Archives for December 2019

Bernard Ronzario Pettway, affectionately known as “Bam,” was born on February 8, 1969 to the late Linda Pettway and Albert Warren in Washington, DC. He departed this life on December 12, 2019. With his mother and brother, Bam moved to Columbus, Ohio as a toddler and lived there the rest of his life. He was… Read complete obituary here.

Melvin Orlando Steward , 51 departed this life on Monday, November 25,2019 at his residence unexpectedly in Columbus, Ohio. He was born to his parents, McArthur Burns and Nadine Carter-Martin on April 27, 1968 in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from Linden McKinley High School and received his diploma in 1986. Later Melvin graduated from Ohio… Read complete obituary here.

DeJuan Terrell Holmes, born December 17, 1985 in Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at OSU Wexner Hospice of Central Ohio, surrounded by his loving family. DeJuan was previously employed at Turkey Hill as a cashier before his illness. He was a devoted Michigan fan. While working on campus during the… Read complete obituary here.

Kim Jenkins, often known as “Kim Kim”, age 55 peacefully passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019 in her home. She was born November 15, 1964 in Columbus, Ohio to Leonard and Camilla. Kim attended Linden McKinley High School. Kim truly lived her best life enjoying all the simplest pleasures, chatting with family and friends,… Read complete obituary here.

Kimuel Terrance Blackburn, known affectionately as “Terry”, went to rest in peace with family at his side on December 9, 2019 at the age of 59. Born on December 14, 1959, Terry was a native of Columbus, Ohio. Working in manufacturing for most of his life, he retired from Allied Minerals this year where he… Read complete obituary here.

Deacon Alker Brown was born on February 4, 1954 in Charleston, Mississippi to, Joe Brown and Margaret Louise Crump. He moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1972. Deacon Alker Brown was a hard worker. He was employed by Preferred Sculptures for 12 years and Buckner and Sons for over 19 years where he became a mason…. Read complete obituary here.

Shirley Jane Chapman was born on March 18,1943 to Eddie Howard and Mary Ivalue Chapman in Columbus, Ohio. Shirley was called home to Glory on December 11, 2019. Shirley attended East and West High Schools. Shirley accepted Christ early in life and was baptized at Jordan Holiness Church. Shirley had 5 beautiful children, Japhrone, Aquanice,… Read complete obituary here.

Geneva Walton, age 35 passed away November 22, 2019, embraced by her family after a valiant battle with heart disease. She was a loving Mother, Daughter and Sister. Geneva was preceded in death by her son, LaMarcus Walton. She leaves to cherish her memories her Mother, Della (Chiekh) Sow; Father, Earnest Walton; Daughters, Kaniejuna Ramat,… Read complete obituary here.

Robert Paul Smith was born in Huntington, West Virginia, the first son of Robert Leslie and Bessie F. Smith. Bob graduated from Huntington High School in 1969 and attended Marshall University. When we remember Bob’s way of engaging every one he met, we will miss the way he reminded us to slow down and enjoy… Read complete obituary here.

Saundra D. Woods (Sandi), Sunrise October 17, 1948 – Sunset December 7, 2019, at home surrounded by her loving family. Sandi retired from The Ohio State University Hospital after 33 years of service. She was preceded in death by husband, Nathaniel Woods Jr., parents, Rev. Julius A. and Omanda Thrower, sister, Yvonne Dudley, and brother,… Read complete obituary here.