Archives for June 2022

William Patrick Hunter or John John as he was affectionally called was born on March 30, 1964, in Columbus, Ohio to Patricia Yvonne Swann and Luke Hunter. He was the youngest of seven siblings. He graduated for Walnut Ridge in 1982. John was an avid chess and card player. He taught several of his nieces… Read complete obituary here.

Denise Gwen (Smith) Lawson, at 61 years of age, left this world and transitioned to her heavenly home with Jesus Christ on Friday, June 24, 2022. Denise was born to Freddie and Erma Lee Smith at Grant Hospital in Columbus, OH. Denise was saved and filled with the Holy Ghost at the age of 16… Read complete obituary here.

Shelly “DeeDee” Peaks, age 48, loving mother of two passed away peacefully in her home Thursday, June 23, 2022. She was born May 8, 1974 in Columbus, Ohio. DeeDee lived in the King-Lincoln Bronzeville community for 14+ years where she met so many friends turned family. She was known by family and friends to be… Read complete obituary here.

Deacon Harold Bernard “Bay” Ragland a native of Columbus, Ohio, was born March 8, 1935, to Lucille Marie (Gibson) and Percy Phillip Ragland.  Bay was the middle child of nine that included, Dorothy Ellen, Wilbur Percy, Juanita Bessie, Mildred Marie, Lawrence Charles, Herbert Lloyd,Thelma Veretta and Welma Loretta. Harold graduated from Central High School in… Read complete obituary here.

Mr. Charles William Geiger, age 87. Sunrise June 4, 1935 and Sunset June 22, 2022. Please revisit this page and pray for the Geiger Family as they write the obituary for Mr. Charles Geiger Visitation 11:00 AM and Funeral Service 12:00 PM Thursday, June 30, 2022 at Refuge Temple Church, 555 E. Moler St. Interment… Read complete obituary here.

Terrance, affectionately known as “Tank” was born to Joan Jewell and William P. Garner on September 1, 1976 at Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.  As a young child, he attended Burnside Missionary Baptist Church and Vacation Bible School.  He attended Brookhaven High School and later went on to receive his General Education… Read complete obituary here.

Tanya “Tangie” Valacia Davis Nelson, age 60, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 24,2022, at Ohio State University Hospital. She was born on April 25,1962 in Birmingham, Alabama, the third of five children born to the union of Newman Davis and Loretta (Hall) Davis. Tangie, as she was affectionately known by… Read complete obituary here.

Elmer “Sonny” Smith. Age 79 of Columbus, OH passed away peacefully on June 24, 2022. Elmer was born November 9, 1942, in Hattiesburg, MS. He was the firstborn to (Mae Ella Gaddis) and Saint Elmo Smith. He was affectionately given the nickname “Sonny Boy” by his family. Sonny moved to Columbus, OH in 1948. Sonny… Read complete obituary here.

Paul Henry Quinichett Jr. fell from the sky on July 30,1960 on a loan to Paul Sr. and Sylvia. Paul “Junie” as his loving family and close friends called him was part of Grove City High School 1978 graduating class. Paul “Junie” moved on to further his education at Franklin University. He also served in… Read complete obituary here.

Joyce Jones was an only child, born to the late Nellie Lee Jones-Diggs and Hightower Jones on October 26, 1949 in Jacksonville, Florida. Joyce was called home to be with her mother and father, her maternal grandparents Ned and Castoria Borders, daughter Mesha, granddaughter Essence, great-granddaughter Morgan, close sister/friend Tina, and mother-in-law Betty Lou Francis…. Read complete obituary here.