Obituaries

May 17, 2022

Mr. James Edward Skipper was born December 1, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio to Mr. and Mrs. Paul (Mattie) Skipper. He was affectionally known by “Jimmy”, “Skipper”, and “Pa-Pa”. He unexpectedly departed this life on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Meadows of Scioto. Skipper was employed with Vison Center of Central Ohio, where he retired after 35 dedicated years, on...

May 15, 2022

ROSCOE ELLSWORTH CROZIER was born on Friday, November 4, 1921, in Charleston, West Virginia. He was the third of seven children born to the union of Britton Brightworth and Barbara Davis Crozier. Roscoe had a normal childhood and graduated from Garnet High School in 1939. He was known by several nicknames throughout his life, including “Tadpole,” “Tad,” and “Taddy-Daddy.”...

May 14, 2022

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Stephon Jones, who passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022 in Columbus, OH. Mr. Jones is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of The Jones Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

May 12, 2022

DeANGELO MARTEZE WINLAND, SR. was born Friday, September 29, 1989, in Columbus, Ohio. He passed away, peacefully, on Thursday, May 12, 2022. DeAngelo was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Billie Love and grandparents, Nellie and Thurman Elliott and Barbara Love. DeAngelo leaves to cherish his memory his son, DeAngelo M. Winland Jr.; sisters, Taniko Wyche, Shanika...

May 11, 2022

Edward Lee Vinson Sr.: also known as "Fat Man" Born February 14th 1933 to the late John Henry and Susie Rose Vinson. He departed this life on May 11th 2022 at the age of 89. Edward was a member of laborers local 423. He was a construction worker by trade. He was an avid sportsman that enjoyed hunting and...

May 10, 2022

Linden Revere Nuby Sr., was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He passed away surrounded by his loving family on May 10, 2022, at the age of 91. Linden was born on August 3, 1930 in Pomeroy, Ohio. He attended school in Bidwell, Ohio. He met the love of his life, Earnestine, while being stationed at Fort...

May 10, 2022

Bertha Willis, age 93, passed away May 10, 2022. She attended Capital University. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church for over 69 years where she served as a deaconess, sunday school teacher, missionary, and served on many boards and committees. On Nov. 28, 1959, she married her life long love Henry Willis. To that union two children...

May 10, 2022

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of David Ibokette, who passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Reverend Ibokette is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of The Ibokette Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date. Thank you for...

May 8, 2022

William Dawson of Columbus, Ohio passed away on May 8, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

May 4, 2022

Ms. Susan Cobb, age 63, was born October 3, 1958 in Columbus, OH to Tyree and Lorene Cobb. Susan was formerly employed by the State of Ohio in the Department of Parks and Recreation. On May 4, 2022, Susan departed to her Heavenly home. She was preceded in death by her parents. Susan leaves to cherish her memory, a...

May 3, 2022

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Anita Dixon, who passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in Columbus, OH. Miss Dixon is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Dixon Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Apr 30, 2022

NAOMI LAVERNE DUKES KING, peacefully, departed this life Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Mother Angeline McCrory Manor, with her step grandsons, Brian and David King, at her side.

LaVerne was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she graduated from the prestigious Girls’ High School. LaVerne earned a BS degree from Wilberforce University, in Wilberforce,...

Apr 30, 2022

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Renita Lee, who passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022 in Columbus, OH. Ms. Lee is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Lee Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Apr 25, 2022

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Marcellus Vinson, who passed away Monday, April 25, 2022 in Columbus, OH. Mr. Vinson is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of The Vinson Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Apr 25, 2022

The Reverend Michael D. Johnson joined the Church Triumphant on Monday, April 25, 2022, at the age of 81. Michael was born in Circleville, Ohio on April 17, 1941 to Mary M. Dalton Johnson and George L. Johnson, Sr. He attended Circleville public schools and joined the United States Air Force where he served for 4 years. After earning...

Apr 24, 2022

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Cynthia Bryant, who passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022 in Springfield. Ms. Bryant is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Bryant Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date. Thank...

Apr 24, 2022

MS. CECIL BROWN was born in Logan, West Virginia, on Thursday, July 27, 1944. She was the daughter of Willie Mae Todd and Ervin Grace. Ms. Brown retired with forty-four years of dedicated service from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center - East Hospital, formerly known as St. Anthony Hospital and Park Medical Center. In her leisure, she...

Apr 20, 2022

JULIA B. RICHARDSON, age sixty-four, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at her home in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. She was predeceased by her parents, Roosevelt and Elizabeth Richardson; brother, James “Jimmy” Richardson; sister, Darlene Richardson; grandparents, Claybourne and Doshia Adams; and dear friend, Carol Bryant. She is survived by her loving children, Skylar Finn...

Apr 20, 2022

Jody West of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Apr 20, 2022. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Apr 19, 2022

The sunrise of Elizabeth Ann Waddell began June 24th, 1934, when she was born to the late Lowell and Willie Francis Latham of Columbus Ohio. At an early age, Elizabeth accepted Christ at Hosack Baptist Church on Hosack Street on the Southside of Columbus. She was a faithful member for over 70 years. Elizabeth attended Columbus Public Schools and...