Obituaries

Jan 15, 2025

Richard Bunkley Jr., age 56. Sunrise October 14, 1968 and Sunset January 15, 2025. 

Jan 15, 2025

Herbert "Hank" Hezekiah Hale Sr., age 93. Sunrise September 28, 1931 and Sunset January 15, 2025. Visitation 11:00 AM and Funeral Service 12:00 PM Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Gospel Lighthouse Church, 600 Frebis Ave. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. To read the complete obituary, order...

Jan 15, 2025

Rose Carol Davis, age 79, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on February 11, 1945, in Paintsville, Kentucky, to the late Delmar and Gladia (Ratliff) Fraley, Rose was known for her engaging personality and ability to connect with people, she never met a stranger. To know her...

Jan 14, 2025

Sidney Wayne Hardgrow Sr., age 69, passed away on January 14, 2025 in Mansfield, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Aubrey and Fredonia Hardgrow, as well as his siblings Sandra Akens, Vincent Hardgrow, and Joseph Akens. 

Sidney is survived by his cherished siblings, Tina Hardgrow (Tricia Rossi) and Andrew Akens; his devoted son, Sidney Wayne Hardgrow Jr....

Jan 14, 2025

Jan 14, 2025

Patrisha A Jones "Trish", age 65. Sunrise August 21, 1959 and Sunset January 14, 2025. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Sister, Aunt, Niece, Grandmother and Friend. A life long resident of Columbus, Ohio. She worked for the Franklin County Clerk of Courts for 25+ years being recognized as a Service Superstar....

Jan 14, 2025

Shirley Mae Butler, age 63. Sunrise January 19, 1961 and Sunset January 14, 2025. 

Jan 13, 2025

A Celebration of the Life of Deborah Wallace 



It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Deborah “Debbie” Sue Wallace, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025 at the age of 66 in Columbus, Ohio after a courageous fight with cancer. Born on April 19, 1958, in Columbus, Ohio,...

Jan 11, 2025

Willie Harrell know as “Bruh” was born on December 20, 1947, in Salem, Alabama, to his late parents, Will and Rosa Lee Harrell. He was one of nine children born to this loving union. In 1955, the family relocated to Detroit, Michigan, where Willie grew up surrounded by the values of faith, family, and hard work that would guide him...

Jan 10, 2025

Jan 9, 2025

Taveon Eugene Fadis went home to be with the Lord on Thursday January 9, 2025' at the age of 15'- Taveon affectionately known as "TAY" was born on Tuesday January 17, 1989 in Columbus, Ohio to parents LaMonda LaChell Fadis and Hiawatha Kavan Armistead. 

Tay was a devoted Father, Son, Sibling, and Friend. Tay graduated from Pickerington High School in 2008....

Jan 9, 2025

On September 27, 1935 Joe Louis Bankston was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio. He was called to rest peacefully on January 9, 2025. He was blessed to be able to spend his last days being surrounded by his loving family.

Joe attended school in Dayton, Ohio and joined the U.S. Army at the age of 17. He explored life as...

Jan 9, 2025

Jan 9, 2025

Alee Williams age 85, passed away on January 9th, 2025. Alee was born in Tallahassee Florida on January 6 th, 1940, to the late Anna Mae and Willam Braswell. Alee was a star basketball player in high school and they won a championship. Alee migrated to Columbus to join her sister and brothers. Alee loved bowling and was a part...

Jan 9, 2025

Anton Deangelo Garner was born on August 14,1973 to Brenda Kay Garner and James Mays. He left his family on January 9, 2025, at home. "Tone", as he was so lovingly called by his family and friends, was a member of Apostolic Lighthouse Church, where Bob McCaskill is the Pastor. He played the organ and was an involved member. 

Anton is...

Jan 9, 2025

Deanna (Townes) Monroe, affectionately known as Beautiful Deedee, made the best pound cake in the world. She touched a multitude of lives, but the influence of her baking endeavors cannot be exaggerated. It was this thread of love of taking care of others, including their hunger, that defined her life's work and instilled a passion for service within her family.

Deedee...

Jan 9, 2025

Beverly Jean Bosley Fields was born on April 11, 1934, in Columbus, Ohio, to Charles (Son) Bosley and Mary Magdalene Morris Bosley. As the sixth of ten siblings, she was raised in a loving and supportive family in the American Addition, one of Columbus's oldest neighborhoods, established in 1898. Her family’s roots trace back to Cumberland Furnace, Tennessee, where her...

Jan 8, 2025

Charles Deshon Williams known as "Shon", a contract worker, entrepreneur, and life-long resident of Detroit and Columbus died unexpectantly on January 8th, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.

Charles is survived by his father Charles Pounds; his two sons Charles Dshawn Williams and Charles Deshawn Williams, his adopted son/nephew Gerard Dominique Hightower, his two sisters, Latrese Williams and Tamika Williams; his two brothers,...

Jan 8, 2025

John Edward Bowie Sr., age 59, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on January 8, 2025. He was born on April 21, 1965, in Columbus to John Ecker Hatchett and Rachel Lee Bowie, who preceded him in death. John is also preceded in death by his sisters Ruby Jewel Toran, Tracy Renee Savannah, and Ashley Rene' Coles. 

John was a devoted husband...

Jan 8, 2025

Harold Lee Riggins was born on March 13, 1957 in Columbus, OH to Betty and Johnny Riggins. He transitioned from this life on January 8, 2025 at Riverside Methodist Hospital at 7:45 pm. Harold lived most of his life in Columbus, OH where he met and married his wife, Annette Riggins. Harold loved and cherished her deeply. They shared countless...