Obituaries

Oct 17, 2019

Mark D. Woods, age 59 was born June 16, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio.  He departed this earthly life on Thursday, October 17, 2019 in Columbus. Ohio.

Mark D. Woods graduated Linden McKinley High School Class of 1978, He was a great boxer.

Mark was preceded in death by grandparents Reuben and Ruth Woods, and mother...

Oct 14, 2019

Raymond Evan Tillery, fondly known as Ray, was born on March 31, 1936 in Baltimore, MD to the union of Roland and Fannie Lue Tillery. He had two older brothers Roland “Junior” and Romeo and a younger brother Reggie. As a child, he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and was active in the choir. Raymond attended Baltimore...

Oct 12, 2019

Christopher Lee Long, affectionately known as “Snookum” or “Snook,” was born June 20, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio. He received his academic education in the Columbus City Schools and attended Urbana University. Christopher served in the United States Army and USAR Ready Reserve. After his honorable discharge, he entered culinary arts school and pursued a career as a chef. He...

Oct 8, 2019

Kathryn Weather(85) was born on December 12, 1933, to Nora Lee Dozier in Columbus, Georgia. She moved to Dayton, Ohio as a young girl and spent most of her childhood years there. Then in 1959, she moved to Columbus, Ohio with her husband Lester Weather. She was a housewife and stay at home mother to her 8 children for...

Oct 7, 2019

Dorothy Mae Brunston Cage-Evans, loving wife and mother of two, passed away at 85 years of age, on October 7, 2019. She was born on November 16, 1933, to Raymond and Goldie Clair Brunston in Nelsonville, Ohio. She leaves to cherish her memory; husband Henry “Hank” Evans; children Michael (Betty) Cage and Melanie (Alonzo) Cage-Cates; five grandchildren, Michael Cage,...

Oct 6, 2019

Roderick was the son of Vernon and Carrie Williams,he attended East High School in Columbus Ohio. Although we will miss his presence, we know that God is in control.

Roderick leaves to cherish and hold on to his memories his loving and devoted wife Patricia Howard Williams; brother Sterling (Verna) Williams; sister Gloria (Forrest) Payne; his loving...

Oct 5, 2019

Loitra Smith of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Oct 5, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Oct 3, 2019

Michelle Renee Adams was called home on October 3, 2019. She was born in Columbus, Oh on October 26, 1963 to father, William E. Akin, Jr. and mother, Mary Louise Adams, both have preceded her in death. Michelle received her primary education through Columbus City Schools to whereas she became a graduate of East High School. From there, she...

Sep 30, 2019

James Phillip (“Phil”) Jarrett was born February 8, 1950 to James Lam Jarrett and Marie Lorraine Reese in Columbus, Ohio. James graduated from East High School of Columbus, Ohio in 1968. He was also a member of the Hi-Y 1967-’68 state championship basketball team. After high school, James received a scholarship to play basketball at a Junior College in...

Sep 30, 2019

Stephen Lavern Smith was born August 12, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio. He passed away September 30, 2019. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and a graduate of Ohio State Barber College. Steve was the owner-operator of “His Image Barber Shop.” He loved football and basketball and was an avid fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes and...

Sep 29, 2019

Donald P. Tate was born November 12, 1928 in Columbus Ohio to Eugene and Thomasina “Tommy” Tate. He graduated from South High School. He later graduated from Ohio State University both a Masters and a PhD degree. Donald was a member o Unity Church of Christianity. Throughout his career in education, he was a counselor at South High School,...

Sep 29, 2019

DeAngelo, age 36, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019. Born and raised in Chicago, IL, DeAngelo was a published author, loving family man and an amazing friend to many. Preceded in death by his father Olushagun Okotete, grandfather John Okotete, grandparents Bill Thomas and Dorothy Griggs, and niece Amari Griggs. DeAngelo is survived by his wife Toy...

Sep 29, 2019

Virginia Lee Ross “GinLee" age 58 born April 15, 1961, passed Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Grant Hospital Columbus, Ohio. Precede on death Mother; Ellen (Ross) Moore, Brother; Timothy Moore, Grandparents; Mable Fairley & Roy “Partee" Harris. Survived by Sister; Veronica “Blondie” Stephens, Brothers; Tyrone Ross and John More Jr. Nieces; LaKythia Moore (Leonte, LaMonte), KeVeronique Holloway (Dejon), KeVina...

Sep 25, 2019

Fannie Adelle Lynch, age 86, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019. She was born November 23, 1932 in Ruffin, North Carolina to Hubert and Sallie Adams. She spent her childhood and attended school in Jenkinjones, West Virginia. Fannie completed her education after moving to Columbus, Ohio and became a faithful member of Eliezer Church of Christ of the Apostolic...

Sep 23, 2019

On January 20, 1948, Elissa Jean "Jeannie" was born in Louisville, KY to John and Anna "Ann" Hill. In her early childhood years, she, her brother, and mother moved to Columbus, OH, where she would spend the rest of her life. After moving to Columbus, she and her family joined the Oakley Full Baptist Church, where she would remain...

Sep 22, 2019

Costella “Earlene” Carter Martin departed this earthly life on September 22, 2019. Earlene was a devoted member of Bethel AME Church Columbus, Ohio and she taught in Columbus Public School system for over 40 years. She was a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She is predeceased by her husband of 53 years Sandy L. Martin and...

Sep 22, 2019

Richard Hughes of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Sep 22, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Sep 21, 2019

Daryl Hollins was born August 24, 1959 to LaVerne Bryant and L.V. Bryant. She went home to be with the Lord on September 21, 2019. Left to cherish her memory are her 6 kids; Darlene Bryant, Robert Westmoreland, Izell Westmoreland, Willie Bryant, Sierra Williams, and Michale Galloway; brothers, L.V. Bryant & Kenny Carter; sisters, Mary Bryant and JoAnn Tucker;...

Sep 19, 2019

Herbert Wilks of Westerville, Ohio passed away on Sep 19, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Sep 19, 2019

Debra Sue Watson - Roebuck was born on February 11th, 1966 in Moultrie, GA. At the tender of 3, her family moved to Columbus, Ohio where she lived until her passing on September 9th, 2019. Debra was so full of life and love. Every person that was able to experience her loving and sassy personality, instantly formed a connection...