Obituaries

Dec 27, 2025

Phyllis Jane Manigoe was the only child born to Douglas Jackson and Susie Truss in Springfield, Ohio. She grew up in a loving home with both parents present. Phyllis loved everyone she came in contact with. She was full of life always joking, doing funny facial gestures which her favorite was sticking out her tongue.

Phyllis grew up in Springfield, Ohio...

Dec 26, 2025

Josh was born on August 12, 1990, at Mt. Carmel Hospital to parents Dr. Keith and Toni Bell. He attended Lincoln Elementary and Middle School South in Gahanna, where he participated in track, football, and basketball. He then attended Gahanna Lincoln High School, where he played basketball and football. Josh graduated from Gahanna Lincoln in 2009 and went on to...

Dec 26, 2025

Jacqueline “Jackie” Henry was born on June 13, 1954, and raised in Chicago, Illinois. She was one of ten siblings and grew up surrounded by family and strong bonds. Jackie dedicated many years of her life to working in the transportation industry, where she found purpose in helping others, offering assistance to those in need, and building meaningful, lasting relationships.

She...

Dec 25, 2025

James Elbert Bonham peacefully transitioned to his heavenly home on Thursday, December 25, 2025 surrounded by his loving wife and two daughters. Born on October 31, 1957 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late JD Bonham and Vivian Chester (Feagin). 

James was a loving, devoted, and compassionate husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, mentor, and friend. James attended and graduated from Malabar High...

Dec 25, 2025

District Elder Garfield Parker, age 75, transitioned to his heavenly home on Christmas night, Thursday, December 25, 2025. He was born on April 22, 1950, in Monroeville, Alabama, the son of Arlestian Parker and Bernice Parker Rogers. He attended Booker T. Washington Schools, where he excelled in sports and music. He was a graduate of Springfield High School and Enon...

Dec 24, 2025

Melvin Turner Jr., lovingly known as “Pop,” was born on September 28, 1977, in Brooklyn, NY. He departed this life on December 24, 2025, in Cleveland, OH. A son whose presence could fill any room, Melvin lived a life marked by love, laughter, loyalty, and an unmistakable spirit that touched everyone blessed to know him.

He was preceded in death by...

Dec 24, 2025

Allen L. Bryant was born July 18, 1955, in Columbus, Ohio. He attended South High School. Allen was employed by the State of Ohio as a custodian.

Allen was a kind and caring person. He would give you the shirt off his back, then, when you weren’t looking, he would take it back. He was always happy to see family and...

Dec 24, 2025

LOUISE LAVONNE COUNTRYMAN, daughter of the late Clinton Moat Jackson and Catherine Jackson-Scott, was born December 26, 1945, in Chester, Pennsylvania. She went peacefully to be with the Lord on December 24, 2025. She received her formal education in the school districts of Media, Pennsylvania; Cincinnati, Ohio and graduated in 1966 from Newark High School in Newark, Ohio.

An industrious worker,...

Dec 24, 2025

Milton James Green was born in Hamilton County, Ohio, on December 12th, 1941, and was called to his heavenly home on December 24th, 2025. Milton graduated from East High School in Columbus, Ohio, and went on to earn Graduate Degrees from HBCU Central State and The Ohio State University. Milton completed Mortuary School and worked for the Franklin County Coroner's...

Dec 23, 2025

Elder Jackie Muriel Smith, Sr. was born on December 30, 1943, in Eckman, West Virginia. In 1960, his family moved to Columbus, Ohio, where he attended and graduated from Linden-McKinley High School.

Upon relocating to Columbus in 1960, Elder Smith became a member of the Original Glorious Church. In 1962, at 524 E. Long Street, he received the gift of the...

Dec 22, 2025

William Ramon Pruitt (Billy Ra.) was born on February 3, 1960, in Columbus, Ohio, to Deanna G Pruitt and James W. Thomas. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by Reverend UG Campbell at Travelers Rest Missionary Baptist Church.

Billy met many people and touched many lives during his 65 years of life. Billy never met a stranger...

Dec 21, 2025

MELVYN Y. LITTLE, SR. was born December 2, 1940, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the union of the late Bishop Robert L. Little and Jennie M. (Flowers) Little and was the firstborn of nine children. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald K. Little and Robert W. Little, and four sisters, Joyce A. Weems, Sonja J. Gilbert, Kathleen N....

Dec 21, 2025

Earnest Alexander Roby

Earnest Alexander Roby was born on December 28, 1987, in Columbus, Ohio, to Bettye Jean Roby and Melvin Brown. He was the seventh child born to his loving mother, Bettye Jean Roby.

At an early age, Earnest accepted Christ and carried his faith with him throughout his life. He had a deep passion for basketball—basketball was more than a...

Dec 20, 2025

Geraldine “Sis” Hobbs of Columbus, Ohio, had her sunset of this life on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at age 71. She was born September 17, 1954, in Madison, Alabama, the daughter of the late Shead Hobbs II and Cornelia Hobbs of Madison and Huntsville, Alabama.

Geraldine was known as many roles in her life: a good friend, a daughter, a sister,...

Dec 18, 2025

Marlon Orlando Capers, age 57. Sunrise May 10, 1968 and Sunset December 18, 2025. Please keep the family in your prayers, as they prepare Mr. Capers' obituary.

Dec 18, 2025

Loretta “Retta” Cameron made her heavenly transition surrounded by the love of her family, leaving behind a legacy as strong, bold, and unforgettable as she was. Born in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late James Henry and Beauty Lee Gordon Sr., she lived a full life defined by family, grit, humor, and a spirit that never backed down from anything or...

Dec 17, 2025

A beautiful life came to a close on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as Florence Elaine Eva Robinson Williams joined her Heavenly Father. Born January 16, 1943, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Dorothy Perrilliat Robinson and Fuller J. Robinson. She lived a life marked by faith, grace, and strength.

She was a woman of quiet resilience and deep compassion. Florence believed in...

Dec 17, 2025

Dec 16, 2025

Tyler Norwood, 33, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, December 16th, 2025. He was born May 8th, 1992, in Columbus, Ohio, to Michelle Norwood and Gregory Yost. Tyler was a lifelong resident of central Ohio and a graduate of Marion Franklin High School in 2010. While in high school, he also completed his fire certification through the Columbus Downtown...

Dec 15, 2025

Dominique Ontario Brown, age 36, of Memphis, Tennessee, transitioned from this life on December 15, 2025.

Born on June 14, 1989, Dominique was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was known for his dedication to his family, strong work ethic, and the way he showed up for those he loved. He was also known for...