Obituaries

Joseph Morgan Jr. was born in Oak Hill, West Virginia on March 27, 1936 to the late Joseph Sr. and Elrea Morgan. He departed this life on July 24, 2021 at his residence.

Joseph, affectionately known as Joe, attended DuBois High School in Mt. Hope, West Virginia and moved to Columbus, Ohio when he was 18. Joe was united in...

Carrie Mae Fitz, lovingly called “Carrie Mae”, was born on February 8, 1933, in Tallahassee, Florida to the late James Gainous Sr. and Hester Brown Gainous. She passed from this life on July 24, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio surrounded by her loving and caring family.

Carrie Mae graduated from Lincoln High School and attended FAMU. She was a retiree from...

MRS BONNIE “DIANE” CHATMAN ALVAREZ – life began on February 22, 1943 in West Point, Georgia to the late John Henry Walker and Minnie Kate King Walker.  On Thursday, July 22, 2021 she peacefully passed away surrounded by family.

Diane graduated from Harrison High School, West Point, Georgia.  Soon afterwards moved to Columbus, Ohio where she raised five children.  Diane...

Tearicka ‘Tika” Layon Cradle was a Columbus native, born on December 20, 1975. At the age of 45, Tearicka unexpectedly departed this natural life on July 18, 2021.  Tearicka Cradle graduated from Linden Mckinley High School. She then continued to earn both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in business while still pursuing her Doctorate. Tearicka had aspirations of becoming an...

Gavin Cheyenne Lane was born July 12, 1991 in Columbus, Ohio to Sheyoshi Lane and Gavin Webster.

Gavin loved the Philadelphia Eagles. He was a very loving and well-mannered young man. He loved his family and most of all his children. Gavin had opened a business named 5 Brothers Cleaning. He also coached the Pirates Little League Football.

Gavin thought...

Mary Delores Davis, age 70, passed away on July 21, 2021. Mary was born on July 1, 1951 in Mansfield, OH to Cornell Davis Sr. and Sarah Davis.

Mary was a graduate of Mansfield Senior High School, member of Faith Temple COGIC and retiree of General Motors. She loved traveling, playing cards, bingo and the casino.

Mary is preceeded in...

Mark Aaron Barnes Sr. entered eternal rest on Tuesday July 20, 2021, with his children by his side.

Mark was born August 6, 1959, to the late Simon Price and Antoinette Ethel Bradford Barnes, in Columbus, Ohio.

Mark was educated in Catholic schools where he attended Wehrle High School, where he was a member of the football team and graduated...

Dai’Lani Malaysia Howard was born on July 20, 2021.

Dai’Lani is preceded in death by her great grandparents, Diana R. Shirley and Davis C. Howard.

She is survived by her Mother KiJana; Siblings, DeKyiah, De’Ziree, De’Kylee, De’Zyair, Delilah, DaSaun; Grandmother, Wonetta (Ronald); Great Aunts, Evelyn (Ray), Montina (Robert); Aunts, Ka-Tina, Kaitlyn; Uncles, Kwesan, Sir Darius; Cousins, Alonna, Kaidyn, Kylan as...

NyKesia Somar Rodgers, age 29. Sunrise September 20, 1991 and Sunset July 7, 2021.

Visitation 9:00 AM and Funeral Service 10:00 AM Saturday, July 31, 2021 at First Church of God , 3480 Refugee Rd. Interment at Union Cemetery Association. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

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Mrs. Lilly Gine Lane was born on May 31, 1957, in Detroit Michigan to Olin Sr., and Jessie May White.

Lilly attended Detroit Public Schools until the age of 13 years old. It was at this time in her life, that Lilly moved to Columbus, Ohio to live with her father and her stepmother. At the age of 16 years...

Catherine Gant was born on April 15, 1970 to Grace Christian (deceased) and Orlando Phillips in Queens, New York. Her mother’s only child, she was known by her loved ones as “Cathy.” Cathy attended New York City Public Schools and later earned an associate degree in Criminal Justice from Touro College. Throughout Cathy’s life, she cultivated a love of listening...

CSM Frederick O’Dell Bell, (Retired US Army), was born February 4, 1930, in Columbus, OH, to the union of Louis E. and Sarah L. Bell. He made his transition New Year’s Day, January 1, 2021.

Frederick is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Mirjana Bell, sister, Lula Mae Austin (Richard), brothers, John (Diane) Bell, Belleville, MI, and Rolen Bell.

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Oscar Aldridge, Sr. fell asleep and entered eternity at 87 on Sunday, July 18, 2021.  He was born January 15, 1934, in Blytheville, Arkansas to the late Willie and Grace Aldridge.  A devoted husband, he married Mildred Stringer in 1951 and remained married for 55 years until her death in December 2006.  Three children were born to their union, Oscar...

Oscar Aldridge Sr., age 87. Sunrise January 15, 1934 and Sunset July 18, 2021.

Please revisit this page and pray for the Aldridge family as they write the obituary for Oscar.

Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church, 3161 E 5th Ave. Interment at Northlawn Memory Gardens. Ministry of Comfort...

Doris J. Griffin, age 78 of Reynoldsburg Ohio, went to be with her Lord on July 9, 2021. Doris was born on November 30, 1942 in Opelika, Alabama to the late Willie C. and Nellie B. Reid.

 

Doris lovingly known as “Doll” by family and friends accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age and united with...

Katrisa Ann was born to Keith Pitts and Mary Powell on February 17, 1979 in Columbus, Ohio. She was the first born of fraternal twins.   She attended Columbus City Schools thru 10th grade and graduated at Mansfield Senior High School and attended North Central State College for early childhood development In Mansfield Ohio. Katrisa worked at Honeywell Industries as a...

Shanity Marie Curry was born in Columbus, Ohio to Teloa Curry(Lee) and Deric Stewart on May 20th 1984. Born at Doctor’s North @ 10:45 AM 8lbs 10oz 21 inches a beautiful baby she was. Growing up Shan a.k.a Muff loved to dance and sing. As she grew older she found an art in braiding hair and was very talented. She...

Esther Mae Hudson was born February 22, 1934 to the union of Rev. TJ and Lizzie Denson in Como, Mississippi. She relocated to Memphis with her family at an early age.

Esther accepted Christ at an early age. She was united in Holy Matrimony with her husband, Aaron Hudson Sr., who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in...