Obituaries

Clarence was a loving father figure to so many, always smiling, and always offering a kind word. On May 5, 2018 Clarence Thomas Sr. slipped away peacefully surrounded by family and friends to be with the Lord and to receive the highest reward of eternal rest.

Clarence Thomas, 52 years old, was born November 25, 1965 to the late Cirilo...

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting Life”.

Josephine Hunt Johnson was born on February 10, 1924 to Joe and Jetta Hunt in Vivian, West Virginia. She was the youngest of three sisters.

Josephine was a product of the West Virginia Public Schools....

Irma Jeanne (Brown) Briscoe departed this life peacefully on Friday May 4, 2018.

Irma was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 5, 1936 to Nathaniel and Hallie (Marsh) Brown. She attended Pilgrim Elementary and Champion Middle School. In 1950 her father, a brick mason by trade, built the family a home and moved them to Urbancrest, Ohio. Irma was a...

Rudell Upchurch (Foster), daughter of Arthur and Volina Foster, was born June 6, 1935 in Fosters, Alabama.

Predeceased by father and mother, Arthur and Volina Foster; Brothers, Arthur Foster Jr., Calvin Foster, Franklin Foster; Sisters, Clara Bell Shepherd and Ruby Jennings; Son, Terry Maye; Grandson, Calvin Upchurch Jr.; Granddaughters, Markita Upchurch, Nasasha Jones and DaAunta Upchurch.

Rudell and Eddie Lee...

Phyllis Regina James was born to James and Helen James on February 14, 1970 in Hampton, Virginia. As a young adult, she went to South High School where she played the flute in band. Even in her early life, she never let her disability define who she was. She broke all the barriers that were placed in front of her,...

James S. McAfee “Uncle Mac” was born August 18, 1955 to Edna H. Burney-McAfee and Samuel J. McAfee in Columbus, Ohio.

James was a US Army Veteran and avid artist. He loved spending time with his family and friends, especially his beloved grandchildren; he was a man of many trades. James lived his life to the best of his ability.

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Ronald Keith Bradford, aka Breezy/Silk, was born on July 21, 1957. He was called home to be with the Lord on April 28, 2018.

He was a graduate of Mansfield Senior High in 1975. He later joined the United State Army in 1979 where he served ten years active duty. He later became a truck driver where he traveled...

Briant “Big Grizz” Roberts was born September 20, 1963. He was called to be with the Lord on April 24, 2018 due to his battle with diabetes.

Briant graduated from Whetstone High School.

He leaves to cherish his memory with two brothers Byron Todd Roberts, and Kareem Rahsaan Roberts, and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and...

Dez’meer O’naz’e Sharp-Williams passed peacefully in the arms of family on April 25, 2018. He was born at Riverside hospital and met the eyes of Jesus at 3:23 pm the same day.

Dez’meer was the son of Onaee’ Sharp and Demetrius Williams Sr. of Columbus, OH.

Dez’Meer is survived by parents, Onaee’ Sharp and Demetrius Williams Sr.; siblings, Mi’Yonna...

Mr Jack Hines, 91, passed away on April 25, 2018. Jack was born on April 4, 1927 in Aliquippa, Pa.

He is preceeded in death by his mother, Polly Garner, brothers; Rufus, Robert, and Albert, sisters; Vera Redmond,and Mamie McClain, and nephew, Alvin Hines.

Jack is survived by his wife Cheartie M. Hines, Daughters; Mary B.Hines, Leslie Hines,...

Sally Mary Isaac was born in Covington, TN. to beloved parents Horace and Dora Broadnax. She was the youngest of 10 children.

Sally’s parents and family were active in the church. At a young age, Sally dedicated her life to the Lord. Being a musically talented and gifted family, Sally and her siblings formed a gospel music group and...

Tonika Chantel Lacey was born on January 6, 1972 to Carolyn and I. L. Lacey in Chicago, Illinois. Raised in a Christian home, she confessed Christ at an early age. Tonika graduated from Bowen High School of Chicago in 1989 and went on to attend Ohio State University.

Tonika was always stylish and jazzy which earned her the nickname “HOLLYWOOD”...

Marc Washington was born November 10, 1966 in Columbus Ohio. He was the first born of nine children.

He loved to spend time with his siblings especially his brothers and two daughters. Marc enjoyed taking his girls to the movies, bowling and taking his nieces and nephews to different events. Marc was always the “fun uncle” and he loved...

Dennis James Hill was born December 1, 1951 in Columbus Ohio to Horace and Lucille Hill.

After attending East High School, Dennis was drafted and served honorably for the Army. He later became a self-employed auto mechanic.

Mr. Hill was preceded in death by his father, Horace Hill Sr. Melinda Walker and special friend Regina “Jeanie” Mitchell.

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Yvonne Peters, age 67. Sunrise February 6, 1951 and Sunset April 20, 2018.

Yvonne was a Claim Examiner with Blue Cross Blue Shield and also an entrepreneur and owner of Jani King. She had many interest; World Orchestrated Doll Club of Texas, cooking, poetry and family functions.

Yvonne was preceded in death by her parents, Connie and Clarence...

Helen Jenever Owensby-Holland was born July 21, 1927 and went home to be with the Lord on April 21, 2018.

Helen attended and graduated from East High School then later graduated from Mt. Carmel School 9of Nursing and later as a registered pharmacy and chemist at OSU. She worked many years at Benjamin Franklin TB. Hospital and retired from Alum...

Natasha Ray Rigsbee also known as “Tasha”, age 49, was born on 5th day of November 1968 in Columbus, OH. to Lathrop W. Jr., and Dorothy (Moses) Rigsbee. She departed this life unexpectedly for her home going on Monday, April 23, 2018 at Woodview Care and Rehab Center in Columbus, OH.

Natasha graduated from South High School in Columbus, Ohio....