Obituaries

Oct 2, 2023

Randall Ricardo Layne, a beloved husband, grandfather, brother and uncle departed this earth on Monday, October 2, 2023 while hospitalized at Select Specialty Hospital. Randall also known as "Ricky" Layne was born on November 19, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio to Jeanetta Mae (Henderson) Layne and Elmer Thomas Layne. Randall graduated from Linden McKinley High School in Columbus where he...

Oct 2, 2023

Juanita K. Grissom, 83, of Columbus, Ohio. She departed this life on Monday, October 2, 2023. Juanita was born October 23, 1939, to the Parents of Frank and Rosa Goolsby.

After Juanita graduated from East High School in 1957,she relocated to California and joined the Navy. The Navy allowed her to travel the world to...

Oct 1, 2023

Bruce Rice was born on February 10, 1931 in Columbus, Ohio to the union of Bruce & Myrtle Rice.

Bruce graduated from Central High School and received his Correspondence Certification. Bruce Rice met Betty Clayborn at the age of 9 where their love and friendship extended many years. Bruce Rice and Betty Clayborn later married...

Sep 29, 2023

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Evelyn Geraldine Woody, who passed away Friday, September 29, 2023 in Columbus, OH. Mrs. Woody is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of the Woody Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later...

Sep 29, 2023

John (Sonny)Rivers Goins Jr., 76, of Columbus, OH went home to be with the LORD September 29, 2023. He was born November 1, 1946 in Carbondale, WV to the late John and Kathleen Goins.

In spite of suffering a traumatic brain injury as an infant John successfully graduated from East High School in Columbus OH...

Sep 27, 2023

In His infinite wisdom, God chose to close the book on the life of Bobbie Louise Gentry on September 27, 2023.

Bobbie was born in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Raymond and Lillie Bennett. The oldest of five children (Bobbie, Marie, Raymond, Jr., Norman, and Jacqueline). Both parents, brothers, Raymond, Jr. and Norman, and sister,...

Sep 25, 2023

Marilyn Jane (McDonald) Jackson

Age 77

9/25/2023

She was born in Urbana, OH to the late Everett (Mac) McDonald and the late Lucille (Till) Simpson McDonald.

Her husband of 35 years, Charles M. Jackson of Bellefontaine, OH, and her sister’s, Earline Nowlin and...

Sep 19, 2023

Benjamin James Carson, Jr. went from labor to rest on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 following a long illness. Ben was born in Glen Rogers, W. Va. on January 26, 1933 to Benjamin J. Carson Sr. and Gladys Hardy Wilkins.

Growing up in Glen Rogers, Ben enjoyed going to church and participating in Easter and Christmas...

Sep 17, 2023

Brenda Joyce Vick was born April 23, 1941 to the late Truman and Victoria Vick in Hartford, Kentucky. She departed this life on September 17, 2023.

In 1945 the family moved to Columbus, Ohio. Brenda began her education at Mount Vernon Elementary, continued her education at Champion Junior High School, and went on to become...

Sep 13, 2023

Bill Mason was born December 14, 1937 to the late Maxwell Mason and JoAnn Freeman. On September 13, 2023 Bill passed away peacefully at home. Bill, attended Port Jefferson High School in New York and moved to Ohio in his late 30’s. Bill worked several years with Pepsi Bottling as well as a few other local bottling companies, delivering...

Sep 13, 2023

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Gregory Pritchard , who passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Mr. Pritchard is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of the Pritchard Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date. Thank you...

Sep 13, 2023

Sharon Belle Traylor was called home to rest with the Lord on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.

Sharon was born on May 25,1953 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Howard Watts and Patricia Mustard Watts.

Sharon was preceded in death by her son Frank Jones III. She leaves to cherish her memory:...

Sep 12, 2023

Reflections of Life

What can you say about a woman who meant so much to so many?

A standard template for an obituary would serve her no justice. She was beyond typical. Not your average “lady.” She was a daughter, a loyal sister, an aunt, a cousin, she was a friend,...

Sep 10, 2023

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Jessie Mae Love, who passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023 in Columbus, OH. Ms. Love is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of the Love Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later...

Sep 7, 2023

Marilyn Ann Kendrick Cherry, 86, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023. She was born September 23, 1936 in Columbus, Ohio. She graduated from East High School class of 1954.

She worked at Defense Supply Center Columbus, Varsity House, United Skates of America and retired from John E. Foster and Associates.

Sep 6, 2023

ROSA LAVINNA JORDAN was born in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, September 6, 1949. She was the daughter of Jimmie Moreland and Leila Moreland. She received her formal education from Columbus City Schools and was a proud graduate of East High School. Rosa believed in and loved the Lord. She was a retiree of Honda of America, where she served...

Sep 5, 2023

Nevonia Elrita (Estes) Grear, aka “Butch,” was born in Charleston, West Virginia, on Thursday, August 2, 1928, to the union of John and Louise Estes (Henderson). She received her formal education at Garnet High School (Class 1945) in Charleston and furthered her education at West Virgina State College (WVSC) for two years, 1946-47, until she became bed ridden with...

Sep 5, 2023

Joyce Elizabeth Nix Pillow, 92 years old, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home September 5, 2023.

She was born in Columbus, Ohio on May 4th, 1931 to the late Edward and Geraldine (Carpenter) Nix. Joyce graduated from East High School and attended Hampton Institute (University) earning a B.S. in English. Joyce retired from...

Sep 4, 2023

Christion Xavier Files, of Columbus, Ohio, started his race on December 31, 2002, in Akron, Ohio. Although Christion was only 20, he affected many people in this relay of life.

Early on, Christion displayed remarkable intelligence and got a head start in his education when he started kindergarten at the age of four. In his...

Sep 3, 2023

RONALD LYMAN JONES was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on Thursday, March 29, 1945, to Cecile E. and Major E. Jones. As a youngster, Ronald contracted polio and spent several months in a hospital bed. There, he discovered his lifelong love of reading almost anything that would expand his knowledge, a passion that remained throughout his life. Ronald made a...