Obituaries

Richard Wade Jr

Richard Wade Jr

Feb 23, 2025

In profound sorrow we announce the passing of Mr. Richard Jerome Wade, Jr. Celebration of Life will be Thursday, March 6, 2025, 11:00 am at Central United Methodist Church 501 Mitchell Street SW Atlanta, GA 30314. Interment will be March 10, 2025, Union Cemetery Actuation 3349 Olentangy River Rd Columbus, Ohio. Viewing will be Thursday, March 06, 2025, 9:00am at...

David Bristow

David Bristow

Feb 23, 2025

David James Bristow was born on December 20, 1932 , in Timmonsville, South Carolina, to Rovenia Carolina and Woodrow Bristow. He was raised in Sumpter, South Carolina where he graduated from High School. He completed 3 years of college education at Morris College. He enlisted in the United States Airforce in 1954 and was honorably discharged in 1968 with the...

Renae Pryor

Renae Pryor

Feb 23, 2025

Renae Diane Pryor was born on April 23, 1958, in Columbus, Ohio to Charles E. Pryor and Patricia Ann McKarn. She departed this life, Sunday February 23, 2025.

Renae attended Columbus City Schools and graduated from Mifflin High School Class of 1976. She pursued her passion of being a hair stylist and graduated from Ohio State School of Cosmetology becoming a...

Theodore "Teddy" Poindexter

Theodore "Teddy" Poindexter

Feb 23, 2025

Theodore “Teddy” Poindexter was born to the late Prince and Alvena Poindexter on February 21, 1945, in Columbus, Ohio. He is the second to youngest of 10 children. Teddy departed this earthly life in his home, peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2025. He was 80 years of age.

Proceeded in death by his father, Prince Poindexter Sr., loving mother, Alvena Poindexter;...

Shirley Ann Hudgens

Shirley Ann Hudgens

Feb 22, 2025

Shirley Ann Hudgens, age 69. Sunrise August 2, 1955 in Mansfield, Ohio and Sunset February 22, 2025 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents John Henry and Sunnie Hudgens, sisters Sadie Perdue and Johnnie Westerfield. She is survived by two sisters Sula M Jennings and Lois Hayes and a host of nieces,...

Juanita Terese Hill-Wright

Juanita Terese Hill-Wright

Feb 22, 2025

Juanita Terese Hill-Wright, affectionately known as "Poochie" was born on August 16, 1959 in Cleveland, Ohio. Juanita was the cherished daughter of Rev. Baxter & Lois Hill. She accepted christ at a young age and was baptized at The Second Tabernacle Baptist Church in Cleveland, Ohio. Juanita graduated from Warrenville Heights High School in 1976. She attended Kent State University...

Dorothy Louise Still

Dorothy Louise Still

Feb 22, 2025

Dorothy L. Rawls-Still, was born February 1, 1948, in Mansfield, Ohio and passed away February 22, 2025 surrounded by love. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend who touched countless lives with her generosity and kindness.

 

Dorothy graduated from Malabar High School in Mansfield, Ohio in 1966. In 1968, she moved to Columbus, Ohio, where she built a...

Jason Graves

Jason Graves

Feb 21, 2025

Jason Graves, 49 years old, passed away at OSU Medical Center after a long, hard fought battle with Lupus.

Jason was born July 13, 1975 in Columbus, Ohio to Richard and Marsha Williams. Jason graduated Centennial High School in 1993 and went on to attend college at Devry. Jason married Aeratina Chandler on February 17, 2012.

Jason loved spending time with his...

Sharon Nitro Green

Sharon Nitro Green

Feb 21, 2025

On February 21, 2025, Sharon Green (Woosley) transitioned peacefully to her eternal home. Today we celebrate our mother and grandmother’s life and legacy.

To know her was an invitation to a party. She had so much wit. Sharon came from humble beginnings. She wore many hats as a homemaker, facing many obstacles along the way. With those life experiences she always...

Deacon Robert William Shank

Deacon Robert William Shank

Feb 20, 2025

Robert W Shank, affectionately called Bob, FaFa, Daddy, Uncle Bobby, was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. He attended East High School and The Ohio State University. He also, served in the United States Army. He was a faithful member of the Mt Zion Missionary Baptist Church where her served as Head Deacon for the last 21 years. He loved...

Theodora Costella Sanders

Theodora Costella Sanders

Feb 19, 2025

Theodora Costella Sanders was born March 7, 1930, in Straight Creek, KY; the 2nd of 7 children born to Daniel and Alma May Sr. Raised in a Christian home, Theodora became a devoted Child of God, living a life of service and love. 

The Lord took her home Wednesday, February 19, 2025, just before her 95th birthday.

After graduating in 1948, at...

Malcolm Armistead Jr.

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

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

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

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

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

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...