Obituaries
Betty Lou Lewis
Jan 13, 2022
Deaconess Betty Lou Lewis, of Columbus, OH, ascended to her heavenly home on January 13th, 2022. She was born in Chillicothe, OH on March 24th, 1933. Deaconess Lewis, was passionate about many things, but most of all she loved to cook, sew, sing and teach. Deaconess Lewis has impacted many lives. She was a Sunday school teacher, usher board...
Kathlynne Duffy Espy
Jan 13, 2022
Kathlynne “Kathy” Bruce Duffy Espy had an extraordinary life. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on March 29, 1944 to Helen Louise and Franklyn Verlett Duffy. Three years later, the family moved to Raleigh, North Carolina where her brother, Franklyn, Jr. was born and she was so happy to have someone to dote on. The family moved back to...
Ruth Ann Gibbs
Jan 12, 2022
RUTH ANN GIBBS was born in Columbus, Ohio on January 19, 1933, to George and Wyoma Cardwell. She was the youngest of seven children. She graduated from Central High School and attended Franklin University for one year. At a Catholic high school dance Ruth Ann met the love of her life, Jack Gibbs. They were married on March 27,...
Phyllis Ann Greathouse-Gore
Jan 12, 2022
Phyllis Ann Greathouse-Gore was born on September 27, 1949 in Fort Payne, Alabama. She was the daughter of Willie Joe and Audrey Lee Greathouse. She married to the love of her life Lester Gore on June 17, 2006. Their marriage produced a blended family of 6 children: Tomika, Antonio, Sonnetta, Leland, Meaka, and Melissa. Phyllis moved to Columbus, Ohio...
David Washington
Jan 10, 2022
This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of David Washington, who passed away Monday, January 10, 2022 in Columbus, OH. Mr Washington is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of The Washington Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....
Annie Ruth Allen
Jan 8, 2022
Annie Ruth Allen, age 76, passed over, peacefully, into Supreme Freedom and Glory on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital. She was surrounded by her loving husband of 47 years, Michael Allen, and loving family. Annie was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, on Tuesday, June 26, 1945, to Loise Ray and Mary Green. She was...
James G. Walker, Jr.
Jan 7, 2022
James G. Walker, Jr. was born on September 3, 1943, in Columbus, Ohio, to James G. Walker, Sr. and Angie Wills Hartgrove (Thomas). Jun or Butch - as family and friends affectionately called him - departed this earthly life on Friday, January 7, 2022, at Riverside Hospital's Kobacker House. Jun accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at...
Dion Scott Hopson
Jan 6, 2022
Dion Scott Hopson, age 49, was born December 3, 1972. He received his call from the Lord on January 6, 2022. Dion accepted Christ at an early age as a member of Second Baptist Church in Columbus, Ohio. He was a graduate of East High School in Columbus and attended Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. He worked as...
Carole Anita Pope
Jan 6, 2022
Carole Anita Pope, of Columbus, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord January 6, 2022. Carole, born December 23, 1945, was the youngest daughter of George and Sarah Bethel. Carole was preceded in death by parents George Bethel, Sarah Bethel, and brother William Bethel. Carole from East High School where she was the head majorette of the East...
Bessie Bowman
Jan 4, 2022
Bessie Lena Johnson was a survivor. She was born in Conway, South Carolina on May 14, 1929—a few months before the longest and worst economic downturn in American history: the Great Depression. Her parents, the late Willie and Eva Baker Hickman-Johnson, raised six children, and Bessie was number two. She graduated from the historic Whittemore High School in Conway,...
Thomas Lee Baker
Jan 3, 2022
Thomas Baker of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Jan 3, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Beulah Catherine Patterson
Jan 2, 2022
This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Beulah Patterson, who passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 in Columbus, OH. Mrs. Patterson is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Patterson Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....
Velmer Clay
Jan 2, 2022
This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Velmer Clay, who passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 in Columbus. Mrs. Clay is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Clay Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date. Thank...
Rebecca Ann Turner
Jan 1, 2022
This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Rebecca Turner, who passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022 in Columbus, OH. Ms. Turner is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Turner Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....
David Mathis
Dec 31, 2021
David Mathis passed away unexpectedly at home on December 31, 2021, at the age of 72. He was born in Columbus, Ohio to Mary Virginia and Thomas Lee Mathis on April 16, 1949, and was the third child of six children. In his younger years, he was known for his playful and "mischievous" behavior. David attended Columbus City Schools...
Tion Richard Mcgowan
Dec 31, 2021
TION RICHARD MCGOWAN, age forty-two, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021, at his residence in Columbus, Ohio. Tion was born on Friday, May 18, 1979, to Clarence R. Johnson and Linda McGowan. Those that are left to cherish his memories are his mother, Linda McGowan; son, Tion Marshawn Benjamin; daughter, Nevaeh Lashon Williams, grandson, Kristian Markell Newton-Benjamin; sister, Tanya...
Vernon Reeves, Jr.
Dec 30, 2021
Vernon Reeves of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Dec 30, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Khiryn Makhi Hodge
Dec 30, 2021
This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Khiryn Hodge, who passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 in Columbus, OH. Mr. Hodge is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of The Hodge Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....
Neehemmie "Nee" Woods
Dec 29, 2021
This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Neehemmie Woods, who passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021. Mr. Woods is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of The Woods Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date. Thank you for...
Elizabeth Copeland
Dec 29, 2021
This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Elizabeth Copeland, who passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021 in Columbus, OH. Ms. Copeland is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Copeland Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....
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