Obituaries

Feb 13, 2026

Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers. 

Feb 12, 2026

Death is a glorious event to one who is going home to be with the Lord. Being a woman of God points the way we must go.

Hazel Marie Sheppard passed at home in the early morning of February 12, 2026. She is now sleeping in the hands of the Lord.

Born in Rutland, Ohio, Hazel moved to Columbus as...

Feb 12, 2026

Annie Ruth(Heidelburg) Adams, age 82. Sunrise December 29, 1943 and Sunset February 12, 2026. Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Saturday, February 28, 2026 at New Mt. Sinai Church of God in Christ, 4345 Cleveland Ave.. Interment at Kingwood Memorial Park. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston...

Feb 10, 2026

Deirdre Lynn Morgan, 63, passed away on February 10, 2026. Deirdre was born on October 8, 1962 in Columbus, OH to Steve Dunlap and Anita Morgan. 

She is preceded in death by her father, Steve Dunlap.

 Deirdre is survived by her daughters, Tiaha Morgan, Kela Morgan and Demertria Morgan; son Dante Morgan; mother, Anita Morgan and brother, Dwight Morgan

Feb 10, 2026

James Andrew Hood Jr., age 77. Sunrise November 21, 1948 and Sunset February 10, 2026.Please revisit this page and pray for the Family of Mr. James A. Hood Jr. as they write his obituary and plan his service

Feb 7, 2026

Thelma Williams, aka Ella, was born on August 7, 1957 and was a life long resident of Columbus Ohio. She departed this life on February 7th 2026 at the age of 68. She remained deeply connected to her home town throughout her life.Thelma was the devoted wife of the late Tyrone Williams and a devoted mother to her children: Tammie,...

Feb 7, 2026

Kimberly Marie Magby was born on August 1, 1981 in Buffalo, NY to the late Deborah Wilson (Beltz) and Clarence Magby. She departed this life on February 7, 2026.

Kimberly grew up dancing, She became a young mother of three amazing children. She loved her children and her grandchildren and her dog, Rocky. She always made sure her children were happy...

Feb 6, 2026

Born January 5, 1975, in Columbus, Ohio, Tanya Lynn Holloway was the second child of Patricia and Jacob Holloway II. She and her brother, Jake, shared a close bond despite their nine-year age difference. Tanya often said he was like a second father to her.

Tanya was a lifelong member of the AOH Church of God, Inc., where she dedicated her...

Feb 6, 2026

Rudnae E. Washington, a beloved sister, aunt, and friend, departed this life peacefully on February 6, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on January 26, 1955, in Columbus, Ohio to Sam Pernell, Lois Washington. Rudnae was a lifelong resident of the community she cherished.A proud graduate of South High School, class of 1973, Rudnae dedicated her professional life to public...

Feb 6, 2026

Shirley Anne Armstrong, age 90. Sunrise January 22, 1936 and Sunset February 6, 2026. Please keep the family in your prayers, as they prepare Mrs. Armstrong's obituary.

Feb 4, 2026

Lamont Grantham 70 of Columbus, passed away February 4, 2026 at OSU Medical Center. He was born in Martinsburg, West Virgina the son of the late Stanford S. Grantham and Barbara Jean Branson Grantham.

Lamont lived in Shepherdstown, West Virginia where he attended Eastside Elementary for 1st through 7th grades, Shepherdstown High School, and West Virginia Vocational Center in Charleston, Virginia....

Feb 4, 2026

Feb 3, 2026

"We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the Body, and to be present with the Lord." 2 Corinthians 5:8 KVJ

On February 3, 2026, King Jesus came to usher Henry "Frank" Wilson to his eternal home in glory.

Brother Henry "Frank" Wilson, a native of Columbus, Ohio, was born January 03, 1961. He was the first son...

Feb 3, 2026

Michael J. Kates Sr. was born May 30, 1946, in Charleston, West Virginia, to Jessie Kates Miller and Julius Miller, and went to be with them on February 3, 2026, from Saint Ann's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

In 1965, he married his childhood sweetheart, Carrie L. Lamar, at the age of 19 and started a family, having four boys. Carrie and...

Feb 2, 2026

Feb 2, 2026

James Moody departed his earthly vessel and joined his Savior in Heaven on February 2, 2026. A true soldier of Christ, James lived his life in service of God and Family. Led by his heart, James was active in the community, from feeding the homeless, and serving at community toy drives, to helping a stranger on the street, James never...

Feb 2, 2026

David Ellis Rushton was born in Youngstown, Ohio on November 26, 1960 to T.J. and Annie Ruth Rushton. He was educated in the Youngstown Public School System, graduating from South High School in 1978. David attended Youngstown State University, and was a proud veteran having served in the Army Branch of the U.S. Armed Services.

Dave loved life, and he lived...

Feb 1, 2026

Cordie Calloway, (Calloway) age 80, was born in Paris Texas on May 24, 1945. He was the son of Theresa Calloway and Ruth Booker. He was a military kid living in Albuquerque New Mexico and Denver Colorado before moving to Columbus Ohio at the age of 11. He graduated from Marion Franklin High School.

Cordie later joined the Army and received...

Feb 1, 2026

Jerry Triplett passed away at The Ohio State University Hospital on February 1, 2026. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on August 23, 1953, to George David Triplett Sr and Juanita Luetha (Parker) Triplett. Following education from South High School, he served in the Army for many years and was discharged under honorable conditions. After spending time in the army,...

Feb 1, 2026

Waymond Carroll Williams Jr., affectionately known as "Dude," was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 30, 1967 to Waymond Sr. and Frances Williams. He was the 'baby boy' from this union.

Dude received his education from the Detroit Public Schools system. After graduation, he moved to Columbus and met Saglenda Smith. Dude and Saglenda enjoyed family and traveling where many memories...