Obituaries
Willie Ruth Harris
Jan 22, 2026
Willie Ruth Harris was born July 23, 1941 in Spartansburg, South Carolina to the late James and Lizzie Mae McMahan.Willie spent her formative years in South Carolina but later moved to Columbus, Ohio, where she proudly graduated from Central High School. She built a successful career as a Team Leader in the retail industry, retiring from Schottenstein Department Store, where...
Tommie Martin III
Jan 22, 2026
Tommie Martin III was born in Salina, Kansas on December 9, 1962 to Connie C. Martin and Tommie Martin Jr. He ascended into Heaven on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Prestige Gardens in Marysville, Ohio.
Tommie attended Independence High School, Columbus, Ohio, graduating in 1981. He later attended Winston Salem State University majoring in Business Administration. He went on to become...
Donna Marie Thomas
Jan 21, 2026
Donna Marie Thomas Born September 9th, 1942 to James Goodwin Sr. and Martha May Curtis Goodwin in Benwood, West Virginia. On Wednesday morning, January 21, 2026 Donna was called home to be with the Lord, and to be with her children: Charles Thomas, Anthony Thomas, and Kimberly Thomas; Brothers: Kelvin Lee Goodwin and James Walter Goodwin; Sisters: Shirley Mae Goodwin,...
Vernon Chisolm
Jan 21, 2026
Vernon was a graduate of East High School, Class of 1973, and later attended the University of Rio Grande. He was a creative soul who expressed himself through art throughout his life. Vernon enjoyed listening to jazz music, dancing, fishing, and gardening, and he was a devoted Cleveland Browns fan. He also loved to cook. Above all, he cherished the...
Lisa Renee Pleasant-Turner
Jan 21, 2026
Lisa Renee Pleasant-Turner entered eternal rest on January 21, 2026, after bravely fighting brain cancer for over a year.
Lisa was born on December 29, 1971 in Winnsboro, Louisiana to LeanLynell and Henry Lee Pleasant. As the eldest of five daughters, she was a born fighter, a nurturer and an overall loving spirit. She was a devoted mother, sister, wife,...
Ceyion Tracser Forrest
Jan 21, 2026
Ceyion Tracser Forrest, age 23, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away on January 21, 2026. He was born on July 30, 2002, at OSU Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
Ceyion attended Cliff Park School through the 11th grade and later worked at the Rehabilitation Institute of Ohio in Dayton. Music was his true passion, serving as a powerful outlet for creativity, expression,...
Loreather Tellis
Jan 21, 2026
Loreather "Reat" Tellis was born on December 8, 1952, in Dothan, Alabama, to the late Allen Mitchell Tellis and Daisy Tellis. At an early age, she relocated with her family from Dothan, Alabama, to Detroit, Michigan, where she would spend most of her life, later moving to Columbus, OH.
Loreather shared 52 loving years with her common-law husband, Curtis Armour...
George B Brown
Jan 21, 2026
George B. Brown was born on November 1, 1952 to the late Robert Vernon and Romoa J. Brown. He departed this life on Wednesday - January 21, 2026 at the age of 73.
Mr. Brown was a veteran of the United States Air Force where he was trained as a computer programmer. He worked at various banks in Lima, Findlay...
Kathryn Posey
Jan 20, 2026
Kathryn Louise Posey was born on September 29, 1942, in Harrisburg, Mississippi, to Lucille (Burkett) June. Kathryn was the second oldest of three children and received her education in the Hattiesburg, Mississippi, school district. She went home to be with the Lord on January 20, 2026.
In 1970, Kathryn moved to Columbus, Ohio, where God led her to relocate her family....
William "Bill" Jackson Jr.
Jan 19, 2026
William Merle Jackson Jr., “Bill,” age 49. Sunrise January 9, 1977, and Sunset January 19, 2026.
William, affectionately called Bill, was born to William Merle Jackson Sr. and Vendetta Jackson in Columbus, Ohio.
Bill attended Columbus Public Schools and was a graduate of Independence High School and the Radio Broadcasting Program at Fort Hayes Career Center. Following graduation, Bill held positions at...
Tomika Thomascine Taylor
Jan 19, 2026
Tomika Thomascine Taylor, lovingly known to family and friends as Mika, peacefully transitioned from this life on Monday, January 19, 2026, at the age of 52, surrounded by her loved ones.
Born on June 3, 1973, in Mansfield, Ohio, Tomika was a woman whose life was marked by strength, resilience, loyalty, and a deep, abiding love for her family. She carried...
Cassandra Belle Thomas
Jan 19, 2026
Cassandra Bell Thomas was born in Dayton Ohio on October 24, 1943 as the first born to Ora Belle Thomas & Harry Green leaf Thomas Sr. Graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1961. Married Larry Edward De Mons.
Employee of the Federal Government for 28yrs DCSC AND NORFOLK NAVAL BASE.
Cassandra Lover of God, grew up attending Bethesda Temple, and...
Robert Charles Harris Jr.
Jan 19, 2026
Robert C Harris, better known as “bobby” age 88. of Columbus, Ohio, peacefully went home to join the lord on monday january 19, 2026. he was born in Polk county Cedartown, Georgia on May 26, 1937 to Robert SR and Angness harris. he was a man of many skills and well known for his mechanical engineering. he will be greatly...
Maria Michelle Jamison
Jan 18, 2026
Maria Michelle Jamison, age 41. Sunrise July 1, 1984 and Sunset January 18, 2026. Please keep the Jamison family in your prayers, as they prepare Maria's obituary.
Fred Orville Thomas
Jan 17, 2026
Fred Orville Thomas was born August 12, 1963 in Columbus Ohio and was peacefully called home in his sleep on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Grant Medical Center from a long-term battle of complications from stroke.
He was the First-Born son to Evelyn Trent and Ralph Thomas. He Attended Marion - Franklin High School and made his life a home...
Belinda Lee Marshall
Jan 17, 2026
Belinda Lee Piper Marshall, age 64, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away on January 17, 2026. She was born in Utica, Ohio, and spent her life building a legacy of strength, care, and unwavering love for her family.
Belinda was preceded in death by her former spouse, David Marshall Sr.; her mother, Mary Jane Gorly; her father, Floyd Piper; her adoptive parents,...
Babatunde Olajide Onabanjo
Jan 16, 2026
Babatunde Olajide Onabanjo, age 82. Sunrise December 21, 1944 and Sunset January 16, 2026. Visitation 8:30 AM and Funeral Service 9:30 AM Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Christ International Christian Church, 4245 Cleveland Ave. Interment at Evergreen Burial Park. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. To read...
Martae Antwain Gunnell Sr.
Jan 16, 2026
Martae Antwain Gunnell Sr. (Good) 44, of Columbus, Oh passed away peacefully on January 16th, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Martae was born on April 15, 1981, in Columbus, Oh to Tonya Gunnell and William Norah. He was a devoted father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. Whose kindness and warmth touched everyone he met. Martae had the most beautiful smile....
Angela P. Harrison
Jan 16, 2026
Angela Pakita Harrison, affectionately known as “Angie” was born on August 4, 1958, in Rome, Georgia, to Paul and Dollie Palmer. She took her final flight from this earthly home to her eternal heavenly home on January 16, 2026.
Angie received her education in the Columbus, Ohio public school system. She married the love of her life Murray on July 29,...
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