Obituaries

Oct 24, 2023

In Loving Memory of Paul Arthur Green

August 28, 1960 - October 24, 2023

Paul Arthur Green of Columbus, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on October 24, 2023. He was born on August 28, 1960, and was a beloved brother, a devoted son, and a cherished friend.

Paul is preceded...

Oct 24, 2023

Raymond Mason, Jr. went home to be with the Lord on October 24, 2023.

He was born on February 8, 1933.

Those left to cherish his memories are his loving wife; Meda Banks Mason and devoted daughter, Angela Mason (Arlington, TX).

Visitation will be held on Friday,...

Oct 24, 2023

Sally Jesse Redd was born on February 26, 1932, to the late George Redd and Jeanette Jones in Mortonsville, Kentucky.

Sally was the eleventh of fourteen children. In her adult years she moved to Columbus, Ohio where she was a domestic worker. Later in

life she was able to secure employment with Children’s...

Oct 21, 2023

Patty was born September 27, 1948 in Sharon Pennsylvania, the daughter of Myrtle Samuels (Chambers) and Claude Greene; and was adopted at the age of five by her father, Rufus Chambers Sr. Patty made her transition from this life to eternity on Saturday, October 21, 2023.

Patty’s journey was marked by countless moments of courage...

Oct 19, 2023

Sandra Brooks, 69, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on November 29, 2023.

She was born in Ellisville, Mississippi on October 19, 2023 to the late Sydney and Willie Mae Brooks.

Sandra leaves to cherish her memory, her loving son, Charley Brooks; as well as, many other loving extended family and friends....

Oct 19, 2023

Michael Allen Miller, age 59, went to be with the Lord on October 19, 2023 at Riverside Memorial Hospital in Columbus, OH. He fought cancer for 18 months but couldn’t fight the brain bleed. He was born on January 8, 1964 to James A. Miller Sr and Katie K. (McGowan) Miller.

Michael was active in...

Oct 19, 2023

A Time to be Born: Joyce Yvonne Walker, was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on November 26, 1937, to Isabelle Claiborne.

A Time to Live: Joyce graduated from Dunbar High School in 1956 and moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1960. Joyce joined Apostolic Faith Temple in 1968, after being introduced to Jesus Christ by her best...

Oct 18, 2023

Lee Anna Humphrey went home to be with the Lord, on October 18, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Mary Valentine, and sister Sheila Williams. She is survived by her daughters; Shawna Coles, Tia Humphrey, Kiana Humphrey, Grandchildren; Courtney Hayes, Jalen Crosby, Jordan Humphrey, Justin Tucker, Christiana Robertson, Juwan Humphrey, Casey Humphrey, Jason Robertson,...

Oct 16, 2023

Wanda was born in Montezuma, Georgia on June 3, 1955 to Jet J. and Barbara D. Hubbert. The family lived in Florida for many years before moving to Columbus, Ohio.

Wanda, affectionately known as “Wannette,” attended Linden McKinley High School, was a member of the Cadets Drill Team, in which she was a squad leader,...

Oct 15, 2023

Dennis Eugene Ezell, Sr. of Columbus, Ohio passed away, October 15, 2023.

He was born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Rufus and Fannie Ezell.

Surviving family includes children Dennis Eugene Ezell, Jr., Donna Lee Ezell; step children, Valerie Brown, and Carlos Brown.

At this time no...

Oct 11, 2023

Milton Traylor was called home to rest with the Lord on Wednesday, October 11, 2023.

Milton was born on July 6,1941 in Barresville, Georgia to the late Elizabeth and Cleveland Traylor.

Milton was preceded in death by his wife Sharon Traylor. He leaves...

Oct 11, 2023

God’s Plan is Perfect

Rinson L. McClendon, 71 of Westerville, Ohio passed away peacefully in his home on October

11, 2023. He was born on May 24, 1952, in Dothan, Alabama to the late Emma Lee McClendon

and Leroy McClendon. Rinson graduated from East High School in Akron, Ohio where he...

Oct 9, 2023

On this day October 9th, 2023, Johnnie Ruth Lee, 79, passed away peacefully at home with her beloved daughter Tina (Lee) Steward at her side. Early that morning, the clouds lifted, and Johnnie was ushered into heaven.

Johnnie was born in West Point, Georgia on August 30, 1944, the oldest of seven children to Lois...

Oct 9, 2023

Jeffrey B. McAfee, of Columbus, Ohio passed on October 9th, 2023. He was born in St. Louis, MO to Emmett McAfee and Pauline Like.

Surviving Family includes; sisters, Gloria and Eunice; brothers, Dale (Gloria) , Steven, Emmett III; children; Donita Jeffrey Jr, Quintella, and Walter.

Visitation will be held on Thursday,...

Oct 9, 2023

Jerry Goins, passed away, the morning of Monday, October 9, 2023. He was supported by his loving family during the last days of his life.

Born on September 23, 1948, in Carbondale, West Virginia, he attended Montgomery High School in Montgomery, WV. Jerry graduated from Central High School, in Columbus, Ohio.

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Oct 8, 2023

Arcenaux Burma Macklin was born July 6, 1948, to the late Brunette and Wilbur Macklin, in Baltimore, Maryland.

Arcenaux was a product of the New Orleans public school system and was a graduate of McDonough 35 High School. He continued his education, receiving his BA from Muskingum College in 1970 and a Master of Administration...

Oct 7, 2023

Nancy (Stewart) Jackson, 74, of Pataskala, OH, passed away on Saturday, October 7th, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. She was born to Robert and Henrietta Stewart in Columbus, Ohio on January 22, 1949.

On September 21, 1968, Nancy married her childhood sweetheart Reginald (Reggie) Jackson Sr. She was smitten by his charm, and...

Oct 4, 2023

Elroy Jennings passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023 after a courageous battle with End Stage kidney disease.

Elroy was born January 23, 1957 to the union of Leo Clifford Jennings & Lucy Mae Jennings (Rodgers) of Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from South High School and embarked on a career which took him all over the...

Oct 3, 2023

After a long and tedious battle with Lewy Body dementia, John Edwards, Madison, WI, left his earthly home to join the Lord in his heavenly home October 3, 2023. John was born on October 15, 1939 to the late Mr. Phillip and Alean J. Edwards, Sr. He grew up in the Flytown Community of Columbus, Ohio, attending Columbus City...

Oct 3, 2023

"Prince" Imperial Riley Stewart was born in Columbus, Ohio on May 24, 2006 to Cierra Zebib and Reginald "Chaz" Stewart. He was raised by his mother and father Samson Zebib. Imperial was called home on September 20th, 2023.

Imperial was a senior at Independence High School where he was set to graduate at the end...