Obituaries

Sep 4, 2020

Timothy Bruce Simmons was born in Columbus, Ohio on Tuesday, August 25, 1953, to the union of Matthew and Marion (Thompson) Simmons. He was the fourth of five sons. Tim, as he was affectionately called, attended Columbus Public Schools and graduated from West High School in 1971. After graduation, Tim began his work career as an employee of Battelle...

Sep 2, 2020

Sep 1, 2020

Jonathan Eric Little, age 60, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Jonathan was born in Columbus, Ohio, on January 22, 1960, to Joseph Edward Little and Beverly Joan Payne. He resided on the east side of Columbus and was a member of St. Dominic’s Catholic Church. As a child, he attended John XXII, Bishop Hartley High School, and...

Aug 28, 2020

The family of Solomon I. Bell, Sr. is saddened to announce his passing on August 28, 2020. Born January 23, 1935 in Hagerstown, MD, Solomon was a member of the Supreme Council of the House of Jacob and an Army veteran. He graduated from Keene High School in Coshocton, OH. Solomon lived in Columbus OH for over 60 years...

Aug 27, 2020

Mervyn “Merv” Joseph Douglas was born on September 18, 1929 in Woodbrook, Trinidad and was suddenly called home on August 27, 2020. He was proceeded in death by his parents Lionel Fitzgerald and Pearl Petricia Florence Douglas (Job), brother Dr. Pelham (Edith) Douglas of Switzerland, sister Joyce Martin (Douglas) of Florida, and sister-in-law Brenda Mae Johnson of Columbus, Ohio....

Aug 27, 2020

Ralph E. Garnes was born July 8, 1938 in Gallipolis, Ohio and passed away August 27, 2020 in Pataskala, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Wick Garnes, and mother Minnie Garnes. He is survived by his wife Donna; children, Bernadette Stone, Eugenia Garnes and Gene Garnes; stepchildren Christi Evans and DaLayne Stewart; sister Carol (Raymond)...

Aug 25, 2020

Frances Lee Brown was born on June 10, 1937 to Leola Benefield and Eddie Hayes at Hillman Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. France's mother, Leola, died shortly after giving birth to her. Frances was then raised by her maternal grandparents, Annie Mae (Miller) Benefield and George Benefield. She was very much loved by her grandparents and many aunts, uncles and...

Aug 25, 2020

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

Aug 25, 2020

Cheryl A. Boyce was born on June 17, 1949 to Mr. and Mrs. John and Alberta Bobbitt and raised in East St. Louis, IL. She passed into the loving arms of our Lord on August 25, 2020 at Doctor’s West Hospital in Columbus, OH. Cheryl was the Executive Director of the Ohio Commission on Minority Health for 24 years...

Aug 20, 2020

Wanda Lanette Layne was born on March 28, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio to Jeanetta Mae Henderson Layne and Elmer Thomas Layne. She graduated from Linden McKinley High School in Columbus, and went on to graduate from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics and Nutrition. Wanda advanced her career over the...

Aug 19, 2020

Rick “the Hammer” Logan was born August 8, 1941 to the late Margaret Logan Boston in Gilman West Virginia, 20 miles from Bluefield West Virginia. He was raised by his loving grandparents the late John and Eva Logan. Rick departed this life on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Mount Carmel East Hospital. Rick was educated in the public school...

Aug 19, 2020

Mother Willie Mae Black, daughter of Emmit and Beatrice Gilliam, was born in Canonsburg, PA May 25th, 1932. Her family moved to Wheeling West Virginia where she attended Lincoln High School. Mother Black moved to Columbus Ohio in 1957, where she raised her family. She retired from Sears Distribution Center. Mother Black loved cooking, reading the Bible, listening to...

Aug 19, 2020

Joe Allan Parker, affectionately known as “Joe” or “Al”, was born December 1, 1952, in Mansfield, OH. Joe passed away on August 19, 2020 in Columbus, OH, where he was a resident for 35 years. Joe was a Veteran who served in the United States Navy and spent time in Vietnam. He worked in the family business Parker Masonry....

Aug 14, 2020

Wendell Thomas White, Sr., age 74, born August 25, 1945, passed away August 14, 2020 in Columbus, OH. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran and retired truck driver (Teamsters Local 413). Wendell was a social butterfly that enjoyed being with and around everyone. He was quick with a joke, a story, magic tricks, and was always able to provide...

Aug 11, 2020

Roosevelt J. Henderson was born April 1, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio, and was called home unexpectedly on August 11, 2020, at the age of 62. He graduated from East High School where he was very popular with the ladies, but was known also for his intelligence and his incredible "street smarts." He was given the nickname "Roose" and he...

Aug 11, 2020

Jamya Tyelise Joyner, affectionately known as “Mudderz,” was born August 8, 1992, in Columbus, Ohio, and passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2020, just after her 28th birthday. She was a graduate of Africentric Early College and worked as a preschool teacher at Little Sprouts Learning Center. Jamya enjoyed spending time with family, writing books, and watching television (she...

Aug 9, 2020

Madeline (Allen) Haynes was the youngest child of the late Ella (Baker) and Commodore Allen. She was born on September 25, 1927 (1928) in Florence, AL and departed this life on Sunday, August 9, 2020. Madeline grew up in Florence and was primarily raised by her oldest sister, Elizabeth after the deaths of their parents, siblings, and grandmother. She...

Aug 9, 2020

Tony McDonald (1949-2020). Dr. Anthony Terrell “Tony” McDonald passed on August 9, 2020 in Columbus, OH. Tony was a recognized composer, arranger, conductor and musician. He received a Doctor of Musical Arts from Stanford University and a BA from California State University – Los Angeles. Tony was the founder of Dr. Tony’s Original Ragtime Band, had served as the...

Aug 8, 2020

Ernest Blackshear, Sr. was born Friday May 13, 1938 to the late Robert and Daisy Blackshear Sr. in Youngstown, Ohio. He was the youngest of 9 children. He met, fell in love and married his soul mate, Barbara Jean Davis on Saturday, August 8, 1959. From this union were born 6 wonderful children raised in the fear of the...

Aug 8, 2020

Oliver Otto Edwards was born August 7, 1927 to Oliver Edwards and Augusta (Gussie) Green, in Columbus, Ohio. Oliver served in the U.S. Army during WWII and received an Honorable Discharge. Oliver married the love of his life Barbara Harrison on July 13, 1950 and they remained married for 67 years and had six children. After 33 years of...