Obituaries

Florence was born on April 17, 1935 to the late Rueben and Mattie “Ruth” Woods in Boothton, Alabama. Early in life, she moved from Alabama and made Columbus, OH her new home.

Florence was a loving and caring person.  Her house was a place of refuge when needed, her front porch the meeting place. While Columbus was hone, she always...

Rasad Morrison Sr., age 40 was born in Columbus, Ohio on December 13, 1980 to Darlene Burris and Billy Morrison Sr. He passed away on June 24, 2021.

Rasad attended South High School. Being close to his family who he loved so dearly meant the world to him. He was very proud of the neighborhood where he grew up known...

Alice Annette Reynolds, age 61. Sunrise September 24, 1959 and Sunset July 6, 2021.

Please revisit this page and pray for the Reynolds family as they write the obituary for Alice.

Visitation 9:00 AM and Funeral Service 10:00 AM Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Greater Ebenezer Cathedral of Praise Church , 2645 Fairwood Ave 43207. Interment at Glen Rest Memorial...

Sincere Akers, age 19, went to be with the Lord on July 5, 2021. He was born November 6, 2001. He was a loving son, father, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, friend, and neighbor.

Sincere was a graduate of Circleville High School. Sincere was keenly interested in the world around him and had hopes to travel before he became a father...

Richard Shepard was born September 27, 1926 in Columbus, Ohio where he attended Columbus Public Schools. He was also a part of Fly Town, where everyone knew him.

Richard worked for The Ohio State Fair Grounds for over 25 years. He later retired, and still attended the fair yearly with his son Rickey Shepard. He was a member of Church...

Boyden S. Estice was born on August 7, 1947 and departed on July 9, 2021. He was born in Columbus, Ohio to parents, Robert and Mary Estice.

Boyden was a graduate of East High School. Upon graduating high school, he attended Mahogany Valley Trade School for drafting located near Dayton Ohio. Boyden then entered the United States Army in February...

Diane Harris, age 65, was born in Columbus, Ohio on February 12, 1956 and departed this life on July 9th, 2021 at her home surrounded by her husband and children.

 

Diane worked for 33 years for the United States Postal Service as a mail clerk and retired in 2016. She enjoyed her retirement and kept busy. She spent her...

Leary Denise Cosby “Niecy” was born March 26, 1957 in Youngstown, OH to James Deriest and Clarice Cosby.

Denise graduated from North High School, class of ’76.

Denise gained her wings July 7, 2021. She will join her mother and father, James Deriest and Clarice Cosby; sister, Emma Lee Hunter-Long; and brothers, Donald and Willie Hunter in paradise.

Denise is...

Michael A. Brown age 50 was born July 28,1970 in Columbus, Ohio. He departed this life Saturday July 3, 2021. He was an entrepreneur and certified in HVAC and Welding. Michael enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He loved to smile and make those around him smile and laugh. Michael always saw the best in everyone.

Michael is...

Dolores Ardelia Pettey, aka Speed Buggy, age 62, of Columbus, Ohio transitioned from her Earthly home to her Heavenly home on Monday, July 5, 2021. Dolores was born in Columbus, Ohio to parents Clinton A. and Signora J. Pettey on October 4, 1958.

Dolores was a graduate of South High School and studied at Columbus Technical Institute. Dolores was previously...

John “Skip” N. Williams, 72 years old died after a distinguished career first as a public school educator, and most recently an ordained lay-Minister in the Moravian Church of North America.

John was born at Grant Hospital in Columbus, Ohio; the first born of John B. and Geraldine Williams. John was educated in the Columbus City Schools system graduating June...

Dontae Lamar Maurice Crowder was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 29th, 1995, to Angela Lee Crowder and James Michael Hairston. He was the third son of seven siblings. He departed this life on Saturday, June 26th, 2021. He attended Independence High School and Columbus State Community College where he received his high school diploma and became a certified electrician....

Stanley Bowers age 81 of Columbus Ohio passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Ella Bowers; Brothers, Clarence Jr. Robert, Theodore, William, Kenneth and Ricardo Bowers, Sisters, Betty Bowers and Carmen Washington.

 

He leaves to cherish his memory his Sister, Patricia (Michael) Hines; Niece,...

Charles “Sonny” Adams, 84, passed away on July 4, 2021. Charles was born on December 22, 1936 in Columbus, MS to Catherine Adams.

Sonny was known for working with his hands and being able to fix most anything.

After his mother passed Sonny moved to Mansfield to be with his family, his mothers surviving sisters, Louise Brown and Minnie...

Brenda Anderson, age 59 of Columbus, Ohio, gained her wings on July 3, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born to the late Fred “Bill” and Mary Anderson on August 13, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio. Brenda attended Linden McKinley High School in 1979 and was employed at Designer Brand LLC (DSW).

Brenda was known as a generous,...

Leslie C. Watts of Columbus, Ohio unexpectedly earned her wings on June 27, 2021.

Leslie was born in Welch, West Virginia on February 5, 1976 to Crystal Purcell and David Johnson. Leslie attended West High School where she quickly became a track star and made her way up on the Hall of Fame, where her record still remains.

She was...

Eric Tyrone Downs II , age 32, passed away on June 27, 2021 at Ohio Health Mansfield. Eric was born on July 6, 1988 in Mansfield, OH to Eric Down I and Tracey Trammell. Eric attended Mansfield City Schools, and Job Corps. Eric was a member of Maddox Memorial COGIC. Eric loved to spend time with his family, his children...