Obituaries

Dec 24, 2025

Melvin Turner Jr., lovingly known as “Pop,” was born on September 28, 1977, in Brooklyn, NY. He departed this life on December 24, 2025, in Cleveland, OH. A son whose presence could fill any room, Melvin lived a life marked by love, laughter, loyalty, and an unmistakable spirit that touched everyone blessed to know him.

He was preceded in death by...

Dec 24, 2025

Allen L. Bryant was born July 18, 1955, in Columbus, Ohio. He attended South High School. Allen was employed by the State of Ohio as a custodian.

Allen was a kind and caring person. He would give you the shirt off his back, then, when you weren’t looking, he would take it back. He was always happy to see family and...

Dec 24, 2025

LOUISE LAVONNE COUNTRYMAN, daughter of the late Clinton Moat Jackson and Catherine Jackson-Scott, was born December 26, 1945, in Chester, Pennsylvania. She went peacefully to be with the Lord on December 24, 2025. She received her formal education in the school districts of Media, Pennsylvania; Cincinnati, Ohio and graduated in 1966 from Newark High School in Newark, Ohio.

An industrious worker,...

Dec 24, 2025

Milton James Green was born in Hamilton County, Ohio, on December 12th, 1941, and was called to his heavenly home on December 24th, 2025. Milton graduated from East High School in Columbus, Ohio, and went on to earn Graduate Degrees from HBCU Central State and The Ohio State University. Milton completed Mortuary School and worked for the Franklin County Coroner's...

Dec 23, 2025

Elder Jackie Muriel Smith, Sr. was born on December 30, 1943, in Eckman, West Virginia. In 1960, his family moved to Columbus, Ohio, where he attended and graduated from Linden-McKinley High School.

Upon relocating to Columbus in 1960, Elder Smith became a member of the Original Glorious Church. In 1962, at 524 E. Long Street, he received the gift of the...

Dec 22, 2025

William Ramon Pruitt (Billy Ra.) was born on February 3, 1960, in Columbus, Ohio, to Deanna G Pruitt and James W. Thomas. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by Reverend UG Campbell at Travelers Rest Missionary Baptist Church.

Billy met many people and touched many lives during his 65 years of life. Billy never met a stranger...

Dec 21, 2025

MELVYN Y. LITTLE, SR. was born December 2, 1940, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the union of the late Bishop Robert L. Little and Jennie M. (Flowers) Little and was the firstborn of nine children. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald K. Little and Robert W. Little, and four sisters, Joyce A. Weems, Sonja J. Gilbert, Kathleen N....

Dec 21, 2025

Earnest Alexander Roby

Earnest Alexander Roby was born on December 28, 1987, in Columbus, Ohio, to Bettye Jean Roby and Melvin Brown. He was the seventh child born to his loving mother, Bettye Jean Roby.

At an early age, Earnest accepted Christ and carried his faith with him throughout his life. He had a deep passion for basketball—basketball was more than a...

Dec 20, 2025

Geraldine “Sis” Hobbs of Columbus, Ohio, had her sunset of this life on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at age 71. She was born September 17, 1954, in Madison, Alabama, the daughter of the late Shead Hobbs II and Cornelia Hobbs of Madison and Huntsville, Alabama.

Geraldine was known as many roles in her life: a good friend, a daughter, a sister,...

Dec 18, 2025

Marlon Orlando Capers, brother, nephew, cousin, grandson was born on May 10, 1968, in Columbus, Ohio to Jeannie Ann Pack and Marion Capers. Marlon left all us all after his strongest battle to be in paradise with the lord on December 18, 2025. His heart was pure and he will be genuinely missed by his cousins, aunties, children and grandchildren...

Dec 18, 2025

Loretta “Retta” Cameron made her heavenly transition surrounded by the love of her family, leaving behind a legacy as strong, bold, and unforgettable as she was. Born in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late James Henry and Beauty Lee Gordon Sr., she lived a full life defined by family, grit, humor, and a spirit that never backed down from anything or...

Dec 17, 2025

Carolyn Elizabeth Reynolds, age 80. Sunrise April 18, 1945 and Sunset December 17, 2025. Please keep the family in your prayers, as they prepare Ms. Reynolds obituary.

Dec 17, 2025

A beautiful life came to a close on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as Florence Elaine Eva Robinson Williams joined her Heavenly Father. Born January 16, 1943, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Dorothy Perrilliat Robinson and Fuller J. Robinson. She lived a life marked by faith, grace, and strength.

She was a woman of quiet resilience and deep compassion. Florence believed in...

Dec 17, 2025

Dec 16, 2025

Tyler Norwood, 33, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, December 16th, 2025. He was born May 8th, 1992, in Columbus, Ohio, to Michelle Norwood and Gregory Yost. Tyler was a lifelong resident of central Ohio and a graduate of Marion Franklin High School in 2010. While in high school, he also completed his fire certification through the Columbus Downtown...

Dec 15, 2025

Dominique Ontario Brown, age 36, of Memphis, Tennessee, transitioned from this life on December 15, 2025.

Born on June 14, 1989, Dominique was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was known for his dedication to his family, strong work ethic, and the way he showed up for those he loved. He was also known for...

Dec 15, 2025

Christopher C. Moore Jr of Columbus, Ohio passed away December 15th, 2025.

Born August 23rd,1949 in Springfield, Ohio, son of Treva and Christopher Moore Sr. Retired from many years of service at Patton Wall covering In Columbus, Ohio.

His memory will be cherished by wife Beverly McClanahan, daughters Tracy McClanahan Smith and Rosalyn Fambro Columbus, Ohio, Sons William “Choo-Choo” McClanahan and Rickie...

Dec 15, 2025

Dec 15, 2025

Carl G. Hicks Jr., age 73 was born on December 15, 1952 and as only he could, transitioned on December 15, 2025.

Carl was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, mentor, and friend. Carl was born in Columbus, Ohio where he attended Marion Franklin High School and later enlisted in the US Coast Guard to serve for almost 3 years....

Dec 14, 2025

December 14, 2025, in Columbus, OH. Born on July 7th, 1982 He leaves to remember his life is wife, Lacey; their children, William IV, Lynda, and Ace; Mother and Stepfather, Teresa and Edward McConnell; Brother and Sister-in-law, Justin and Mia Russell; Mother-in-law Vivian White, Sisters-in-laws Daria and Raaw’El Ware, Danielle Wade; Brothers-in-laws and wives Lanell and Jennifer White and Lamont...