Obituaries

DeShannon Marie Hines, age 49, of Columbus, Ohio, born August 30, 1972, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2022.

DeShannon loved life and took pride in her family, especially her grandchildren. She had an insatiable sense of humor that lifted the spirit of everyone in the room. DeShannon enjoyed traveling and nature and had an affinity for dolphins. She had...

Ms. Barbara Jean Saddler was born on January 5, 1954 in Bradford, PA. She is the daughter of Dr. Rev Thomas James and Lillian Catherine (Robinson) Saddler Sr.

Barbara received her BA from Wilberforce University with a Summa Cum Laude distinction along with other academic honors. She was a past president of the Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority Inc. Beta Chapter...

Loma Diane Lindsay was born on December 9, 1955 in Marion, Ohio to Edward and Phyliss Finch. Loma was a longtime resident of Marion, Ohio before moving to Columbus, Ohio. Loma Lindsay was called home on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

Loma worked in the nursing field caring for many patients over the years. She shared a special bond with...

Mary Louise Williams, 60, passed away on April 29, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loved ones. Mary was born on August 8, 1961 in Columbus, MS to T.C. and Earline Williams.

Mary had a generous heart, never hesitating to help someone in need. Because she had such a big heart, her nieces and nephews adored...

Byron K. Goodwin Jones was born January 4, 1988, in Columbus, Ohio to parents Bryon K. Goodwin & Joy F. Jones.

Byron loved a wide variety of sports but was a true fan of the Cleveland Brown’s football team; and would often watch the games with his dad. His love for his family was one of his greatest attributes, especially...

Kenneth J. Evans Sr. passed away unexpectantly on April 28th, 2022, at the age of 74.  He was Born on October 25th, 1947, to William and Constance Evans in Columbus, Ohio.

After graduating from South High School in 1965, Kenneth landed his first job at Westinghouse.  After Westinghouse, Kenneth became the Captain of the FOI of the Nation of Islam,...

Phillip M. Howell, March 3, 1940 – May1, 2022, was born in Blackfork, Ohio to the late Bernard and Marjorie Howell.

Phillip was a retiree at Anheuser Busch.

Phillip is preceded along with his parents, Bernard and Marjorie Howell; three brothers, Michael Howell, Paul Howell, and Dale Howell.

Phillip leaves to mourn his passing his loving and devoted wife of...

Mary Christine White-Smith, was born to the late Mary Westmoreland Barwick and the late Cleve Barwick, on January 28,1947, in Braeholm Wva. The family relocated to Columbus Ohio and “Tine” as she was affectionally called was educated in the Columbus School System.

Mary accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized in the Baptist Faith. She is currently a...

Kathy Lynn McElroy-Lattimore was born on September 18, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio.

Kathy attended Columbus Public Schools, and later received her GED. She was a dietary aid. Feisty, fierce firecracker, yet loving and caring in her own way. She fought a long hard battle with emphysema (COPD).

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie McElroy Sr. and Imogene...

Nannie L. Thornton made her peaceful transition from her earthly life to everlasting life on April 29, 2022.

Nannie was born August 25, 1939 to the late Andrew Radcliff, Sr and Aileen Radcliff in Columbus, Ohio.

Nannie was educated in the Columbus Public School System and attended Linden McKinley High School. She went on to become an employee with Columbus...

Juanita Herans, 80, passed away on April 28, 2022. Juanita was born on June 21, 1941 in Lithonia, GA to Issac Hutchins Sr. and Christine Hutchins.

Juanita was a graduate of Mansfield Senior High, attended Shiloh Baptist Church and worked at Richland Bank and Essex Wire.

She is preceeded in death by her husband Elijah Herans, parents, Christine and Issac...

Miss Nasyia Mae-Leah Bradley, 16, passed away on April 27, 2022. Nasyia was born on February 9, 2006 in Mansfield, OH to Cornelius Bradley and Katika Jackson.

Nasyia was a student at Mansfield Senior High where she played basketball and ran track. She loved video games, hang with her friends, she loved to shop and eat and watch her nephew...

Noel Dunlap, was born June 23rd, 1968 in Detroit, Michigan to Ronald Cummings and Lillie Dunlap. He transitioned from this life on April 19th, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio at the age of 53.

Noel was the firstborn child to his Mother, and the firstborn grandchild to his Grandparents. Noel’s hobbies included listening to music, watching classic movies, and sharing his...

Sonia Lynette Taylor transitioned from this life on Wednesday April 27, 2022 from an unexpected illness. Sonia was born on January 2, 1968 to Strawie L Taylor (Weaver) of Mansfield Ohio and the late Grady Alexander of Reform Alabama.

She was known for her phenomenal basketball skills while playing in the neighborhood she loved and Mansfield Senior High Lady Tygers....

Doris (Dixon) Jones age 68, transitioned on Tuesday April 26, 2022 in Columbus Ohio, at The Ohio State University Brain and Spine Hospital. Doris was born March 23, 1954 in East St. Louis, Illinois to the parents of Arthur Dixon and May (Gardner) Dixon.

Doris attended East St. Louis Lincoln Senior High School where she was a member of several...