Bertha E. Johns, age 75.  Sunrise September 30, 1940 and Sunset February 21, 2016.  Bertha was a member of Hebrew Baptist Church, and East Mt. Olivet Baptist Church where she was a member for over 35 years and recently joined Family Missionary Baptist Church.  Bertha work as a cook for many restaurants.  She was preceded… Read complete obituary here.

Patricia Ann King, age 73. Sunrise March 31, 1942 in Springfield, OH and Sunset February 24, 2016 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, OH. Patricia is a retired Library Aide at Columbus Public Schools. She was a member of East Mt. Olivet Baptist Church where she served as former President of the Choir, Deaconess Board,… Read complete obituary here.

Walter Bruce Smith, age 60, passed away peacefully at home in Columbus, Ohio.     Walter attended Linden McKinley High School, played in the band and was an avid Ohio State Buckeye and Cleveland Browns fan. The oldest of four brothers he enjoyed his family, children, grandchildren and making people laugh.   Walter is Preceded… Read complete obituary here.

Theodore R. Peoples, age 60. Sunrise September 11, 1955 and Sunset February 21, 2016. Theodore was predeceased by his parents, Catherine Nesmith and June Coleman; son, Theodore Cooper; sisters, Katherine Jackson and Emma Wooden. Left to cherish his memory, sons, Julius (Cherronne) Peoples and James Fields II; sisters, Sherlyn Peoples, June Peoples, Charlotte Peoples, Charlene… Read complete obituary here.

Chris Sue Sanford, age 55.  Sunrise December 19, 1960 and Sunset February 22, 2016.  Chris was a Teachers Aide with Columbus Public Schools, .  She was preceded in death by her parents Willie James Williams and Helen Juanita Sanford Blackwell.  Left to cherish her memory, daughter London Glass, sons Sir’Michael Glass and Arle Sanford, sisters Deborah… Read complete obituary here.

Nita Ann Burrell Wilson, age 57.  Sunrise May 11, 1958 and Sunset February 24, 2016.  Nita was a graduate of East High School and attended Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies.  She was preceded in death by her parents George and Lena Watson Burrell, sister Hester Richard, nieces Lena and Shanequa.  Left to cherish her memory,… Read complete obituary here.

Richard O. Harrison, born November 26, 1948 in Lanet, AL to Dora and John Harrison and departed this life February 23, 2016.   Richard is preceeded in death by his parents Dora and John Harrison,son Richard O. Harrison Jr and grandson Richard.   Left to cherish his memory, son sAnthony “Tony” Harrison, Earl “Rico” Harrison… Read complete obituary here.

RUN FRIDAY WITH PHOTO   MATTHEWS, Sherri Marie “Marley Girl” Matthews, age 41. Sunrise December 18, 1974 and Sunset February 19, 2016. Sherri was a member of Faith Ministries. She was preceded in death by her father Sherman Flint, stepfather Doyal Freeman Jr., grandparents Joann Matthews, and Louise and Clarence Flint. Left to cherish her… Read complete obituary here.

McDonald Samantha Marie McDonald, age 20.  Sunrise July 1, 1995 in Beech Grove, IN and Sunset February 19, 2016 at Community South Hospital in Greenwood, IN.  Samantha was a nursing student at Ivy Technical University, a graduate of the Center for Leadership Development of Indianapolis and a member of Mt. Pleasant Christian Church.  She was… Read complete obituary here.