Obituaries

Jan 3, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and sadness that we announce the Homegoing of Paul Lewis Goodwin Jr., age 82 of Columbus, Ohio who journeyed peacefully to his Sunset on January 3, 2025 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Paul was born on June 30, 1942 in Columbus, Ohio to Mabel and Paul Goodwin, Sr. who throughout their lives were known for the...

Jan 2, 2025

Loren M. Council was born on August 23, 1962, to Joseph Council and Garthene Robinson Council in Columbus, Ohio. A proud graduate of South High School, Loren furthered his education at Ashland University.

 A longtime member of Trinity Baptist Church, Loren loved the Lord and embodied the joy of life. Known for his bright smile, sharp sense of style, and ability...

Jan 2, 2025

William Bluford "Bill/Billy/Pop" Luke January 18, 1952 – January 2, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of William Bluford Luke, affectionately known as Bill, Billy, or Pop, who went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the age of 72. Bill passed away peacefully at Laurels of Walden in Columbus, Ohio.-

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Jan 1, 2025

Charles (Cee Jai) Wilton Johnson Jr. was called home on January 1, 2025, at the age of 64.

 

Charles was born on December 14, 1960, to the late Charles Wilton Johnson Sr. and Ruthie Mae Hawkins-Johnson, in Monroe, Louisiana. He later relocated with his family to Ohio, where he graduated from Linden-McKinley High School in 1978. Following his graduation, Charles enlisted...

Jan 1, 2025

Dalyn Lee Sheppard, age 23, joined his family in heaven on January 1, 2025. Dalyn will always be remembered as a loving son, father, brother, uncle, cousin, grandson, and co-worker.

Dalyn was born July 28, 2001 to Brandy Sheppard and Earnest Hall. He was a precocious child who loved to read. At the age of 17, he graduated from both Arts...

Jan 1, 2025

Verta Lynn Harris, 57, departed this life on New Year's Day, January 1, 2025, after battling a long illness. Ms. Harris was born on March 17, 1967, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Mr. Calvin Williams Sr. and Nan Harris.

 

Verta graduated from Mansfield Senior High in 1986. Verta was very outgoing, she loved to have fun, make others laugh, and...

Jan 1, 2025

Mary S. Love, affectionately known as "Mama Love," peacefully transitioned to eternal life on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, after a courageous 11-year journey with breast cancer. Mary was born on June 26, 1957, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, to Emma L. King and Stanley Francis Miller, Sr. and was raised in Columbus, Ohio, where she proudly graduated from Linden-McKinley High School. A...

Dec 31, 2024

Dec 31, 2024

James Randy Love passed away unexpectedly at the age of 68 on December 31, 2024, in Snellville, Georgia. James was the youngest of eight children born to David Lee and Beatrice M. Love in Welch, West Virginia. He was affectionately called ‘Jimmy’ by family and close friends, and he knew he was everyone’s favorite. After his family moved to Ohio,...

Dec 31, 2024

Dorothy J. Riven, age 92. Sunrise June 17, 1932 and Sunset December 31, 2024. 

Dec 29, 2024

Michael Howard Sr., age 74, of Springfield, OH, was born June 12, 1950, the son of Esther (Cooper) and Donald E. Howard Sr.

Michael attended South High School. He was one of the black students chosen, in a movement by Bishop Pratt, to get more young blacks a job at International Harvester. When he was laid off from his job there,...

Dec 29, 2024

 Leslie Malik Rayshawn Lacking January 30, 1997 – December 29, 2024 

Leslie Malik Rayshawn Lacking, lovingly known as Malik, was born on January 30, 1997, in Columbus, Ohio, to Beverly McClendon and Leslie Lacking. On December 29, 2024, Malik passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness, leaving behind cherished memories and countless lives touched by his vibrant presence. 

Malik was a joyful,...

Dec 29, 2024

John William Henderson Jr., age 89. Sunrise August 8, 1935 and Sunset December 29, 2024. Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Christian Valley Baptist Church , 3330 Scottwood Rd.. Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estates. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston...

Dec 29, 2024

John Thomas Hairston, 74, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. John, one of 13 children, was born into a family full of energy and warmth on August 30, 1950, in Maybeury, West Virginia, to Robert Lee and Virginia Hairston.

After graduating from Park Central High School in 1970, he...

Dec 29, 2024

Kenneth “Kenny” Dwight Gray Jr., affectionately known by his friends and family as KG, was born on June 9, 1991, in Columbus, Ohio, to his devoted parents, Kenneth D. Gray Sr. and Andrea P. Gray. He left this world for eternal rest on Sunday, December 29, 2024. His influence and spirit live on in the hearts of everyone who knew...

Dec 28, 2024

Cary James (CJ) Peaks, age 66, of Columbus, Ohio, departed this life on Saturday,

December 28, 2024 at his home in Logan, Ohio. He was born on April 19, 1958, in Columbus, Ohio to Cary Leonard and Helen Marie Peaks.

He grew up in "Flytown" a close-knit community which is known today as Victorian Village. He graduated from Central High School in...

Dec 28, 2024

Charlene Green was born to the proud parents Paulene Fair and Shelly Bassett on April 17th 1939 in Columbus, Ohio. Charlene departed this life surrounded by her loved ones on December 28th at 10:57 AM at OSU East Hospital. 

Charlene was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend. Charlene graduated from East High School, which was where she met...

Dec 28, 2024

Clifford Wesley Nurse, age 62. Sunrise April 3, 1962 and Sunset December 28, 2024. 

Dec 28, 2024

Brent Maynard Porter was born in Columbus, Ohio to his parents George and Marcella Porter on July 18, 1969. He was educated in the South-Western City Schools system and graduated from Westland High School in 1987. Brent’s computer programming and technology career expanded over 30 years, including highlighted positions working as a Manager for Data Center Operations at the Nationwide...

Dec 26, 2024