Obituaries

Sep 13, 2025

Mother Elizabeth Atwater was born on November 29, 1937, in Opelika (Lee County), Alabama, to the union of the late Robert & Martha (Filmore) Nelms. She was one of eight children. She attended early education and graduated from high school in Auburn, Alabama. She also attended and graduated from The Po-Roe Cosmetology School in Birmingham, Alabama, as a Licensed Cosmetologist....

Sep 13, 2025

Adrianne “Sue” Curry passed away peacefully on September 13, 2025. She was born on March 23, 1948, in Columbus, Ohio, to Sarah “Juanita” and Joshua Heard, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her beloved sister-cousins, Sharon Mack and Karen Bridges.

Left to cherish her memory are her devoted daughter, Shona (Anthony) Curry-Tyler; her...

Sep 13, 2025

Her Life Reflections

Gayle R. DeLoach, has passed on to her heavenly home Saturday, September 13, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. She lived a creative and artistic life of 80 yrs and 11 months. She was born October 17, 1944 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Katheryn and Grady Martin. Her mother Katheryn lived a beautiful life of 100 years, and passed...

Sep 12, 2025

Tony Sylverster McLean affectionately known as “Chubby” was born to the late David Earl McLean Sr. and Zella Louise McLean (Susie) on December 30, 1968, in Columbus, Ohio.

He attended Columbus Public Schools Northland High School and Fort Hayes Career Center, and he was employed with the City of Bexley and Gordon Keith Manufacturing Steel Company as a welder for several...

Sep 12, 2025

Kevin D. Groce Sr. was born on May 29th, 1971, in Columbus, Ohio, and passed away on September 12, 2025.

Born to the late Ronald Shepard and Diane Groce, Kevin grew up with a strong sense of family. He was a proud graduate of East High School, where he was among the first classes to complete the ROTC program.

Kevin was a...

Sep 12, 2025

Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers as they write Vanessa'a obituary.

Sep 11, 2025

Raymond O. Anderson of Xenia went home to be with the LORD September 11, 2025.

He was born May 6, 1938 to the late James and Juanita Anderson. He graduated from Xenia East High School in 1956. He graduated from Central State in 1960. He worked for Central State for a short time in management then went on to work for...

Sep 11, 2025

Geraldine Malinda (“Bunchy”) Brown, 94, of Columbus, Ohio, transitioned on September 11, 2025, at home with her children by her side.

Geraldine was born in Petersburg, VA, on February 1, 1931, and was the youngest of five children. Her parents relocated to Ohio in 1942, where she graduated from Mingo Junction High School in 1949.

As a member of Friendship Missionary Baptist,...

Sep 11, 2025

Donna Jean Brown Sunrise Jan 3, 1959, Sunset September 11, 2025, after a long battle with an illness. Donna was born third child to the marriage of Robert and Annette Conley.

She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and maintained a relationship with God through daily conversations with Him throughout her later life. She spoke...

Sep 9, 2025

Mason “Chubbs” Bufford took his final rest on September 9, 2025. Mason’s presence, laughter, half smile, and light will be missed more than his parents have the words to describe.

A star so beautiful and bright faded away too soon. Mason “Chubbs” Bufford was born on May 31, 2025, to his loving parents, Alisha Bradford (mother); and James Bufford, (father). His...

Sep 9, 2025

In Loving Memory of Ailandus “Stink” Arnold

Ailandus Delaine Arnold

July 21, 1988 – September 9, 2025

Ailandus Delaine Arnold, age 37, of Fayetteville, NC, formerly of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on September 9, 2025. He was a devoted husband, father, son, and friend.

He attended and graduated from Westerville City Schools and was also a member of the Rareblood MC mother chapter.

Ailandus was...

Sep 9, 2025

Randall Wesley Smith, 58, departed from this life to be with the Lord on September 9, 2025. He was born and raised in Xenia, Ohio.

Randy attended Greene Joint Vocational School and graduated from Xenia High School in 1985. He went on to join the military and served in the 1st Aviation USAREUR. He received several awards and decorations, including the...

Sep 8, 2025

Celebration of Life

Jacqueline Gertrude Cox, age 94, was born on October 12, 1930, in Columbus, Ohio, to Agnew Delance Cleage and Grace Adele Cleage. She passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025, at home, surrounded by her loved ones.

Jacqueline grew up in Columbus, Ohio, where she attended Garfield Elementary, Pilgrim Elementary, and Champion Junior High School in her youth. She...

Sep 7, 2025

Patricia A. Mallory (Patty Ann) was born on May 10th, 1947, in Birmingham, Alabama, the daughter of Bessie Smith and Al Charles Smith. Patricia passed away on September 7, 2025, at home surrounded by family.

Patricia was a graduate of Lakeview High School, class of 1965. After high school, she worked at a furniture store before becoming employed at General Electric,...

Sep 7, 2025

Reverend Winston W. Burnom was born September 10, 1945, in Wynne, Arkansas to the late Ray Warren and Mary Elizabeth Burnom-Smith.

Winston received his formal education in the Arkansas and Cleveland Public School systems. He accepted Christ at the early age of 12, and faithfully attended The Church of God in Christ in Wynne. He moved to Cleveland, Ohio in the...

Sep 5, 2025

Jamie Katherine “Pixie” Smith departed this life on Friday, September 5, 2025, after a long battle with illness. Jamie was born second child to the marriage of James B. and Rose Mary Smith on December 11, 1979. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and maintained a relationship with God through daily conversations with...

Sep 5, 2025

James (Jim) Green was born on October 13, 1944, to Charles and Lulla Green in Columbus, Ohio. He passed away on September 5, 2025, at the age of 91 at Ohio State University (Rhoades Hall) in Columbus, Ohio.

At a very young age, James attended Friendship Missionary Baptist Church and was educated at Mound Street School.

He worked at Myers Bakery from...

Sep 4, 2025

Sep 3, 2025

Lewis Toles, age 78, of Urbancrest, Ohio, peacefully departed this life on September 3, 2025. He was born on July 21, 1947, to the late James Toles and Margaret (Rheubottom) Toles.

Lewis was a man of many talents, often described as a "Jack of All Trades." He was known for his hard work, resourcefulness, and the love he carried for his...

Sep 1, 2025

Donte’ L. Vail was born on November 8th, 1989, in Warren, Ohio. Donte was a loving, caring son. He was a jokester. Growing up, he was a straight “A” student from the time he started school to when he graduated from Northland High School in 2008. He loved his family more than anything and tried to pull the family closer...