Obituaries

Oct 24, 2024

Mynika Angelique Winters, age 30, was born on December 22, 1993 and received her "Pretty Wings" on October 24, 2024.

Mynika graduated from Beechcroft High School in 2011. Due to her fight with Sickle Cell disease, she was not able to work like she desired. God gave her the job of being the greatest mother she could be to Alivia and...

Oct 23, 2024

Victor Lee Brown, age 61. Sunrise August 13, 1963 and Sunset October 23, 2024. 

Oct 22, 2024

Cathy Simpson was born on August 16, 1950, in Columbus, Ohio. She transitioned in peace and prevailed past earthly expectations and passed on October 22, 2024, at Ohio State University Medical Center, the James Cancer Center.

Cathy was the second oldest of seven children born to Johnny and Cathelene Cook. She was like the second mother to her sister and brothers...

Oct 22, 2024

Sharon Denise Holloway, the third child of Dorothy and the late Jake Stovall, was born on December 26, 1965, in Dayton, Ohio. Sharon was called to Eternal Rest and Reward on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.

Sharon was educated in the Dayton Public School System and was a proud graduate of the John H. Patterson Cooperative Education High School (1984). While working...

Oct 22, 2024

In the quiet calm of the morning hours on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, our loved one Judith Ann Jemerison, answered our Savior's call.

Ms. Judy was born in Parkersburg WV to the late Lloyd Brydie Sr. and Charolett Fitzgerald Brydie, on June 7, 1960.

From a young age, Ms. Judy dedicated her time to delivering newspapers throughout the city, an endeavor that...

Oct 21, 2024

Oct 21, 2024

Charles Franklin Fields was born November 19, 1944, to the union of William A. Fields Sr. and Estella E. Fields. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. He served as a devoted trustee at Mt. Zion until his failing health. He always believed in his favorite scripture, Matthew 7:1-3 “Judge...

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Oct 20, 2024

Lennie June Smallwood was born on June 19, 1950, along with his twin sister, Linda, in Bellaire, OH, to the late Thomas Smallwood and the late Marguerite “Motdear” L. (Cole) Smallwood Culbreath. Grandmother Mary Jane Brantley helped raise Lennie and siblings. Lennie departed this life peacefully on Sunday afternoon October 20, 2024. Lennie was also preceded in death by four...

Oct 20, 2024

CIERA SHANEE' ROSS

APRIL 14, 1992 - OCTOBER 20, 2024

Ciera Shanee' "Cece" Ross, 32, of Fairborn, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Miami Valley Hospital on October 20, 2024. She was born on April 14, 1992, in Springfield, Ohio, to Barbara Ann Ross.

Ciera is survived by her sister, Nassa Ross, and her nephew, Jamier Ross, both of Springfield, Ohio. She also leaves...

Oct 20, 2024

Oct 19, 2024

Lynette was born on March 8th 1968 to Sarah Mays and Willie Moore in Dayton Ohio. She departed life into Jehovah's arms on October 19th, 2024. She leaves to cherish her memories the love of life Kein Wilson; her four children, Brittani Price, Ashlee Price, Marquette Fraizer, Keyonna Wilson; brother, Jeffery Marshall;  and a host of grandkids, family and friends.

Lynette...

Oct 19, 2024

Denise Days born November 14, 1958, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Gary & Geraldine Days. She departed this life on October 19, 2024, in her home under Hospice Care. Denise was educated in the Columbus City School District, graduated from Linden McKinley High School in 1977. Denise accepted the LORD and was baptized at an early age.

Denise was a...

Oct 18, 2024

Bernice H. Benton, 93, made her heavenly transition on Friday, October 18, 2024 at Southbrook Healthcare Center, Springfield, OH

Bernice was born in Springfield, Ohio on Dec. 20th, 1930 to Rachel and Lindsey Humphrey, Sr. She retired from Wright-Patterson AFB, OH where she was employed for many years. Bernice loved the Lord and was a former member of Greater First Baptist...

Oct 18, 2024

Payton Da’Jon Payne, affectionately known as “PayDay”, age 32, transitioned to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 18, 2024. She was born April 18, 1992, to the union of Ronald and Bonita Payne. 

Payton was a product of Columbus City Schools where she attended Eastmoor Academy. She had a love for dance and one of her greatest...

Oct 18, 2024

Willie Lee Hines II. age 74. Sunrise December 2, 1949 and Sunset October 18, 2024. Will (Sonny/Babe Brother in the South) was born to the late Wille Lee Sr., and Ceola Hines in Birmingham, Alabama. 

After graduating from Linden McKinley High School in 1969, Will enlisted in the United States Marines Corps, where he proudly served for more than 13 years...

Oct 18, 2024

Elaine Jones was born on August 9, 1936 in Oxford, North Carolina to the late Annie E. Hargrove and John P. Hargrove. She departed this life in the early morning of Friday, October 18, 2024. Elaine was the 7th of 14 children. She was preceded in death by her siblings: Corinthia Mitchell, Ernest Hargrove, Virginia Williams, John Herbert Hargrove, Enoch...

Oct 15, 2024

Billy Anderson, age 84. Sunrise September 23, 1940 and Sunset October 15, 2024. 

Oct 15, 2024

Mary Johnson was born September 13, 1958, to Errol St. Claire Jones Sr and Ernestine Jones in Pittsburgh, PA. She attended nursing school and also worked at the Red Cross for years, also was a care giver until her last days. Mary had four beautiful children that she loved and adored the most, Danyelle, Misty, Montia, And her only son...

Oct 14, 2024

Chrystol L Fields 65 of Fairborn,Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Monday October 14, 2024. He was born November 18,1958 in Springfield, Ohio. Chrys was an auto mechanic. He had a love for cars and his family. He is survived by his family, his sisters Lesa (Ralph) Robinette, Enid Fields, Adriene Fields. He has two sons Malcom and Mason. He is proceeded...