Obituaries

Solomon Israel Bell

Aug 28, 2020

The family of Solomon I. Bell, Sr. is saddened to announce his passing on August 28, 2020. Born January 23, 1935 in Hagerstown, MD, Solomon was a member of the Supreme Council of the House of Jacob and an Army veteran. He graduated from Keene High School in Coshocton, OH. Solomon lived in Columbus OH for over 60 years...

Jourdan Breana Dixon

Aug 28, 2020

Jourdan B. Dixon was born on May 23, 1996 in Columbus OH to parents Wanda Parker and the late Willie L. Dixon. Jourdan unexpectedly was given her wings at the tender age of twenty four, on August 28, 2020 at Grant Medical Center. Jourdan attended Westerville North HS and completed her senior year at Walnut Ridge HS. Jourdan leaves...

Mervyn "Merv" Douglas

Aug 27, 2020

Mervyn “Merv” Joseph Douglas was born on September 18, 1929 in Woodbrook, Trinidad and was suddenly called home on August 27, 2020. He was proceeded in death by his parents Lionel Fitzgerald and Pearl Petricia Florence Douglas (Job), brother Dr. Pelham (Edith) Douglas of Switzerland, sister Joyce Martin (Douglas) of Florida, and sister-in-law Brenda Mae Johnson of Columbus, Ohio....

Ralph Eugene Garnes, Sr.

Aug 27, 2020

Ralph E. Garnes was born July 8, 1938 in Gallipolis, Ohio and passed away August 27, 2020 in Pataskala, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Wick Garnes, and mother Minnie Garnes. He is survived by his wife Donna; children, Bernadette Stone, Eugenia Garnes and Gene Garnes; stepchildren Christi Evans and DaLayne Stewart; sister Carol (Raymond)...

Sebastian F Thornton

Aug 26, 2020

NO LOCAL SERVICES HELD

OUT OF TOWN SERVICES BY:

Taylor Funeral Home ~ Phenix City, Alabama

Tracey Jaquetta Murphy

Aug 26, 2020

Tracey Jaquetta Murphy was born July 30 1966.  She passed this earthly life on Wednesday, August 26th 2020. Tracey was a loving mother, daughter,sister,,aunt, and friend Tracey is preceded in death by her son Charles L Ragland 3 Fathers Donald Wade And Vernon Murphy Tracey is survived by her daughter Charlene Murphy; son Donald Murphy;  mother Martha Nicholas; sisters...

Frances Lee Brown

Aug 25, 2020

Frances Lee Brown was born on June 10, 1937 to Leola Benefield and Eddie Hayes at Hillman Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. France's mother, Leola, died shortly after giving birth to her. Frances was then raised by her maternal grandparents, Annie Mae (Miller) Benefield and George Benefield. She was very much loved by her grandparents and many aunts, uncles and...

Ernest Lee Samuels

Aug 25, 2020

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Ernest Samuels, who passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 in Columbus, OH. Mr. Samuels is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of The Samuels Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Cheryl A. Boyce

Aug 25, 2020

Cheryl A. Boyce was born on June 17, 1949 to Mr. and Mrs. John and Alberta Bobbitt and raised in East St. Louis, IL. She passed into the loving arms of our Lord on August 25, 2020 at Doctor’s West Hospital in Columbus, OH. Cheryl was the Executive Director of the Ohio Commission on Minority Health for 24 years...

Thomas Ross Douglas, Sr

Aug 21, 2020

Thomas “Tom” Ross Douglas age 55, was born on April 8, 1965 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Mary Douglas and late Clyde Dalton. Tom was the youngest of 7 children. Tom went home to be with the Lord on Friday August 21, 2020 @ The James OSU Medical Center.

Tom was a Star football player at...

Theresa Ware

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...

Wanda Lanette Layne

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...

Richard "Rick" Logan

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...

Willie Mae Black

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...

Joe Allan Parker

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....

Charles Roberson

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...

Quinten Raymond Moultry, Sr

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.

Wendell Thomas White, Sr.

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...

Jamya Tyelise Joyner

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...

Roosevelt James Henderson

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...