Obituaries

Izola Dixon

Izola Dixon

Nov 4, 2025

Izola Dixon, age 80. Sunrise November 11, 1944 and Sunset November 4, 2025. Please keep the Dixon family in your prayers as they prepare Ms. Izola's obituary, which will be updated at a later date.

Amiya Manns-Payne

Amiya Manns-Payne

Nov 3, 2025

Amiya Michelle Manns-Payne was born on December 5, 2001, to Jami Manns and Brian Payne. Amiya passed away on Monday, November 3rd, 2025, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with leukemia.

Amiya attended Columbus Public Schools and graduated from Youth Build Columbus Community School. She worked for Spirit Airlines until her illness, where she thrived in a team member lead...

Hannah Taylor

Hannah Taylor

Nov 2, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the untimely passing of Hannah Charlotte Taylor, born on October 30, 2003, in Columbus, Ohio. Hannah departed from this world on November 2, 2025, and will be deeply missed by her family and friends.Hannah was the beloved daughter of Leona Taylor and the late Steven Silvia. She leaves behind her cherished sister,...

LeAndrea Lynette Stephens

LeAndrea Lynette Stephens

Nov 2, 2025

Leandrea “Lynn” Lynette Stephens, age 60, transitioned to her new life peacefully on November 2, 2025. Born on May 7, 1965, she was the beloved daughter of Carolyn W. Reese and the late Tommie Stephens SR. Lynn is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Douglas and Eulah Saunders, her Paternal grandparents, John and Wylene Stephens, her beloved uncles, William...

Melissa Thomas

Melissa Thomas

Nov 2, 2025

Melissa Kaye Thomas was born February 5, 1977, to the late Rodger Ellis Felp Smith Sr. and mother Ollie “Rosie” Smith. Melissa was called home on November 2, 2025. Melissa was loved by everyone she knew. Melissa was a light and had a smile that brightened any room. To know her was to truly love her and to know that...

Future Bestman

Future Bestman

Nov 2, 2025

Future Bestman Wolofar was born on May 10, 1995, in Liberia to her loving parents, Cecelia Sleweon and Anthony Bestman. She passed away on the morning of Sunday, November 2, 2025, at home in Columbus, Ohio. Future was the second youngest of ten siblings. Although one of the youngest, Future displayed maturity beyond her years. From childhood, she was ambitious,...

Rodger Page

Rodger Page

Oct 31, 2025

Rodger "Curt" Page, a Son, Father, Uncle, Brother, and Friend, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025, at home in Columbus, Ohio, having lived just 52 years.

Curt was a brilliant man, having been recognized as gifted early in school, a trait both of his children share. He was a critical thinker like his mother and could spar with anyone in...

Reginald Drew

Reginald Drew

Oct 31, 2025

Reginald Willilam Drew, age 80. Sunrise December 2, 1944 and Sunset October 31, 2025. Please keep the Drew family in your prayers, as they prepare Mr. Reginald's obituary.

Cecil Davison

Cecil Davison

Oct 31, 2025

Cecil Davison Jr., affectionately known as CJ, was born on February 20, 1978, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Donetta Sellers and Cecil Davison Sr. Throughout his life, Cecil was a cherished son, father, grandfather, nephew, cousin, and beloved significant other.

A passionate fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cleveland Cavaliers, Cecil found joy in sports and family gatherings. He loved...

Ramona Davie

Ramona Davie

Oct 30, 2025

Ramona J. Davie, lovingly known as “Doe”, was the third child born to Nathaniel and Nell Cox on December 3, 1928. Even though she was one of nine siblings – and NOT the oldest – she was always the little mother to the six children who were born after her. Her mother, Nell, had difficulties that prevented her from being...

Oletha Curry

Oletha Curry

Oct 30, 2025

Oletha Curry was born on July 4, 1953, in Marion, Alabama, to Arthur and Sarah Curry.

Oletha, or as we called her “Lee,” accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Flintridge Missionary Baptist Church for some years. We know that Lee loved the Lord. She was employed at Grant Hospital for 47 years before she retired in...

Marvin Cooks

Marvin Cooks

Oct 28, 2025

Marvin Cooks, Jr., passed away unexpectedly on October 28, 2025, at the age of 67. He was born on March 11, 1958, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Marvin Sr. and Ida Cooks.

Marvin attended school in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Casper, Wyoming, and graduated from Mifflin High School here in Columbus, Ohio, in 1976. Shortly thereafter, he met his future wife and the love...

Ricardo Mills

Ricardo Mills

Oct 27, 2025

Ricardo Delmonte Mills Sr., age 63. Sunrise November 20, 1961 and Sunset October 27, 2025. Please keep the Mills family in your prayers, as they prepare Mr. Ricardo's obituary.

Wanda Dunning

Wanda Dunning

Oct 26, 2025

Wanda Jane Dunning, of Columbus, Ohio, 73, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025. She was born on April 11, 1952, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Mattie Lou Dunning. Wanda was a lifelong resident of Columbus and a proud graduate of Linden McKinley High School. Wanda was a devoted mother who found her greatest joy in being with her...

Patricia Mattox

Patricia Mattox

Oct 25, 2025

“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth , nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us form the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 8:38-39

Patricia Yvonne Mattox was welcomed into this world on August 31,...

D'Ondria Simon

D'Ondria Simon

Oct 25, 2025

“A light that shined bright enough for everyone to feel.”

D’Ondria Simon was born on January 31, 1991, in Harvey, Illinois, a radiant soul whose eyes, laughter, and love lit up every room she entered. To her family and friends, she was affectionately known as “Donni” or “Dee”, the one with the eyes and smile that could turn any hard day...

Robert Ice Akins, Jr.

Robert Ice Akins, Jr.

Oct 24, 2025

Robert Ice Akins Jr., beloved son, father, brother, and friend, departed this life unexpectedly on October 24, 2025, at the age of 46. Born on September 5, 1979, in Columbus, Ohio, he was a cherished member of the Akins family and a vibrant spirit whose warmth and laughter brightened the lives of many.

Robert was the pride and joy of his...

Susie Carey

Susie Carey

Oct 23, 2025

Named after her Great-Grandmother Susie Shepherd, Susie Darlene Carey was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 25, 1963 to Glory Nell Carey-Pratt, and Alfonza Carey, Sr. Susie, a daddy's girl, was blessed with a winning smile that captivated everyone she encountered, as well as a heart of GOLD! Susie demonstrated her love of the Lord Jesus Christ by practicing daily...

Andre Lamont Bond

Andre Lamont Bond

Oct 21, 2025

Andre Lamont Bond was born on December 9, 1980 and departed this life unexpectedly on October 21. 2025 in Hilo, Hawaii.  Though his time on earth was far too brief, Andre's adventurous nature led him to ultimately make Hawaii a place he called home.

Gifted in drawing, painting, and mural work, he used his talents to bring life to the spaces...

Traci Lynn Washington

Traci Lynn Washington

Oct 21, 2025

                            Traci Lynn Washington Sergeant First Class(SFC), Chaplain Assistant, Army 08/28/1960-10/21/2025

It is with deep respect and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Traci Lynn Washington, aged 65 of Columbus, OH who departed this life on 10/21/2025

Born on 08/28/1960 in Columbus, OH, predeceased by her mother...