Obituaries
Lillian Alexander
Sep 18, 2025
Lillian Ophelia Alexander was born on December 15, 1942, in Starksville, Mississippi, to the late Alfred and Louise Harris. She was the youngest girl of twelve children and grew up in a close-knit, faith-filled family. Lillian confessed Christ at an early age and remained a devoted Christian throughout her life, always expressing her love for the Lord. She was a...
Mark A. Prince Sr
Sep 18, 2025
Mark Sr. was born to James and Rachel Mae Prince in Alliance, Ohio, growing up around family in a close-knit community. In high school, he was a member of the track team before graduating from Alliance High School in 1963. He would later go on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Pacific Western College in California.
He served in both the...
John "JT" Turner
Sep 17, 2025
John Christopher "JT" Turner, age 61, passed away on September 17, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio after a short battle with lung cancer. Born on December 15, 1963, in Ashtabula, Ohio, to Dorothy Turner-Newman and Charles Staples, John brought warmth, laughter, and a deep sense of loyalty to all who knew him. John recommitted his life to Christ on September 8,...
Della Mae Horton
Sep 17, 2025
Della Mae Horton, 78, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Grant Hospital, at 5pm. Della was born on April 22, 1947, in Lexington, Mississippi to Clemon and Rosetta Jones.
Early Life and Education
Della Horton attended Lexington Mississippi Public City Schools. She went on to marry her late husband CF Horton. In union they had three children, then eventually located...
Betty Felder
Sep 16, 2025
Betty Thomas Felder was born in Toledo, Ohio, the oldest of three children of Clarence Thomas Sr. and Hazel Thomas, both now deceased. Her family moved to Dayton, Ohio, in 1944 when her father accepted a position as Executive Director of the Linden Community Center.
Betty graduated from the University of Dayton and started her teaching career as the first African...
Christine Thomas
Sep 15, 2025
Christine Thomas was born to proud parents, Frank and Susie Shelton. She departed this life on September 15, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio.
Christine attended school in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. She cherished her relationship with God. She was a faithful member of Traveler’s Rest Baptist Church, where she served as a mother of the church, Deaconess, and a faithful choir member. Christine served...
Margarett Louise Thomas
Sep 14, 2025
Margarett Louise (Sutton) Thomas was born in Thomaston, Georgia, on May 27, 1936, to the late Roy Sutton, Sr. and Fannie (Knight) Sutton. The eldest of five children, Margarett moved with her family to Columbus, Ohio, at a young age.
Margarett departed this life on September 14, 2025.
She received her education through the Columbus Public School System. After graduation, Margarett met...
Mother Elizabeth Atwater
Sep 13, 2025
Mother Elizabeth Atwater was born on November 29, 1937, in Opelika (Lee County), Alabama, to the union of the late Robert & Martha (Filmore) Nelms. She was one of eight children. She attended early education and graduated from high school in Auburn, Alabama. She also attended and graduated from The Po-Roe Cosmetology School in Birmingham, Alabama, as a Licensed Cosmetologist....
Adrianne "Sue" Curry
Sep 13, 2025
Adrianne “Sue” Curry passed away peacefully on September 13, 2025. She was born on March 23, 1948, in Columbus, Ohio, to Sarah “Juanita” and Joshua Heard, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her beloved sister-cousins, Sharon Mack and Karen Bridges.
Left to cherish her memory are her devoted daughter, Shona (Anthony) Curry-Tyler; her...
Gayle DeLoach
Sep 13, 2025
Her Life Reflections
Gayle R. DeLoach, has passed on to her heavenly home Saturday, September 13, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. She lived a creative and artistic life of 80 yrs and 11 months. She was born October 17, 1944 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Katheryn and Grady Martin. Her mother Katheryn lived a beautiful life of 100 years, and passed...
Tony Sylvester McLean
Sep 12, 2025
Tony Sylverster McLean affectionately known as “Chubby” was born to the late David Earl McLean Sr. and Zella Louise McLean (Susie) on December 30, 1968, in Columbus, Ohio.
He attended Columbus Public Schools Northland High School and Fort Hayes Career Center, and he was employed with the City of Bexley and Gordon Keith Manufacturing Steel Company as a welder for several...
Kevin Dewayne Groce
Sep 12, 2025
Kevin D. Groce Sr. was born on May 29th, 1971, in Columbus, Ohio, and passed away on September 12, 2025.
Born to the late Ronald Shepard and Diane Groce, Kevin grew up with a strong sense of family. He was a proud graduate of East High School, where he was among the first classes to complete the ROTC program.
Kevin was a...
Vanessa Simpkins
Sep 12, 2025
Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers as they write Vanessa'a obituary.
Raymond Anderson
Sep 11, 2025
Raymond O. Anderson of Xenia went home to be with the LORD September 11, 2025.
He was born May 6, 1938 to the late James and Juanita Anderson. He graduated from Xenia East High School in 1956. He graduated from Central State in 1960. He worked for Central State for a short time in management then went on to work for...
Geraldine Brown
Sep 11, 2025
Geraldine Malinda (“Bunchy”) Brown, 94, of Columbus, Ohio, transitioned on September 11, 2025, at home with her children by her side.
Geraldine was born in Petersburg, VA, on February 1, 1931, and was the youngest of five children. Her parents relocated to Ohio in 1942, where she graduated from Mingo Junction High School in 1949.
As a member of Friendship Missionary Baptist,...
Donna Brown
Sep 11, 2025
Donna Jean Brown Sunrise Jan 3, 1959, Sunset September 11, 2025, after a long battle with an illness. Donna was born third child to the marriage of Robert and Annette Conley.
She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and maintained a relationship with God through daily conversations with Him throughout her later life. She spoke...
Baby Mason "Chubb's" Bufford
Sep 9, 2025
Mason “Chubbs” Bufford took his final rest on September 9, 2025. Mason’s presence, laughter, half smile, and light will be missed more than his parents have the words to describe.
A star so beautiful and bright faded away too soon. Mason “Chubbs” Bufford was born on May 31, 2025, to his loving parents, Alisha Bradford (mother); and James Bufford, (father). His...
Ailandus Arnold
Sep 9, 2025
In Loving Memory of Ailandus “Stink” Arnold
Ailandus Delaine Arnold
July 21, 1988 – September 9, 2025
Ailandus Delaine Arnold, age 37, of Fayetteville, NC, formerly of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on September 9, 2025. He was a devoted husband, father, son, and friend.
He attended and graduated from Westerville City Schools and was also a member of the Rareblood MC mother chapter.
Ailandus was...
Randall Smith
Sep 9, 2025
Randall Wesley Smith, 58, departed from this life to be with the Lord on September 9, 2025. He was born and raised in Xenia, Ohio.
Randy attended Greene Joint Vocational School and graduated from Xenia High School in 1985. He went on to join the military and served in the 1st Aviation USAREUR. He received several awards and decorations, including the...
Jacqueline G. Cox
Sep 8, 2025
Celebration of Life
Jacqueline Gertrude Cox, age 94, was born on October 12, 1930, in Columbus, Ohio, to Agnew Delance Cleage and Grace Adele Cleage. She passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025, at home, surrounded by her loved ones.
Jacqueline grew up in Columbus, Ohio, where she attended Garfield Elementary, Pilgrim Elementary, and Champion Junior High School in her youth. She...
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