Obituaries

Karen Brooks

Aug 8, 2024

Karen Renee Brooks was born on January 29, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois and departed this life on August 8, 2024.

Karen was the daughter of the late Alice Spears. She was also predeceased by her nephew Juan L. Brooks and great niece Alexis O. Brooks.

Karen was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She enjoyed caring for...

Charles McIntosh Toweh

Aug 7, 2024

With heavy hearts and great sadness, the Tower, McIntosh, Bell, Johnson, Kamara, Gbapaywhea, Dixon, Marshal and Smith families announce the homegoing of Mr. Charles Mcintosh Toweh Charles was born in Fortsville, Grand Bassa County to the union of Mr. Charles McIntosh Toweh and Ms. Carmilla Bell who predeceased him.

This sad and not expected event occurred on Wednesday, August 07, 2024,...

Lola Stewart

Aug 7, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved grandmother, Lola Stewart who left this world on August 7, 2024, at the age of 69. Born on October 26, 1954, Lola was a beacon of faith and strength, and her legacy will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

 Lola dedicated over...

Fannie Curry

Aug 7, 2024

Our hearts are broken as our Sister Circle has been broken due to the passing of our sister, Fannie Mae Curry. Fannie was the sister with the great sense of humor and the fun Aunt. She loved her some Country and Gospel music. She was born in Marion, Alabama on March 9, 1948, to Arthur and Sarah Curry.

 Fannie accepted Christ...

Glenn Rondo Sr.

Aug 6, 2024

Glenn Rondo, known to his loved ones as “Pops,” age 70, of Columbus, OH passed away peacefully on August 6, 2024. He was born on May 15, 1954, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Evelyn L. Owens and Roosevelt Harrelle. He was raised by his mother and step-father, Alan Owens. Glenn is survived by his loving wife of 47 years,...

Melvin Robinson

Aug 6, 2024

Melvin Edward Robinson Sr., was born February 11, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Clearance Shields and Irma Robinson. Melvin departed this life on August 6, 2024 peacefully at home with his wife, Sheron, son Alex and his wife, Amanda by his side.

On June 24, 2004, Melvin was united in marriage to Sheron Annette Curtis-Robinson for 20 years.

Melvin graduated...

Ronald Eugene Ray

Aug 6, 2024

On Tuesday, August 6, 2024 Ronald was called to his home in glory. Ronald is survived by his beautiful wife, Sharon Rice Ray; his 3 loving children, Marius Rice (Jazmyne), Julea Jenkins (Carlos), and Julian Rice; his brother, Michael Ray Sr.; his niece, Chrissy Ray Smith; nephew, Michael Ray Jr.; his wonderful grandchildren, Tderyan, De'Ron, Allen, Nijaya, Christian, Gabriel, and...

Walter Hagwood

Aug 6, 2024

Walter Russell Hagwood, Age 76, of Columbus, Ohio went home to be with the Lord onAugust 6, 2024. Born in Pageton, West Virginia in McDowell County on April 2, 1948, to Noah and Janie Hagwood.

 He graduated from Gary High School in Gary, West Virginia. Retired from the City of Columbus as a supervisor after 40 plus years. Walter was very...

Leonard Copeland

Aug 5, 2024

Leonard Ronald Copeland was born May 26, 1946, to Adell and Eddie B. Copeland in Cincinnati, Ohio. 

As a young child Leonard attended church with his grandmother and became an usher. Leonard went to Hughes High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy

shortly after graduation in 1965. While in the Navy, Leonard served as a Fleet Marine Corpsman during the Vietnam...

Doial Ann Macklin

Aug 5, 2024

Doial Ann Macklin was born August 9, 1933 to Thomas and Coleman Emerson in Huntsville, Alabama. Doial passed away on August 5, 2024 at her nieces home in Youngstown, Ohio. 

Doial retired from Abbott Laboratory. She was a member of Providence Baptist Church. She served on the Building Fund, Willing Workers, Vacation Bible School, Thanksgiving Dinner and MLK Breakfast. 

Doial enjoyed going...

Jerome Goodwin

Aug 5, 2024

We gather to celebrate and remember Jerome Keith Goodwin who peacefully transitioned from this life on August 5, 2024. Jerome was the last sibling born to his late parents, George Edward Goodwin and Doris Jean Goodwin (Hickman) on October 23, 1964, in Marion, Ohio.

In his earlier years he attended and graduated from River Valley High School and Tri-Rivers Vocational in...

Ruby L. Staples

Aug 4, 2024

Ruby Lee Staples, born on December 4, 1927, in Jackson, Mississippi, earned her heavenly wings on August 4, 2024. A beacon of love and strength, Ruby relocated to Mansfield, Ohio, where she met the love of her life, her husband Ernest "Eckie" Staples.

Mother Ruby Staples, was a devoted member of Mount Herman Baptist Church and later Judah Redeemer COGIC, under...

Ja'von Bondurant

Aug 4, 2024

Ja'von Lamar Bondurant, age 29. Sunrise September 19, 1994 and Sunset August 4, 2024. 

Jeffrey O. Price, Sr

Aug 4, 2024

Jeffrey Odalis Price Sr. was born on October 10, 1964, in Brooklyn, New York to James Odalis Price and Carol Leontyne Price. He departed this life on Sunday August 4, 2024, at the age of 59.

Jeffrey graduated from South High School in Columbus, Ohio. Jeffrey attended and graduated from Franklin University Columbus, Ohio after receiving three bachelor degrees in marketing,...

Michael Christian

Aug 3, 2024

Michael Lamont Christian was born on October 25, 1968, in Columbus, Ohio and passed away on August 3, 2024.

Michael was a graduate of Marion Franklin High School, where his passion for creative and performing arts first took root. While Michael learned to play the piano as a child, it was the electric guitar that ultimately captured his heart. As a...

Jacquelyn Chilton

Aug 2, 2024

Jacquelyn Porter Chilton, age 68, of Beavercreek, Ohio, passed peacefully in her sleep at Hospice of Dayton on August 2, 2024. She was born on September 7, 1955 and was the only child of the late Albert and Louise Coles Porter.

Jacquelyn attended Yellow Springs High School and was a cheerleader all four years. She earned a B.S. in Business Administration...

John Darryl Mason

Aug 2, 2024

John (Darryl) Mason, age 61, transitioned from this life on August 2, 2024 at his home in Pickerington, Ohio. He was born January 4, 1963 to Johnny Frank Burks and Delores Mason, both deceased. Also preceded in death by Edward Shepherd, Willie Mason, Ricky Mason, Michael Mason, Terrie Mason, Keith Mason and Kendall Williams.

Darryl loved his family and friends, was...

Elder Michael Warren Oden Sr

Aug 1, 2024

 The Obituary

 

Elder Michael Warren Oden Sr. was born on April 19, 1960 in Cleveland, Ohio to the parentage of Donald and LaVerne Oden. He received his education in the Cleveland Public Schools System. Elder Oden accepted the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ into his life as a teenager and was baptized. After graduating from Glenville High School in 1978, Elder...

John Cameron

Aug 1, 2024

The Story of “Johnny’s” aka “John Boy’s” Life

John “Johnny” Edward Cameron went home to be with the Lord, Thursday August 1, 2024 at 2:32 a.m. at the age of 59 years in Springfield Regional Medical Center’s (SRMC) ICU in Springfield, Ohio surrounded by his loving mother, sister, and cousin. He was born on September 22, 1964 in Springfield, Ohio, the...

Edward Earl Hayes

Aug 1, 2024

Edward Earl Hayes, was born to the union of the late Luther S. Hayes, Sr. and Elvy M. Hayes on June 3rd, 1952. He transitioned to his final resting place on August 1, 2024. Eddie, as he was affectionately known, is preceded in death by his parents, Luther, Sr. and Elvy Hayes, siblings; Gilford B. Hayes, Rickey P. Hayes, Sylvia...