Obituaries

Jul 18, 2025

Ronnie E. Harden, age 72, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on July 18, 2025, at Majestic Care of Ohio.

A beloved brother, uncle, and friend, Ronnie will be remembered for his quiet strength, deep faith, and the enduring love he showed to his family and community.

Born on January 24, 1953, in Columbus, Ronnie was the son of the late Lawrence and...

Jul 17, 2025

Celebrating the Life of Rosa Lee Williams 

August 12, 1946 – July 17, 2025

A beautiful soul was called home to be with the Lord. With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the extraordinary life of Rosa Lee Williams- a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and cherished friend—who transitioned peacefully into eternal rest on July 17, 2025. She was...

Jul 17, 2025

Christopher Frederick Witherspoon was born in Huntington, West Virginia, on July 22, 1949. Affectionately known by many as Freddy and Mr. Spoon. He was called home on Thursday, July 17, 2025, just days before his 76th birthday. He grew up in the Hilltop area, where he attended and graduated from West High School. After graduation, he served in the United...

Jul 16, 2025

Quantez Tyrone “Tez” Mayo was born on February 13, 1994, in Columbus, Ohio, to loving Parents Adrian Mayo and LaTasha Mayo. He was a devoted father to Janaya Mayo and a fill-in father for others. He proceeded in death by his Mother, LaTasha Mayo, and his grandfather, Fred Travis and Bernard Bates, and other Aunts and Uncles.

Quantez graduated from Mifflin...

Jul 16, 2025

Helen Louise Combs, age 73, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on July 16, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on September 18, 1951, in Uhrichsville, Ohio, to the late Will Sanders and Rosella Bankston Sanders.

Helen was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and partner. She was preceded in death by her parents, Will and Rosella...

Jul 14, 2025

With hearts full of love, we celebrate the life of Derrick Lamarr Wansley, born June 5, 1965, in Columbus, Ohio, to Effie Delores Wansley. At age 10, life took a new turn when his mother married Clarence Hill, and the family moved to Akron, Ohio. There, Derrick thrived—graduatingfrom Buchtel High School, in 1983, and excelling in both wrestling and football....

Jul 14, 2025

Jul 13, 2025

Freddie Hicks was a loving father, devoted brother, and a steadfast provider. Born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Freddie passed away on July 12, 2025, at the age of 64-still young in spirit and full of love.

He leaves behind a legacy of strength, compassion, and unwavering dedication to his family. Freddie was a hard worker— relentless, passionate, and driven....

Jul 13, 2025

Woodrow Amos was born on March 18, 1956, in Troy, Alabama, to Mae Ida Amos and Roosevelt Amos. His parents soon after relocated to Columbus, Ohio, and had seven more children. As a young boy, Woodrow was always curious and busy with his hands, taking apart TVs and radios and putting them back together. He loved to build and fix...

Jul 12, 2025

Nancy Rae Gray-Jones, November 1, 1964 - July 12, 2025, was unexpectedly called home Saturday, July 12, 2025. Nancy was born in Charleston, West Virginia, from a beautiful union of her parents, Clifton Gray and Martha Wanda Gray.

Nancy was free spirited, charismatic, and big-hearted. She had an infectious smile that could light up a room. The thing that Nancy loved...

Jul 11, 2025

Elsie Juanita Hull Richardson departed this life on Friday, July 11, 2025. She was born on May 5, 1929, in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Corrine Pritchett Strickland and Ermon Strickland.

Elsie married Charles C. Hull, and to this union, they had three children: Sarah, also known as L. Hull-Mabra, Mabra-Cloud, Bruce Hull, and Michael Hull. Later in life, she married...

Jul 11, 2025

Jul 10, 2025

Joan Barrington Harris was born May 17, 1934, in Harlem Hospital in Manhattan, New York, to the late Winfield Robert and Emma Thomas Barrington. She passed away at the age of 91 on Thursday, July 10, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio.

Joan was a lifelong learner who graduated from the New York City Public School system and earned her registered nurse degree...

Jul 10, 2025

Norma Jean Leonard was born in Huntington, W. VA. to Julia Antoinette White and Samuel Lee Leonard on November 17, 1935. Norma was the oldest of 4 siblings, Samuel Lee Leonard, Jr. (deceased), Calvin Louis Leonard of Elkton, Florida, and John Burniss Starnes (whereabouts unknown). Norma is preceded in death by her parents, Julia and Samuel Leonard, her husband, Martin...

Jul 10, 2025

Frederick Sturkie, affectionately known by his family and friends as "Butter Beans," "Bazal," and "Deputy Dog," was born April 27, 1962, in Anniston, Alabama, to Fannie Pearl Wiley and Olen Ford Sturkie. Frederick was a family man at heart. A true momma’s boy, he lovingly helped care for his siblings while his mother worked, always stepping in with compassion, love,...

Jul 10, 2025

Honoring the Life & Legacy of Kerll Lee King

Kerll L. King was born on February 18, 1935, in Columbus, Ohio, to William and Mahalie King. He departed this world to take his place in Heaven on July 10th ,2025. Kerll was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Kerll developed a strong work ethic early in life, beginning...

Jul 9, 2025

Rotisha Lynette Roebuck was born on March 10,1986 in Columbus, Ohio along with her twin brother Roshawn Leon Roebuck. They were born to the parents of Sheila Renee Steward and Roosevelt Tucker.

Rotisha graduated from Northland High School. She worked several different jobs, such as Walmart, Kroger and the AMT Group with MRDD patients. However, her true passion was her artwork....

Jul 9, 2025

James A. Jacobs, of Columbus Ohio passed away on July 9, 2025, at age 85. He was born on July 29, 1939, in Columbus Ohio and was the son of Clarence and Margaret Jacobs.

He worked at Jacobs & Son Moving and Storage/Accelerated Laboratory Logistics from 1954-2004 (70 years). Jim started working as a mover at the family business at age...

Jul 8, 2025

Sarah A. Smith peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Born on September 20, 1938, in Barnesville, Georgia—just outside of Atlanta—Sarah was the beloved daughter of Julius and Daisy O'Neal and is one of fourteen siblings.

Sarah accepted Christ at an early age, and throughout her life, He remained her anchor by guiding her steps,...

Jul 7, 2025

Willie James Henderson, affectionately known as “Brother,” passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia, at the age of 79. A proud veteran, loving husband, supportive father, and loyal friend, Willie’s life was rich in love, laughter, and purpose.

Born on April 24, 1946, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Willie and Minnie Henderson, he graduated from East High...