Obituaries

Oct 28, 2022

Justice Metho Kathumbi - June 23, 1971 – October 28, 2022. “Well Done My Good and Faithful Servant.” On October 28, 2022, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, our beloved Justice Kathumbi went home to God’s Kingdom, peacefully and surrounded by love. Justice graduated with honors from Chaminade Julienne High School’s Special Program in 1993. He received the...

Oct 28, 2022

Patricia L. Waddy, age 57, went home to be with the Lord, after a short illness on Friday, October 28, 2022. Pattie was born in Columbus, Ohio. Pattie attended Columbus, City Schools and graduated from North Adult.

Pattie was a very valued employee who worked for Comtex, as a Dispatcher for six years. She was...

Oct 27, 2022

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Mary Ella Willis , who passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022 in Columbus, OH. Mrs. Willis is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of the Willis Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a...

Oct 25, 2022

Lucille Jones was born October 14, 1923, to the late John W. and Myrtle Kearns in East Gulf, West Virginia. At the age of 16, she relocated from East Gulf to Brooklyn, New York, to live with her uncle, Jessie Bowles and family. She was employed as a waitress and factory worker.

After Lucille moved...

Oct 24, 2022

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Stephanie Cassandra Tolliver , who passed away Monday, October 24, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. Ms. Tolliver is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of the Tolliver Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a...

Oct 23, 2022

David B Groce was born June 2, 1953 to Alexander and Daisy Groce. He attended East High School and graduated from Franklin University with a bachelor's in business in 1980.

He joined the United States Marine Corp, the United States Army and bravely fought in the Vietnam War where he received several medals of honor.

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Oct 22, 2022

Anthony Bernard Walker “Tony”

August 19, 1953 – October 23, 2022

*This online tribute is dedicated to honor our brother’s life and legacy who passed away on October 23, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio.

Anthony Bernard Walker known as “Tony” is the second oldest sibling out of seven...

Oct 18, 2022

MS. CARMELITA ELIZABETH MORRIS RICHARDSON

MAY 29, 1926-OCTOBER 18, 2022

Ms. Carmelita Elizabeth Morris Richardson, a longtime resident of Columbus, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at Ohio State Hospital East. She was ninety-six years young.

Ms. Carmelita was born in White Pine, Tennessee on May...

Oct 18, 2022

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Ernest Lee Johnson , who passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022 in Powell, OH. Mr. Johnson is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of the Johnson Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a...

Oct 17, 2022

Dr. Lola Vivian Jeffries Jackson was born 10/21/1941 in Toledo, Ohio to Chessie Jeffries and Lola Galloway. She was raised in the Baptist Church and departed this life on Monday 10/17/22 succumbing to Parkinson's Disease.

Lola graduated from Scott High School and went on to obtain her Bachelor's Degree in Home Economics from Howard University (HBCU) in1963....

Oct 14, 2022

Myarah Joi Wilson, 7-weeks-old was born to Kiarah Moody and Michael Wilson Jr. on August 25, 2022. She was the most chill and beautiful baby. Everyone was ready to meet our bundle of joy! Our beautiful angel went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 14, 2022.

Myarah loved to eat, listen to...

Oct 14, 2022

WILLIAM CLIFFORD GATES was born in Moreland, Georgia, on Friday, March 13, 1942, to the union of Christine Simmons Gates and Matthew Gates. He was raised by his grandparents, Rev. and Mrs. Simmons. At age thirteen, William moved to Columbus, Ohio, to live with his mother and stepfather, Beotis Crowder. He received his formal education from Columbus City Schools...

Oct 12, 2022

Oct 11, 2022

PATRICIA ANN HOPE was born in Columbus, Ohio, on Sunday, October 6, 1946. She was the daughter of Deacon Grady and Maybelle Moore. She was affectionately called “GauGau” and “Patti” by family and friends. Patricia received the Lord into her life, at a young age, at Good Samaritan Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir with her sisters....

Oct 7, 2022

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Mae Frances Rendleman-White, who passed away Friday, October 7, 2022 in Columbus, OH. Mrs. Rendleman-White is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of the Rendleman-White Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later...

Oct 6, 2022

Howard Lawrence Jones, Jr. transitioned to his heavenly home on Thursday, October 6, 2022. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 9, 1951, to Emma Mae Barnes Jones and Howard L. Jones, Sr. He attended Columbus Public Schools and graduated from West High School in 1970. He lettered in football and basketball and he, Byrd Allen Prillerman, Ronnie...

Oct 5, 2022

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Leroy Leslie , who passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022 in Columbus, OH. Mr. Leslie is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of the Leslie Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later...

Sep 28, 2022

Sep 27, 2022

George Milton Collins passed away on September 27, 2022 at the age of 91. The LORD granted him both a long and full life. George lived his life in a manner characterized by love and generosity.

George, was a proud alumni of Tuskegee University, located in Alabama, where he graduated with a bachelors degree in...

Sep 26, 2022

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of George Harvey Hannah , who passed away Monday, September 26, 2022 in Cleveland, OH. Mr.. Hannah is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of the Hannah Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a...