Obituaries

Jul 20, 2025

Derek was born to Barbara Jean Cardwell and William Morehead on November 24, 1963. He was raised in Detroit, MI, where he spent most of his childhood and adult years.

Derek relocated to Columbus, where he lived out the rest of his life. On July 20, 2025, Derek Morehead, age 61, transitioned and received his wings surrounded by family and close...

Jul 20, 2025

Kayla Shanelle Carter was born on Saturday, November 16th, 1996, to her loving parents, Kevin and Juliet Carter. From a young age, she radiated joy, warmth, and compassion. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior as a young girl at Columbus Christian Center Church, a commitment that shaped her life and the way she loved others.

Kayla, affectionately known...

Jul 20, 2025

Kaictoria "Tori" Lynn Marable, affectionately known as "Big T" or "Mamma T," was born on August 12, 1983, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Jimmy D. Marable and Deborah A. Price-Marable. She departed this life on July 20, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering devotion.

Kaictoria was best known for her big heart, bold spirit, and fierce...

Jul 20, 2025

Vincent Byrnes, affectionately known as Vinny, was born on September 23, 1961, in New Brunswick, NJ to Theresa Logan and Myles J Byrnes, Jr. Vinny transitioned from his earthly body on Sunday, July 20, 2025.

Vinny had an unfortunate accident at the tender age of 3 years old. As a result of the accident, he was met with mental and physical...

Jul 18, 2025

Delain Triplett, age 62 of Columbus, OH, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025, after a brief illness. Delain was born on December 13, 1962, to Lester Triplett and the late Vivian Smith.

Delain was a loving, kind, and gentle man. A man of few words. A man with an infectious, beautiful smile and a big heart. When called upon,...

Jul 18, 2025

Chief Master Sergeant Leonard Dwight Smith, USAF (Ret.)

Chief Master Sergeant Leonard Dwight Smith, USAF (Ret.) was born on September 28, 1948, in New York, New York, to Major Smith and Leona Brown Smith. Leonard lived a life marked by service, compassion, and devotion to others. A proud airman who rose through the ranks to become a chief master sergeant, he...

Jul 18, 2025

Derrick Charles Cash, of Columbus, Ohio, passed from this earth on July 18, 2025. He was born on July 4, 1962, in Euclid, Ohio, to Parthenia Cash and Victor McKenzie (deceased). He spent many years with his grandmother, Annie Byrd, and her husband, James. “Big Mama” was very instrumental in Derrick’s life and helped him become the man we knew...

Jul 18, 2025

Ronnie E. Harden, age 72, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on July 18, 2025, at Majestic Care of Ohio.

A beloved brother, uncle, and friend, Ronnie will be remembered for his quiet strength, deep faith, and the enduring love he showed to his family and community.

Born on January 24, 1953, in Columbus, Ronnie was the son of the late Lawrence and...

Jul 17, 2025

Celebrating the Life of Rosa Lee Williams 

August 12, 1946 – July 17, 2025

A beautiful soul was called home to be with the Lord. With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the extraordinary life of Rosa Lee Williams- a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and cherished friend—who transitioned peacefully into eternal rest on July 17, 2025. She was...

Jul 17, 2025

Christopher Frederick Witherspoon was born in Huntington, West Virginia, on July 22, 1949. Affectionately known by many as Freddy and Mr. Spoon. He was called home on Thursday, July 17, 2025, just days before his 76th birthday. He grew up in the Hilltop area, where he attended and graduated from West High School. After graduation, he served in the United...

Jul 16, 2025

Quantez Tyrone “Tez” Mayo was born on February 13, 1994, in Columbus, Ohio, to loving Parents Adrian Mayo and LaTasha Mayo. He was a devoted father to Janaya Mayo and a fill-in father for others. He proceeded in death by his Mother, LaTasha Mayo, and his grandfather, Fred Travis and Bernard Bates, and other Aunts and Uncles.

Quantez graduated from Mifflin...

Jul 16, 2025

Helen Louise Combs, age 73, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on July 16, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on September 18, 1951, in Uhrichsville, Ohio, to the late Will Sanders and Rosella Bankston Sanders.

Helen was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and partner. She was preceded in death by her parents, Will and Rosella...

Jul 14, 2025

With hearts full of love, we celebrate the life of Derrick Lamarr Wansley, born June 5, 1965, in Columbus, Ohio, to Effie Delores Wansley. At age 10, life took a new turn when his mother married Clarence Hill, and the family moved to Akron, Ohio. There, Derrick thrived—graduatingfrom Buchtel High School, in 1983, and excelling in both wrestling and football....

Jul 14, 2025

Jul 13, 2025

Freddie Hicks was a loving father, devoted brother, and a steadfast provider. Born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Freddie passed away on July 12, 2025, at the age of 64-still young in spirit and full of love.

He leaves behind a legacy of strength, compassion, and unwavering dedication to his family. Freddie was a hard worker— relentless, passionate, and driven....

Jul 13, 2025

Woodrow Amos was born on March 18, 1956, in Troy, Alabama, to Mae Ida Amos and Roosevelt Amos. His parents soon after relocated to Columbus, Ohio, and had seven more children. As a young boy, Woodrow was always curious and busy with his hands, taking apart TVs and radios and putting them back together. He loved to build and fix...

Jul 12, 2025

Nancy Rae Gray-Jones, November 1, 1964 - July 12, 2025, was unexpectedly called home Saturday, July 12, 2025. Nancy was born in Charleston, West Virginia, from a beautiful union of her parents, Clifton Gray and Martha Wanda Gray.

Nancy was free spirited, charismatic, and big-hearted. She had an infectious smile that could light up a room. The thing that Nancy loved...

Jul 11, 2025

Elsie Juanita Hull Richardson departed this life on Friday, July 11, 2025. She was born on May 5, 1929, in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Corrine Pritchett Strickland and Ermon Strickland.

Elsie married Charles C. Hull, and to this union, they had three children: Sarah, also known as L. Hull-Mabra, Mabra-Cloud, Bruce Hull, and Michael Hull. Later in life, she married...

Jul 11, 2025

Jul 10, 2025

Joan Barrington Harris was born May 17, 1934, in Harlem Hospital in Manhattan, New York, to the late Winfield Robert and Emma Thomas Barrington. She passed away at the age of 91 on Thursday, July 10, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio.

Joan was a lifelong learner who graduated from the New York City Public School system and earned her registered nurse degree...