Obituaries

One October day, a jewel was sent from Heaven in the form of a beautiful baby girl. She was named Winifred, after her mother, and given the favorite middle name of her parents, Donette. One cloudy morning in May, God called this jewel back to himself, as her journey, her mission was complete.

Winifred Donette Jackson, affectionately called Donette or...

Barbara Dell Parks-Raglin, loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother, earned her heavenly crown, Saturday, May 16, 2020.

Even through the toughest battle of her life, she fought hard with pure strength, grace, and courage. Barbara was an East High School graduate, c/o 1964. Her selflessness, her nurturing spirit, and her compassion were the reasons why her home was always filled with...

Keith D. Ellis, age 56, was born March 2, 1964 in Murfreesboro, TN to his proud parents, Bobby R. and Barbara D. Ellis. Keith departed his life on May 14, 2020 at his residence.

He graduated from Marion-Franklin High school and completed the Electrical apprentice program through the Southeast Career Center. He continued his electrical training while working in...

Walter James Palmer, age 38, was born on April 2, 1982 at Ohio State University Hospital. He went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.

Walter, affectionately known to all who loved him as “Buddy”, attended Marion-Franklin High School. He was a quiet, yet kind man and as his...

D. Otis Shepherd, age 85. Sunrise January 1, 1935 and Sunset May 17, 2020.

Visitation 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Thursday May 21, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.(one block east of Noe Bixby, Turn north on Lonsdale Rd.);

Graveside Service at Glen Rest Memorial Estates.

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Evangelist Patricia A. Watkins departed this life for her heavenly home on May 16, 2020 at the age of 72. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God gave her peace in the midst of her storm.

Patricia was a faithful member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. L.C. Brown Sr....

Bennie Lee Parham was the youngest of 8 children born to the late John Jasper and Beulah Bell (Young) Parham. He was born on November 15, 1944 in Petersburg, Virginia and passed away on Wednesday May 13th in Columbus, Ohio.

Bennie worked at Virginia Linen for over 30 years before his retirement. He was also a deacon at the Greater...

Shirley Diana Reid was born on December 28, 1937 in Columbus, Ohio. She was the second of 4 children born to the union of Charles William Franklin and Julia “Trudy” Franklin. Shirley graduated from North High School in Columbus, Ohio. She worked for the Columbus Police Department for years before being employed with Columbus City Schools as a Secretary until...

Robert Lewis Lockett, affectionately known as Bobby was born to the late Henry and Dorothy Lockett on November 24, 1963.

Robert graduated from Walnut Ridge High School. After graduating, Robert joined the United States Army as a photo Lithographer. He was very proud of being an Airborne Ranger who spent 15 years of service in the United States Army...

Trent Lamont Penn Sr. age 60, of Columbus, Ohio was born April 15, 1960 and passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020.

Trent went to Linden McKinley High School and later graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in communication where he also played football as wide receiver on the 1981 team. Trent was a snazzy dresser who...

Michael Keith Smith was one of five children born to the late Saint Elmo and Mary Ella (Gaddis) Smith. He was born on February 16th, 1948 in Columbus, Ohio. God called him home on Saturday, May 9, 2020.

Michael who was also called Mike or “Smitty” by family and friends was a proud graduate of South High School’s 1967 graduating...

Delvas A. Martin, age 55. Heaven Sent February 26, 1965 and Heaven Bound May 5, 2020.

Visitation 11:00am and Private Service 12:00 noon Thursday May 14, 2020 at Triedstone Baptist Church 858 E. 3rd Ave.

Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estates.

Please revisit this page and pray for the family as they work on a complete obituary,...

Sheryl Denise Hutchings, 53, went home to be with the lord on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at OSU Hospital. She was born March 23, 1966 in Laurel, Mississippi to Mattie and LC Bolton.

She was a loving and caring person to her family and friends. She attended South High School and was baptized at Grace Baptist Church.

Sheryl was preceded...

Edward was brought into this world on May 29, 1968 and went Home to be with The Lord on May 3, 2020.

Edward attended Martin Luther King High School in Philadelphia, PA and later obtained his GED. Edward loved God and was baptized at Family Missionary Baptist Church, Columbus, Ohio.

“Philly” as he was called was a skilled...

Hilton Carter, Age 91, was born June 30, 1928 in New Orleans, La. He passed away May 6,2020 at his residence. He was the first of two sons born to Helton and Lillian Carter. At a very young age he and his brother Daniel (deceased) migrated to New York City where they lived with their mother and his life would...

Arnold Alphonso Saylor was born on July 20, 1959 in Brooklyn NY to Rose and Willie Alphonso Saylor. Arnold was the third of their five children. He received his high school diploma after graduating Sarah J. High School. Always looking to laugh Arnold was an active sports fan. Arnold was always a hard worker throughout his life and had many...

Dianne Cobb was born February 16, 1963 in Memphis, TN to Kate Riley and Wallace Ingram. She was called home to be with the Lord on May 2, 2020.

Dianne attended Independence High School. She retired from Nationwide Children’s Hospital after 21 years.

Dianne is preceded in death by her parents, Kate and Wallace; younger brothers, Sam Bridgeforth Jr...

James Edward Ransom was born on September 22, 1945 in Hale County Alabama. At the age of 5 he was adopted by Abraham and Christal Bell-Ransom. At the young age of 6 years old, he gave his life to God at St. James AME Methodist Church, where he also became an usher until the age of 17.

After graduating Moundville...