Obituaries

Carlos Antonio Estremera

Carlos Antonio Estremera

Carlos Antonio Estremera, age 63.was born September 17, 1958, in Brooklyn, NY and departed this earthly life February 3, 2022.

Carlos was a loving husband, dad and pawpaw. He loved to cook, listen to music and dance around with his grandbabies. He loved being with his family.

Carlos was preceded in death by his parents, Manuela Morales, Carmelo Estremera and...

Robert Smith, Sr

Robert Smith, Sr

On February 23, 194, Robert Lee Smith Sr. (80) was born in Birmingham, Alabama, the son of Emmett and Emily Smith. Robert passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, on January 31, 2022.

As a child, Robert moved to West Virginia, then moved to Columbus, Ohio where he met Mary Elizabeth Byers, who then became his wife. Their...

Jerry D. Moton Sr.

Jerry D. Moton Sr.

Mr. Jerry Donnell Moton, 71, passed away on February 1, 2022 after an extended illness.

Jerry was born on April 12, 1950 in Caples, WV to Mr. Bert and Willie Moton. Jerry was a 1968 graduate of Mansfield Senior High School. He was employed at AK Steel and Pepsi Cola Co. and a member of The Oasis of Love Church....

Charlotte Chapman

Charlotte Chapman

CHARLOTTE (affectionately known as Char- Char) CHARMAINE CHAPMAN,  fell asleep in death on January 28, 2022 with her Son JaRon at her side.

Charlotte was born to Irvin and Shirley in Columbus, Ohio on May 8, 1962. Charlotte graduated from North High School and was excellent at basketball, chess, tennis, ping-pong, and music. She also attended Columbus Technical Institute (Now...

Mrs Bennie Shoulders

Mrs Bennie Shoulders

Mrs Bennie Shoulders, 88, passed away on January 31, 2022. Bennie was born on March 14, 1933 in Columbus, MS to Willie and Malissa Curenton.

Bennie retired from White Westinghouse Inc, was a member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church where she served with the Deaconess, Missionary, Usher and Hospitality Ministries.

She is preceeded in death her husband, John Shoulders Jr;...

Willie Clark

Willie Clark

Willie Herman Clark, 78, was born to William Clark and Lelia G. Woods on June 23, 1943, in Franklin, Georgia.  He went home to be with the Lord on January 28, 2022.  Willie loved life and family.  Always had a smile on his face, and playful spirit.

Willie is preceded in death by: Father-William Clark, Mother-Lelia G. Woods, Brother-John G....

Deborah Elaine Gary

Deborah Elaine Gary

ALPHA CHAPTER

I was born in Brownsville, Pennsylvania about 40 miles from Pittsburgh. The last of 8 children born to Joseph and Marie Hood Gary. I spent the first 10 years of my life in Brownsville, on Jackson Street near the creek or the “crick” as we called it. At the age of 10, my mother moved me and my...

Woyneshet Mamo

Woyneshet Mamo

Woyneshet Mamo went home to be with the Lord on January 23, 2022. She was born on May 13, 1958, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

She was raised in Ethiopia and when she was older moved to Greece where her aunt was living at the time. After living in Greece for some time, she went on to move to Los Angeles,...

Cecil L. Carpenter Sr.

Cecil L. Carpenter Sr.

Cecil Lamont Carpenter Sr., age 67 Sunrise July 17, 1954, and Sunset January 30, 2022.

Born in Columbus, Ohio, he was called home to be peaceful with the Lord at Mount Carmel East Medical Center, with his loving family surrounding him.

Cecil was preceded in death by parents, Frank C. Carpenter, Agnes O. Carpenter, son Cecil Lamont Carpenter II, brother...

Karen Rogers-Reed

Karen Rogers-Reed

Karen Rochelle Rogers Reed, daughter of the late Charles M. Rogers Sr. and the late Marjorie E. Williams was born 56 years ago in Portsmouth, Ohio. She transitioned from this life on January 30, 2022.

Karen is a graduate of Portsmouth High School in 1984. She is known by her quiet personality, gentle manner, bright smile, and a Big Loving...

Herbert L. Ransom

Herbert L. Ransom

Herbert L. Ransom was born August 17, 1940, in Columbus, Ohio.

He joined the United States Marine Corp and fought in the Vietnam War and received an honorable discharge and received the purple heart.

After his service he returned home and married the love of his life Beverly Ransom. Together they raised two beautiful children Shawna Ransom and Christopher Ransom...

Mr. Leslie Huffman

Mr. Leslie Huffman

Leslie Huffman, 84, passed this life on Thursday, January 27, 2022 in OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital after a brief illness.

Mr. Huffman was born on Thursday, June 17, 1937 to the late Lonnie and Katie L. (Bonham) Huffman in Andalusia, Alabama and had lived in Mansfield the past 63 years. Leslie served with the US Army from 1957-1959. After his discharge...

Helen Denise Bryson

Helen Denise Bryson

Helen Denise Bryson was born November 17, 1953, in Columbus, Ohio to Noway and Ruth White. She graduated from Mohawk High School in 1972. She attended Franklin University, where she received her Associate Business Degree. She served in the Military.

She was a faithful member of the Temple of Compassion Church, where she trusted God with all her heart. There...

Vivian Spencer

Vivian Spencer

 

 

Vivian Spencer was born in Columbus, Ohio on December 20, 1950, to Beotis Crowder Sr. and Christine Crowder. She was the fifth child of seven siblings. She departed this life unexpectedly on Sunday, January 23, 2022.

She attended East High School where she received her high school diploma and she also attended Columbus Business University and received her...

Minister Terry A. Cochran

Minister Terry A. Cochran

Min. Terry A. Cochran was born on April 22, 1966, to Barbara A. Cochran and Robert E. Johnson. He was called home to be with the Lord on January 25, 2022.

Terry attended Columbus Public Schools and graduated from Linden McKinley High School with the class of 1984. Terry served in the United States Marine Corps fresh out of high...

Tommy Anderson

Tommy Anderson

Tommy Anderson was born on January 17, 1953, in Columbus, Ohio.

Tommy attended East High School. He was a fun person to be around. He was an excellent runner, had he stayed on the right path he might have been a great runner one day.

Tommy was truly the best brother ever. He accepted Christ in his later years. He...

Leroy Melvin Johnson

Leroy Melvin Johnson

Leroy Melvin Johnson was born July 20, 1945, in Columbus, Ohio. Leroy passed in peace on January 25, 2022, with his wife by his side.

Leroy was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and retired Columbus City Firefighter. On October 10, 1998. Leroy was united in Holy Matrimony to Lisa Johnson and resided in, Columbus, Ohio.

Leroy was preceded...

Eleanor Lewis

Eleanor Lewis

On January 1, 1941, Heaven blessed earth, Nathaniel and Lillian Hayes with their baby girl, Eleanor Janice Hayes in Roderfield, West, Virginia.

Eleanor met the love of her life at the age of 14 years old. She graduated from Welch High School and married her love Ronald E. Lewis Sr. This union brought forth four children, Ronald Jr., Lily, Jacki...