Obituaries

Michael A. Brown age 50 was born July 28,1970 in Columbus, Ohio. He departed this life Saturday July 3, 2021. He was an entrepreneur and certified in HVAC and Welding. Michael enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He loved to smile and make those around him smile and laugh. Michael always saw the best in everyone.

Michael is...

Dolores Ardelia Pettey, aka Speed Buggy, age 62, of Columbus, Ohio transitioned from her Earthly home to her Heavenly home on Monday, July 5, 2021. Dolores was born in Columbus, Ohio to parents Clinton A. and Signora J. Pettey on October 4, 1958.

Dolores was a graduate of South High School and studied at Columbus Technical Institute. Dolores was previously...

John “Skip” N. Williams, 72 years old died after a distinguished career first as a public school educator, and most recently an ordained lay-Minister in the Moravian Church of North America.

John was born at Grant Hospital in Columbus, Ohio; the first born of John B. and Geraldine Williams. John was educated in the Columbus City Schools system graduating June...

Dontae Lamar Maurice Crowder was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 29th, 1995, to Angela Lee Crowder and James Michael Hairston. He was the third son of seven siblings. He departed this life on Saturday, June 26th, 2021. He attended Independence High School and Columbus State Community College where he received his high school diploma and became a certified electrician....

Stanley Bowers age 81 of Columbus Ohio passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Ella Bowers; Brothers, Clarence Jr. Robert, Theodore, William, Kenneth and Ricardo Bowers, Sisters, Betty Bowers and Carmen Washington.

 

He leaves to cherish his memory his Sister, Patricia (Michael) Hines; Niece,...

Charles “Sonny” Adams, 84, passed away on July 4, 2021. Charles was born on December 22, 1936 in Columbus, MS to Catherine Adams.

Sonny was known for working with his hands and being able to fix most anything.

After his mother passed Sonny moved to Mansfield to be with his family, his mothers surviving sisters, Louise Brown and Minnie...

Brenda Anderson, age 59 of Columbus, Ohio, gained her wings on July 3, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born to the late Fred “Bill” and Mary Anderson on August 13, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio. Brenda attended Linden McKinley High School in 1979 and was employed at Designer Brand LLC (DSW).

Brenda was known as a generous,...

Leslie C. Watts of Columbus, Ohio unexpectedly earned her wings on June 27, 2021.

Leslie was born in Welch, West Virginia on February 5, 1976 to Crystal Purcell and David Johnson. Leslie attended West High School where she quickly became a track star and made her way up on the Hall of Fame, where her record still remains.

She was...

Eric Tyrone Downs II , age 32, passed away on June 27, 2021 at Ohio Health Mansfield. Eric was born on July 6, 1988 in Mansfield, OH to Eric Down I and Tracey Trammell. Eric attended Mansfield City Schools, and Job Corps. Eric was a member of Maddox Memorial COGIC. Eric loved to spend time with his family, his children...

James J. Hayden was born on August 27, 1991, in Youngstown, Ohio to his devoted parents Carla Hayden and James Richardson Jr. His adolescent years were spent in Alabama and Ohio. The family would later move to Georgia where he built a loving relationship with his “Uncle Reggie,” as they bonded over their passion for old school cars and music....

Eric Tyler was born on May 2, 1990 in Columbus, Ohio. He departed this life on May 11, 2021. He was the oldest of three children born to Mary Tyler.

Eric attended West High School and had a great passion for football.

Eric attended the Hilltop Seventh Day Adventist Church as a young child with his devoted Grandmother Saundra Tyler.

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Nancy was born in Elizabethtown, NC at Bladen County Hospital on February 13, 1956. She was raised primarily by her grandmothers, Bertha Allen and Mary Ann Ervin and began attending school at Bladen Elementary School before reuniting with her parents Carroll “Smitty” Smith and Helen Jane (Graham) Smith when she was 7 years old as they found permanent residence in...

Debra Wright born April 29, 1956 in Mansfield, Ohio to Clarence and Ruby (Spears) Bridgeman. She made Mansfield her home for all of her 65 years. Debra left this earth early Thursday morning on June 24, 2021. Debra became a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Mansfield Ohio at a very young age where she served as an usher,...

Emonjanah T. C. Jones age 21, was born to Tamica Jones and Sherman Barker on October 19,1999 in Columbus,Ohio. Emonjanah went home to be with the lord on Wednesday June 23,2021. Emonjanah was a graduate of Academy for Urban Scholars High School.

Emonjanah is preceded in death by her grandmothers Brenda Jones, Cara Lee Harris, aunt Amelia Lee Harris, brother...

Robert Julius “Snowball” Stovall Jr. was born on April 28, 1952 to Minnie Mae Shellow and the late Robert Julius Stovall, Sr. in Beckley, West Virginia. Robert sadly departed this life on June 25, 2021.

Robert touched many lives, and hearts, and he loved music, and his family.

Robert is preceded in death by his dad, Robert Julius Stovall Sr.;...

Destiny Davon Moore was born on July 4, 1994 in Columbus, Ohio to George F. Moore and Ramonie Reese (Moore). She went to her final resting place on Thursday, June 17, 2021. She was twenty-six years old.

Destiny graduated from Brookhaven High School with Honors in 2012. She enjoyed music and having great times with family.

Destiny is preceded in...

 

 

 

 

Deacon Featherstone was born in Columbus, Ohio on February 10, 1936 to Henry Featherstone and Catherine Mickens Featherstone.  He attended East High School, graduated in1953, and soon after, enlisted in the United States Air Force.  After working several jobs since his honorable discharge, he decided to start a business and opened the Miami Record Shop.  This...

King James Jr was 87 years old, born November 17, 1933 in Pickens, Mississippi, and went home to be with the Lord on June 23, 2021.

King worked for Columbus City Water Division for 25 years, and he also owned his own business, Parnell Pluming. He did main line and water line breaks. He was a faithful member of Ephesus...

Tyrone Fraley, age 66. Sunrise January 3, 1955 and Sunset June 22, 2021. Please pray for the family as they prepare the obituary. Visitation 11:00am and Funeral 12:00pm Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Christian Valley,3330 Scottwood Road. Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estates.