Obituaries

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...

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...