Obituaries
Lisa Marie Hartway
May 17, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lisa M. Hartway 62, of Columbus, Ohio. Lisa passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025.
Lisa was born on January 23, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio to Bertita A. Johnston Hartway and Ira Hartway.
Lisa was a graduate of South High School (Bulldogs). She possessed several certificates and degrees of Applied Science,...
Harry A Waters Jr.
May 16, 2025
Harry A. Waters Jr., age 77, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025. Born on January 15, 1948, in Macon, Georgia, Harry was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother whose strength, service, and dedication to family left a lasting legacy.
Harry was a proud graduate of Central High School, Class of 1966. Shortly after graduation, he answered...
Carole Ann Knox
May 10, 2025
Carole Ann Phillips Knox, 80, of Columbus, Ohio passed away un-expectantly on Saturday May 10, at her home. She leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and caring. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late Talmadge, Sr. and Beatrice Phillips on September 16, 1944, Carole was always an explorer. She graduated from East High School, then attended The Ohio...
Ann Marie Johnson
May 5, 2025
Ann Marie Johnson, 56, of Columbus, Ohio transitioned peacefully on May 5th, 2025. Ann was born on May 20th, 1968, at The Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She is the beloved daughter of Constance Mullins & a cherished sister to Gary (Jeanine) Mullins & Tyrone Mullins, all of Columbus, Ohio. She had a love for basketball & proudly...
Mildred L. Brewer
May 2, 2025
Mother Mildred Louise (Robinson) Brewer was born December 25, 1936, to the late Joe and Velma Whitson in Berry Alabama. She was the seventh child of her eleven siblings. She served the Lord as a member at Berry Chapel AME Zion church in Berry Alabama where she accepted the Lord at an early age. She married George W. Robinson and...
Sylvia Ann Gibbs
Apr 29, 2025
Sylvia Ann Gibbs, 84, of Columbus, Ohio transitioned peacefully on April 29, 2025. Full obituary is forthcoming. Visitation will be held on May 16th, 2025 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm with a Funeral Service immediately following at Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service 1370 East Main Street. Burial will take place at Tod Homestead Cemetery in Youngstown, Ohio on Tuesday, May 20th,...
Reico Ray Lewis
Apr 23, 2025
Reico Ray Lewis was born on August 18, 2006 in Columbus, Ohio, to parents Caleb Alexander Lewis III and Marceline Harden.
He is preceded in death by his dad Caleb Alexander Lewis III, his mom Marcialene Harden, his siblings Dejana Lewis, and twins, Jacob and Josh Lewis. Maternal grandmother Emma Francis Workman. Maternal grandparents Lawrence and Mary Harden, Robert workman (uncle),...
Michael Lavon Thomas
Apr 23, 2025
Michael L. Thomas was born in Columbus, Ohio to Fred and Charmyne Thomas on March 10,1954. Even though Michael was born in Columbus, he spent many summers in West Virginia with family. As a young boy, Michael spent time at the neighborhood recreation center playing basketball and engaging in the activities there, along with many other youth from the neighborhood....
Lawrence Crowder
Apr 23, 2025
Lawrence Crowder's roots are from an island in South Carolina. He was a talented and versatile man. He excelled as a tailor, an entrepreneur, a business owner, cab owner in Chicago, Illinois. He received his training and certification from the Allied School of Technology in Chicago, Illinois, as an HVAC Maintenance Technician. He had a long, successful career in the...
Dorothy Jean Brown
Apr 20, 2025
This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Dorothy Jean Brown, who passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025 in Pickerington, Ohio. Ms. Brown is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of the Brown Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....
Geneva Smith
Apr 18, 2025
Geneva M. Smith Williams, 64, Columbus Ohio, Sunset: April 18, 2025.
Geneva was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 8, 1961, to the late John Wooten Jr and Barbara Williams Nutt. She is preceded in death by her father and mother; grandparents, Geneva and Lee Williams; brothers, Tyrone Byrd and Kevin Williams; cousin, Barbara Lewis. Surviving family, daughter, Cicely Williams; sons,...
Patricia Ardella Wright
Apr 18, 2025
Born on September 3, 1955, in Columbus, Ohio, Patricia was 69 years old at the time of her passing. Throughout her life, she touched the hearts of many, first in her hometown of Columbus and later as a resident of Detroit.
Patricia was a devoted mother and grandmother, known for her warm spirit and generous nature. She was preceded in death...
Richard Nelson Michael
Apr 17, 2025
Richard N. Michael gained his wings April 17, 2025 at Scioto Rehabilitation and Care Center at the age of 92. Richard N. Michael was born in Columbus, Ohio on August 21, 1932 to the late Charles Michael Sr. and Pauline Michael. He is preceded in death by his Parents, Wife (Juanita Michael), Daughter (Victoria Michael), Stepson (Wayne Kelso), Brothers (Charles...
Veronica Marlene Smith
Apr 16, 2025
Veronica Marlene Smith, lovingly known as Ronnie, was born on November 23, 1951, in Orange, New Jersey. She gracefully departed this on April 16, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and dedication that will forever echo in the hearts of those she touched.
From an early age, Ronnie exhibited a thirst for knowledge that would later...
Deborah Ann Fulgham
Apr 16, 2025
Deborah Ann Fulgham, 65, of Columbus, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. She was born on Friday, August 14th, 1959, in Columbus, Ohio. She is survived by her son, James Fulgham; daughters, Sunserai Fulgham, Katrina Fulgham, Stevica Croft; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends. Deborah is preceded in death by her parents, Rev. George Scott...
Edward Robertson
Apr 15, 2025
Edward Robertson was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on September 21, 1941. Due to a family member's enlistment in the military who was sent to England, Edward was able to graduate from (An American) Central High School located near London, England. The curriculum was challenging. Seniors were informed that the curriculum was equivalent to two years of college. Edward also ran...
Thoyia E. Higginbotham
Apr 5, 2025
Thoyia E. Higginbotham (Groves) was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 7, 1959 to the late Clyde S. Groves and Eddie Mae Groves (Bozeman). She passed away April 5, 2025 at the Ross Heart Hospital, OSU. Thoyia accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Trinity Baptist Church. She graduated from East High School and attended the Ohio...
Sheryl Ann Johnson
Apr 4, 2025
Sheryl A. Johnson, 64, of Columbus, OH, departed this life on April 4, 2025. She was born in Columbus, Ohio, on August 28, 1960, to the late Henry Lee Butler and Dorothy Mae Latham Butler. She was preceded in death by her father, Henry Lee Butler, and her sister, Beverly Latham. Sheryl is survived by her loving husband, Dale M....
Alberta R. Davis
Mar 31, 2025
The youngest daughter of Howard and Hazel (Reese) Dunbar was born January 31, 1946, in Columbus, Ohio. Ms. Davis received her formal education from Columbus City Schools. A graduate of North High School, she excelled in literature, mathematics, fashion and track.
Residing in Columbus Ohio, Ms. Davis, 79, passed away on March 31, 2025. In addition to her parents, Ms. Davis...
Edith L Downey
Mar 28, 2025
Edith L. "Dolly" Downey, 90, of Columbus, Ohio transitioned peacefully at home on March 28, 2025. A loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend who loved the Lord; she will be greatly missed. 'Praise God for his mighty deeds; Praise Him according to His surpassing greatness.' Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 6th, 2025 at Samuel L. Jones Funeral...
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