Obituaries

Jul 22, 2020

Clensey Lee Broome, Jr., affectionately known as “Uncle Buggie”, was borin on July 8, 1939 in Warren, Ohio. He previously resided in Los Angeles, California and he has been a resident of Columbus, Ohio since 1988. Clensey was a high school graduate and a retired courier. He loved playing the organ, singing and entertaining people! He LOVED the applause!...

Jul 21, 2020

Bruce Lamar Alexander was born October 4, 1962 to the late Nettie Ann (Dennis) and Jerry Wardell Alexander in Columbus, Ohio.

He was educated in the Columbus City School system, graduating from Linden McKinley High School.  Bruce worked for The Ohio State University as a painter in the maintenance department.  As a member of Trinity Baptist, Bruce...

Jul 19, 2020

Robert Joel Powell was born on Friday April 10th, 1942 in Sylacauga, Alabama to Joel and Arqulia Powell. He was raised in Cleveland, Ohio and attended East Technical High School. As a child, Robert accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He was a member of New Covenant Believers Church for many years. Robert joined the Navy in...

Jul 18, 2020

VeEtta "Petie Shipp" was born to the late Arthur and Maridean Shipp on February 28, 1952, in Cleveland, Ohio. VeEtta earned her wings and transitioned to her heavenly home on July 18, 2020. VeEtta earned her high school diploma from Maple Heights High School in Maple Hts. Ohio. After graduating from high school VeEtta enrolled at Ohio State University,...

Jul 18, 2020

Kay Frances Coleman Redman was born on September 25,. 1937 in Columbus, Ohio. Kay was a member of First Church of God under the leadership of Bishop Timothy J. Clarke. She attended Garfield Elementary School, Champion Junior High School, East High School, Poro School of Cosmetology and Columbus State (CTI). Kay was unable to complete her education at the...

Jul 18, 2020

Celeste Coralee Alexander, nee Young was born on August 20, 1948 to Lawrence and Lucille Young in Columbus, Ohio. Celeste passed on July 18, 2020 due to complications from a stroke years ago. Celeste loved children and was affectionately known as “Ms. Cee Cee”. She was an at home childcare provider for more than thirty years and “raised” many...

Jul 17, 2020

John Prentis Cockrell was born August 29, 1944 in Manhattan, New York to Walter Cockrell and Frieda Miller Cockrell. John departed this life July 17, 2020 and went home to be with the Lord and his departed wife Catherine. John was raised in South Bend, Indiana where he graduated from South Bend Central High School. He then attended Southern...

Jul 16, 2020

Mr. Chance Coleman was born July 9, 1980 in Columbus, OH to James Coleman and Imogene Burton. He graduated from Whitehall High School where he was a gifted athlete in football and track. Chance loved Buckeye football, video games, watching gangster movies, and sending time with family and friends. On Thursday, July 16, 2020, Chance passed away peacefully. He...

Jul 16, 2020

Born January 8, 1973 and passed July 16, 2020 at the age of 47. Velda was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. She was employed with CDCF Head start for 18yrs. Velda had many accomplishments and held many degrees in in Child Development.

Velda was preceded in death by her father Cornelius Bozman, Dad Fred Travis, brother,...

Jul 15, 2020

Josephine Canty, age 83, was born September 21, 1936 in Eckman, West Virginia to Willie and Ethel Canty. She attended high school in Moorefield, West Virginia. Josephine was affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal faith where she sang in the church choir. She loved to socialize and was a giver, always helping others. On Wednesday, July 15, 2020, Josephine...

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,...