Obituaries
Harry Campbell
Jun 29, 2025
Harry Lee Campbell was born on March 25, 1958, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Roxanne Campbell. He attended Mohawk Middle School, where he enjoyed playing basketball and building friendships.
A hardworking and independent man, Harry proudly operated his own business, Campbell’s Hauling, for over a decade, specializing in construction, demolition, and city cleaning services. He later spent more than ten...
Devin Johnson
Jun 28, 2025
Devin Jamar Johnson September 6, 2002 – June 28, 2025
Devin Jamar Johnson, age 22, of Delaware, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025.
Devin was born on September 6, 2002, in Mansfield, Ohio, to Albert Johnson Jr. and the late Allison R. Blevins (Johnson). A proud graduate of Mansfield Senior High School, Class of 2020, Devin went on to pursue...
Carmichael O'Neal Coats Sr.
Jun 27, 2025
Carmichael O'Neal Coats, A son, father, and brother, passed away on June 27, 2025. Born on August 5, 1982, to a bond of twinship with his brother Tomichael D. Coats.
Carmichael lived life with purpose and enthusiasm. He was a proud graduate of the Columbus public school system. An avid OSU Football and Cincinnati Bengals lover and keen follower of politics,...
Samson Minor
Jun 26, 2025
Samson J. Minor was born October 21, 1982, Newark, Ohio to the late Samson Ensley and Tonya Prater. Samson departed this life on Saturday June 26, 2025, at the age of 42, in Columbus Ohio.
Samson is preceded in death by his father, Samson Ensley; grandparents, James and Pearl Minor; special cousins, Tyshawnna Hinton, Robert Johnson, Jr. And Uncle Eric Young,...
Florence Rogers-Adams
Jun 26, 2025
Florence Rogers-Adams was born on September 18, 1938, in Columbus, Ohio; and passed away on June 26, 2025. She grew up in “Flytown,” attended what was then referred to as Columbus Public Schools including Everett Junior High School and graduated from Central High School in 1957. She had an impressive work history with the State of Ohio; having worked for...
Kyrie Brown
Jun 26, 2025
Kyrie Avery-Luke Brown, age 5. Sunrise July 10, 2019, and Sunset June 26, 2025.
Roberta Booth
Jun 26, 2025
Deaconess Roberta Booth, affectionately known as Mom, BB, Bert, GaGa, and Smokey, went home to be with the Lord on June 26, 2025.
Born in Columbus, Ohio, on August 5, 1952, Roberta was the beloved daughter of James L. Kelley Sr, of Manchester, GA and Corine Kelley of Atlanta, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her spouse, Charley Booth Jr.;...
Rosemary Palmer
Jun 25, 2025
Rosemary Palmer, 69, passed away peacefully at her home on June 25, 2025, in Mansfield, Ohio.
Born Rosemary Wilson in Brownsville, Tennessee, on July 18th, 1955, to Dollie Ruth Wilson and James Wilson. Rosemary was raised in Chicago, Illinois, where she spent most of her childhood and adult life. In 1994, she moved to Mansfield, Ohio, where she built a new...
James Childs
Jun 24, 2025
Mr. James (Atiba) LaVerne Childs Sr was born October 26, 1935, in Flint Michigan. The son of John Wesley Childs Sr and Myrtle (Stewart) Childs. James graduated from Northern High School in Flint Michigan. Following graduation James enlisted in the Army for 4 years stationed in Korea. After his military responsibilities he attended The University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit...
Linellan Hagans
Jun 23, 2025
Linellan Hagans, 69 of Pickerington, Ohio, departed this life suddenly on June 23, 2025. Born on July 29, 1955, in Columbus, Ohio, to Nellie Mae Collins and Willie Joe Collins. Linellan grew up in the Village of Urbancrest, Ohio. She attended Grove City and Linden McKinley High School. She graduated from the Columbus School of Practical Nursing in 1983, earning...
James Church
Jun 22, 2025
James E (Pooka, Marvin) Church entered his eternal rest after a short battle with lung cancer, June 22, 2025, with the love of his life and his sister, Bonita, by his side. James was born on November 3, 1969, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Andrew (Kirk) Davis and Betty (Lou Lou) Church.
James attended Massillon High School in Massillon, Ohio....
DeWayne LiGans
Jun 21, 2025
In Loving Memory of DeWayne Mario LiGans Sr.
Sunrise: November 5 , 1963 – Sunset: June 21, 2025, Age: 61
DeWayne Mario Ligans, a beloved father, devoted family man, and proud Marine, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. He was a source of strength, humor, and unwavering love to all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his Grandparents;...
Annie Townsend-Barnett
Jun 20, 2025
Annie Mae Townsend-Barnett, born on December 07, 1967, to parents Willie C. Townsend and Frances Mae Townsend (Kelly) in Chester, PA, peacefully passed away at home on June 20th, 2025.
Annie is preceded in death by her mother and father, Willie and Frances Townsend, mother-in-law Maylee Barnett, brother Willie C. Townsend Jr, sister Annette Townsend, grandchild Hezekiah, uncles Edward, James, Marvin,...
Joseph Draughon
Jun 20, 2025
Joseph Draughon Jr, affectionately known as "Pumpkin" and "Can't get right" was born to the late Helen James and Joseph Draughon Sr. on October 7, 1964, in Columbus, Ohio. As a child Joe enjoyed summers in North Carolina with his aunts, uncles, and cousins. From an early age he fell in love with basketball and was an excellent player. He...
Vilma Hylton
Jun 20, 2025
Vilma P. Hylton, 77, went Home to be with the Lord on June 20, 2025, surrounded by peace in the home she cherished for nearly 40 years.Born on February 17, 1948, in Colón, Panama, Vilma was known for her strength, grace, and unwavering love for her family.While in Panama, Vilma was supported by the Wall family, who witnessed her deep...
Donna Gudger
Jun 20, 2025
In Loving Memory of Donna Jean Gudger
November 15, 1957 – June 20, 2025
Donna Jean Gudger was born on November 15, 1957, and peacefully departed this earth surrounded by loved ones on June 20, 2025, following a courageous battle with breast cancer.
Early Life and Education
Donna grew up on the east side of Columbus, Ohio, with her loving parents, James and Annabelle...
Freddie Morgan
Jun 19, 2025
Freddie Lee Morgan was born on June 17, 1939 in Logan, West Virginia to the union of Mary Ella Blockson and Andrew Lester Morgan. He was the 2nd oldest of 5 children and at 11 years of age his family moved from West Virginia to Columbus, Ohio.
He graduated from Central High School and attended evening classes at Franklin University.
His love...
Willie Neal
Jun 19, 2025
Willie Anthony Neal, 65, passed away on June 19th, 2025. Willie was born in Greenville, South Carolina, on October 2, 1959, to Deloris Neal and Ralph Fleming. He graduated from Mifflin High School in 1979. He later met the love of his life, his wife Christine, and they got to share 39 amazing years of marriage.
A devoted husband, father, and...
Elaina Yvonne Shipp
Jun 18, 2025
Elaina Yvonne Shipp was born March 9th, 1947, to John and Barbara Shipp Jr. A proud graduate of Columbus East High School class of 1965.
Elaina attended DeVry University and Columbus State Community College with a focus on Criminal Justice. Elaina’s first and long-lasting love was art. Her creativity and artistry were outstanding. Her drawings were gallery standard. Elaina held many...
Jerome Evans Sr.
Jun 18, 2025
Jerome Evans Sr., AKA “The Kidd,” transitioned into his new body on June 18th, 2025.
Born in Youngstown, Ohio, March 15, 1953, to Will and Louise Evans.
Jerome graduated from Rayen High School in 1971. He was reserved and laid back. He enjoyed Video games, Top Gun, Martial Arts, and Karate Movies. One of his favorite hobbies was Chess, and in his...
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