Obituaries

Oct 10, 2025

Oct 10, 2025

Happy Thomas of Washington Court House, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 10th, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.

Happy was born on February 22, 1956, in Washington Courthouse Ohio. He was the second youngest of four children. He worked for the City of Columbus for 29 years. He had a deep love for spending time with his family. He enjoyed...

Oct 10, 2025

Xandra Yvette (Wade) Wilson, age 60, born July 13, 1965, in Columbus, OH, entered eternal rest on Friday, October 10, 2025, peacefully at her home surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer. She fought until the end with grace and faith.

Xandra accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by Pastor S.R. Doughty, Sr. at Mt. Hermon...

Oct 9, 2025

Oct 9, 2025

Juan Savoy Patrick Bradshaw was born on September 4, 1960 to Gail Patrick and Robert Hairston McDowell. Juan attended Columbus City Schools and at the age of 13 was chosen as a scholarship recipient from Lawrence Academy. She graduated from the Delaware School of Nursing.

Juan met and married Oliver Bradshaw. They were married for over 30 years. Juan worked and...

Oct 9, 2025

Ernest Duaval Miller, Sr., age 82, was born on October 6, 1943 in Pulaski, Virginia. The Lord called him home peacefully at his residence on October 9, 2025.

Mr. Miller graduated from high school in 1961and soon after proudly enlisted in the United States Army and National Guard. in 1978, he began his career as a communications Technician with Lucent...

Oct 9, 2025

Sunrise August 14, 1955, Sunset October 9, 2025

Commodore Herron Haynes was born on August 14, 1955, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, to the late John W. and Madeline (Allen) Haynes. He peacefully departed this life on October 9, 2025, in his sleep.

Commodore was named after his grandfathers, Commodore Allen and John Herron Haynes. For the first 18 years of his life, he...

Oct 9, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sarah Jean Bowman, who departed this life peacefully on October 9, 2025, at the age of 88.

Born on December 6, 1936, to the late James and Martha Thomas. Sarah was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She spent her life selflessly giving to others and found her greatest joy...

Oct 8, 2025

With profound sadness, the family of Regina Faye Jefferson, age 70, announces her passing on Wednesday, October 08, 2025.

Born on February 23, 1955, Regina lived a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering faith. She was known for her generosity, ability to decorate, and her knowledge she shared with all she knew. Regina was a beloved mother, cousin, and...

Oct 7, 2025

Lillian Alberta Swain, age 85. Sunrise September 27, 1940 and Sunset October 7, 2025. Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 12:00 PM Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Restored Life Ministry, 1117 Innisfallen Ave. Interment at Ferncliff Cemetery. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, SPRINGFIELD CHAPEL, 823 S. Yellow Springs St. To read the complete obituary, order flowers,...

Oct 7, 2025

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Mother Geraldine Brown

With hearts full of gratitude and reverence, we honor the life of Mother Brown, a devoted servant of God whose unwavering faith, boundless love, and tireless ministry left an indelible mark on the Body of Christ, her local community, and generations of family.

She was born November 18, 1944 to Julia Mae Smith...

Oct 6, 2025

Stella Elizabeth Smith, 75, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025. She was born on June 24, 1950, in Virgie, Kentucky, to Gaynell Miller and Rev. Shuler Edward Armour. 

Stella devoted her life to caring for others with unwavering commitment and kindness. She began her career in the food industry before finding her true calling as a nursing...

Oct 5, 2025

Weldon Jay Jones Sr., aged 75, was born on June 20, 1950, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Anna Mae and Jay Jones. He took his last breath peacefully at home on October 5, 2025.

Weldon was a loving son, brother, father, and grandfather, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Weldon was preceded in death by...

Oct 4, 2025

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Justin Lee Hawkins, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend. Born on October 29, 1986, He was born to Nicole Hawkins and Tyrone Thompson Jr., Lovingly raised by Yvonne Hawkins and the late Kim Cudgel. Justin had a passion for freestyle rapping, audio speaker systems and fixing things. Whether he was...

Oct 4, 2025

Shirley Ann Spivey was born in Morton, Mississippi on March 16, 1963. After courageously fighting a short battle with a terminal illness, Shirley passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of strength, love, family and friendships on October 4, 2025, in Columbus Ohio. Shirley was of the young tender age of 62.

Shirley was the oldest of the clan of Thomas...

Oct 3, 2025

Oct 2, 2025

Pearlie Mae Tisby was born on August 08, 1964, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

She was called home to Glory on October 02, 2025.

Pearlie has joined her beloved Father, Johnny D. Williams; Mother, Ollie B. Tisby; Brother, John L. Tisby; and her baby Sister, Bertha Mae Tisby.

She graduated from Fremont High School in Los Angeles, CA. Pearlie was baptized at Mt. Canaan Baptist...

Oct 1, 2025

Ivan Scott Moore, born March 12, 1970, in Sumpter, NC, to John Moore Sr. and Carolyn (Woodard) Moore, he passed away on October 1, 2025. He moved to Cleveland with his parents in 1973. Ivan graduated from James Ford Rhodes High School in 1989 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a devoted journeyman butcher.

Ivan was known for his beautiful smile, his...

Sep 28, 2025

LaDorothy Jones was born November 27, 1937, to the late Malachi Jones, Sr, and Persephone Marie Miller-Jones in Midnight, MS. She was the second oldest of 12 children. She was a graduate of Mansfield Senior High School, where she took tap dancing. She was joined in marriage to William H Hunter, Sr, and three children were born from this union....

Sep 28, 2025

Walter Lee Dickerson Jr., age 71, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025. He was born on December 23, 1953, to the late Walter Lee Dickerson, Sr., and Lula B. Stirtmire.

Walter will be remembered for his warmth, strength, and the love he shared with family and friends. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness and devotion...