Obituaries

Evangelist Alice Ruth Ragland- Jordan was born to the George Sr and Eugenia Franklin on July 19, 1940 in Talladega, Al. She attended Westside High School. Evangelist Ragland- Jordan came to Columbus, OH in 1960, and made it her home.

Evangelist Ragland- Jordan was a well known soloist, pianist, keyboardist, and choir director for various churches in Columbus, OH.

Evangelist...

Charles Jackson, age 71. Sunrise January 21, 1946 and Sunset October 30, 2017.

Visitation 11 am, Funeral 12 pm Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery.

Charles Tatum departed this life on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. He was born in Columbus, OH on November14, 1964 to the late Rubin and Barbara Tatum. Charles fondly referred to by many as Low attend Columbus Public Schools and was baptized at an early age at Triedstone Baptist Church.

Charles enjoyed fishing with his father and his brothers, He was...

Minister Brenda J. Miller was born on May 22, 1950 in Welch, West Virginia.

Brenda is preceded in death by her mother, Eddie Miller; father, Arthur Gary Miller, a coal miner in Gary, West Virginia; and sister, Cherryl Crowder of Columbus, Ohio.

Brenda graduated from Park Central High school in 1969. She went to college for computer processing in Columbus,...

Lorraine “Nanny” Mitchell, age 93, went to be with the Lord on October 29, 2017 at Brookdale Assistant Living Facility.

Lorraine was employed with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles until she retired.

Lorraine is preceded in death by husband, Nathaniel Mitchell; daughter, Dolores Boudreaux; and son, Frederick Mitchell.

Lorraine leaves to cherish her lovingly memory daughter, Yvonne (Bill) Johnson; 12...

Bobbie Jean Houpe, age 82. Sunrise March 13, 1935 in Shreveport, LA and Sunset October 23, 2017 in Columbus, OH.

Visitation 10 am and Funeral 11 am Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church, 2283 Sunbury Rd.

Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estates.

David Rice, age 55 of Columbus, Ohio passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at his home. He was born June 4, 1962 in Columbus, Ohio.

David was a graduate of West High School. Our brother, uncle, and friend was a music lover, loved to dance, had an impeccable sense of style, was an avid pool player, and a die-hard...

Sim-el Omar Wallace Akins (King Sammy) was born March 16, 1991 at Doctors’ North Columbus, Ohio.

Sim-el graduated high school in 2008.

Sim-el leaves behind his pride and joy one and only son, Brice Akins; child’s mother, Courtney; mother, Isabella Akins; brothers, Frederick Akins Sr.; special cousins, Hazes, Robert Ice, Carlos, Andre Gover, and Sod Gover; nephews, Fred Jr., Damico,...

Howard Earl Guinn Sr. was born on August 24, 1947 to the late Bennie Guinn and Addie Wiggins in Huntsville, Alabama. Departed this earthly life Sunday morning October 15, 2017 at the kobucker house in Columbus, Ohio.

Howard attended East High School. He served in the United States Army from June 1974 to August 1978. He was also an active...

Pamela Kay Foster was born June 7, 1956 and departed this life on October 20, 2017, at the age of 61.

Pamela attended high school in Newark, Ohio.

Pamela had a special love for her grandkids, movies, and old playstation. She will be remembered by her smile, her hugs, her laughs, and always wanting to watch scary movies. Also always...

Elmer Adams, age 52. Sunrise July 14, 1965 and Sunset October 19, 2017.

Visitation 11 am Funeral 12 pm Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church, 2283 Sunbury Road.

Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estates.

Jason Boyd was born in Munford, Alabama in 1936 and attended Jennifer High School. He moved to Cincinnati, Ohio in 1957 where he worked as a laborer.

In 1969, he moved to Columbus, Ohio and was employed by the Ohio Malleable Foundry. For many years, he was a bartender at the sunset inn.

Jason later joined Kroger company as a...

Blenda graduated from Northland High School and Fort Hayes Career Center in 1991. Blenda started working for the State of Ohio (Bureaus Workers Comp) right after high school where she remained employed for 25 years. On June 23, 2001, Blenda married her one and only love George Crawley.  

Blenda’s life became complete on March 13, 2005 when she gave...

Eileen Petty, age 68.  Sunrise August 7, 1949 in Brownsville, TN and Sunset October 19, 2017 in Mansfield, OH.

Eileen was a member of The Oasis of Love where she served with the Feed My Sheep Ministry. She loved to entertain, host holidays, cook and feed friends and family.

Eileen was preceded in death by her husband, Frank L. Petty...

Tywan Melton Wynn was born on September 23, 1986 in Columbus, Ohio to Katrina Wynn and Thomas Wesley. He was baptized at an early age. Tywan attended Oakley Full Gospel Baptist Church.

Tywan attended Westland High School. He attended Columbus College of Art and Design.

Tywan loved WWE Wrestling and loved history and politics.

Tywan was a quiet and...

Frances Hamm was born on July 27, 1922, to the union of the late Fred Austin and Josephine Walker. Frances passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Arbors East Nursing Home in Columbus, OH.

Previously, Frances was employed by Fort Hayes Hotel as a housekeeper. Frances enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Traveling, playing bingo and giving...

Robert Darnell Oliver, age 54. Sunrise July 13, 1963 and Sunset October 18, 2017. He was born in Akron, Ohio and educated in Akron Public School Systems. He married his junior high school sweetheart, Regina Wilson in 1983 in her mother’s home. He was known as one of the best heavy equipment operators and did absolutely everything for his family....

Stephanie Chanel Claytor, was born August 24, 1983 at OSU  Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio at just 24 weeks, weighing 1 lb 3 oz.  The Doctors gave little hope that she would survive, But God!

Stephanie continued to thrive meeting all milestones throughout her childhood. At the tender age of 13 Stephanie became visualy impared after total loss of...

Pastor James Alexander Carter Jr.

Loving Pastor of Lincoln Park Community Baptist Church

Pastor James A. Carter Jr. was born February 20, 1952 at Fort Benning in Columbus, Georgia. He is the eldest son of James A. and Mary A. Carter. When Pastor Carter Jr.  was 17 months old, his father and mother moved the family to Columbus, Ohio where...