Obituaries

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...

Jan 12, 2021

Grace Edna Peebles Harrington, age 92, born November 2, 1928, went peacefully to her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. She was religiously affiliated with Friendship Baptist Church where she sang in the Jubilee Choir for 39 years and was a member of the Smith-Simmons Scholarship Ministry, the 60 and Over Women’s Fellowship, and the Ruth Circle. Throughout...

Jan 12, 2021

Geraldine Poindexter Williams was born October 8, 1925 to William and Marie Poindexter. She was blessed with five sisters, Thelma, Ruth Gloria, Leatrice and Deloris and three brothers, George, William and Lavon. She graduated from South High School in 1945. Her first job was a store clerk for First National Cleaners in 1945 for three years. She married her...

Jan 11, 2021

LATICIA EDNA TURNER, affectionately known as “Tish or Tisha”, age 72, was called to her eternal resting place on Monday, January 11, 2021. She entered this world on Friday, July 16, 1948, in Lyerly, Georgia. She was the daughter of Sidney and Louvenia Adams. In 1958, the Wiggins family moved to Columbus, Ohio. Laticia was a former student at...

Jan 9, 2021

Yvonne Clara Turpin, affectionately known as Bunny, was born July 1, 1945 in Columbus, Ohio. She graduated from Columbus Public Schools. She retired from Maryhaven after many years of service. After battling with cancer more than 13 years, on January 9, 2021, Yvonne transitioned to Heaven. She is preceded in death by her mother Clara Dixon, father Gilbert Richardson,...

Jan 9, 2021

Mary Franklin of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Jan 9, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jan 8, 2021

Theotis (Otis) Solomon was born on Monday, May 17, 1926 and was called home to be with the LORD Friday, January 8, 2021. He was born in Sandersville, GA... to Essie B. Solomon. Raised by his grandmother, Mattie Jones, after the death of his mother when he was 3 months old. At the age of 17 years old he...

Jan 8, 2021

LOUELLA HODNETT was born in Lanett, Alabama, on Sunday, February 14, 1932, to the union of Susie Hodge and Nelson Tucker, Sr. Louella was affectionately called ‘Sister’ or ‘Lou’ by family and friends. She joined the St. John Baptist Church, in West Pointe, Georgia, at the age of nine and served on the Usher Board. Louella moved to Columbus,...

Jan 8, 2021

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Nelda Hutchinson, who passed away Friday, January 8, 2021. Ms. Hutchinson is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Hutchinson Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date. Thank you for...

Jan 7, 2021

Julio was born in Columbus Ohio. He received his GED in 2002. Julio who was known to many as “ Hulio” Loved music, singing , dancing , and skating. Most all he loved and cared deeply for his family.

Preceded in death by his mother Juanita Thompson, grandmother Ramonia Howell, and grandfather Elbert Thompson.

He...

Jan 6, 2021

Loretta was born May 4th 1941 in Glen Morrison, WV to Rufus N. Shellow Sr. and Edith Trent. Later in life Loretta moved with her parents to Columbus, Ohio. This is where she met her loving husband Billy Gillyard Sr. and they had 3 children, whom they shared many joyous moments with. Loretta enjoyed traveling & going on cruises...