Obituaries
Levon Lee Johnson
Jun 17, 2025
Levon Lee Johnson, age 59, a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at St. Ann’s Hospital, Westerville, OH. His passing has left a void in the hearts of his family, friends, and the many lives he touched.
Levon’s life on earth began in Meridian, Mississippi, on May 30, 1966. He is...
Henrietta Rodriquez
Jun 17, 2025
Henrietta Rodriguez was born on February 22, 1947 in Columbus Ohio to Celia and Ellis Hampton and God came and took her hand and took her to her resting place on June 17, 2025 at age 78 years old.
She was preceded in death by her Mother and Father Ellis Sr. and Celia Hampton, Brother Ellis Hampton Jr. Daughter Yvonne Hampton,...
Desmond Douglas
Jun 15, 2025
It is with great sadness the family of Desmond A. Douglas, affectionately known as “Clubby” or “Beige” announces his passing on June 15, 2025, in Ohio. He was 70 years old.
Desmond relocated to Ohio in the 1990’s and spent his years there among his loving brother Hubert “Jr.” and the extended family of Felecia Kamara.
He was predeceased in death by...
Larry Anderson
Jun 14, 2025
Deacon Larry Jerome Anderson was born July 21, 1951, in Pineville, Louisiana, to Sam Anderson Sr. and Jennie B. Anderson. Deacon Anderson passed away at Crystal Care Center of Ashland on June 14, 2025, at the age of 73.
Deacon Anderson matriculated through the Rapides Parish School District, graduating from Crepe Myrtle High School in 1969. He furthered his education at...
Collette Michelle Bowers
Jun 14, 2025
"Mishie" was one of the first of many children born and raised by the Hilltop Community in a time when everyone knew who everyone was, where they lived, and what they did or did not do for a living. If young ones stepped out of line, the parents or guardians knew about it before the children got home. She could...
Lucinda Denise Davis
Jun 13, 2025
Lucinda Denise Davis, 55, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025, in her home. She was born on September 22, 1969, in Charleston, West Virginia, to Earl and Geneva Walker. She later grew up in Columbus, Ohio.
To her kids (Miquel, Malika, and Mia), she was a Superwoman. The hero who raised her kids to be the best, she did an amazing...
Dionne Stewart
Jun 13, 2025
Dionne Linette Stewart, born March 18, 1970, in Lima, Ohio, passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with Sickle Cell Disease. She transitioned from this life with her beloved sister Toni holding her hand and her devoted daughter by her side-a reflection of the deep love and connection she shared with her family.
She was the beloved daughter...
Eldora Alanis
Jun 10, 2025
Eldora Denise “Necy” France Alanis, age 62, transitioned this life on June 10, 2025, after a long period of illness. Necy, born on February 14, 1963, was the first of six children born to Brenda Joyce Sewell France Long and Walter France. She began her schooling in the Mansfield City School system and continued in Flint, Michigan, when her family...
Katherine Nichols
Jun 9, 2025
Katherine (Kathy) L. Nichols was born on August 26, 1945, in Columbus, Ohio, and was raised on the Near East Side by her devoted parents, Alonzo and Beatrice Nichols, along with the loving support of her extended family.
She was educated in the Columbus Public School system, attending Felton Elementary, Champion Junior High, and East High School. A proud and resilient...
Lee Cornute
Jun 9, 2025
Eternal rest came to Lee Andrew Cornute, Jr. on Monday, June 9, 2025 at the age of 85. He entered this world as a force of nature on November 11, 1939, born to Lee Andrew Sr. and Octavia Cornute, in Huntington, West Virginia.
Lee graduated from Columbus East High School ('57) and retired from Lucent Technologies / AT&T in 1999 after...
Lynda Joyce Holland
Jun 8, 2025
Lynda Joyce Holland, 72, of Columbus, OH, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025. Born on September 8, 1952, in Chillicothe, OH, to Jack and Nellie Lynch. She was the third of six girls born to Nellie. After graduating from Linden McKinley High School, Lynda held various professions throughout her life. She worked as a dental assistant at Dr. Preston’s...
Walter D. Harris
Jun 6, 2025
Walter Daniel Harris, (Known as "Dannie" to his close family) 77, of Columbus, Ohio, peacefully departed this life on June 6, 2025, at Grant Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.
Walter was born on October 24, 1947, in Blackfork, Ohio, to the late Clarence Vincent Harris and Avanell Craddolph (Harris) Mattison. He was raised in Portsmouth, Ohio, where he graduated...
Sandra Fairchild
Jun 4, 2025
Sandra J. Fairchild, 78, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away June 1, 2025.
Mrs. Fairchild is survived by two children; daughter Sheri (David) Bowman, and son Terry (Stacey) Fairchild; four grandchildren, Shane Persinger, Samantha Truex, Thorn (Sofia) Fairchild of Columbus and Talon (Jordon) Baker; six great-grandchildren, Ariel, Adelyn and Ethan Truex and Ophelia, Avery and Ezra Baker and one sister,...
Andrea Coles
Jun 4, 2025
Andrea Jean Coles, also known to many as “Suggie”, was a lifelong resident of Columbus, OH, and received her heavenly wings on June 4, 2025, at age 72.
Born on October 31, 1952, in Columbus, OH, to Beverly Bell and Richard E. Coles, Andrea carried a light that shined so brightly to the world around her. Serving as Cheerleading Captain of...
Richard Wyche
Jun 2, 2025
Richard Lawrence Wyche, known as "Ricky, Lil Shoes" to his family and close friends, was born on August 11, 1965, to Richard Lawrence Bogart and Michal Jean Wyche. On June 2, 2025, he departed this earth unexpectedly at his home.
Ricky attended Columbus Public Schools. Ricky was a loving father to Richard Lawrence Wyche Jr, known as Lil Ricky. Ricky likes...
Josephine H. Washington
Jun 1, 2025
Josephine Harris - Washington peacefully passed away at the age of 97 on Sunday, June 1, 2025. She was born on July 21, 1927, in Greene County, Alabama, to the late William Eddie Harris and Mary Eliza Harris. Josephine was very much loved and affectionately known to her family as Sister.
Josephine accepted Christ at an early age and united with...
Arlethia Craighead
Jun 1, 2025
On June 1, 2025, God called Arlethia Josan Craighead home from labor to reward. San or Sandy, as she was so fondly called, was born on October 26, 1954, to the late James Sr. and Sylvia Young-Stockton, in Welch, West Virginia. She attended McDowell County Public Schools. Upon leaving West Virginia, she relocated to Trenton, New Jersey and Columbus, Ohio.
She...
Karnell Jordan
Jun 1, 2025
Celebrating the Life of an Extraordinary Young Soul Karnell Amir Catling Jordan, age 8, of Columbus, OH, brought joy and light to all who knew him. Born on October 30, 2016, he was a beloved son and an inspiring young spirit who touched the hearts of many before his untimely passing on June 1, 2025. Karnell will be forever remembered...



