Obituaries

Mar 19, 2025

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

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...

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...

Feb 8, 2025

Sallie M. Tarver was born on July 5, 1934 in Sumter South Carolina. Sallie went home to glory on February 8, 2025 at the age of 90 years old. She resided in Columbus, Ohio for over 50 years. Sallie was a former long term member of Macedonia Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her mother, Harriet Mcleod and...

Feb 7, 2025

“ Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6

Madeline E. Graham was born May 14, 1927, in Trafford, Pennsylvania to Harry Smith and Polly G. (Lowe) Pruitt. She was called to her eternal home, Friday, February 7, 2025 at...

Feb 5, 2025

Evelyn Bernice Williams Clark was born September 28, 1926 to Mr. Edwin Williams and Mrs. Beatrice Williams while the family resided in Ogden, Utah. Evelyn had a sister, Dorothy, and later a younger brother named Edwin, Jr. Edwin Jr. passed away while still an infant. The family moved to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma when Evelyn was in elementary school, and she...

Feb 5, 2025

Lisa Williamson, a radiant spirit born on December 7, 1965, to the late Willie White and Shirley Turner, in the heart of Columbus, Ohio, captured the essence of life with her abundant love and fervent passions. Her journey through this world came to a serene close on February 5, 2025, in the same beloved city that had cradled her dreams...

Feb 5, 2025

Evelyn Bernice Williams Clark was born September 28, 1926 to Mr. Edwin Williams and Mrs. Beatrice Williams while the family resided in Ogden, Utah. Evelyn had a sister, Dorothy, and later a younger brother named Edwin, Jr. Edwin Jr. passed away while still an infant.

The family moved to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma when Evelyn was in elementary school, and she graduated...