964, Naomi married Mr. Sam Allen Jr. and was blessed with three children. Naomi was a member of The Elevation Church, where she served as a Deaconess, a member of...

Dec 3, 2020

Mr. Yancy Jerome Hopkins, affectionally called “Weasel” by family and friends, life began December 30,1959, in ST. Louis, Missouri. He was born to the late John L. Hopkins, Sr. and Marlene Turner. On December 3, 2020, he made his transition to be with the Lord, receiving his complete healing and no longer in pain.

Yancy grew up...

Dec 2, 2020

Dante Spencer Holland, age 91, was born December 29, 1928 in Seneca, South Carolina to George W. and Rosa C. Holland. He passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at First & Main of New Albany. He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings Toussaint Holland, George Holland, Gignilliat Holland, Zenobia Chamblee, Ruth Rucker, Vernell Holland, Elminie Rickman...

Dec 1, 2020

MR. ARDILARS CUMMINGS JR., fondly called Jr., beloved father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend was called home Tuesday, December 1, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Sunday, January 15, 1950. Jr. was the oldest of nine children. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Ardilars Cummings, Sr., Mrs. Mabel E. Cummings, and Mrs. Ruby...

Dec 1, 2020

The loving and kind spirit, Margaret Frances (Robinson) Suber (72), joined the ancestors on Tuesday, December 1, 2020; she was greeted by her mother--Grace Marie (Tolber) Mullins, father--James Robinson, brother—James Robinson, Jr., sisters—Lilzena Hilmon, Lovella Edwards, and best friend—Sheila Gordan. She will be greatly missed by her daughter—Delina Marie Suber, sons—James Kenneth Suber and Andre T. Martin, Sr., 22...

Nov 30, 2020

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Wilma James, who passed away Monday, November 30, 2020 in Columbus, OH. Mrs. James is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The James Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Nov 30, 2020

ELLA MAE PARKER LAUDERDALE was born on Thursday, September 3, 1925, to Houston and Abbie Hill Parker, in Clanton, Alabama. The family moved to Birmingham, Alabama where Houston’s parents lived. While there, Ella Mae attended Parker High School. While visiting family in Coosa County, Alabama, Ella Mae met Alfonso Lauderdale. Alfonso was drafted into World War II. In 1942,...

Nov 29, 2020

Gerald Anthony Purnell, age  82, of Canal Winchester, Ohio (formerly Huber Height), departed this life November 29, 2020.  This larger than life, generous man, known by most as Jerry, was loved and respected by all who met him.    Born May 11, 1938 to Daniel V. Purnell and Addie Stewart Purnell in Columbus, Ohio, Jerry is preceded in death by...