Obituaries

Sammy Anderson was born March 9, 1955, in Greenwood, Mississippi to Valedeon and Roosevelt Anderson. He was the twelfth child out of fourteen children. He was raised in Columbus, Ohio and attended Trevitt and Milo Elementary and Monroe Middle Schools.

Sammy was a wonderful friend and if you were sad, he always was the one to bring you up, and...

Delores Jean Anderson, age 75. Sunrise June 26, 1947 and Sunset October 21, 2022.

Please revisit this page and pray for the ANDERSON Family as they write the obituary

Visitation 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Tuesday November 1, 2022 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.

Patricia “Pat” White, age 73, was born May 25, 1949 in Columbus, OH. She departed this life on October 13, 2022.

Pat was a graduate of Central High School in Columbus, Ohio, where at the age of 18, she started her employment with Doctors North Hospital, until they were moved over to Grant Hospital. She remained there until her retirement...

Patrick O’Neil Williams was born on August 16, 1985 in Columbus, OH to Cheryl Williams and Willie Lucas.

Patrick graduated from Centennial High School in 2003. He enjoyed playing basketball, drawing, and spending time with his children. One of his other joys was spending time with his cousins, laughing, talking, and signifying.

He was a member of St. Mark AME...

Anthony Dwayne “Nony” Thomas, 60 years young, was suddenly called Home. He passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. He was born June 23, 1962, in Wheeling, West Virginia. He was the son of Charles and Donna Thomas.

Nony loved his family and did his best to take care of everyone he was around. If anything needed fixed, he was...

Richard Earl Brown, III was born on October 11, 2001, in Columbus, OH to Darshika Sandridge and Richard Brown, II. Richard was an inquisitive child from the beginning and always kept his mother and father on their toes. Richard was very family oriented and spending time amongst family brought him great joy.

Richard had a love for spoken word, arts,...

Mrs. Joyce T Sroufe, born on March 9, 1937, to the late J. Harold and T. Variah Cobbs Thomas, transitioned peacefully from this life on October 19, 2022, at the age of 85. As a formal English teacher with Columbus City Schools, she taught countless students during her long career. Teaching was her life’s mission. She was a passionate reader...

Alan Christopher Head, age 57 passed on October 14, 2022. He was born August 26, 1965 to the late Willie and Erline (Solomon) Head in Akron, Ohio where he spent most of his childhood, later in life he moved to Columbus, Ohio where he spent the remainder of his life. Alan was proceeded in death by parents Willie and Erline...

William Griffin, age 85, a life-long resident of Columbus, Ohio. He was born September 29, 1937. He departed from this life October 17, 2022 unexpectedly.

William attended and graduated from a catholic school and served as an Altar Boy. In 19 55, William met and married his first wife at a young tender age of 18 years old, to Mary...

Sheila Marie Williamson was born July 23, 1966 in Man West Virginia to the late Robert E. Williamson and Jerlene V. Williamson Prieto. From this union, Sheila was born.

Sheila accepted Christ at an early age; she attended Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church with her mother.

Sheila was educated in the Columbus School System. She graduated in 1982

God blessed her...

Marilyn Horton age 52, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on October 17, 2022.

Marilyn loved to travel keeping the family together by having BBQ’s. She loved to cook and had the best mac and cheese and punch bowel cake. She also loved doing the 2 step with her Hubby. Marilyn either loved you or disliked you but, she definitely loved...

Antoine Ramon Bradley Sr. was born into this world on April 11, 1979, to Cheryl Yvonne Bradley and Larry smith. When Antoine lost two of his children it caused him to be broken hearted which led to his heart failure. Antione earned his heavenly wings and joined Jerea and Antoine Jr. October 15, 2022.

Antione would love to talk about...

Rick Anthony Lewis II was born on Wednesday, June 27, 1990 to Tracey F. and Rick A. Lewis in Akron Ohio. Growing up he always had a zest for life and was passionate about sports even though he wasn’t great at playing them. As the younger brother, he and his sister Natasha M. Lewis had a close-knit relationship and saw...

James Howard Dawkins Jr. known to friends as “Jimmy”, “Rio Jim” was born on February 12, 1951 to James H. Dawkins Sr. and Dorothy J. (Johnson) Dawkins. He transitioned on October 13, 2022.

James was preceded in death by his parents; James H. Dawkins Sr., and Dorothy Dawkins, brother; David Dawkins, niece; Dionna Edwards, nephew; Brett Dillard.

Jimmy is survived...

Lee Edward Madison was born on June 22, 1967, in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from West High School in 1985 and played varsity football his sophomore and junior season. Lee was a Dallas Cowboy fan for life, enjoyed cooking on the grill with friends and family, and an avid fisherman. His early years were spent in the Milo Grogan area...

Patricia Ann Brisco, age 76. Sunrise November 8, 1945 and Sunset October 14, 2022.

Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Thursday, October 27, 2022 at New Birth Christian Ministries, 3475 Refugee Rd.

Interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.

Edward Lee Dorsey, Sr., known as “BeBop” and “Eddie D”, was born June 4, 1946, in Fort Lauderdale, FL.  Surrounded by his loving family, he transitioned peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 16, 2022. He was blessed with 76 years of life. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mt. Hermon AME Church...