Obituaries

Dec 29, 2019

Valarie Teresa Qualls was born November 23, 1971, to Beatrice Qualls and Richard Williams in Columbus, Ohio. She was employed in the healthcare industry for five years and was affectionately known by her loved ones as "Gangster," "Champagne," or just simply "Val." Valarie transitioned on Sunday, December 29, 2019. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Robert and...

Dec 29, 2019

Jeanetta Mae Layne was born on January 8, 1930 in Wellsburg, West Virginia to Ida Mae Padgett Henderson and John E. Henderson. She was raised in Wayland, Kentucky and Pikeville, Kentucky. She graduated from Perry A. Cline High School in Pikeville. Jeanetta completed cosmetology school in Dayton, Ohio and practiced as a licensed cosmetologist in Ohio until 1990. She...

Dec 29, 2019

Mary Travis of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Dec 29, 2019.

Dec 26, 2019

JAMES D. MCLENDON was born Sunday, February 27, 1983, in Columbus, Ohio. He was the son of Sandra Renee Kendricks. He was affectionately called “Tank” by family and friends. James attended Columbus Schools and graduated from Independence. He also attended and graduated from the Ohio State Barber College. James was employed with Kut City Barber Shop and One Wave...

Dec 25, 2019

Corrine Crutchfield of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Dec 25, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 25, 2019

A beautiful soul Kimberly Cheyenne Cornett, known as Kim, gained her wings Christmas Day 2019. She was a very generous person with a loving spirit and was a joy to everyone she encountered. Kim is preceded in death by father George Cornett Jr. and granddaughter De’Miyah James. She leaves to cherish loving memories mother Joanne Cornett, children Racquel Patterson...

Dec 24, 2019

Thomas Elmer Liggins was born on November 10, 1935 in Wolfdale, Pennsylvania to the late Edward S. and Eura Maxine Patterson Liggins. His Sunday evening birth may have been a prophetic indication of his life’s dedication to Christian ministry. He spent his childhood as an active member of St. Paul AME Church in Washington, PA. He received his call...

Dec 22, 2019

Khalil Jamar Swayne, "Fat Dad," was born September 27, 1999, in Columbus, OH to Kaja (Swayne) Lawson and Howard Johnson, Jr. Khalil was a graduate of Eastmoor Academy and went on to attend Notre Dame College, in Euclid, OH. He was employed at MVM Moving Company and was an Assistant Coach for the New Birth Warriors in Columbus. He...

Dec 21, 2019

Terron A. Carter, Sr. was born December 15,1967, in Montgomery, Alabama, as the only child to Mary E. Carter. As a young child, Terron was involved in many sports such as baseball, basketball and football, with football as his number one sport. He went to Fort Hayes High School for surgical technology, and graduated from Eastmoor High School. After...

Dec 21, 2019

A Columbus, Ohio native born on August 27,1952 and departed this life on December 21, 2019. Retired after 25yrs of service with Columbus City Schools.

Your contributions have been many and it is now - "On to Yonder". You've left us many treasured memories. Your kindness, wisdom, wit and so much more will be heartfelt missed.

Dec 21, 2019

Anthony Leon Edwards aka Stretch 2/12/1967-12/21/2019 Anthony was called home in the early morning at OSU hospital on Saturday morning Dec.21st after a long time of suffering from Congestive Heart Failure preceded paternal grandparent’s Dorothy & John Merriweather , Harold & Evangelist Annie Edwards. Survived by parents Anita & Harold Edwards , Brother Steven (Amara) , Sister Vonticia (Ricky)...

Dec 20, 2019

Sheila Denise Smithers was born July 31,1969 in Columbus, Ohio. She departed unexpectedly Friday, December 20, 2019. To cherish her memory, she leaves a loving husband, Vincent Edward Smithers Jr.; 7 kids, Moka Sanders (Howard), Robin Sanders (Chris), Jimmy Smithers (Taylor), Mark Smithers (Bobbie), Leonard Smithers (Andrea), Danesha Sanders and Nola Jamar; mother, Roberta Kennedy; sister, Karen Sanders (Michael);...

Dec 20, 2019

Dottie Clark was born and raised in Columbus, OH January 30, 1951. She attended East High School. She was employed for 30 years and retired from Central Ohio Psychiatric Hospital (COPH-Twin Valley) as a psychiatric caregiver. She volunteered and was loved by many at Rhema Christian Center, American Red Cross , The Gillies Recreation Center and others during her...

Dec 20, 2019

Iverson Childs of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Dec 20, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 20, 2019

Mariana E. (Casey) Holley was born on June 6, 1928, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Jasper Jack Casey and Gracie Lee (Mills) Casey. Mariana and her twin brother, John Anderson Casey were the sixth in line of their siblings. Mariana accepted Christ as her personal Lord and Savior at an early age while living in Knoxville, Tennessee, and attending First...

Dec 19, 2019

Vera Ann (née Kelley) Houpe was born the second eldest to Wessoloski and Eddie Lou Kelley on February 22, 1933, in Columbus, Ohio. She was a graduate of Central High School. Vera was a devoted wife to Robert Lee Houpe. She was a dedicated mother of three, Ivan T. Houpe, Robyn (Billy) Medley, and Marco (Tiffany) Houpe. Vera passed...

Dec 18, 2019

Nataskhia Olympia (Ellison) Earnest, age 37, passed away December 18, 2019. Home Going Celebration 10 a.m., Saturday, December 28, 2019 at New Life Tabernacle Ministries, 5585 Summit Road SW, Pataskala, where her family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until time of service. Interment Glen Rest Memorial Estate. Arrangements entrusted to DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St. To...

Dec 18, 2019

Hettie M. Crockett was born February 16, 1933 to Daniel F. May and Alma Simmons May in Straight Creek, Kentucky. Hettie graduated from high school at the young age of 16. Whether she was cheering on the football team, singing with her church choir & sisters, or reciting a speech, Hettie was known to be an inspiration to everyone...

Dec 18, 2019

John Bester of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Dec 18, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 17, 2019

Louis Harrell was born on September 7, 1951 (68) in Orrville Dallas, Alabama from the union of Willie and Rosie Harrell. Louis transcended this life on December 17, 2019 at Mt. Carmel East in Columbus, Ohio.  Louis and his family moved north to Detroit, Michigan when he was young and made the motor city home, raising their family there....