Obituaries

Sep 7, 2025

Patricia A. Mallory (Patty Ann) was born on May 10th, 1947, in Birmingham, Alabama, the daughter of Bessie Smith and Al Charles Smith. Patricia passed away on September 7, 2025, at home surrounded by family.

Patricia was a graduate of Lakeview High School, class of 1965. After high school, she worked at a furniture store before becoming employed at General Electric,...

Sep 7, 2025

Reverend Winston W. Burnom was born September 10, 1945, in Wynne, Arkansas to the late Ray Warren and Mary Elizabeth Burnom-Smith.

Winston received his formal education in the Arkansas and Cleveland Public School systems. He accepted Christ at the early age of 12, and faithfully attended The Church of God in Christ in Wynne. He moved to Cleveland, Ohio in the...

Sep 5, 2025

Jamie Katherine “Pixie” Smith departed this life on Friday, September 5, 2025, after a long battle with illness. Jamie was born second child to the marriage of James B. and Rose Mary Smith on December 11, 1979. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and maintained a relationship with God through daily conversations with...

Sep 5, 2025

James (Jim) Green was born on October 13, 1944, to Charles and Lulla Green in Columbus, Ohio. He passed away on September 5, 2025, at the age of 91 at Ohio State University (Rhoades Hall) in Columbus, Ohio.

At a very young age, James attended Friendship Missionary Baptist Church and was educated at Mound Street School.

He worked at Myers Bakery from...

Sep 4, 2025

Sep 3, 2025

Lewis Toles, age 78, of Urbancrest, Ohio, peacefully departed this life on September 3, 2025. He was born on July 21, 1947, to the late James Toles and Margaret (Rheubottom) Toles.

Lewis was a man of many talents, often described as a "Jack of All Trades." He was known for his hard work, resourcefulness, and the love he carried for his...

Sep 1, 2025

Donte’ L. Vail was born on November 8th, 1989, in Warren, Ohio. Donte was a loving, caring son. He was a jokester. Growing up, he was a straight “A” student from the time he started school to when he graduated from Northland High School in 2008. He loved his family more than anything and tried to pull the family closer...

Sep 1, 2025

In loving memory of Mitchell Glenn Jacobs, whose life journey began on October 31, 1969, in Columbus, Ohio. Born to John Jacobs and Betty Jo Washington, Mitchell embraced life with a generous spirit and a remarkable talent for working with his hands. He learned his craft through experience, becoming skilled in various trades, and was known for his exceptional ability...

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Sep 1, 2025

Patricia Ann Taylor was born January 20, 1959, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to the late Leon Pleasant and Anna Mae Taylor. She was the youngest of four siblings. PattiAnne, as she was affectionately known, was raised in Portsmouth, Ohio, and was a 1978 graduate of Portsmouth High School. PattiAnn’s spiritual journey began at an early age when she accepted Jesus Christ...

Sep 1, 2025

Jacqueline Louise Macklin-Long, age 80 transitioned from this life on Monday, Sept 1st, 2025. Jackie was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 14th, 1944 to the proud parents of William and Audrey (Lowery) Tuggle. She was the first born of four beautiful daughters Jackie, Marcia, Toni and Sharon.

Jackie graduated from North High School in 1962. Upon graduation Jackie began working...

Aug 31, 2025

DEXTRAY BARNETT WAS BORN ON DECEMBER 31ST, 1956, IN LAUREL, MISSISSIPPI. HE WAS THE SECOND CHILD BORN TO LUQUETIS BARNETT. HE MOVED WITH HIS MOTHER AND siblings to THE EASTSIDE OF COLUMBUS, OHIO, IN BOLIVAR ARMS.

DEXTRAY DEVELOPED A PASSION FOR BOXING AT AN EARLY AGE. HE BOXED AT SAWYER RECREATION CENTER AND COMPETED IN SEVERAL CITY-WIDE MATCHES.

DEXTRAY ATTENDED EAST HIGH...

Aug 31, 2025

 Life’s Journey

Arthur Roy Dennis Jr., Age 72 was born September 26, 1952, to the parents of Arthur R. Dennis, Sr. and Valdienne A. Dennis, in Columbus, Ohio. Art went home to be with the Lord on August 31, 2025, at Mt Carmel East Hospital.

He graduated from East High School in Columbus, Ohio. He received his bachelor’s degree in education from...

Aug 31, 2025

Bernadean Singleton, 83, affectionately known as "Bernie," was born on February 26, 1942, in Molena, Georgia, and moved to Columbus, Ohio, with her family at age two. Surrounded by loved ones, Bernie unexpectedly passed away on August 31, 2025, at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

Bernie was a dedicated member of Liberty Hill Baptist Church from a young age until the church moved...

Aug 30, 2025

Christopher Aarron Reed, born April 2, 1978, and sunset August 30, 2025, was born to Alvin Terry Reed and Cynthia Diane Wagner in Springfield, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his sister Nicole Sharee Reed, paternal grandparents Jesse Reed and Eddie Mae Reed, maternal grandparents Eddie (Banjo) Wagner and Joann (Billy Jo) Wagner, and his nephew Ayden Reed (son...

Aug 29, 2025

John Lovely Easley, 54, passed away on August 29th, 2025, in Colorado Springs, where he lived with his girlfriend Chy, whom he loved dearly, and their 2 children (Mia and Bo). John loved to do fun things. Always out doing some shopping or something. Lol.

John loved all his children and was our go-to man. You could literally call him any...

Aug 29, 2025

Kristi Lynn Reese was born on November 1, 1970, in Columbus, Ohio. On Friday, August 29, 2025, at age 54, Kristi went Home to be with the Lord.

Kristi grew up in the Agler Green and Britney Hills area. She attended Walnut Ridge High School and the Career Center for Cosmetology, where she graduated with honors. She loved doing hair and...

Aug 29, 2025

Scott Raymond Hooks, Jr., age 45, of Columbus, Ohio, departed this life on Friday, August 29, at Grant Hospital, following complications from an extended illness. He was born on April 1, 1980, in Warren, Ohio, the son of Scott Raymond Hooks, Sr., and Leslie Hooks.

Affectionately known as "Scotty" and by many as "Slim Dawg," he attended West High. School, where...

Aug 28, 2025

The Life of Angeline L. Gordon

Angeline was born April 27, 1926, in Columbus, Ohio. She is the fourth child of five, of parents Andrew and Laura Coleman. She attended Central High School and lived on the Westside, known to most as the “bottoms”. Although her early years were a struggle, her determination and resilience molded her into a strong mother...