Janice Lorraine Padgett was born December 10, 1953 in Zanesville, OH to John and Naomi Scipio. She graduated in 1971 from Marion Franklin High School in Columbus, Ohio. Janice began working for Nationwide Insurance. She left there and worked for The Ohio Highway Patrol Department where she retired as a Supervisor. At an early age… Read complete obituary here.

On the morning of June 8, 2016 Tommie gained his wings. Tommie Earl Brown Sr. was born October 21, 1994 by Sharmal Hardy and Tommy Brown in Benton Harbor, Michigan. In 2006 Tommie moved to Columbus and attended Eastmoor Middle and Walnut Ridge High School. Tommie loved to play basketball and spend time with children…. Read complete obituary here.

Johnnie Diane Burrell, age 62, went home to be with the Lord May 31, 2016. Born July 27, 1953. She went to high school in Birmingham, AL and moved to Columbus, OH in 1968. She worked at Swan’s Cleaners for many years and was a member of  Refugee Baptist Church. She was preceded in death… Read complete obituary here.

Stephen Leroy Prater was born May 23, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio. Steve attended Columbus Public Schools and graduated from West High School after which he went to Kent State University where he played baseball. He retired from a career in customer service, banking and auditing. After a short illness, Steve passed away peacefully into the… Read complete obituary here.

Mother Viola F. Turner, age 82. Sunrise November 26, 1933 and Sunset June 3, 2016. Mother Turner was a member of Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies where she served on the Mothers Board. She retired from Nationwide Insurance. Mother Turner is preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Katie Russell. Left to cherish her… Read complete obituary here.

Angel Faith Nicole Woodfork, age 11, was born  July 15, 2004 and joined the Angels in Heaven May 26, 2016.  Angel recently completed the 5th grade at Colerain Elementary School where she was a great help to her teachers.  She was a member of Maynard Avenue Baptist Church and the Special Olympics.  Angel was an… Read complete obituary here.

TAYLOR, Jamaal Louis Taylor, age 36. Sunrise January 24, 1980 and Sunset June 1, 2016. Jamaal was preceded in death by his grandparents Louis and Cora Taylor.  Jamaal graduated from Whetstone High School and The Barber College.    He cut hair at Head of Time Barber Shop.  Left to cherish his memory, mother Patricia L. Taylor, father… Read complete obituary here.

Gregory Allen Williams, age 52. Sunrise January 21, 1964 and Sunset May 30, 2016. Greg was a 1986 graduate of Northeast Training Center. He was a participant in the basketball, wrestling, and soccer Special Olympics. Greg is preceded in death by his mother Carol Williams; uncle, Louis Walker; aunt, Judith Walker; grandmother, Hazel Williams; Brothers,… Read complete obituary here.

Juno Staples, 59, of Mansfield, died Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at home after a brief illness. He was born June 11, 1956 in Mansfield, Ohio, to Ernest and Ruby Staples. He graduated from Mansfield Senior High School 1974 and played on the basketball team. Juno served in the USMC, and attended the Spartan School of… Read complete obituary here.