Obituaries

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...

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....

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...

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...

Mar 19, 2025

Betty Ann Frazier was born on March 24, 1931, to George Cullens Parker and Ethel Rivers Parker in Columbus, Ohio. She was a proud graduate of East High School, class of 1949. She retired from OSU, Upham Hall, after 30 years of employment. A woman of deep faith, she was a lifetime member of Trinity Baptist Church, where she found...

Mar 18, 2025

James Alexander Carter Sr., age ninety-five, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. James was born in St. Albans, West Virginia on June 15, 1929, to Cordell Carter and Mary Rumley. He was a graduate of Elkhorn High School, Elkhorn, West Virginia, where he met and married his high school sweetheart, Mary A. Preston. He...

Mar 13, 2025

Mar 10, 2025

Frankie Lee Lovelace, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on March 10, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on July 11, 1934, in Statesboro, Georgia, Frankie grew up in Alpharetta, and attended school in Roswell. His early years shaped his character, instilling the values of hard work and perseverance that would guide him...

Mar 4, 2025

Kathy Anne Abercrombie, of Columbus, OH, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on December 6, 1958, Kathy lived a life full of love and dedication to her family and community.

A proud graduate of East High School, Class of '76, Kathy carried the values of loyalty and commitment throughout her life. She had...

Mar 2, 2025

Beverly Ann Jeffries was born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 26, 1943. Born blind, she was adopted as an infant by Chief Shepard Ellison and St Juanita Jeffries. Medical intervention helped her regain some of her sight.

She was a graduate of the Columbus School for the Blind. She later was an employee of the Vision Center and Goodwill Industries.

She was...

Mar 1, 2025

Damarcus Cornelius Eads was born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 20, 2012. He’s the middle child out of his four siblings. The third to be born out of five. Damarcus was such a sweetheart. Damarcus was an honor student at Roxboro Middle School in Cleveland Ohio. He was full of compassion, very smart, silly, loving, joyful, and full of curiosity....

Feb 28, 2025

Percy Taylor, a beloved father and friend, passed away peacefully at home on February 28, 2025, at the age of 96. Born on February 13, 1929, in Slab Fork, West Virginia, Percy lived a life marked by dedication, love, and unwavering commitment to his family and country.

Percy served honorably in the States Army, demonstrating a strong sense of duty and...

Feb 27, 2025

Jack Whatley, native of Columbus, Ohio who resided his entire life in Columbus, was given to us by God on January 29, 1959. Jack advanced from this earth to live eternal life with our creator on February 27, 2025 at the age of 66. He will always be remembered by all of his family and friends. Jack graduated from Columbus...

Feb 22, 2025

Norma Jean Johnson, of Columbus Ohio, transitioned peacefully on February 22, 2025.

Norma Jean Johnson, left this world on February 22, 2025, at the age of 83. Norma was born on December 17, 1941, in Carbon, West Virginia. She spent her final days in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by the love of her family. Norma was a dedicated educator, earning her Master’s...

Feb 19, 2025

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Mable Virginia King, who passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025 in Columbus, OH. Ms. King is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of the King Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Feb 16, 2025

Myrtle Lee Groves, 82, of Columbus, Ohio, transitioned peacefully on February 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Myrtle was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 23, 1942, to William and Mary Goode and she had one sibling.

Myrtle graduated from East High School in 1960 and then married her late husband, Charles Groves, in 1962. From their union, they bore three...

Feb 16, 2025

Sarah Justeen Harmon, age 102, passed away peacefully at her residence in Blacklick, Ohio on February 16, 2025. Sarah was born on December 6, 1922, in Franklin County, VA, to the Late John Helm and the Late Lartha Ann Calloway. She also preceded in death, by her husband, James W. Harmon, Sr, her granddaughter, Tonya Harmon Jones, and her great...

Feb 11, 2025

Nona Catherine McKinney, 91, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away February 11, 2025 peacefully at home. Nona was born in Augusta, GA on July 31,1933 to the late Robert Norris and Bessie Norris. Nona is preceded in death by her husband James H. McKinney and sister Helen Norris. She leaves to cherish her memory, Son Richard McKinney(Sabrina) and Sister Eloise Norris....

Feb 10, 2025

Christine Yvonne Garland Hill was born in Georgia, March 26, 1935. Her parents, the Rev. Roy and Olena Garland moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1941. They joined Pilgrim Baptist Church and became faithful members. Olena was a part of the Kitchen Ministry. Christine was working with her mother when fire broke out in the kitchen. Christine was burned along with...

Feb 10, 2025

Barbara Augusta Roberts Johnson Wood, age ninety-two, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Barbara was born in Trinidad on Tuesday, March 15, 1932, to Simeon E. Roberts and Beryl Nurse. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Vernon and Glenford Roberts; daughter, Roslyn Wilson; great-grandson, Shevon Williams; god-brother, Marion Willis Jr.; and god-sister, Betty...