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Gwendolyn H. Arnold

Gwendolyn H. Arnold

Nov 12, 2019

Gwendolyn Arnold of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Nov 12, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Harold L. Garnes

Harold L. Garnes

Nov 7, 2019

Harold Leroy Garnes, age 101, transitioned peacefully from this life on November 7, 2019. Born in Gallia County, OH, he was a graduate of Bidwell High School and attended Rio Grande College. Relocating to the south side of Columbus, he sold door-to-door insurance before his enlistment in the U.S. Army in which he served during World II in both...

Arthur Eugene Hairston

Arthur Eugene Hairston

Nov 7, 2019

Arthur Hairston of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Nov 7, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Willie Ruben Prysock, Jr.

Willie Ruben Prysock, Jr.

Nov 7, 2019

Willie Ruben Prysock Jr., a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed unexpectedly on Thursday, November 7, 2019, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. He was seventy-two years of age. Bill, as he was affectionately called by family and friends, was born on Sunday, July 13, 1947, in Columbus, Ohio. He was the only son of Willie “Bill” Ruben Sr. and...

Laura Whitaker

Laura Whitaker

Nov 4, 2019

Laura Whitaker of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Nov 4, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Tonya Bennett

Tonya Bennett

Nov 2, 2019

Ms. Tonya Bennett, age 39, passed away on November 2, 2019. Tonya was born in Columbus, OH on February 2, 1980. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Raymond Bennett, Sr; grandmother, Lillie Bennett; uncles, Norman Bennett and Raymond Bennett, Jr.; and aunt, Marie Underdown. Tonya leaves to cherish her memory her mother Jacqueline Bennett; daughter, Lillieyona Bennett;...

Terrence Michael Crawford

Terrence Michael Crawford

Oct 29, 2019

Terrence Michael Crawford was born in Columbus, Ohio, September 29, 1969 and passed away peacefully at University of Arkansas Medical Science Center in Little Rock, Arkansas on October 30, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. Terry grew up in Columbus, Ohio and graduated from Dublin High School. After graduation, he enlisted and served in the US Army as a...

John Henry Bell, Jr.

John Henry Bell, Jr.

Oct 29, 2019

John Bell, Jr. of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Oct 29, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Belinda Taylor

Belinda Taylor

Oct 27, 2019

Belinda Taylor Wood, age 66, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2019 due to complications resulting from her courageous battle with bladder cancer. Belinda was born June 9, 1953 in Columbus, OH to Richard C. Shelvin, an entrepreneur and Mary E. (Shelvin) Cole, also an entrepreneur and beautician. She was educated in the Columbus Public and Catholic School systems...

Sarah Taylor

Sarah Taylor

Oct 20, 2019

Sarah Taylor, affectionately known as "Squeaky", was born March 15, 1927 in Thacker, WV. She passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, October 20, 2019. Sarah was preceded in death by her brothers, Paul Taylor and John Taylor; and sisters, Lucy E. Foster, Annie Mae Ramsey, Mable Davis, Mary Jane Bane, and Ruth Cole. Left to cherish Sarah's...

Mary Jane Smith

Mary Jane Smith

Oct 20, 2019

OBITUARY FOR MARY JANE FIELDS SMITH May 14, 1922 — October 21, 2019 "Remember me always smiling" Mary Jane Fields Smith, 97, of Columbus, Ohio peacefully passed away at 1:00 a.m. Monday, October 21, 2019 in her beloved home, as she wished. Mary Jane was born in Newark, Ohio and was preceded in death by her husband of 56...

Ralph Whatley

Ralph Whatley

Oct 19, 2019

Ralph Whatley was born in Columbus, Ohio on February 13, 1952 to William and Louise Whatley.  He departed this life on October 19, 2019 while at Buckeye Terrace Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.  He graduated from East High School and while attending there, he played clarinet and enjoyed wrestling.  In his earlier years, Ralph was employed with Lutheran Senior City...

Mary Elizabeth Harris

Mary Elizabeth Harris

Oct 19, 2019

At dawn on October 19, 2019, mommy breathed her last, at home held in the arms of her children. She made a peaceful transition, escorted by Angels to the heavenly realms until we see her again. Preceded in death by her loving husband Willis Harris, Jr. and brother William Webb (Sarah). Left to cherish her memory are son, Willis...

Ah'Percy Lee Rayion Donaldson, Sr.

Ah'Percy Lee Rayion Donaldson, Sr.

Oct 19, 2019

Ah'Percy Donaldson of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Oct 19, 2019.

Gwendolyn Allison

Gwendolyn Allison

Oct 18, 2019

Gwendolyn Allison of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Oct 18, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Richard William Tucker

Richard William Tucker

Oct 17, 2019

Richard William Tucker, age 68, peacefully transitioned on October 17, 2019. Born on July 28, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio to Virgil and Marie Tucker, he was a graduate of Eastmoor High School and Columbus State Community College. Richard built his career as a salesman and auto auction driver. After retirement, he cared for his grandchildren. In 1974, he married...

Raymond Evan Tillery

Raymond Evan Tillery

Oct 14, 2019

Raymond Evan Tillery, fondly known as Ray, was born on March 31, 1936 in Baltimore, MD to the union of Roland and Fannie Lue Tillery. He had two older brothers Roland “Junior” and Romeo and a younger brother Reggie. As a child, he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and was active in the choir. Raymond attended Baltimore...

Christopher Lee Long

Christopher Lee Long

Oct 12, 2019

Christopher Lee Long, affectionately known as “Snookum” or “Snook,” was born June 20, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio. He received his academic education in the Columbus City Schools and attended Urbana University. Christopher served in the United States Army and USAR Ready Reserve. After his honorable discharge, he entered culinary arts school and pursued a career as a chef. He...

Kathryn Weather

Kathryn Weather

Oct 8, 2019

Kathryn Weather(85) was born on December 12, 1933, to Nora Lee Dozier in Columbus, Georgia. She moved to Dayton, Ohio as a young girl and spent most of her childhood years there. Then in 1959, she moved to Columbus, Ohio with her husband Lester Weather. She was a housewife and stay at home mother to her 8 children for...

Dorothy M. Cage-Evans

Dorothy M. Cage-Evans

Oct 7, 2019

Dorothy Mae Brunston Cage-Evans, loving wife and mother of two, passed away at 85 years of age, on October 7, 2019. She was born on November 16, 1933, to Raymond and Goldie Clair Brunston in Nelsonville, Ohio. She leaves to cherish her memory; husband Henry “Hank” Evans; children Michael (Betty) Cage and Melanie (Alonzo) Cage-Cates; five grandchildren, Michael Cage,...

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