Obituaries
Cherone Hood
Jul 31, 2025
Cherone Quincy Hood, age 52, transitioned into eternity on July 31, 2025, at his home. Born in Detroit, Michigan on July 26th, 1973. He was loved by God and his family.
Cherone was a member of the True Light Army Church and enjoyed visiting St James Baptist Church in Columbus, Ohio. Cherone was a visionary trailblazer and a great entrepreneur who...
Michael Roland
Jul 30, 2025
Our dearly beloved brother, wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and amazing friend. A Truck driver of 30-plus years and an army veteran. Michael Eugene Roland, who was a man who loved the lord and stood on his commandments. Has gone unto his resting place, on July 30, 2025, until the resurrection of GOD out of the heavens. Our brother Michael...
Stratton Medley Sr.
Jul 30, 2025
On the morning of July 30, 2025, Stratton Clark Medley Sr. peacefully transitioned into eternal rest, surrounded by his loving family. Stratton was born on January 13, 1949, in Whittaker, West Virginia, to the late Howard Lee Medley Sr. and Hattie Bell Medley. He was raised in Delaware, Ohio, where he attended public schools and began shaping the strong foundation...
Donald "Donnie" Bivens
Jul 28, 2025
Donnie was born April 26, in Columbus, Ohio in 1951 to Raymond and Patricia (Dixon) Bivens. Donnie was one of five children in this union.
Don had a peaceful smile on his face when he departed this life into Gods eternal life July 28, 2025.
Donald spent most of his childhood life growing up in Columbus, OH. He attended the Columbus City...
Betty Davis
Jul 26, 2025
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Betty C. Hines, Womack, Davis
Betty Carol Hines, Womack, Davis was born January 8, 1931 in Princeton West Virginia. She went home to be with the Lord July 26 2025. She was the daughter of the late Milton "Doc" and Sadie Mitchell Hines of Princeton West Virginia. preceding in death Husband, John Davis, Son, Stephan Williams and brothers...
Whitney Stevens
Jul 26, 2025
Whitney Marie Stevens, age 33. Sunrise July 10, 1992 and Sunset July 26, 2025. Please keep the Stevens family in your prayers, as they prepare Whitney's obituary, which will be updated at a later date.
Virgil Gibson
Jul 25, 2025
Virgil A. Gibson “Ms. Bea”, age 79, gained her wings July 25th, 2025, after a short illness.
Ms. Bea was born January 27, 1946, in Ventress, Louisiana to Ozzie and Daisy L. Gremillion. She later moved to Cleveland Ohio where she graduated from Glenville High School and was Valedictorian of her class.
Ms. Bea relocated to Columbus Ohio where she remained in...
Marjorie Pye
Jul 24, 2025
Today, we gather to honor the remarkable life of Marjorie B. Pye, 96, of Roanoke, Virginia. Born on November 18th, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Lucille and Walter Brown.
Marjorie peacefully departed this life at Mother Angeline McCroy Nursing Home in Columbus, Ohio, on July 24th, 2025, to be with her heavenly Father.
Majorie is preceded in death by...
Rodney Brown
Jul 24, 2025
Rodney Allen Brown Jr., known affectionately as "Fat Baby" or "PHAT" to his loved ones, was born on April 27, 1995, in Columbus, Ohio, to Iesha Johnson and Rodney Brown. Growing up in Columbus, he was a vibrant spirit who left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. He attended several schools, including Fair Avenue Alternative, Mifflin Alternative Middle...
First Lady Donna Marie Walls
Jul 23, 2025
Donna Marie Hughes Payne Walls was born on November 21, 1931, in Columbus, Ohio, as the only child of the late Edward Lyle Payne and Jessie Ardella Hughes Payne. She was blessed to have two older and dear siblings from her father's former marriage to his late wife: Melvin Eugene Payne and Verna Mae Payne Bozeman.
She attended public school and...
Charlotte Boysaw
Jul 23, 2025
Charlotte Marie Boysaw was born October 25, 1965, in Columbus, Ohio, to the union of James and Carrie (Howard) Boysaw. She sadly departed this life on July 23, 2025.
Charlotte (B.K.A.) Grandma attended Mifflin High School, where she enjoyed singing in the choir. She worked for various companies doing custodial services. She enjoyed cooking, cookouts, and spending time with family and...
Iesha R. Givens
Jul 23, 2025
Iesha Raeshele Givens, 28, of Springfield, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 23, 20025 at her residence. Iesha was born October 2, 1996, to Hope Crockran & Hugh Givens Jr. She was a 2015 graduate of Shawnee High School, where she participated in the Marching Band for 4 years. She was also a member of...
Martin Rawls III
Jul 21, 2025
Martin Rawls III was born February 9, 1973, to Martin Rawls Jr., and Zera Gray Robertson. He transitioned to eternal rest on Monday, July 21, 2025.
Martin is predeceased by his mother Zera Gray Robertson and paternal grandparents, Martin Rawls, Sr., and Vera Mae Rawls.
Martin accepted Christ and joined Mount Zion Baptist Church on Sunday, February 9, 2025, and was baptized...
Derek Morehead
Jul 20, 2025
Derek was born to Barbara Jean Cardwell and William Morehead on November 24, 1963. He was raised in Detroit, MI, where he spent most of his childhood and adult years.
Derek relocated to Columbus, where he lived out the rest of his life. On July 20, 2025, Derek Morehead, age 61, transitioned and received his wings surrounded by family and close...
Kayla Shanelle Carter
Jul 20, 2025
Kayla Shanelle Carter was born on Saturday, November 16th, 1996, to her loving parents, Kevin and Juliet Carter. From a young age, she radiated joy, warmth, and compassion. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior as a young girl at Columbus Christian Center Church, a commitment that shaped her life and the way she loved others.
Kayla, affectionately known...
Kaictoria Marable
Jul 20, 2025
Kaictoria "Tori" Lynn Marable, affectionately known as "Big T" or "Mamma T," was born on August 12, 1983, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Jimmy D. Marable and Deborah A. Price-Marable. She departed this life on July 20, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering devotion.
Kaictoria was best known for her big heart, bold spirit, and fierce...
Vincent "Vinny" Byrnes
Jul 20, 2025
Vincent Byrnes, affectionately known as Vinny, was born on September 23, 1961, in New Brunswick, NJ to Theresa Logan and Myles J Byrnes, Jr. Vinny transitioned from his earthly body on Sunday, July 20, 2025.
Vinny had an unfortunate accident at the tender age of 3 years old. As a result of the accident, he was met with mental and physical...
Delain Triplett
Jul 18, 2025
Delain Triplett, age 62 of Columbus, OH, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025, after a brief illness. Delain was born on December 13, 1962, to Lester Triplett and the late Vivian Smith.
Delain was a loving, kind, and gentle man. A man of few words. A man with an infectious, beautiful smile and a big heart. When called upon,...
Leonard Smith
Jul 18, 2025
Chief Master Sergeant Leonard Dwight Smith, USAF (Ret.)
Chief Master Sergeant Leonard Dwight Smith, USAF (Ret.) was born on September 28, 1948, in New York, New York, to Major Smith and Leona Brown Smith. Leonard lived a life marked by service, compassion, and devotion to others. A proud airman who rose through the ranks to become a chief master sergeant, he...
Derrick Cash
Jul 18, 2025
Derrick Charles Cash, of Columbus, Ohio, passed from this earth on July 18, 2025. He was born on July 4, 1962, in Euclid, Ohio, to Parthenia Cash and Victor McKenzie (deceased). He spent many years with his grandmother, Annie Byrd, and her husband, James. “Big Mama” was very instrumental in Derrick’s life and helped him become the man we knew...
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