Obituaries

Nov 27, 2020

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Annie Fairley, who passed away Friday, November 27, 2020. Ms Fairley is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Fairley Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date. Thank you for...

Nov 27, 2020

Stephen Ronald Smoot was born in Columbus, OH, on March 21, 1963 and died suddenly on Friday, November 27, 2020 in Chicago, IL, at the age of 57. He is the third son born to Lewis R. and Genevieve W. Smoot, Sr. He attended Westerville North High School where he participated in drama, the band, and the choir. Upon...

Nov 27, 2020

Michael Merna, Sr. of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Nov 27, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Nov 26, 2020

On November 26, 2020, Paul Clifton Bayless departed this life at Friendship Village Care Center, Columbus, Ohio. He was 85 years old. Paul was born in Logan County, Ohio on November 25, 1935, the youngest child of Harvey S. and Olivia Hill Bayless. After graduating from West Mansfield High School in 1953, Paul attended The Ohio State University where...

Nov 24, 2020

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Margaret Wills, who passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020 in Columbus, OH. Mrs. Wills is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Wills Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Nov 24, 2020

The Reverend Doctor Earl Strother A Life Well Lived On the Sunday afternoon before Franklin Delano Roosevelt was elected President, Robert and Naomi received the special gift of Earl. In the rolling, coal rich mountains of Southern West Virginia in Williamson he made his inaugural début. Earl was born in a small rental apartment with a rear alley address...

Nov 23, 2020

Shirley Ann Alexander-Jones passed peacefully from this life to everlasting life on November 23, 2020 after a brief illness. Shirley accepted Christ at an early age and began her Christian journey at Bethel Methodist Church in Bluefield, Virginia. She continued her journey after moving to Columbus at Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church and New Birth Christian Ministries. She is preceded...

Nov 22, 2020

Charles Aaron Scott, Sr. – Born May 1, 1952, left his earthly body on Sunday, November 22, 2020. The second of four children born to the late Rev. George Robert and Mary Lee Scott (Goode) in Columbus Ohio. He was preceded in death by brother, Robert Demonte, God Mother and Aunt Allomaine Bennett. Left to cherish his memory is...

Nov 22, 2020

Maggie L Davis was born February 19, 1923 to Jessie and Ida Lundy in Gainesville, Florida; she was the youngest of 13 children. She passed away on November 22, 2020 at 9:15 pm at Mount Carmel East Hospital from complications from pneumonia She moved to Miami Florida where she met and married Ollie Moore in 1943 and a daughter...

Nov 21, 2020

AUDREY DARNELL (MINNIS) TURNER, the daughter of Louis T. Minnis, Sr. and Dorothy Evelyn (Bland) Minnis, was born in Columbus, Ohio on Wednesday, July 16, 1952. She graduated, with honors, from East High School in 1970, and went on to graduate from The Ohio State University in 1975, where she became a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. Audrey...

Nov 20, 2020

A.C. Halsell, 84, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Mount Carmel/St. Ann’s Hospital. A.C. was born in York, Alabama on February 22, 1936 to Mamie Parker. As a young man he moved to Columbus, Ohio where he resided most of his adult life on the Hilltop on the westside. He married his beautiful...

Nov 20, 2020

Morning Has Come

Morning has broken yet why should you cry?

God allowed me a moment to say my final good- bye.

I know it’s not easy that I’m no longer there.

God prepared a place for me and now I am here.

I lived a wonderful life, although...

Nov 19, 2020

R. Elaine Carroll, age 76 passed away November 19, 2020 in Sandy Springs, GA. Born in Columbus, Ohio Elaine was a lifelong resident until recently. She graduated from East High School and was a Federal Employee for over 30 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Saunders, Sr. and Mary R. Young. Also longtime friend Kenneth...

Nov 18, 2020

Linda Wade was born on March 8, 1961 to Delores Allen and the late John Allen in Columbus, Ohio. Linda had a heart that was made of gold and was always willing to help anyone with no problem. Linda had so much life and she brought life into anyone that crossed her path and was always the life of...

Nov 17, 2020

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Jessie Williams, who passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Ms. Williams is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Williams Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date. Thank you for...

Nov 16, 2020

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Betty Brown, who passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 in Columbus, OH. Mrs Brown is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Brown Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Nov 16, 2020

Roosevelt Osborne Jr. “June” was born December 4, 1935 in Newport News, Virginia to Roosevelt Sr. and Penney Mae Osborne. He was the third out of nine children. He was a proud graduate of Booker T. High School of Norfolk, Virginia with the class of 1954. He served four years as a member of the United States Air Force...

Nov 14, 2020

Julia Chloe Bowling Fleming was born June 28, 1936, in Prestwick, Alabama, to the late Edmond & Essie Bowling. She attended Prestwick Public Schools. After graduation she attended Spaulding Business College in Mobile Alabama. While attending Spaulding Business College she met and later married Johnnie Fleming. To this union four children were born. She also raised a nephew as...

Nov 14, 2020

Antonio Carson of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Nov 14, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Nov 12, 2020

Johnny Lee Barnes graced the world with his presence on Friday, May 25, 1951 in Grenada, Mississippi. He gained his wings on Thursday, November 12, 2020 in Columbus, OH. Before taking his final flight, he lived life to its fullest. Johnny was very active and loved the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, cruising around town, and grilling. And let’s...