Obituaries

May 19, 2020

Louise Ahmad was born on March 6, 1929, to the union of James and Flora (Cochran) Jones in Statesville, North Carolina. She was the oldest of eleven children and at the age of 16 she relocated to Columbus, Ohio. Louise accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Trinity Baptist Church, where she remained a member for...

May 18, 2020

Dorothy Laverne Ferguson, was born on April 4, 1964, in Columbus, Ohio to Elizabeth Carol and Wilbert Patterson. On Monday, May 18, 2020, Dorothy, loving wife and mother of 4 children, passed away at age 56. Her husband, Frederick (Fred), would like you to know that he loved Dorothy with all his heart, and they were married on May...

May 18, 2020

Terri Knowles was born Thursday, May 27, 1954 in Columbus , Ohio. She was a graduate of Westmoor Junior High School and West High School. She attended Ohio State University before earning her degree as a RN at Columbus State. Terri, at just eight months old, had her first sickle cell crisis, but it wasn't until she was one...

May 17, 2020

Mr. Vernon Reeves, Sr. age 88, was born July 23, 1931. He transitioned from this life on May 17, 2020. For this we bow in humble submission before God and to His devine wisdom. He attended Central High School in Columbus, Ohio. He was employed at Central Point Shoe Repair Shop for 45 years as a manager and later...

May 15, 2020

Vernon Leon McElroy Sr., affectionately known as “3rd Mac”, was born on January 3, 1960 to mother, Maggie Ray Adams and father, the late Vincent L. McElroy Sr. He grew up in Columbus, Ohio, where he graduated from West High School in 1978. Retired from The United States Postal Service in 2019, after 40 years of service. He was...

May 15, 2020

Mary Ceal Tartt was born July 2, 1931 to John Howze Sr. and Eula Mae Jackson in Hamburg, Alabama. She departed this life on May 15, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband David Tartt, sons Edward Goines Jr., Larry Goines, Clarence Goines, and Ronald Goines, father John Howze Sr., mother Eula Mae Jackson, brothers Sam Parnell,...

May 15, 2020

Carolyn Louise Gilbert White was born December 25, 1950 in Springfield, Ohio. At an early age, she moved with her family to Columbus, Ohio. She graduated from Linden McKinley High School class of 68’. Later Carolyn obtained several facets of employment to include: Columbus City Schools as a bus driver followed by retired Postal Clerk from United State Postal...

May 13, 2020

Theotis Tuck of Columbus, Ohio passed away on May 13, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

May 13, 2020

Bertha Qualls (Biddie Ann).   Sunrise December 24th, 1930 - Sunset May 13th, 2020 at McNaughten Pointe. Preceded in death by parents Henry and Bertha Harrington, six brothers, one sister, and son Stephen Kenley. Survived by son Lee (Gwen) Kenley and daughter Thaxsia Kenley, 2 grandsons, 1 granddaughter, great grandchildren and sister Leah Maeder. A host of nieces, nephews and...

May 12, 2020

There is an Appointed Time Anita Diane MacFarlane Nowell Anita Diane (MacFarlane) Nowell was born on July 26, 1942 to Victor and Ada P. MacFarlane in Dayton, Ohio. She was the oldest of 7 children – 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Known affectionately as Diane to her family, she was an adventuresome and fearless child. She attended Columbus Public...

May 12, 2020

William “Bill” Myles was born November 21, 1936 and returned to his Sender May 12, 2020. Bill, or "Coach" as he was known, was the first born son of William Sr. and Vera Phillips Myles who along with his brother John Michael Myles preceded him in death. Bill’s education started in the Penn two-room school house in the Westport...

May 12, 2020

Deacon Marion Clarence Hightower Jr. was born in Salem, Alabama on August 25, 1941 to the late Glennie Mae and Marion Clarence Hightower Sr. Marion went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday May 12, 2020 at his home after a long battle with PSP – Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.

Marion graduated from Wacoochee High School class...

May 11, 2020

Harold Johnson was born on June 20, 1926, the seventh of eight children born to Jesse and Annabelle Johnson. Raised on a farm in Columbus, Ohio which is in the vicinity of the Ohio State University Agricultural Extension, this is where he learned to appreciate nature and all that is offered. Harold’s father taught him to hunt and fish,...

May 10, 2020

Deborah Lynn Cole was born March 10,1956 and passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 10, 2020. She was born in Williamson, West Virginia as the daughter of Hattie Parrish. She was preceded in death by her sisters Cynthia Patterson and Saundra Parrish and granddaughter KimberLyn Cole. Deborah leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Kenneth Cole of 36 years who...

May 8, 2020

Mildred Louise Bickham, 84 years young, transitioned on May 8, 2020. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri on February 27, 1936 to John and Ethel Pool Davis. She resided in Benton Harbor, MI until she moved to Columbus, OH in 2012 to reside with her son, Jo'el. She is preceded in death by Grandparents, Parents; John and Ethel...

May 8, 2020

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Chalmers Lee, who passed away Friday, May 8, 2020 in Columbus, OH. Mr. Lee is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of The Lee Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

May 8, 2020

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Tracy Bonner, who passed away Friday, May 8, 2020 in. Mr. Bonner is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of The Bonner Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date. Thank you...

May 8, 2020

Jacob Jerome Ferguson-Johnson, Jr., affectionately called, “Papa” and “Lil Jay”  was born November 10, 1996, to Mr. and Mrs. Jacob (Pamela) Johnson, Sr., in  Benton Harbor, MI.  Papa went home to be with the Lord on May 8, 2020.

Papa and his family moved to Columbus, OH in 2002, where he attended and  graduated from Horizon Science...

May 7, 2020

On October 4, 1920 I was born to Charles A. & May R. Neil. The name given me was Hilda Louise. I was the 7th of 10 children. I received my formal education in the Columbus Public School system. I attended Fair Avenue Elementary, Franklin Jr. High and East High School. I accepted Jesus as my personal Savior at...

May 7, 2020

Creola M. Huston, born November 5, 1933, to the late Cora Witt Turpin and Richard Chambers in Williamson, West Virginia was called to be with her maker during the early morning hours of May 7, 2020, while being cared for at Highbanks Rehabilitation Care Center in West Worthington, Ohio. Creola graduated from Liberty High School in Williamson West Virginia...