Obituaries

May 19, 2026

Teronne De'Allen Lockett, known to his loved ones as Beeper, was born May 19, 1983 in Columbus, Ohio. He departed this earth peacefully on May 19, 2026, at the age of 43 at The Ohio State University Medical Center surrounded by his Loving family.

Teronne was the oldest of 3 siblings. He leaves behind a profound legacy of Love, Strength, Faith....

May 18, 2026

Erselle Cain was born on January 29, 1958, in Columbus, Ohio at The Ohio State University Hospital. She was the beloved daughter of Floyd and Hazel Cain. Erselle grew up in Columbus and began attending Oakland Park Center in 1961 at the age of 3. At Oakland Park she enjoyed being around other children while building the educational foundation that...

May 17, 2026

Lajeana R. Williams departed this life on May 17, 2026. She was employed as an Associate Housekeeper for Quality Inn Conference Center. She was a dedicated employee until her health required her to discontinue.

Lajeana was an avid reader. She loved her frequent trips to the Clark County Library. She preferred the quiet things in life. She enjoyed listening to...

May 17, 2026

Jocelynn C. Moree made her grand exit on May 17, 2026, at the age of 56 - and if you knew Jocelynn, you already know she probably had the angels laughing before she even made it through the gates.

Born November 15, 1969, with her little sister on her tail, literally! She lived life with style, spice, and just enough...

May 16, 2026

Born October 3, 1933, in Ashland, Kentucky to Oscar and Alma Miller. She shared a lifelong bond with her older sister Elinor.

They both graduated from the Ashland Schools and "Alfie" later was employed as a substitute teacher, following some course work taken at West Virginia State College. When Elinor enrolled in Central Statue University, Wilberforce Oh, little sis "Woodie",...

May 16, 2026

Luther G. Hutchinson Jr. a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend, transitioned on May 16, 2026 at the age of 84. Luther was born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Luther G. Hutchinson Sr. and Nannie Bell Hutchinson on December 25, 1941.

Luther graduated from East High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and was...

May 16, 2026

Voncile (Clausell) Brown was born September 12, 1938, in Monroeville, Alabama, to Tommie Clausell and Bessie Hurry. As the youngest of eight children, she was raised in Monroe County, Alabama. Voncile lost her mother at the tender age of four, leaving her with very few memories of her mother’s presence. Though her early years were filled with challenges, she was...

May 15, 2026

Markeiths Rhodes, 45, of Columbus, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and deep devotion to his family.

Markeiths had a love for the simple but meaningful things in life-good food, making money, and most importantly, spending time with his family . He was a proud father and a loving pawpaw, as well as a loyal son, brother...

May 13, 2026

Debra Ann Cunningham-Reese, was born February 1, 1960 to Shirley Ann and Wallace Woods Sr. in Man, West Virginia. Debra returned home to the Lord on May 13, 2026, at the age of 66.

Debra was the oldest of five siblings. She loved the Lord, her family, friends, and helping and praying for others. She loved spending time at home...

May 13, 2026

Teresa Lynn Newkirk was born on April 11, 1970, in Vallejo, Solano County, California, to Charles Michael Hillman and Marylean Armstead. She was preceded in death by her mother, Marylean Armstead Hillman; her brothers, Charles Lester Hillman and Michael Steven Hillman; and her grandparents, Major and Helen Armstead and Charles and Ruth Hillman.

Teresa attended public school in Charleston, South Carolina, and Groton,...

May 12, 2026

Barbara J. “BJ” Jones Easley, age 86, of Columbus, Ohio, transitioned peacefully into God’s loving arms on May 12, 2026, surrounded by the presence of the Holy Spirit and the love of her family. She was born on March 30, 1940, in Thomaston, Georgia, to the late Anthony and Bessie Mae Jones.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; her...

May 11, 2026

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the beautiful life of Martha Thompson, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and woman of unwavering faith whose presence brought warmth, wisdom, laughter, and strength to all who knew her.

Born on April 12, 1949, in Columbus, Ohio, Martha was raised in the historic Poindexter Village community, a place that helped shape her resilience,...

May 11, 2026

Maceo Ve'Aundreas Burton

Sunrise April 10, 1978 - Sunset May 11, 2026

Columbus Ohio



He was educated in Columbus City Schools; beginning with St. Peters Head Start. His favorite teacher was, Ms. Phylis Flood, whom he loved and talked about all his life. Upon entering high school they begin to call him "Big Mace"

Maceo loved music of...

May 11, 2026

May 10, 2026

Britian Jaquin Oates was born August 9, 2009 to Brandi J. Oates in Columbus, Ohio. On May 10, 2026 he went to be with his heavenly father at the young age of 16.

Britian grew up in Columbus and attended Odela online High School. He was a proud and dedicated member of the ROTC program. Britian loved serving people and people...

May 10, 2026

"Lula Mae Price was born on April 2, 1935, in Stoneville, North Carolina, to Lottie M. Smith and Jesse B. Zeigler. She was the youngest of nine children.

At a young age, Lula found the love of her life, James O. Price, whom she married on April 14, 1951. Together they built a loving union that spanned 78 years, beginning...

May 10, 2026

Reflection of Her Life

Mrs. Zelma Bond Taylor was a woman who loved people and possessed characteristics of extreme honor and grace. Her life was a reflection of kindness, generosity, patience and understanding. She possessed the "spirit" of Proverbs 31; a virtuous woman. She was deeply respected by her family as the oldest matriarch of the Bond Family.

She departed this life...

May 6, 2026

Crevonne (Cree) Eyvette DoyleWas born August 15, 1954 in Welch, West Virginia to George and Sylvia Jean (Butler) Harrison she lived in Detroit with her grandparents Oze E. and Mildred R. (Walker) Butler. Until she moved back to Columbus Oh., at a young age to be with her parents and siblings. Cree worked for the Columbus City School bus system...

May 5, 2026

Jewel Brown Strickland (twin) was born on March 15, 1947 to the late Homer D. and Jessie Mae Brown in Cedartown, Georgia. The community of residence is called Chubbtown. Jewel was the 12th of 13 children She was a very kind and loving child growing up with her siblings. She had many friends and didn’t meet any strangers. She loved...

May 5, 2026

It is with heavy hearts yet joyful spirits that we celebrate the life of Philip Eugene Edwards Sr., who passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on September 12, 1937, in Anna, Ohio, Philip was a loving father and patriarch. He was a devout church member, and dedicated veteran who made significant contributions to...