Obituaries

Bernard Ronzario Pettway, affectionately known as “Bam,” was born on February 8, 1969 to the late Linda Pettway and Albert Warren in Washington, DC. He departed this life on December 12, 2019.

With his mother and brother, Bam moved to Columbus, Ohio as a toddler and lived there the rest of his life. He was educated in the Columbus...

Gloria Ann Peaks, age 77. Sunrise September 26, 1942 and Sunset December 14, 2019.

Visitation 9:00 AM and Funeral Service 10:00 AM Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Mt. Hermon, 2283 Sunbury Road.

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.

Scott Logan, age 74, of Columbus, OH, passed away peacefully at home on December 12, 2019 with his devoted wife by his side. He was born November 17, 1945 in Logan, West Virginia to the late George W. and Maggie Logan.

He grew up in Gallipolis, Ohio and graduated from North Gallia High School in 1964. Shortly after he...

Kinyetta Janette Doyle

Sunrise January 20, 1974 and Sunset December 16, 1974

Kinyetta graduated from Independence High and furthered her education by attending Columbus Culinary Institute. She worked as a Residential Specialist , where she cared for others.

Kenyetta loved cooking. She loved all types of music and loved to dance. She loved the Michigan Wolverines, Maize and Blue.

Kenyetta...

DeJuan Terrell Holmes, born December 17, 1985 in Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at OSU Wexner Hospice of Central Ohio, surrounded by his loving family.

DeJuan was previously employed at Turkey Hill as a cashier before his illness. He was a devoted Michigan fan. While working on campus during the OSU games, he would wear...

Kim Jenkins, often known as “Kim Kim”, age 55 peacefully passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019 in her home. She was born November 15, 1964 in Columbus, Ohio to Leonard and Camilla.

Kim attended Linden McKinley High School. Kim truly lived her best life enjoying all the simplest pleasures, chatting with family and friends, watching tv, playing cards,...

Kimuel Terrance Blackburn, known affectionately as “Terry”, went to rest in peace with family at his side on December 9, 2019 at the age of 59.

Born on December 14, 1959, Terry was a native of Columbus, Ohio. Working in manufacturing for most of his life, he retired from Allied Minerals this year where he worked as a technician creating...

Deacon Alker Brown was born on February 4, 1954 in Charleston, Mississippi to, Joe Brown and Margaret Louise Crump. He moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1972.

Deacon Alker Brown was a hard worker. He was employed by Preferred Sculptures for 12 years and Buckner and Sons for over 19 years where he became a mason.

In 2004 Deacon Brown...

Shirley Jane Chapman was born on March 18,1943 to Eddie Howard and Mary Ivalue Chapman in Columbus, Ohio. Shirley was called home to Glory on December 11, 2019.

Shirley attended East and West High Schools. Shirley accepted Christ early in life and was baptized at Jordan Holiness Church. Shirley had 5 beautiful children, Japhrone, Aquanice, Petria, Dushawn, and Adriane. Shirley...

Geneva Walton, age 35 passed away November 22, 2019, embraced by her family after a valiant battle with heart disease.

She was a loving Mother, Daughter and Sister.

Geneva was preceded in death by her son, LaMarcus Walton.

She leaves to cherish her memories her Mother, Della (Chiekh) Sow; Father, Earnest Walton; Daughters, Kaniejuna Ramat, MyShawnna Tinsley, Anaya...

Lois Johnson, affectionately known as “Cookie”, was born September 16, 1968 in Columbus, Ohio to Saint and the late Cleatrice Johnson. She departed this life on December 9, 2019.

Lois was the fourth child of seven children. She was a very devoted mom to her son Kevin. Lois enjoyed family gatherings and the kids learning her name before anyone else.

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Saundra D. Woods (Sandi), Sunrise October 17, 1948 – Sunset December 7, 2019, at home surrounded by her loving family. Sandi retired from The Ohio State University Hospital after 33 years of service.

She was preceded in death by husband, Nathaniel Woods Jr., parents, Rev. Julius A. and Omanda Thrower, sister, Yvonne Dudley, and brother, Herbert Thrower.

She...

Stelbern Lee Davidson was born March 5, 1933 in Columbus, Ohio. He passed away December 4, 2019.

In 1960 Stelbern married Gloria Jean Roddy Davidson. Out if this union, three children were born. In 1961 he received an honorable discharge from the United States Army.

He was employed by Complete General Construction for over 40 years and retired at age...

Anthony James Wilson, Jr. was born January 18, 1994 in Columbus, Ohio. He departed this earthly life on December 8, 2019 at the age of 25.

Anthony accepted Christ at the early age of 12 on February 5, 2006. He united with the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church under the pastorate of Dr. G. Thomas Turner, Sr. and continued his membership...

Shelia Mae Brown, age 73. Sunrise March 11, 1946 and Sunset December 7, 2019.

Visitation 11:00am and Funeral 12:00pm Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Shiloh Baptist Church, 720 Mt. Vernon Ave.

Interment at Green Lawn Cemetery.

Cheryl L. Perdue, age 63. Sunrise April 9, 1956 and Sunset December 4, 2019.

Visitation 4:00pm and Funeral 5:00pm Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Mt. Hermon Missionary Baptist Church, 2283 Sunbury Road.

Interment 11:00am Monday at Kingwood Memorial Park.

Kendall Carlton Watts was born March 31, 1971 to Jeff and Lois Watts. He departed this life November 27, 2019.

Kendall was raised in the Apostolic Faith at Higher Ground AAA under the pasturing of Bishop Sherman Watkins. KC was a fun loving person. He always had jokes. He also had a special charm about him that gave him special...