Obituaries

Alexander Williams Jr. was born May 6, 1949 in West Virginia to Alexander and Elizabeth Williams. He was taken into God’s care Friday, January 10, 2020 at the age of 70 in Columbus, Ohio at Darby Glenn Nursing Rehabilitation Center.

Alexander Williams Jr. Aka “Big Al” graduated from the university high school in 1969 in West Virginia. Upon graduation he...

Marian Rachel Marie Hughes, age 27 was born June 26, 1992 and went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly January 6, 2020.

Rachel graduated from the Eastland Career Center in the Food Culinary Art department. Rachel had many talents and was considered a social butterfly and never met any strangers.

She is preceded in death by her father William...

Bobby Jerome Braswell Sr., was born February 7, 1961 in Enigma, GA. to Juanita Braswell Hughes, and the late Thomas Braswell Sr. He departed this life on January 3, 2020 at home.

Bobby was a graduate of Mifflin High School. He worked as a safety manager for Environment Affair Management Inc. and was employed in other Environmental jobs. He enjoyed...

Karon Barber was born on July 28, 1988 to Saundra Barber and Mannix Summerall. He went home to be with the Lord on January 6, 2020.

Karon accepted Jesus Christ as his savior at an early age and also was a member of So Help Me God Church of Christ. Karon went to Linden McKinley High School, although he didn’t...

Tameila Shyrae Dixon was born July 4, 1991 in Youngstown, Ohio to Sylvia Starkey and Thomas Dixon. She went home to be with the Lord on December 27, 2019.

Tameila was an amazing person with a beautiful spirit. She had a smile that could brighten anyone’s day, and a contagious laugh that would make even the saddest person smile. She...

Vera M. Green was born February 20, 1935 to the parents of Charles and Lulla Green in Columbus, Ohio. Vera passed away on December 31, 2019 at the age 84 at Grant Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

Vera attended Friendship Missionary Baptist Church at a very early age. Vera attended Central High School in Columbus, Ohio. She worked at various...

Doris Ann Crockett, age 62 was born March 25, 1957 in Columbus, Ohio. She went home to be with the Lord on January 6, 2020 with family by her side.

She retired after 32 years of service to the state of Ohio.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories, Daughter Jeana Crockett of Columbus, Ohio, grandchildren Parris Crockett and...

Lula N May, age 87. Sunrise March 31, 1932 and Sunset December 24, 2019.

Visitation 9:00 AM and Funeral Service 10:00 AM Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Love Zion Baptist Church, 1459 Madison Avenue.

Interment at Glen Rest.

Ernestine Fraley 87, passed away January 1, 2020 with her family by her side.

She was born to the late John B. Fraley and Della M (Moss) Fraley in Columbus, Ohio. Ernestine was a graduate of North High School, Columbus, Ohio. She was the ultimate professional, and instilled in her children the importance and benefit of hard work. She served...

Patricia A. Bogan was born to William Bogan Sr. and Willie Mae Hughes in Memphis Tennessee on June 6, 1942. She made her heavenly transition on Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Kobacker House after a long and tedious battle. She confessed Christ at an early age at Mt Pisgah Baptist Church, Memphis TN,

Patrica spend part of her...

Jonathan Keith Carter Sr. was born January 27, 1975 in Brooklyn, NY. to David and Carol Carter. He passed away after a long standing illness on January 5, 2020.

Jonathan was born in Brooklyn NY., but was raised in Elyria, OH. He moved to Columbus, Ohio to be closer to his children and grandchildren. He was a loving father, brother,...

It is with great sadness that the family of Lisa Lolita Fuller announces her going home to be with the lord on, December 30th, 2019 at the age of 63. Lisa is predeceased by her parents, William and Florine Fuller; her siblings, Louis Hightower, Fredrick McGee, and Jacqueline (King) Hawkins.

Lisa was a caregiver and an active member in her...

Francis O. Sowah, age 77. Sunrise September 1, 1942 and Sunset December 18, 2019.

Visitation 8:00am and Funeral 10:00am Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Jesus Power Assembly of God Church, 5215 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Blendon Cemetery.

Ms. Lenora Williams (Dinky) was born in Columbus Ohio on April 2, 1922. She passed away December 29, 2019.

She attended Columbus, Central High School. She was employed at The Southern Hotel and North American.

Ms. Williams was known as Dinky to friends and family. She was an outstanding person and loving Mother and Grandmother. She loved to walk....

Gaynelll Miller, age 93. Sunrise April 17, 1926 and Sunset December 28, 2019.

Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Lord Jesus Christ Church, 634 Gibbard Ave.

Interment at Franklin Hills Memory Gardens.

Elouise Kendrick, age 68. also known as “Ella” was born August 23, 1951 in Thomson, Georgia to the late Lonnie and Nellie Kendrick. She was the second child of six children. She went home to be with the Lord December 27, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio.

She came to Columbus, Ohio at an early age and been here ever since. Ella...

James Manuel “Chuckie” Littleton, age 71 was born August 10, 1948 in Columbus, Ohio to James Littleton, and Joan McCreary. He went home to be with the Lord Friday, December 27, 2019.

Chuckie was employed by The Ohio State University Hospital where he retired in early 2000. A graduate of South High School, he also served in the United States...

Timothy Michael Woods, age 49. Sunrise January 1, 1970 and Sunset December 24, 2019.

Visitation 9:00am and Funeral 10:00am Saturday, January 4, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery.

Alberta Karen Tucker, age 61. Sunrise September 22, 1958 and Sunset December 24, 2019.

Visitation 10:00AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Union Tabernacle Church of God, 1345 Atcheson Street.

Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery.