Obituaries

Oct 31, 2020

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Bernice Straughter, who passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020. Straughter is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Straughter Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date. Thank you for visiting....

Oct 29, 2020

ANTHONY LEE FRENCH, SR. was born in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, November 8, 1941, to the union of Mary and Albert French, Sr. He was the fifth of seven children. Anthony was affectionately called “Tony” by family and friends. Tony received his formal education from Columbus City Schools and was a proud 1959 graduate of East High School. Also...

Oct 29, 2020

Williams, Theola J., age 85. went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Otterbein Gahanna. Retired employee of Lucent Technologies. Born in Columbus, OH, on May 4, 1935. She is proceeded in death by her mother Ada Collier, husband Robert Williams, brother Eddie Collier Jr. Theola was a long time member of Trinity Baptist...

Oct 28, 2020

Melvin Thomas Smith, age 75 was born October 25, 1945 in Columbus, Ohio. He was the youngest child of the late James and Henrietta (Towns) Smith. He transitioned into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital with his wife by his side. He united with Love Zion Baptist Church at the...

Oct 28, 2020

Theodore (Ted) Hollingsworth, Jr., age 84, was born in Columbus, Ohio on July 3, l936 to the late Theodore Hollingsworth, Sr. and Ella Mae (Hollingsworth) Hilton. Ted departed this life on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Paramount Senior Living, Westerville, OH. He graduated from East High School and received a Bachelor’s Degree from George Washington University. Ted served in...

Oct 27, 2020

Hattie Williams of Pickerington, Ohio passed away on Oct 27, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Oct 26, 2020

Oct 26, 2020

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Betty Wright, who passed away Monday, October 26, 2020 in Columbus, OH. Mrs. Wright is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Wright Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Oct 25, 2020

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Johnny Byrd, who passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020 in Columbus, OH. Mr. Byrd is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of The Byrd Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Oct 25, 2020

Esther Jane Crockett, affectionately known as “Janey” by the family and her close friends, was born June 27, 1963 in Columbus Ohio, the fourth and youngest child of the late Albert Crockett and Betty Carter Crockett. She was a delightful child, always with a big smile, and with so much personality. She was a graduate of the Columbus Public...

Oct 25, 2020

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Angelique Wren, who passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020 in Grove City, OH. Mrs. Wren is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Wren Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later...

Oct 24, 2020

Kenneth Lee Palmore was born on September 14, 1931 in Columbus, Ohio. Kenneth completed the cycle of life on Saturday, October 24, 2020. He was one of eight children born to the late Robert and Geraldine Palmore. Kenneth graduated from East High School, where he ran track and played on the football team. Soon after high school, he joined...

Oct 21, 2020

Naomi Dulaney was born on February 9, 1935 in Camden, Alabama to Felix and Kate Gullett. There, she met and married the love of her life, Albert Dulaney. In 1952, they moved to Columbus, Ohio and settled into the “Fly Town” neighborhood where they successfully raised their six children and were married for 60 years. Naomi and her husband...

Oct 19, 2020

Lorenzo Jones, born December 6, 1956 to the union of Havert and Lucille Jones, passed on from this life on Monday, October 19, 2020. He retired from Ross Labs after many years of service. Lorenzo, affectionately known as “Renny” to his family and friends, was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother. His passion was playing his...

Oct 19, 2020

Norman Rudolph Heilig, Sr., age 92, was born to Sidney Elijah Heilig and Gracie Parker Heilig of Kimball, WV on February 5, 1928 and departed his earthly home on Monday, October 19, 2020. Norman spent his formative years in Kimball completing high school at Kimball High School. He completed his undergraduate studies at North Carolina A & T State...

Oct 16, 2020

Ida Virginia Smith was born September 7, 1930 in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Richard and Louise Smith. She transitioned from this life on October 16, 2020. Ida was a member of Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church for over 50 years, where she sang in the Young Adults Choir, a member of the Willing Workers Club, and Senior Ministry. Ida...

Oct 16, 2020

Nelson F. Crawley was born to the late Fletcher and Lillian Crawley in Newport News, Virginia on October 3, 1934. He received his early education in the public school system of Newport News, Virginia. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He received several awards while serving in the military during the Korean War prior to being honorably...

Oct 15, 2020

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Leon Carr, Jr. who passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020 in Columbus, OH. Mr. Carr is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of The Carr Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later...

Oct 14, 2020

People who didn’t know Samuel Lamar Rhone often thought he was famous. “Is he a movie star? A basketball player? A singer?” they would ask. But behind the magnetic personality and broad smile was a modest man who helped guide his loved ones with purposeful direction. "Sam" Rhone, 87, died on October 14, 2020, at Mount Carmel East Hospital...

Oct 13, 2020

Norieka Froe (Nelson), affectionately known as Rick, age 94, was born May 19, 1926 in Radford Virginia. She was called home on October 13, 2020 at her residence. At a young age her family moved to Bluefield West Virginia. Norieka graduated from Park Central High School. In 1952, she graduated from Bluefield State College, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in...