Obituaries
Malcolm Armistead Jr.
Feb 19, 2025
Malcolm Armistead Jr. was born September 4, 1974, and peacefully transitioned on February 19, 2025, at 50. He was a beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, father, fiancé, uncle, grandfather, and friend. He touched the lives of many with his love, smile, jokes, dancing, and skating.
Malcolm’s favorite inspirational saying was,
“God is working on us all!”
Malcolm attended Beechcroft High School in Columbus,...
Yolanda "Yo" Towns
Feb 18, 2025
Yolanda Towns Obituary
Yolanda Colette Towns, known to all as Yo, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. She was a devoted wife, daughter, sister, aunt, friend, protector, and caregiver, especially to every cat she encountered. Known far and wide as the "cat lady", Yo would ensure the animals had food before even thinking of eating...
David Cobb
Feb 17, 2025
It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of David Cobb on February 17, 2025
At the age of 76. David was born January 26, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio to Walter and Hazel Cobb
David met the love of his life and beloved wife Janiss Cobb of 41 years. David was known for his unwavering determination,strong will,...
Simmie Mays
Feb 17, 2025
HIS JOURNEY
Simmie Mayes (Mays)
Mr. Simmie (Mayes) Mays was born February 9, 1948, in Wetumpka AL; and he departed this life (in his sleep) on Sunday, February 17, 2025 in Columbus OH. Simmie was the 14th of twenty children born to Gertrude and Otis Mays, Sr.
Growing up in Wetumpka, AL Simmie loved to sing with a group founded by his Mother,...
Eunice Lee Jennings
Feb 17, 2025
Reverend Eunice Lee Jennings, 77, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025. Reverend Jennings was born Eunice Lee Jenkins on January 3, 1948 in Columbus, Ohio to Mitchell, Sr., and Frances Jenkins.
She was a graduate of Linden McKinley High School, where she was a star basketball player, and was a member of Bethany Baptist Church, under the...
Aarush Basnet
Feb 16, 2025
Aarush was so incredibly loved by the many families that he brought joy to through his laughter and endless energy. He was born on March 24, 2023 and was a quiet and content baby. Many jumped at opportunities to cuddle and rock him, soaking up his baby snuggles. As he grew and learned to move, he never stopped! He was...
Christine Pitts
Feb 15, 2025
Christine M Pitts, age 74, passed gently from our arms into the arms of Jesus Christ on Saturday, February 15, 2025.
She was the second born of Homer, and Rosa Mitchell in Manhattan, New York.
Christine graduated from Rivers high school in Charleston South Carolina in 1968 and attended the Roper school of nursing in Charleston. She later became an LPN-M.
Christine met...
Velinda Green
Feb 13, 2025
Velinda Diane Green was born on April 22, 1959, in Cleveland, Ohio. She was the first of seven children born to John and Racine Green. She attended school in Beckley, W.V. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Beckley, W.V., and was baptized at an early age.
Velinda relocated to Columbus, Ohio where she pursued a career...
Carl H. Cordell Jr.
Feb 11, 2025
Carl Hershel Cordell Jr, 82, of Yellow Springs, passed away peacefully at Miami Valley Hospital on February 11, 2025, surrounded by family. Carl was fourth-generation resident of the Village, the oldest son of Carl H. Cordell and Janice C. (Scott) Cordell, and the oldest grandson of Herman and Jennie Lawson Cordell. As a teenager, Carl was a notable athlete in...
Debra Caldwell
Feb 11, 2025
Debra Ann Caldwell, 64, passed away peacefully with her loving husband next to her and her daughter close by. She was born in Mansfield, Ohio on February 28, 1960 to Samuel David Goldsmith and Ginger Mae Echols-Goldsmith.
Debbie was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her journey on this earth was one...
John Robinson
Feb 11, 2025
John Dewey Robinson Sr., age 89, affectionately known as JR, entered this world on January 27, 1936. Surrounded by family, JR peacefully transitioned on February 11, 2025, after a short yet courageous battle with cancer.
JR was known for his great personality and ability to connect with people from all walks of life. He never met a stranger. To know him...
Bobby Hess
Feb 10, 2025
In Loving Memory of Bobby Hess
A Life Well-Lived
It is with heavy hearts and profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Bobby Hess, a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend. Bobby passed away on February 10, 2025, in his home in Lawrenceville, Georgia at the age of 64.
Bobby was born April 7, 1960, in Mansfield, Ohio. He was the...
Wayne Allen Palmer Sr.
Feb 9, 2025
Wayne Allen Palmer passed away peacefully February 9, 2025 with the love of his family surrounding him. Wayne was born August 4, 1944 in Lee County, North Carolina to James and Maggie Doris Palmer.
Wayne served in the United States Army. He was stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington, trained at the US Army Quartermaster School in Fort Lee, Virginia afterwards being...
Rebecca Thornton
Feb 9, 2025
Rebecca Thornton was born on Wednesday, August 18, 1965, to Samuel and Wilma (Means) Thornton in Queens, New York. Affectionately known as “Beck” and “Becky,” she spent her childhood and adolescent years in Queens before relocating with her parents, siblings, and extended family to Box Springs, Georgia, where she grew up.
After settling in the South, Rebecca completed her high school...
Leroy Bell
Feb 7, 2025
Leroy A. Bell was born October 30, 1936, to Louis Edgar Bell and Sarah Louise Morris Bell. He was known as Baby Boy Bell, but he didn't stay Baby Boy Bell for very long. It wasn't long after that he demonstrated he was more than Baby Boy Bell. He came out ready to demonstrate his ability to move mountains. Leroy...
Ariana Williams
Feb 7, 2025
Ariana Williams, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and internet sensation, whose love for her family burned brighter than any viral trend, passed away on February 7, 2025.
Ariana's life was a vibrant, ever-evolving story, filled with laughter, love, and a whole lot of sparkle. Her greatest production, however, was her role as mom to her two incredible sons, Ayden and Ayceon....
Shawn Thompson
Feb 6, 2025
Shawn Lynal Thompson Sr., born on February 11, 1969, in South Haven, MI , to Charles and Frieda Thompson. He left us too soon on February 6, 2025, with his family by his side.
A proud graduate of Springfield South High School, Shawn earned his Bachelor's degrees in Horticulture and Agriculture, but his interests extended far beyond academics. He had a...
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