Obituaries

Oct 27, 2019

Belinda Taylor Wood, age 66, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2019 due to complications resulting from her courageous battle with bladder cancer. Belinda was born June 9, 1953 in Columbus, OH to Richard C. Shelvin, an entrepreneur and Mary E. (Shelvin) Cole, also an entrepreneur and beautician. She was educated in the Columbus Public and Catholic School systems...

Oct 20, 2019

Sarah Taylor, affectionately known as "Squeaky", was born March 15, 1927 in Thacker, WV. She passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, October 20, 2019. Sarah was preceded in death by her brothers, Paul Taylor and John Taylor; and sisters, Lucy E. Foster, Annie Mae Ramsey, Mable Davis, Mary Jane Bane, and Ruth Cole. Left to cherish Sarah's...

Oct 20, 2019

OBITUARY FOR MARY JANE FIELDS SMITH May 14, 1922 — October 21, 2019 "Remember me always smiling" Mary Jane Fields Smith, 97, of Columbus, Ohio peacefully passed away at 1:00 a.m. Monday, October 21, 2019 in her beloved home, as she wished. Mary Jane was born in Newark, Ohio and was preceded in death by her husband of 56...

Oct 19, 2019

Ralph Whatley was born in Columbus, Ohio on February 13, 1952 to William and Louise Whatley.  He departed this life on October 19, 2019 while at Buckeye Terrace Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.  He graduated from East High School and while attending there, he played clarinet and enjoyed wrestling.  In his earlier years, Ralph was employed with Lutheran Senior City...

Oct 19, 2019

At dawn on October 19, 2019, mommy breathed her last, at home held in the arms of her children. She made a peaceful transition, escorted by Angels to the heavenly realms until we see her again. Preceded in death by her loving husband Willis Harris, Jr. and brother William Webb (Sarah). Left to cherish her memory are son, Willis...

Oct 19, 2019

Ah'Percy Donaldson of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Oct 19, 2019.

Oct 18, 2019

Gwendolyn Allison of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Oct 18, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Oct 17, 2019

Richard William Tucker, age 68, peacefully transitioned on October 17, 2019. Born on July 28, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio to Virgil and Marie Tucker, he was a graduate of Eastmoor High School and Columbus State Community College. Richard built his career as a salesman and auto auction driver. After retirement, he cared for his grandchildren. In 1974, he married...

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...