Obituaries

Regina Valerie Crawley was born on September 10, 1956 in Welch, West Virginia to Hayden and Shirley Rucker. Regina was the eldest of Hayden and Shirley’s Children.

When Regina came to Columbus, Ohio during her senior year of high school she graduated from Linden McKinley. She later attended Mansfield College of Business where she received her associates degree.

Regina was...

James Allen Holmes, better known as (Homie) 54, Columbus, Ohio went to be with the Lord on June 26, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. Homie was born to James Marvin Allen Hill and Nan Holmes on May 30, 1965 in Lexington, Ky. He was the youngest son of 5 siblings.

Homie held many odd jobs, but, loved...

Jimmie L. Wells was born on February 2, 1936 to Josefa L. Wells and Pearl Mae Wells in Crystal Springs Mississippi.

He moved his family to Columbus, Ohio in 1969. He was a member of First Church of God, and loved The Lord. He worked for Miller Construction Company before retiring. Being Mississippi born, he loved fishing and hunting with...

Michael “Mike” Davis, age 31, Sunrise December 6, 1987 and Sunset June 20, 2019; he was born in Columbus, Ohio.

He is a former 2002-2003 World Harvest Preparatory High School student; he later attended and graduated from Franklin Heights High School in 2005 and he was an Outstanding Basketball Player for both high schools.

Mike had “Great Potential” and...

Hugh Tyrone Burks was born April 16, 1950 to Hugh and Cynthia Burks in Radford, VA.

Tyrone graduated from Marion Franklin High School class of 1968. Where he was on the football team and his picture is posted in schools showcase upon entrance.

He met Doris Anne Landrum in 1972. In 1974 they had his only child Sharita.

Tyrone...

Ann Elizabeth Clifton was born November 12, 1942 in Bardstown, Kentucky and made Columbus, OH her home in the mid sixties. As an adult, Ann worked several jobs in the public sector and retired from Franklin County Children Services in 2007, after 22 years of service as a Community Service Worker. After retiring, she worked as a loving Foster Parent...

Charles Emanuel Hazell was born in Harlem, NY to Ruby Eason and Charles Hazell, Sr. and grew up during the Civil Rights Era where moments and movements transformed a people to rise up no matter what circumstances were before them. He was an artist, activist, educator and community service icon, and all throughout his life with every moment possible he...

Lavell Holman, age 52. Sunrise October 28, 1966 in Columbus, Ohio and Sunset June 22, 2019.

He leaves to cherish his memory with loving mother Arlene Tartt, daughter Timnisha Ne Hale, brother Garmal Holman, sister Phyllis Perry-Smith, grandchildren Randall Lynn Bowers, Trebion LaMarr Bowers, and Raquan Lamont Bowers, also a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and...

Harry (Bat) Anthony Jackson was born February 9, 1943 and went home to be with the Lord on June 10, 2019.

Harry loved being on the go spending time at the race tracks and exploring new places. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren as well as family. When Harry give advice, you better listen because he did not like...

Raymond E. Allen, age 46. was born January 9, 1973 in Columbus, Ohio to Raymond and Etta Clark. Raymond went home to be with the Lord on June 21, 2019.

Raymond was a exceptionally dedicated father to RayVon and Tyrae. Raymond took pride in giving back to his community by coaching and mentoring football to children of all ages. His...

We were blessed to celebrate Mr. USA’s 95th birthday on May 18th. He went to paradise on June 11, 2019. USA was born in West Virginia, and later moved to Columbus, Ohio. He was married to his loving wife Peggie Austin for 37 years. He retired from the Federal Government (DCSC) after 37 years of service. He served in the...

LeVale MaLik Madison first born son of LuVenia Lee Madison. LeVale was born May 27, 1996 in Columbus, Ohio. Levale graduated from Walnut Ridge High School where played football, and baseball and received his diploma and Associates Degree.

LeVale is preceded in death by maternal grandfather Donalds L. Simmons, uncles Virgal, and Donald Jr., Earnest Simmons, Jeffrey Madison, and grandparents...

Tamara Jean Hull, 56, passed away suddenly on June 20, 2019. She was born on April 8, 1963, to Jean and the late Bruce H. Hull II in Columbus, Ohio. Tamara graduated from Walnut Ridge High School and attended The Ohio State University. She was employed by Collins Insurance.

Tamara was a genuinely nice, caring, fun loving person with a...

Gwendolyn D. Crenshaw, 78 Years old Sunrise March 23, 1941 & Sunset June 14, 2019.

Gwendolyn D. Crenshaw was born on March 23, 1941 in Norfolk Virginia, where she later moved to Brooklyn, New York, that is where she met and married her late husband David Crenshaw Sr. in 1970.

Gwendolyn was a dedicated New York City telephone operator for...

Michael “Mikey” Hogan, age 20 was born October 1, 1998 in Columbus, Ohio to Ericka Mullins and Michael Hogan Sr., and passed away suddenly on June 18, 2019 in Whitehall, Ohio.

Michael enjoyed spending time with his family and most of all his son and girlfriend. Michael loved football and nice clothes. He attended Marion Franklin High School.

Michael is...

Donald Lee Payton, age 66, was born on November 16, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio. He attended Columbus Public School system. He was a veteran of the US Army. He loved to eat.

He loved fishing and playing chess. He also enjoyed his New York giants. He also loved watching old westerns. He was employed for number of years at Buckeye...

Willie F. Nivins, Jr. passed away on June 15, 2019 at the age of 62. Willie was born on October 31, 1956 in Columbus, OH to Willie F. Nivins, Sr. and Geraldine (Stewart) Nivins.

He graduated from Marion-Franklin High School in 1975 and recently retired from Radial Corp.

As an avid sports fan, Willie was a fierce supporter of...

Joan M. Martin (Winchester) was born on March 18, 1948 in Pittsburgh, PA to Isabella and Horace Winchester Jr. Joan professed to Christ at an early age while attending Sixth Mount Zion in Pittsburgh. She passed away unexpectedly on June 16, 2019 at the age of 71.

Joan graduated from George Westinghouse High School in 1966. Shortly after high...