Obituaries

Aug 21, 2020

Theresa was born June 19, 1950 in Long Branch New Jersey to Gracie Rice and Arthur Rice. She was the life of the party and she was always smiling and lived life. Her joy in life was to take care of her 4 children and to make sure they never needed for anything, Theresa was an example of a...

Aug 20, 2020

Wanda Lanette Layne was born on March 28, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio to Jeanetta Mae Henderson Layne and Elmer Thomas Layne. She graduated from Linden McKinley High School in Columbus, and went on to graduate from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics and Nutrition. Wanda advanced her career over the...

Aug 19, 2020

Rick “the Hammer” Logan was born August 8, 1941 to the late Margaret Logan Boston in Gilman West Virginia, 20 miles from Bluefield West Virginia. He was raised by his loving grandparents the late John and Eva Logan. Rick departed this life on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Mount Carmel East Hospital. Rick was educated in the public school...

Aug 19, 2020

Mother Willie Mae Black, daughter of Emmit and Beatrice Gilliam, was born in Canonsburg, PA May 25th, 1932. Her family moved to Wheeling West Virginia where she attended Lincoln High School. Mother Black moved to Columbus Ohio in 1957, where she raised her family. She retired from Sears Distribution Center. Mother Black loved cooking, reading the Bible, listening to...

Aug 19, 2020

Joe Allan Parker, affectionately known as “Joe” or “Al”, was born December 1, 1952, in Mansfield, OH. Joe passed away on August 19, 2020 in Columbus, OH, where he was a resident for 35 years. Joe was a Veteran who served in the United States Navy and spent time in Vietnam. He worked in the family business Parker Masonry....

Aug 18, 2020

Charles Roberson was born on October 9, 1944 in Newbern, Alabama and departed on August 18, 2020 at 1:30am in Columbus, Ohio.  He was born to late John and Georgia Roberson.  He later took the journey up north to reside in Detroit, Michigan.

Charles preceded in death by his wife (Georgia) four brother (Moses, Willie, Johnny and...

Aug 17, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for QUINTEN RAYMOND MOULTRY, SR. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 14, 2020

Wendell Thomas White, Sr., age 74, born August 25, 1945, passed away August 14, 2020 in Columbus, OH. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran and retired truck driver (Teamsters Local 413). Wendell was a social butterfly that enjoyed being with and around everyone. He was quick with a joke, a story, magic tricks, and was always able to provide...

Aug 11, 2020

Jamya Tyelise Joyner, affectionately known as “Mudderz,” was born August 8, 1992, in Columbus, Ohio, and passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2020, just after her 28th birthday. She was a graduate of Africentric Early College and worked as a preschool teacher at Little Sprouts Learning Center. Jamya enjoyed spending time with family, writing books, and watching television (she...

Aug 11, 2020

Roosevelt J. Henderson was born April 1, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio, and was called home unexpectedly on August 11, 2020, at the age of 62. He graduated from East High School where he was very popular with the ladies, but was known also for his intelligence and his incredible "street smarts." He was given the nickname "Roose" and he...

Aug 9, 2020

Madeline (Allen) Haynes was the youngest child of the late Ella (Baker) and Commodore Allen. She was born on September 25, 1927 (1928) in Florence, AL and departed this life on Sunday, August 9, 2020. Madeline grew up in Florence and was primarily raised by her oldest sister, Elizabeth after the deaths of their parents, siblings, and grandmother. She...

Aug 9, 2020

Tony McDonald (1949-2020). Dr. Anthony Terrell “Tony” McDonald passed on August 9, 2020 in Columbus, OH. Tony was a recognized composer, arranger, conductor and musician. He received a Doctor of Musical Arts from Stanford University and a BA from California State University – Los Angeles. Tony was the founder of Dr. Tony’s Original Ragtime Band, had served as the...

Aug 8, 2020

Oliver Otto Edwards was born August 7, 1927 to Oliver Edwards and Augusta (Gussie) Green, in Columbus, Ohio. Oliver served in the U.S. Army during WWII and received an Honorable Discharge. Oliver married the love of his life Barbara Harrison on July 13, 1950 and they remained married for 67 years and had six children. After 33 years of...

Aug 8, 2020

Eva Marie Hagler, age 73, was born July 6, 1947, in Grenada, MS. Eva chose a life with Christ at an early age at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church under the pastorialship of the late Reverend Esque Rogers. Eva had a passion for working with the elderly and took pride in caring for others. Her chosen profession was a State...

Aug 8, 2020

Ernest Blackshear, Sr. was born Friday May 13, 1938 to the late Robert and Daisy Blackshear Sr. in Youngstown, Ohio. He was the youngest of 9 children. He met, fell in love and married his soul mate, Barbara Jean Davis on Saturday, August 8, 1959. From this union were born 6 wonderful children raised in the fear of the...

Aug 7, 2020

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Lucille Cradolph, who passed away Friday, August 7, 2020 in Columbus, OH. Mrs. Cradolph is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Cradolph Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Aug 7, 2020

FRED D. LITTLE, SR age 68. Preceded in death by parents Claude Little, Sr. and Lee Bertha Thigpen, son, Corneluis “Al” Barnett and sister, Annie Ross; Survived by wife, Annie Brown Little; sons, Vincent (Evelyn) Kirk; David House, Jabyron Brown, Fred (Shay) Little, Jr., Corey (DD) Little; brothers, Jake (Janie) Campbell; Claude (Shenicka) Little, Jr., Forest (Vannessa) Little, James...

Aug 4, 2020

Barbara K. Woodland was born March 31, 1931 in Akron, Ohio. She attended Fairborn Junior High School and graduated from Glenville High School. Barbara loved collecting dolls. She was a person that knew what she wanted. She was straightforward, but was kind and had a gentle spirit. Barbara married the love of her life, Sherman Woodland, Sr., October 19,...

Aug 4, 2020

Bobby Lee Hughes, affectionately known as “Paw Paw”, was the first born child of Oscar Lee and Lucille Hughes of Cedar Town, Georgia. Before finishing high school, he moved to Columbus, Ohio, where he gained a substantial commitment and career to the city of Columbus as a Refuse Collector; retiring after thirty years of service. He also did a...

Aug 3, 2020

Walter Lee Ford Jr. was born to the union of Walter Sr. and Doris (Sowell) Ford on February 4, 1965. He departed this life on August 3, 2020 at the age of 55 years old. Walter Jr. attended Bibleway Church of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ under Bishop William C. Latta during his youth. As an adult he...