On February 23, 194, Robert Lee Smith Sr. (80) was born in Birmingham, Alabama, the son of Emmett and Emily Smith. Robert passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, on January 31, 2022. As a child, Robert moved to West Virginia, then moved to Columbus, Ohio where he met Mary Elizabeth Byers, who… Read complete obituary here.

CHARLOTTE (affectionately known as Char- Char) CHARMAINE CHAPMAN,  fell asleep in death on January 28, 2022 with her Son JaRon at her side. Charlotte was born to Irvin and Shirley in Columbus, Ohio on May 8, 1962. Charlotte graduated from North High School and was excellent at basketball, chess, tennis, ping-pong, and music. She also… Read complete obituary here.

Willie Herman Clark, 78, was born to William Clark and Lelia G. Woods on June 23, 1943, in Franklin, Georgia.  He went home to be with the Lord on January 28, 2022.  Willie loved life and family.  Always had a smile on his face, and playful spirit. Willie is preceded in death by: Father-William Clark,… Read complete obituary here.

ALPHA CHAPTER I was born in Brownsville, Pennsylvania about 40 miles from Pittsburgh. The last of 8 children born to Joseph and Marie Hood Gary. I spent the first 10 years of my life in Brownsville, on Jackson Street near the creek or the “crick” as we called it. At the age of 10, my… Read complete obituary here.

Karen Rochelle Rogers Reed, daughter of the late Charles M. Rogers Sr. and the late Marjorie E. Williams was born 56 years ago in Portsmouth, Ohio. She transitioned from this life on January 30, 2022. Karen is a graduate of Portsmouth High School in 1984. She is known by her quiet personality, gentle manner, bright… Read complete obituary here.

Woyneshet Mamo went home to be with the Lord on January 23, 2022. She was born on May 13, 1958, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She was raised in Ethiopia and when she was older moved to Greece where her aunt was living at the time. After living in Greece for some time, she went on… Read complete obituary here.

Cecil Lamont Carpenter Sr., age 67 Sunrise July 17, 1954, and Sunset January 30, 2022. Born in Columbus, Ohio, he was called home to be peaceful with the Lord at Mount Carmel East Medical Center, with his loving family surrounding him. Cecil was preceded in death by parents, Frank C. Carpenter, Agnes O. Carpenter, son… Read complete obituary here.

Herman Reeves, Jr. (Big Bopper) was born September 18, 1941 to Herman Sr. and Lena Kate Reeves in Columbus, Ohio and passed away on January 28, 2022. He was educated and graduated from Central High School. His radiant and warm personality naturally drew people to him; and as a result of this, he had a… Read complete obituary here.

Herbert L. Ransom was born August 17, 1940, in Columbus, Ohio. He joined the United States Marine Corp and fought in the Vietnam War and received an honorable discharge and received the purple heart. After his service he returned home and married the love of his life Beverly Ransom. Together they raised two beautiful children… Read complete obituary here.