Obituaries
Rashod Shamar Leonard
May 25, 2026
Rashod Shamar Leonard, 21 of Columbus Ohio
Rashod Shamar Leonard was born on January 23, 2005, to Shodd A. Leonard and Tara N. Haynes.
He enjoyed working at his job Advance Auto parts. He loved fashion and inspired to be an entrepreneur of his own clothing line one day.
Rashod was so humble and loving to his family and close friends. He loved...
Ronald Kenny Stewart Sr.
May 25, 2026
It was a good day, December 22, 1978, for parents Lenora and Kenny; Ronald was born. He was the 6th of 10 siblings. Being somewhat of a middle child, he loved making others laugh at his shenanigans. He had solid foundation in CHRIST; and thus, by his parents, he learned to love the LORD at an early age. Ronald had...
Robert Lewis Robinson Jr.
May 25, 2026
Robert Lewis Sims-Robinson Jr. age 78 departed this life on May 25, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio.
Lewis, as he was so affectionately called, was born on August 2, 1947 in Atlanta Georgia to Robert L. And Dollie E. (Jackson) Robinson.
Robert and Dollie relocated to Columbus, Ohio due to his oldest brother wanting them to move to Ohio for better opportunities. When...
Judith Marie Ross
May 25, 2026
Judith Marie Ross, age 64, peacefully passed away on May 25, 2026. Born on February 14, 1962, in Brewton, Alabama, Judith was the beloved daughter of David and Arulene Harrison. She was a woman whose warmth, strength, and loving spirit touched everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Judith was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Victor Ross Sr., with whom...
Rosalind Days Jordan
May 24, 2026
Rosalind "Lynda" Days Jordan, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and proud veteran, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026, in Gahanna, Ohio. She was 77 years old.
Born on June 19, 1948, in Columbus, Ohio, Rosalind was the daughter of Lillie H. Roy and Henderson Days. She grew up in Columbus and graduated from Linden McKinley High School. A lifelong learner...
Mercedez Michel Stinson
May 23, 2026
Mercedez Michel Stinson, 42, departed this life on May 23, 2026, surrounded by love after fiercely battling late-stage colon cancer.
Born on July 18, 1983, in Columbus, Ohio, Mercedez was a woman of profound grace, vibrance, and brilliant intellect. She was a beloved mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend, Soror, niece, cousin, mentor, and so much more to the countless lives she...
William Edgar Dear Sr.
May 22, 2026
In Loving Memory of William E. Dear Sr. Sunrise: January 26, 1945 Sunset: May 22, 2026 William E. Dear Sr., affectionately known as "Bill," peacefully departed this life on May 22, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. Bill was born on January 26, 1945, to the late Charles E. Dear and Leola (Barnes) Adams. He was raised in Pataskala, Ohio, where he...
Marilyn Jean Phelps
May 22, 2026
Marilyn Jean Phelps was born September 19, 1949 to the late Charles and Shirley Wilson in Decatur, Illinois. She was called to be with the Lord on May 22, 2026.
Marilyn attended the Columbus Public Schools and furthered her education and received a degree in journalism from The Ohio State University. Marilyn learned to play the piano at an early...
Pamela Bonita Kirtley
May 22, 2026
Pamela Bonita Kirtley, lovingly known as "Pam", was born on March 2, 1958, and entered eternal rest on May 22, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio.
Pam was educated through the Columbus Public School system and graduated from Marion Franklin High School. She furthered her education at Bliss College.
Pam's interest in the justice system began when she started her career with...
Linda Kay Burrage
May 21, 2026
Linda Kay Burrage affectionately known as Aunt K-Kay to her nieces and nephews was not a quiet woman, nor was she meant to be. She was a force; steadfast, passionate, deeply faithful, and fiercely devoted to the people and principles she loved. To know Linda was to experience her intensity wrapped in care, her conviction wrapped in purpose, and her...
Brent Avery West
May 21, 2026
Brent Avery West was born on August 22, 1963, in Cadiz, Ohio, to the late Clarence "Brazzie" West, Jr. and Virginia "Ginny" Wheeler Hython West. On the 21st day of May 2026, God called him home to be with the Lord.
Brent graduated from Cadiz High School in 1981. After graduation, he moved to Cambridge, Ohio, where he married Edwina West and welcomed...
Lester Wilson McKinnon
May 19, 2026
Lester Wilson McKinnon was born August 5, 1946 in Columbus Ohio to his parents: Joseph and Boyddeen McKinnon. Lester attended Columbus Public School and East High School. Lester discovered God at an early age at Gay Street Baptist Church.
Lester was a hard working man that provided for his family and sometimes his friends if they needed help. Lester retired...
Teronne De'Allen Lockett
May 19, 2026
Teronne De'Allen Lockett, known to his loved ones as Beeper, was born May 19, 1983 in Columbus, Ohio. He departed this earth peacefully on May 19, 2026, at the age of 43 at The Ohio State University Medical Center surrounded by his Loving family.
Teronne was the oldest of 3 siblings. He leaves behind a profound legacy of Love, Strength, Faith....
Erselle Cain
May 18, 2026
Erselle Cain was born on January 29, 1958, in Columbus, Ohio at The Ohio State University Hospital. She was the beloved daughter of Floyd and Hazel Cain. Erselle grew up in Columbus and began attending Oakland Park Center in 1961 at the age of 3. At Oakland Park she enjoyed being around other children while building the educational foundation that...
Lajeana R. Williams
May 17, 2026
Lajeana R. Williams departed this life on May 17, 2026. She was employed as an Associate Housekeeper for Quality Inn Conference Center. She was a dedicated employee until her health required her to discontinue.
Lajeana was an avid reader. She loved her frequent trips to the Clark County Library. She preferred the quiet things in life. She enjoyed listening to...
Joycelynn C. Moree
May 17, 2026
Jocelynn C. Moree made her grand exit on May 17, 2026, at the age of 56 - and if you knew Jocelynn, you already know she probably had the angels laughing before she even made it through the gates.
Born November 15, 1969, with her little sister on her tail, literally! She lived life with style, spice, and just enough...
Alforetta Miller Hughes
May 16, 2026
Born October 3, 1933, in Ashland, Kentucky to Oscar and Alma Miller. She shared a lifelong bond with her older sister Elinor.
They both graduated from the Ashland Schools and "Alfie" later was employed as a substitute teacher, following some course work taken at West Virginia State College. When Elinor enrolled in Central Statue University, Wilberforce Oh, little sis "Woodie",...
Luther Galvin Hutchinson Jr
May 16, 2026
Luther G. Hutchinson Jr. a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend, transitioned on May 16, 2026 at the age of 84. Luther was born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Luther G. Hutchinson Sr. and Nannie Bell Hutchinson on December 25, 1941.
Luther graduated from East High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and was...
Voncile Brown
May 16, 2026
Voncile (Clausell) Brown was born September 12, 1938, in Monroeville, Alabama, to Tommie Clausell and Bessie Hurry. As the youngest of eight children, she was raised in Monroe County, Alabama. Voncile lost her mother at the tender age of four, leaving her with very few memories of her mother’s presence. Though her early years were filled with challenges, she was...
Markeiths Davis Rhodes
May 15, 2026
Markeiths Rhodes, 45, of Columbus, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and deep devotion to his family.
Markeiths had a love for the simple but meaningful things in life-good food, making money, and most importantly, spending time with his family . He was a proud father and a loving pawpaw, as well as a loyal son, brother...
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