Obituaries

Jun 17, 2019

Harrison Marlon Ray, age 44, was born April 2, 1975 in Columbus, Ohio to Harrison and Shermaine Ray. Shortly after graduating from Mifflin High School, he joined the US Marine Corp Platoon #3101 and served from 1995-1999. There he received National Defense Medal, Certificate of Commendation, and Marksman Rifle Badge. He was promoted in 1996 to Lance Corporal. Marlon...

Jun 15, 2019

Peggie Jeane Collins was born on October 11, 1943 in Winston Salem, North Carolina to the late Mary Goode Johnson and Limuel Thompson. She lived in South Carolina then Peggie relocated to Columbus, Ohio where she spent her early childhood years. She is the product of Columbus Public Schools, graduating from Linden McKinley High School. At an early age...

Jun 14, 2019

Ruth Forte Ross, age 83, departed this world to be with her heavenly father on Friday, June 14, 2019 in the Kindred Care Circle, a caring and loving hospice care living community in the Hermitage Assisted Living Home in Oxford, Mississippi. Ruth was born in Aliceville, Alabama on August 6, 1935. Ruth confessed her faith in Christ at an...

Jun 14, 2019

Katherine “Sue” Priscilla Fisher was born on May 14, 1929 to Linwood & Lucille Moore in Columbus, Ohio. Katherine departed this life to be with Lord on Friday, June 14, 2019 at home with her family. Katherine retired from Pearson Publishing after 10 years of service. She was a faithful member of Hosack Street Baptist Church for over 60...

Jun 8, 2019

Brian Hollins of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Jun 8, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jun 7, 2019

Harrison Lofton III, age 64, passed away on June 7, 2019. He was born on March 27, 1955, in Smyrna, Tennessee. He attended Columbus Public Schools, graduating from Marion Franklin High School in 1973. As an athlete in high school he played football and baseball. Upon graduation from high school, he attended Franklin University here in Columbus. He was...

Jun 6, 2019

Geraldine Hundley Sims affectionately known as Gerri or simply "Big G" to others, passed quietly in her sleep. She was big in statue, style and heart. A dedicated wife, mother, deaconess and friend, Geraldine was a nurse by profession, and nurturing by nature. At 90, she was the youngest of her siblings. Early Years She was born a coal...

Jun 6, 2019

Our beloved Susan Elizabeth Qualls was born July 26th, 1957 in Portsmouth, Ohio, to the late Rev. David N. Ramsey and Vivian A. Ramsey. Susan attended Columbus Public Schools, Columbus State College, and The Ohio State University College of Dentistry (EFDA Program). Susan worked as a licensed EFDA dentistry professional and dental clinic Supervisor for Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Susan...

Jun 4, 2019

Melvin Earl Ross, born August 21, 1942 to Melvin Ebert and Darnella (Ware) Ross in Columbus, Ohio. Melvin was called from labor to rest June 4, 2019. Melvin was proceeded in death by both parents, brother and son. Melvin was a proud member of Oakley Full Gospel Baptist Church. He leaves to cherish his life Elder Lois Ross, wife,...

Jun 4, 2019

Elsie Dooley of Plain City, Ohio passed away on Jun 4, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jun 3, 2019

Lowell Burks, Jr., 82, Sunrise April 22, 1937 and Sunset June 3, 2019. Born to Lowell and Anna Mae Burks in Louisville, KY. Lowell united with the Church of The Living God, Temple #45 in Louisville, Ky. and was baptized on April 1, 1951 by Bishop I.C. Collins. Lowell attended Central High School in Louisville, KY. Upon graduating from...

Jun 3, 2019

DR. EDYTH B. COLE was born Friday, March 30, 1923, in Inkster, Michigan. She was the fifth of seven children born to the union of Charles Edward Bryant and Alice Maude (Jackson) Bryant. Edyth attend Lincoln Consolidated Schools. After graduation, she continued her education at Eastern Michigan University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. While...

Jun 2, 2019

Joan Maria Perkins, age 72 formerly of Columbus, Ohio. Passed away at Springview Manor June 2, 2019 in Lima, Ohio. She was born April 8, 1947 in Somerset, Kentucky the daughter of William H. and Vandola (Fitzpatrick) Perkins. Joan was a 1966 graduate of Columbus East High School and Central State University. She taught for a short time and...

Jun 1, 2019

Jacqueline (Jackie) Yvonne McNeal, age 57, became an angel of the Lord on June 1, 2019 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. She was born on June 9, 1961 in Toledo, OH to Beatrice Evangeline and Joseph Sylvester Lewis Woods, Sr. She spent the early years of her life in Toledo and in 1972, her father received a job promotion...

May 29, 2019

Carrie Lisath was born September 9th, 1922 in Orangeburg, SC to Inez Thompson and Barney Liysath. Carrie passed away May 30th, 2019 in Columbus, OH near her immediate family. During her young life she moved with her family to Portsmouth, OH and later married James H Reaves where they raised three children. Carrie enjoyed a special gift with animals...

May 26, 2019

May 19, 2019

Christine Jorene Curry was born on January 5, 1959 in Cleveland, OH to Irene and John William Curry, Jr. Christine attended Adoration And Peace Baptist Church. She received her B.A. in Medical Billing from Columbus State and her A.S. degree in Social Work. She was also a qualified/licensed truck driver. Christine was a high school track star. She enjoyed...

May 19, 2019

James A McGowan, Jr. of Dayton, OH, was born in Houston TX on November 27, 1924. He resided in Columbus, OH with family for the past 7 years. James served in the U.S. Army where he fought for his country in WWII. He retired from the U.S. Post Office after many years of service. He was a Master Mason...

May 19, 2019

Kathy Montgomery of Columbus, Ohio passed away on May 19, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

May 17, 2019

- Javine Adora Smith Artis, 70, of Columbus, formerly of Chillicothe, passed away on Friday morning, May 17, 2019 at Hospice of Central Ohio at OSU. She was born June 20, 1948 in Chillicothe to the late Henry and Lucille Medley Smith. Surviving are daughter Konya (Wheeler) Burley of Columbus and son Christopher Artis of Groveport, grandchildren Jordan Brown,...