Obituaries

Mar 2, 2025

Martin Perry Brady, 62 of Columbus Ohio, transitioned from this life on March 2, 2025. Martin was born in Martin's Ferry, Ohio, on October 7, 1963. Martin began his long career in the culinary arts as a teenager. His love and talent for cooking lead him to many different positions in his chosen field. Martin was an excellent teacher who...

Mar 1, 2025

Charles L. Adams, a cherished husband, devoted father, and beloved member of the Springfield, Ohio community, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025, at the age of 81. He was the son of the late Rubin "Jack" Rochester and Marion Rothwell Adams.

Charles affectionately known as "Chuck" was born on December 1, 1943 in Chester, Pennsylvania, Charles was educated in the...

Mar 1, 2025

Feb 28, 2025

Sonya Lee Thomas was born on November 19, 1965 to the late Henry Thomas and Queen Smith-Thomas. Sonya passed away on February 28, 2025 after a long battle with illness. She put up a good fight.

Sonya went to Indianola Middle School in Columbus, Ohio, where she loved to read and play basketball. Sonya retired from the Westin Hotel after 30...

Feb 28, 2025

Regina McCrary, 65, went home to be with the Lord on February 28th, 2025. She was born to Bettie Walker and Lonzo McCrary on October 11th, 1959, in Newton, MS.

Regina graduated from Mansfield Senior High in 1978 and soon after enlisted in the United States Army, serving her country honorably for four years. After her military service, she dedicated 20...

Feb 26, 2025

Feb 26, 2025

Charlotte Y. Price, a beloved wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and “Nana”, transitioned on February 26, 2025 at the age of 68. She was born to Preston and Rebecca Buckley on March 7, 1956 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Charlotte’s early years were spent between Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Wenonah, New Jersey. She matriculated through the Deptford Township school system and graduated from Deptford Township...

Feb 26, 2025

Kenneth R. Jones, age 66. Sunrise May 9, 1958 and Sunset February 26, 20  25. 

Feb 25, 2025

Feb 25, 2025

Raymond, Eugene Martin, age 69, passed away on February 25, 2025. Raymond was born in North Carolina on January 31, 1956. 

He moved to Columbus, Ohio and became a longtime employee of Metropolitan Housing Authority in the maintenance department. 

Raymond is preceded in death by his parents, Will Flack and Martha Martin; and sister, Patricia Martin. 

He leaves to cherish his memories aunts,...

Feb 25, 2025

Linwood "Fleetwood" Lamar, age 71. Sunrise March 22, 1953 and Sunset February 25, 2025. Visitation 1:00 PM and Funeral Service 2:00 PM Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Chapel of Peace - East, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. LIVINGSTON AVE. To read the complete obituary,...

Feb 24, 2025

William P. Holmes, age 69, passed away peacefully Monday, February 24, 2025, at The James Cancer Hospital. William was born November 17, 1955, in Portsmouth, OH, to the late Steve and Mary (Gaskins) Holmes. 

William attended Hiram College where he played football. He was a graduate of Notre Dame High School class of 1974, where he played football and basketball. He...

Feb 23, 2025

Judge C Harris was born on August 30,1968, to the late Walter James Harris and Essie P.I. Harris-Luckett in Chicago Heights, IL.

He graduated from Bloom High school in 1986 then later served in the U.S. NAVY for 4 years, 86-90. After returning from the military, he moved to Memphis, TN to start a new journey in life then later to...

Feb 23, 2025

In profound sorrow we announce the passing of Mr. Richard Jerome Wade, Jr. Celebration of Life will be Thursday, March 6, 2025, 11:00 am at Central United Methodist Church 501 Mitchell Street SW Atlanta, GA 30314. Interment will be March 10, 2025, Union Cemetery Actuation 3349 Olentangy River Rd Columbus, Ohio. Viewing will be Thursday, March 06, 2025, 9:00am at...

Feb 23, 2025

David James Bristow was born on December 20, 1932 , in Timmonsville, South Carolina, to Rovenia Carolina and Woodrow Bristow. He was raised in Sumpter, South Carolina where he graduated from High School. He completed 3 years of college education at Morris College. He enlisted in the United States Airforce in 1954 and was honorably discharged in 1968 with the...

Feb 23, 2025

Renae Diane Pryor was born on April 23, 1958, in Columbus, Ohio to Charles E. Pryor and Patricia Ann McKarn. She departed this life, Sunday February 23, 2025.

Renae attended Columbus City Schools and graduated from Mifflin High School Class of 1976. She pursued her passion of being a hair stylist and graduated from Ohio State School of Cosmetology becoming a...

Feb 23, 2025

Theodore “Teddy” Poindexter was born to the late Prince and Alvena Poindexter on February 21, 1945, in Columbus, Ohio. He is the second to youngest of 10 children. Teddy departed this earthly life in his home, peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2025. He was 80 years of age.

Proceeded in death by his father, Prince Poindexter Sr., loving mother, Alvena Poindexter;...

Feb 22, 2025

Shirley Ann Hudgens, age 69. Sunrise August 2, 1955 in Mansfield, Ohio and Sunset February 22, 2025 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents John Henry and Sunnie Hudgens, sisters Sadie Perdue and Johnnie Westerfield. She is survived by two sisters Sula M Jennings and Lois Hayes and a host of nieces,...

Feb 22, 2025

Juanita Terese Hill-Wright, affectionately known as "Poochie" was born on August 16, 1959 in Cleveland, Ohio. Juanita was the cherished daughter of Rev. Baxter & Lois Hill. She accepted christ at a young age and was baptized at The Second Tabernacle Baptist Church in Cleveland, Ohio. Juanita graduated from Warrenville Heights High School in 1976. She attended Kent State University...

Feb 22, 2025

Dorothy L. Rawls-Still, was born February 1, 1948, in Mansfield, Ohio and passed away February 22, 2025 surrounded by love. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend who touched countless lives with her generosity and kindness.

 

Dorothy graduated from Malabar High School in Mansfield, Ohio in 1966. In 1968, she moved to Columbus, Ohio, where she built a...