Obituaries
Miriam Jean Ellis
Apr 27, 2026
Miriam Jean Ellis (Dudley), 74, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026. Born in Bessemer, Alabama, on May 10, 1951, Miriam was raised in Columbus, Ohio. From an early age, her mother knew she was destined for great things
Miriam attended Central High School, graduating in 1969. After graduation, she dreamed of becoming an airline stewardess and was accepted into a...
Charles Wayne Snell
Apr 26, 2026
Elder Charles Wayne Snell, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend, transitioned on April 26, 2026 at Mount Carmel Grove City Hospital. He was one of seven children born to Charlie Wayne and Ruby E. Snell on December 6, 1953 in Harris County, Texas. He attended Houston ISD schools and his spiritual journey began at an early age...
Algonto "Tony" Jackson
Apr 25, 2026
Algonto Grant Jackson was born in Man, WV to the late Fannie Ann Jackson on July 3, 1973. "The last of the Mohicans" his beloved mother affectionately called him.
Algonto was educated in the Man, WV school district. Upon completion he moved to Columbus, OH and later to Reynoldsburg, OH where he made his home since May 18, 2000. Algonto was...
Harold Melton Rutherford
Apr 25, 2026
Harold Melton Rutherford, 82, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026. Born in Nebo, North Carolina, to the late Gilbert and Lottie O'Neal Rutherford, Harold was raised with strong values, a love for family, and a work ethic that stayed with him throughout life.
After graduating from Mountainview High School, he made his home in Columbus, where he owned and...
Teresa Rembert
Apr 24, 2026
Pastor Teresa Griffea Rembert passed away on April 24, 2026. Teresa was born on December 28, 1964 to the late Superintendent Givan Griffea and Mother Gloria Elizabeth Griffea.
She was a former member of the Temple of Faith COGIC under the leadership of the late Pastor L.G. Maddox. Teresa received Christ at an early age. Teresa was also a member...
Martha Jewel Hairston
Apr 23, 2026
A Tribute to Martha Jewel Hairston
LIFE AND PERSONALITY OF MARTHA HAIRSTON
Martha Jewel Hairston, of Columbus, Ohio made her transition on April 23rd, 2026 at age 80, leaving behind a world that is objectively full of her loved ones, but having a spiritual reunion filled with even more Love, those that long awaited and divinely welcomed her with open arms.
Born on July...
Jessica Lynette Smith
Apr 23, 2026
Jessica Lynette Smith departed this life peacefully in her sleep on April 23, 2026. She was born on May 12, 1982, in Gary, to Lester R. Mix and Althea Smith.
Jessica was preceded in death by her grandparents. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving parents; her brother, Phillip Smith; her devoted sons, Caleb Smith and Malachi White; and her...
Larry Joe Riley Sr.
Apr 21, 2026
Deacon Larry Joe Riley Sr. departed this life on April 21, 2026. Larry was born in Columbus, Kentucky, to the late Fred Douglas and Julie Marion Riley.
He received his education at Franklin Junior High School and began his career at DCSC before spending many fulfilling years at Buckeye Steel. Larry completed individualized training program at Gram Tech. Larry joined...
Rosetta Anderson
Apr 21, 2026
Rosetta Wilson-Anderson was born on September 18, 1931 in Glen Alum. WVA. She departed this life on April 21, 2026 at the age of 94.
Over the years she worked as caregiver. Her faith was Holiness. She was the mother of five children.
She loved baseball, wrestling and music.
She is preceded in death by parents: Harden and Bertha Wilson; brothers: Bennie, Walter...
Kimberly Nicole Livingston
Apr 21, 2026
Kimberly Nicole Livingston was born on Mother’s Day, May 9, 1987, to American and Brian Livingston in Columbus, Ohio. She was the youngest of three children. Kimberly graduated from North Educational Center (high school) in 2005. She earned an associate degree from the Bradford School in Applied Business and Paralegal and a Bachelor of Arts degree from The Ohio State...
NaShelle Monique Mitchell
Apr 21, 2026
NaShelle Monique Mitchell, 33, passed away on April 21, 2026. She was born on June 28, 1992, in Mansfield, Ohio, to Jasen Mitchell and Cydney Yarbrough-Parence.
She was a proud graduate of Mansfield Senior High School, Class of 2010, and later continued her education at Madison Adult Education Center, where she earned her certification as a phlebotomist-an achievement that reflected her...
Erica Anita Robinson
Apr 20, 2026
Erica Anita Robinson was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 6, 1975 and departed this earthly life suddenly on Monday, April 20, 2026. Erica received her formal incremental education from Columbus Public Schools and graduated from Eastmoor High School in 1994.
Spending years employed at Children’s Hospital in Behavior Health, she enjoyed the opportunity to serve and help others. Her last...
Antonio Maurice Tatum Sr.
Apr 20, 2026
Antonio Maurice “Tony” Tatum was born on January 24, 1971, to Ms Patricia Tatum. He departed this life on April 20, 2026, at Ohio State University Hospital, at the age of 55.
Tony attended Centennial High School. He was a jack of all trades and worked various jobs, including driving dump trucks, factory work, masonry, construction, bounty hunting, security, and computer...
James E Davidson Jr
Apr 19, 2026
James Edward Davidson Jr., affectionately known as “Eddie,” was born on December 11, 1961, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Ola Mae Davidson and James Edward Davidson Sr.
Eddie was a proud graduate of Malabar High School. He had a lifelong love for bowling—a passion he developed as a child while watching his parents, who inspired his skill and appreciation for...
Gwendolyn Louise Wilson
Apr 18, 2026
Gwendolyn Louise Wilson, 93 of Springfield, Ohio passed away April 18, 2026. She was born in Anniston, Alabama on June 8, 1932, to the late Troy Douglas Wattleton and Ruby L. Wattleton. She moved to Springfield Ohio at a young age with her mother and only brother.
Louise retired from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base after 44 years of service as...
Eliner Joyce Gibson
Apr 17, 2026
Eliner Joyce Gibson transitioned from her earthly life and this world on Friday, April 17, 2026 after a long battle of illness with cancer.
She was born on June 7, 1946 in Columbus, OH to the union of Thomas Edgar and Eliner Laura Elizabeth Dudley. She was the fourth of seven siblings.
She attended the Columbus Public School System and...
Joyce Tyrone Robinson
Apr 17, 2026
Joyce Tyrone Robinson, age 88. Sunrise December 15, 1937 and Sunset April 17, 2026.
Born in Rock Island, TN, Joyce was raised in Pataskala, OH and later moved to Columbus, OH where she resided until her passing.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Robinson; parents Johnnie Harrison and James Harold, Sr.; her grandmother, Reather M. Gribble; and her brothers,...
Annie R Lester
Apr 17, 2026
Annie R. Lester passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026 in Columbus, OH.
Mrs. Lester was born in Brownsville, TN (Haywood County) on October 8, 1938 to the late L.C. Clark and Orena Stanback.
Annie was an avid Bingo player. She was employed as a cook for the Kroger Grocery and the Headstart program. She was also employed at the Westinghouse Company until the company closed.
She...
Walter James Wilborn
Apr 17, 2026
Walter J. Wilborn was born on April 2, 1933, in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, to the late Thomas Wilborn and the late Nancy Alexander Wilborn Rhodes.
Walter attended school in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. After marrying his beloved wife, Laura Mae Jones, they moved to Columbus, Ohio, to start a life together.
Walter, better known as “Bunt,” a man who truly loved...
Elbert "Jay" Johnson
Apr 16, 2026
Elbert "Jay" Johnson. Sunrise: May 19, 1940 and Sunset: April 16, 2026. Jay lived a full and remarkable life. He touched the lives of everyone he met. He dedicated his life to the electrical trade, where he was known as a skilled and independable master electrician. He then passed down his knowledge and skills to his son's, grandsons and all...
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