Ron Thompson, 61. Sunrise December 4, 1954 and Sunset February 8, 2016. Ron was a 1972 graduate of Linden McKinley High School and formerly employed as a painting contractor doing what he enjoyed. He was preceded in death by his parents James Herman Thompson Sr. and Gertrude Bishop Thompson, brothers Larry Thompson and Glenn Thompson,… Read complete obituary here.

William Berkley (Bill) Drew, age 86, departed this life on Wednesday, February 3, 2016. He was born January 24, 1930, in Huddleston, VA. He lived in Roanoke, VA, Detroit, MI., Los Angeles, CA. and finally made his home in Columbus, OH. He was a member of The New Generation Church where he served as the… Read complete obituary here.

MarShawn was born November 23, 1992 in Columbus, Ohio to Leatha and Marshawn McCarrel Sr. He is a graduate of Franklin Heights High School, class of 2011. He and his twin brother MarQuan are the founders of Pursing Our Dreams (POD), built on the belief that “We must build community to move community”. He started… Read complete obituary here.

William Irvin was born on January 17, 1956. He fell asleep in death on February 8, 2016, after a prolonged illness.  Ricky is survived by his mother, Patricia Irvin; children, DeShon Neims, Tony Niems and Vanshonna Irvin; brother, Wilbur “Jay” (Darris) Irvin; sister, Dreama Rogers; nieces and nephews, Darrin Irvin, Timithoy Irvin, BeAnne Irvin, Jayla… Read complete obituary here.

Charles R. James Jr., age 30. Sunrise January 16, 1986 and Sunset February 2, 2016. Charles was a graduate of Eastmoor High School and attended Columbus State Community College. He grew up at Wesley United Methodist Church and attended First Church of God. He was a promoter under the name of Next Move Entertainment. Charles… Read complete obituary here.

Ralph R Simons Jr 59 years old went home to be with the Lord on Monday February 1st, 2016. Ralph was the third child of five born to Ralph Sr and Jeanette Simons on September 10th, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio. Ralph was a proud graduate of East High School in Columbus, Ohio, he then went… Read complete obituary here.

ANTONIO Amir Robert Antonio, age 19. Sunrise August 21, 1996 and Sunset January 30, 2016. Amir grew up at St. Philips Episcopal Church where he served as a Acolyte. He enjoyed playing football and did so until graduating from Brookhaven High School and continuing his education at Akron University and Columbus State Community College. Amir… Read complete obituary here.

Sandra Diane Naphier, age 60.  Sunrise January 17, 1956 in Jenkin Jones, WV and Sunset January 31, 2016 in Columbus, OH.  Sandra was a graduate of Linden McKinley High School, attended Seventh Avenue Baptist Church and retired from Mt. Carmel Billing Department.  Sandra was preceded in death by her parents Easter Lillie and Adolphus Scruggs,… Read complete obituary here.

Jessica Nicole Harris, age 24. Sunrise May 30, 1991 and Sunset January 29, 2016. Jessica was a graduate of Groveport Madison High School and attended New Birth Christian Ministries. She was employed at Central Ohio Primary Care and Gentle Foot Care. She was preceded in death by her Uncle Doc Wallace. Left to cherish her… Read complete obituary here.

Beverly Ann Taylor, age 74. Sunrise November 21, 1941 and Sunset January 31, 2016. Beverly was predeceased by her parents, Theodore Sr. and Joyce Jackson; siblings, Paul Jackson and Catherine Jackson-Lee. Left to cherish her memory, daughter, Deborah (Mitchell) Norah; sister, Judith Jackson-Bethel; brother, Theodore Jr. (Regina) Jackson; 4 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren, and a… Read complete obituary here.