Obituaries

Jul 14, 2020

Gary L. “Pop” Sims, 73, of Columbus, Ohio peacefully transitioned from his earthly vessel on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at his home with his devoted wife by his side. Gary fought fiercely and bravely through illness to spend more days with his family; however, his heartbroken family is comforted knowing he is free of pain. Born on August 14,...

Jul 13, 2020

Mrs. Pauline Marie “Honey” Young, daughter of the late Mildred A. Phillips and Esley Whiteside. She was raised in a loving household along with her three siblings, Thomas, Joe Donald, and Herbert Esley. She was educated in the Indianapolis Indiana public school system where she met, and after courtship, married George Raymond Young. She was called from labor to...

Jul 11, 2020

Margaret “Peggy” (McGee) Shepherd, March 10, 1943 - July 11, 2020. Anyone who knew her would say that Margaret was quick-witted and infectiously creative. Growing up in Columbus, Peggy, as she was known to her friends and family, was loved for her wicked sense of humor and her ability to find the funny side of most situations. Five children...

Jul 11, 2020

Our darling Mother Wanda Louise Crockett nee Miller, age 72, went home to be with our Lord on Saturday, July 11, 2020. She is preceded in death by her father, Stanley; mother, Dorothy; brothers, Paris and James; sister, Glorianne; and ex-husband Jeffrey. She is survived by daughters, Camillia (Terrance), Cassaundra (Eric), Catrinia, Candance, CaVetta and CaTisha; sons, Jeffrey III,...

Jul 7, 2020

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Charles Lindsay, who passed away July 7, 2020 in Columbus, OH. Mr. Lindsay is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of The Lindsay Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date. Thank...

Jul 6, 2020

Eve Gleaves Lee departed this world in the early morning hours of July 6 2020 to reside eternally with her loving husband, Willie Morgan Lee, parents, Carrie and John Leach, and all of her brothers and sisters, and a host of many friends and relatives that went Home before her. Oh how happy she must be!! Eve was born...

Jul 5, 2020

Daimar Cortez “Dai Dai” Bowden was born on October 20, 2002 in Akron, OH. He passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020. Daimar loved rapping and boxing. He had the biggest heart and he loved everyone around him. He was preceded in death by his cousin, Timothy Jay Procter, Jr. Daimar is survived by his parents, Marvin and Damara...

Jul 4, 2020

Patterson, Darryl “Scottie” 1958-2020 passed suddenly at The James Cancer Center on July 4 at the age of 61 after a long heroic fight with cancer. Darryl preceded in death by parents Elmore and Gloria (Davis) Patterson; daughter Tamika Patterson; brothers Elmore (Billy), Wayne, David, Kenzel, Michael Patterson, and Tony Augustine. He survived by siblings Tracy Patterson and Crystal...

Jul 2, 2020

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of David Allen, who passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020 in Columbus, OH. Mr. Allen is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of The Allen Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Jul 1, 2020

Priscilla Mae Lipsey, age 67, born February 14, 1953 in Americus, GA, passed away July 1, 2020 while at The Ohio State University Ross Heart Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. In 1964, she accepted God as her Savior and was baptized at Ebenezer Baptist Church, where she served on the Usher Board (Secretary) under the leadership of Rev. Landis Brown,...

Jun 30, 2020

Frank Dunlap, Jr. of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Jun 30, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jun 30, 2020

Esther Martin, “Hollywood” as she was affectionately called, was born February, 4, 1937 in Columbus, Ohio to Reverend Willie and Elizabeth Watters. She attended Columbus Public Schools where she graduated from East High School. Esther retired from Isabelle Ridgeway Care Center after many years of service. Esther was a member of Empowerment Deliverance Ministries. She loved attending church and...

Jun 30, 2020

Michael Van Williams 70, of Columbus, OH entered into rest on June 30, 2020.  He was born on December 16, 1949 in Detroit, MI to the late Claude McNarry and Juanita Lee Kimbrel.

He was survived by his wife Donna Williams.  He was preceded in death by his sisters Getrude Peyton, Etta Marie Williams,  son Rodriccos Williams.  ...

Jun 29, 2020

SPURGEON WALL, JR., the eighth of nine children, was born to the late Spurgeon Wall, Sr. and Winnie Lee Wall on March 22, 1928 in Pee Dee, Anson County, North Carolina. He went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 29, 2020 at the University Hospital East in Columbus, Ohio. Spurgeon was affectionately known to family and...

Jun 29, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for TERRENCE RASHAAD BARKLEY. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 28, 2020

James Lee Johnson was born March 28, 1940 to Austin and Bertha Johnson one of four siblings in Shelby County Tennessee where the family later moved to Columbus Ohio at a young age where he attended Columbus City schools. After years of dedication, James Johnson retired as a Head Custodian worker in 2004. James Lee Johnson later married, from...

Jun 28, 2020

Richard L. Chambers Sr. was born on February 7. 1943 in Huntington, West Virginia to Washington Lewis Chambers and Helen Barnes. He was a graduate of Columbus East High School in 1961. He went on to serve in the Army/Vietnam with an Honorable Discharge in 1968. Richard was employed with the Kroger Company from 1961-1982, Call & Post Newspaper...

Jun 28, 2020

On Sunday, June 28, 2020 Florence Ruby Clemons of Columbus, OH went home to be with the Lord at the age of 88 years. Florence was born on September 4,1931 in Detroit, MI to Bruce and Ruby Woods. She was the first in her immediate family to accept Jesus Christ as her savior on December 4, 1974 and ushered...

Jun 28, 2020

Samuel McKinley Little affectionately known as “Sam”, was born on October 1, 1961 in Williamson, WV. In his early years, he relocated to Pikeville, KY. As a youth, Sam played softball and football at the park. Sam attended North High and Linden-McKinsley. He loved Nascar and going to races... Sam knew his cars! After 28 years of employment, Sam...

Jun 27, 2020

Mr. Jason Wayne Oliver, "Bubba" as he was affectionately called by his family, was born August 26, 1982 in Columbus, OH to Robin Oliver and Rosemary Siravo. He was a graduate of East High School. He attended both Columbus State and DeVry University. Jason was a hard worker. He worked as a janitor at several venues.In his free time,...