Obituaries

John Goff Craighead

John Goff Craighead

Nov 23, 2019

JOHN CRAIGHEAD, born was born December 31, 1947 in East Gulf, WV. He peacefully went home to glory on November 23, 2019 at Westminster Assistant Living Quarters Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by family and loved ones. Preceded in death by father, William A Craighead; mother, Esther E. Craighead; brothers, Kemper Craighead, Donald Craighead and Leon Craighead; and a host of...

Carmen Victoria Chaney

Carmen Victoria Chaney

Nov 22, 2019

Carmen V. Chaney was born March 14th 1956 in Columbus, Ohio. She worked at the Hyatt on Capitol square for over 20 years. She was an amazing mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was a religious woman, a Jehovah ’s Witness, who made sure she put everyone before herself, until she couldn’t anymore. Carmen sadly passed away November 22nd,...

Henry Herbert Williams

Henry Herbert Williams

Nov 22, 2019

Henry H. Williams went home to be with his heavenly father November 22, 2019. He was born on the south side of Columbus, Ohio; growing up a street behind the Old Hosack Church. He was the son of Myrtle Hargett Williams Black and Henry Williams, but grew up with his mother and stepfather Thomas Black. Henry was a lifelong...

Charles Edward Mcgowan

Charles Edward Mcgowan

Nov 21, 2019

Charles Edward McGowan, age 68, went home to greet his Heavenly father on November 21, 2019. He is preceded in death by his loving parents, LQ and Virginia McGowan; two brothers, LQ McGowan, Jr. and Eric McGowan; and two sisters, Sandra Faye McGowan and Kimberly Renee McGowan. He leaves to cherish his memory, loving wife of forty-eight years, Lillie...

Annette Eileen Shelton

Annette Eileen Shelton

Nov 21, 2019

Annette E. Shelton was born June 15, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio. She retired from the federal government with over thirty years of civilian service and was a longtime, active member of Family Missionary Baptist Church. Annette enjoyed bowling, going on cruise vacations and other travel excursions, and spending time with her grandchildren who affectionately call her "NaNa." On November...

General Thomas Jefferson, Jr.

General Thomas Jefferson, Jr.

Nov 20, 2019

General Thomas Jefferson Jr, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. General was born August 7, 1935 in Sumpter SC. to General T Jefferson, Sr. and Linder Gooden Jefferson General served as Sergeant in the United States Army for 9 years during the late 50’s into the early 60’s. He served during...

Dora Dean Brookins

Dora Dean Brookins

Nov 19, 2019

Dora Brookins of Canal Winchester, Ohio passed away on Nov 19, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jacqueline Denise Favors

Jacqueline Denise Favors

Nov 16, 2019

Jacqueline D. Favors was born July 31, 1959, in Columbus, Ohio. She passed away November 16, 2019, at the age of 60. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Nettie Favors, brothers William, Robert, Larry, Edwin and Henry Marshall, and sister Gwendolyn Favors. Jacqueline is survived by five sisters, Juanita Callender, Sheila and Marvine Marshall, Nettie...

Gloria "Glo" Diane Watson

Gloria "Glo" Diane Watson

Nov 14, 2019

GLORIA “GLO” DIANE WATSON GDW-4 Romans 8:18 “For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us” Columbus-Gloria Diane Watson, 73, born February 23, 1946, transitioned peacefully with the Lord on November 14, 2019, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Gloria is preceded...

Lafayette Romell  "Boston" Westbrook, Jr.

Lafayette Romell "Boston" Westbrook, Jr.

Nov 13, 2019

Lafayette Romell “Boston” Westbrook, Jr., a loving father, brother, and son, passed unexpectedly in Columbus, Wednesday, November 13, 2019. He was born September 19, 1982 in Columbus, Ohio, to Regina and Lafayette Romell Westbrook, Sr. If there are givers and takers in this world, Boston was certainly the former. Whether on the football field, on the drums, behind the...

Shirley Jean Moore

Shirley Jean Moore

Nov 12, 2019

Pastor Shirley Jean Moore, age 69, was called home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ, on November 12, 2019. Pastor Moore was the assistant pastor for over 7 years and became the Head Pastor in 2004 of The New Covenant House of God Church for over 17 years. Pastor Shirley Moore also attended New Inspiration Church of God...

Gwendolyn H. Arnold

Gwendolyn H. Arnold

Nov 12, 2019

Gwendolyn Arnold of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Nov 12, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Harold L. Garnes

Harold L. Garnes

Nov 7, 2019

Harold Leroy Garnes, age 101, transitioned peacefully from this life on November 7, 2019. Born in Gallia County, OH, he was a graduate of Bidwell High School and attended Rio Grande College. Relocating to the south side of Columbus, he sold door-to-door insurance before his enlistment in the U.S. Army in which he served during World II in both...

Arthur Eugene Hairston

Arthur Eugene Hairston

Nov 7, 2019

Arthur Hairston of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Nov 7, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Willie Ruben Prysock, Jr.

Willie Ruben Prysock, Jr.

Nov 7, 2019

Willie Ruben Prysock Jr., a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed unexpectedly on Thursday, November 7, 2019, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. He was seventy-two years of age. Bill, as he was affectionately called by family and friends, was born on Sunday, July 13, 1947, in Columbus, Ohio. He was the only son of Willie “Bill” Ruben Sr. and...

Laura Whitaker

Laura Whitaker

Nov 4, 2019

Laura Whitaker of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Nov 4, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Tonya Bennett

Tonya Bennett

Nov 2, 2019

Ms. Tonya Bennett, age 39, passed away on November 2, 2019. Tonya was born in Columbus, OH on February 2, 1980. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Raymond Bennett, Sr; grandmother, Lillie Bennett; uncles, Norman Bennett and Raymond Bennett, Jr.; and aunt, Marie Underdown. Tonya leaves to cherish her memory her mother Jacqueline Bennett; daughter, Lillieyona Bennett;...

Brittney Chantel Levine

Brittney Chantel Levine

Nov 1, 2019

Our beloved Brittney Chantel Levine went to be with the Lord on November 1, 2019.  She was given to us along with her twin sister on May 30, 1989.  Born to Evella Levine and Abraham Price.  Brittney was raised and lied her life in Columbus Ohio where she attended Columbus City Schools.  She went on to graduate from Marion...

Terrence Michael Crawford

Terrence Michael Crawford

Oct 29, 2019

Terrence Michael Crawford was born in Columbus, Ohio, September 29, 1969 and passed away peacefully at University of Arkansas Medical Science Center in Little Rock, Arkansas on October 30, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. Terry grew up in Columbus, Ohio and graduated from Dublin High School. After graduation, he enlisted and served in the US Army as a...

John Henry Bell, Jr.

John Henry Bell, Jr.

Oct 29, 2019

John Bell, Jr. of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Oct 29, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.