Obituaries

Dorothy J. Dawkins

Dorothy J. Dawkins

Dorothy Jane (Johnson) Dawkins known to her friends and family as Dottie. She was born in Columbus Ohio on September 29, 1932 to Lester Johnson and Elizabeth (Roberts) Johnson. She transition on Thursday February 20, 2020.

Dorothy was a graduate of East high school. Dorothy met and married James H. Dawkins October 4, 1950 and remained married until his...

Matthew D. Jones Sr.

Matthew D. Jones Sr.

Matthew David Jones Sr., age 75. Sunrise January 17, 1945 and Sunset February 19, 2020.

Visitation 10AM Elk Service 11AM and Funeral Service 11:30 AM Tuesday, February 25, 2020

The Way of Holiness Apostolic Church 1088 E. Weber Road 43224.

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park

Mary Jo Hagwood

Mary Jo Hagwood

Mary Jo Hagwood was a born June 12th, 1932 to Manuel and Lugenia Dunham in Lipwar, WV. She worked many years at OSU where she retired.

Mary Jo’s hobbies included crocheting and spending time with her family. Whenever someone needed an ear to listen, a shoulder to cry on, or someone to be there she was there. She was a...

Collyn Mylove Kirk-Hawkins

Collyn Mylove Kirk-Hawkins

Collyn “Minni” MyLove Kirk-Hawkins was born September 9, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio to Lovelee Lawanda Lynne Kirk and David Christen Hawkins. This lovable, precious bundle of joy slipped away during her nap on Tuesday morning, February 18, 2020, in Columbus.

Collyn always looked so pretty with a big beautiful smile on her face. She was the spitting image of her...

Ms. Aaron “Fat Albert” Hudson

Ms. Aaron “Fat Albert” Hudson

Aaron Hudson, age 45, was born August 24, 1974 to Barbara Hudson and Thad Williams in Columbus, Ohio. Aaron affectionately known as “Fat Albert” was called Home to Glory on February 7, 2020.

Fat Albert attended Columbus Public Schools. She was very family oriented and she enjoyed going to the casino and playing bingo.

Fat Albert had four beautiful...

Benjamin Mask Jr.

Benjamin Mask Jr.

Benjamin Mask, Jr., was born October 7, 1953 in Chillicothe, OH. He was the son of Benjamin and Dorothy (Harris) Mask, Sr. He was raised by his Grandmother, Ester Adams Harris. He was united in holy matrimony to Worletta A. Netter on July 7, 2007. Benjamin was an active man who enjoyed traveling, western movies, classical music, and hunting. He...

Tonique Marie Long

Tonique Marie Long

Tonique Marie Long was born on January 12, 1983 in Columbus, Ohio to Mericle Long and Fred Miles Sr. She was employed as a Dietary Lead at Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Tonique was a 2001 graduate of Mifflin High School, and graduated with her Associates Degree in Medical Assisting from the Ohio Institute of Health Careers....

Arnold D. Reynolds

Arnold D. Reynolds

Arnold Dwight Reynolds was born on October 21, 1952 in Harpersville, AL to the late Walter and Mary Lee (Kennedy) Reynolds of Praco, AL. Arnold also known as Dwight Departed this world peacefully on February 10, 2020 at the age of 67, surrounded by family at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

Dwight was the fourth of twelve children and the eldest son....

Jowana Jenkins

Jowana Jenkins

Let’s talk about a strong, independent, vibrant, com-passionate, humorous, and caring role model born to Roberta Jenkins and Kevin Edwards on May 4, 1976 in Columbus, Ohio. February 13, 2020, Jowana Jenkins ascended to the next phase of spirituality, following a brief illness.

Born the first child of four, the only daughter. After graduating from Independence High school in 1994,...

William Wheatley, Jr

William Wheatley, Jr

William C. “Billy” Wheatley Jr. was born March 10, 1967 to Eileen and William Wheatley. He departed this earth on February 11, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Billy grew up in Marion, Ohio and attended school at St. Mary’s and Marion Catholic until the 10th grade when he transferred to Rock Island High School in Illinois.

Billy graduated from...

Eugene Cowan

Eugene Cowan

Eugene Cowan was born on December 7, 1935 to Robert and Rebecca Cowan in Alcoa, Tennessee. Eugene moved to Columbus as an early teen and attended Central High School. He worked and retired from the City of Columbus Sanitation Department in 1987 after 30 years. He was an avid Bowler and a member of various leagues and social groups over...

Fraser Foster

Fraser Foster

Fraser Foster was born in Twin Falls, Idaho. His parents, Dr. A.J. Foster and Eunice Foster and his brother Alfonso Foster precede him in death. He is survived by his daughter, Toya L. Foster and Grandchildren; Anthony Foster, Teela Foster, Khaliah Morris Great grandchildren: Khari Thomas, Mekhi Sherrel-Foster and J’khyla Foster. Fraser graduated Nampa H.S., Nampa Idaho and North Carolina...

Sadie (Russell) Houston

Sadie (Russell) Houston

Sadie (Russell) Houston was born on April 14, 1923 in Lake, MS to the late John and Emma Page. Sadie accepted Christ as her savior at an early age at the Galilee Baptist Church, in Lake, MS, where she was also baptized. Sadie was a faithful member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church for over 60 years.

Sadie was raised...

Mary E. Jackson

Mary E. Jackson

Mary Jackson was born May 21, 1945. She went home to be with her Lord and King February 7, 2020. Mary was the daughter of Henry W. Jackson and Elizabeth M. Jackson. She was the third of four siblings; Henry Jr. (Violet) Jackson, Harry (Vera) Jackson, and Viola (Lawrence) Price.

Mary worked for Franklin County Sheriff’s Department where she...

Catherine Pullen

Catherine Pullen

Catherine Pullen, age 60. Sunrise March 20, 1959 and Sunset January 31, 2020.

Visitation 9:00am and Funeral 10:00am Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Trinity Baptist Church, 461 St. Clair Ave.

Tanya “Muff” Wyche

Tanya “Muff” Wyche

Tanya Marie Wyche, also known as “Muff”, 48, of Columbus, went home to be with our Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, February 2, 2020. Tanya was truly known to be a ball of fun. No matter who surrounded her, she was making you laugh. She loved to sing and had a voice of an angel. She sung through any circumstances...