Obituaries

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...

Jul 31, 2020

Robrica Marie Jones, affectionately known as “Scooby” , age 45, was born May 16, 1975 in Columbus, Ohio. On July 31, 2020, Robrica transitioned from this life. She was preceded in death by her great grandparents Henry and Mary Kelso, grandparents Clarence Jones, Sr. and Henrietta Kelso, uncle Emmet Elliot, and cousins Larise “Res” Jones, Santassia and Rico Hancock....

Jul 30, 2020

Cecelia J. (Williams) Ankumah-Saikoom was born to the late Grover and Mary Ruth Armstrong-Williams on May 19, 1954 in Boonville, NC.  She gained her wings on Thursday, July 30, 2020.

Cecilia was a woman of strength and dignity.  She spoke with wisdom and gave faithful instruction.  Cecilia watched over her family and friends alike, always ready to...

Jul 29, 2020

Anna Smith of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Jul 29, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jul 29, 2020

Russell Holliman age 90, peacefully slept into internal rest on July 29, 2020 at Pataskala Oaks Care Center in Pataskala, Ohio. Russell was one of six children. He was born July 24, 1930 to the late Prince Holliman and Carrie Mae Griffin. Russell was preceded in death by his parents, sisters; Beatrice Pack, Pearline Miles and Mary Francis Winters,...

Jul 29, 2020

CONSTANCE YVONNE DIGGS was born Wednesday, May 31, 1961, in Columbus, Ohio. She was the daughter of Everett Louis Fisher and Esther Margaret Sawyer Fisher. Connie, as she was affectionately called by family and friends, was a 1979 graduate of Mifflin High School. She furthered her education and earned a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Capital University....

Jul 29, 2020

On April 25, 1961, Anthony “Tony” Lee Gay was born to Edward L. Dumas Sr and Shirley M. Gay in Columbus, OH.   At the age of 59, he departed this life on July 29, 2020 at Mt Carmel East Hospital.

Tony received his education through the Columbus Public Schools.  At the age of 5, Tony wanted a...

Jul 28, 2020

Mr. James Fusner, age 65, was born December 15,1954 to Clyde and Patricia Fusner. James passed away on July 28, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his brothers, Michael (Vicki) Fusner, Joe Fusner, Christopher (Sara) Chenko, and robert Fusner; and sisters Kathleen (Michael) Hamilton, Sue (Jerry) Collier, and Mary Fancelli.

Jul 28, 2020

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Esther Fisher, who passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 in Columbus, OH. Mrs. Fisher is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Fisher Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Jul 23, 2020

Elder James W. Thomas a member of Refuge Baptist Church where he served in many organizations, where he did his Pt Sermon and became a minister. Rev. Thomas attended L.H. Christian Ministries of Jesus, under Pastor William Benson and was ordained Elder. He served faithfully as Elder at Rock of Faith Baptist Church. He also served as Chaplin for...

Jul 22, 2020

Pierre Rene Terrell, Jr. was born Friday, February 28, 1997 in Columbus, OH to Charmaine Booker and Pierre Terrell, Sr. He graduated from the Academy of Urban Scholars. “Rio” as he was affectionately known, was featured in Columbus Rappers on the rise. He enjoyed making music. He was a talented rapper who had a knack for making money. What...