Obituaries

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...

Sergeant First Class James Conner was one of two sons born to the late James P. Conner and Ora Lee (Conner) Slaughter. He was born on August 25th, 1940 in Demopolis, Alabama. God called him home on Tuesday, April 28, 2020.

James who was called JC or Jym by family and friends received his formal education in the Alabama school...

Samuel Lee Cudgel Jr., was born December 19, 1939 in Columbus, Ohio to Samuel and Mary Cudgel. Sam departed this earthly life on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at 2:03am.

Sam retired from DCSC and Columbus City Schools. He was an avid scenic painter, a stickler for clean cars and manicured lawns.

Sam is preceded in death by parents Samuel...

Kenneth B. Bailey was born June 25, 1954 to the late Lucille Bailey and John Harvey. He was a compassionate, caring and loving son, brother, uncle, and friend.

Kenneth was a family-oriented guy that loved to spend time with his family.

Kenneth would visit the shelter in search of rescuing a dog that was in need of love.

Kenneth...

Ruth Renee’ Taylor was born July 8,1964 to Clair Taylor and Richard Wallace in Brownsville, Pennsylvania. She was the oldest of three siblings and was always very protective of them. Ruth was affectionately called RuRu, a name given to her by her oldest nephew Anthony.

At a young age Ruth accepted Jesus Christ at Mount Lebanon Baptist Church in Brownsville,...

DaMarko Anthony Dean Carver Lindsey was born on December 27, 2019 at riverside hospital to Christina Carver and Deshay D. Lindsey.

Being a blessing from the start, Damarko came into this world weighing 5 pounds and 13 ounces. I never knew something so tiny any small could have a big impact on us all. Damarko was breathtaking at first sight....

The last Rant of an Angry Black Man was written on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. Nathaniel A. Angel, blessed this world with 67 years of wit, humor and unapologetic Blackness.

Born on October 8, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio to Rosetta K. Angel and William Clark. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Taunda Angel. Nathaniel...

George “Hot Poppa” Bester born July 23, 1944 to the late Jesse Bester and Susie Lewis in McAlpin, West Virginia. He was raised in Beckley, West Virginia; where he attended Stratton High School and played on the football team.

In 1965 he married Paula Jean Bester. Shortly after they relocated to Columbus, Ohio where they resided until God called him...

William Keith Harris age 77 sunrise June 21, 1942 and sunset April 16, 2020 passed away peacefully at home. He is preceded in death by parents Paul and Gertrude A. Harris, brothers Edward Bowyer; Harry; Herman and James (Jimmy) Harris.

William is survived by wife Carolyne; brother Bruce Harris and sister Mary Robinson children Alicia (Michael) Cox, William Harris,...

Tina Marie Reeves entered her eternal life in heaven on April 27, 2020 at the age of 58. She was born to the late Anne Pearl Churchill and Tyrone Burton. Tina was proceeded in death by her grandmother Versula Jamar and nephew Tyler Jamar. Tina is survived by her 3 daughters Tiana (Omesh) Mohabir, Tiffany Reeves and Tanisha Reeves. Grandchildren...