Archives for August 2021

Claibourne Willis Whaley was born to Brenda Whaley and James Strong Jr. Claibourne finished high school and began to take up many different jobs in the labor industry. He loved to play basketball, play cards, and he also loved to go shopping, as well as being a great role model for his daughter. Claibourne will… Read complete obituary here.

Michael David Tyrone Rodenberger-Hawkins sunrise August 22nd 1971 to sunset August 18th 2021. Michael was born in Columbus Ohio to Karin Rodenberger. He was the service technician at Steve’s used tires in Columbus Ohio for many years he was a very diligent worker good with his hands and quick on his feet. He was a… Read complete obituary here.

On Thursday, August 19, 2021, Delores peacefully departed this life for her eternal, heavenly home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Delores was the first of 10 children born to the late William H. Smith and Mary Graves on February 13, 1933 in Eckman, West Virginia. She grew up in Bluefield, West Virginia and… Read complete obituary here.

William Henry Lucas III, 74, passed away on August 18th. Bill, as he is known, was born in Columbus, Ohio. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. He was a grandson of the first African American Pure Oil franchisee in Ohio. In time, Bill’s parents took over Lucas Pure… Read complete obituary here.

James H. Owens, Jr. was born on February 23, 1958 to Bernice S. and James H. Owens Sr. in Columbus, Ohio. James was a graduate of Linden McKinley High School. From there he went to OSU Hospital to work and retired at the age of 55. James was a lover of Black African Art. His… Read complete obituary here.

Lante’ Lewis Hughes affectionately known as Stripzzz. Beloved son, brother, grandson, cousin, and friend. Lante’ age 23 was born on February 5, 1998 at OSU North Hospital to Lamont Hughes and Shawnte’ Bankston. His eyes closed eternally on Friday, August 6, 2021. Lante’ was an entrepreneur at the ripe age of 10, where he designed,… Read complete obituary here.

William Haven Gardiner II, also known as “Willie” and “Brother” was born on November 28, 1954 and departed this life on August 14, 2021. He will be remembered for his great sense of humor and big personality. He attended South High School in Columbus, Ohio. He met Pamela (Chapman), and they were married in 1972…. Read complete obituary here.

The heavenly Dawg Pound has another loyal fan now that Dwight has joined them. He was born, March 31, 1951, in Greensboro, Alabama to Albert and Annie Lou Britford. He peacefully went to rest on August 13, 2021, age 70, surrounded by loved ones. Dwight was a graduate of Mohawk High School, eventually making his… Read complete obituary here.