Obituaries

John Jones, age 60. Sunrise January 8, 1961 and Sunset June 14, 2021.

John Mark Jones, age 60, was born January 8, 1961, in Columbus, OH to William Howard, Sr., and Janet Lee Jones.

John graduated from West High School. He was a cook at Hyatt Regency and worked for Sears.

John was preceded in death by parents, William Howard,...

Jayvon Gerald Smith Jr. affectionately known as Lil Jay, as well as Lil Hov, was born October 9, 1995. Jayvon departed this life on June 14, 2021 at the age of 25.

Jayvon Jr. was a product of Columbus Public Schools. Jayvon Jr. was a loving father and man. Jayvon Jr. had many special traits, one being an entrepreneur.

Jayvon...

“A precious one from us has gone. A voice we love is stilled. A place is vacant in our hearts, which can never be filled.”

Kendall Orlando Williams was born December 7, 1983 to Johnny Franklin Burks and Mary Elizabeth Williams in Columbus, Ohio. He attended Linden McKinley High School.

Kendall was a caring person with a heart of gold,...

Hattie Mae Parrish was born in Williamson, West Virginia on November 25, 1936 to Joe & and Annie Mae Parrish. As a child she attended the School for the Deaf & Blind, where she excelled in music and crafts. She often explained that she did not know that she was blind until she was 10 years old, because her parents...

Harold Eugene Stith Sr. was born August 26,1946 to the late DeLacy and Dorothy Stith. As a young boy he moved to Columbus, Ohio and was raised by Russell and Elsie Stith.

Harold was one of eight children. He entered into eternal rest at home on Thursday, June 17, 2021.

He served in the United States Army National Guard with...

Yvonda Jean Jones, a beautiful and generous mother of 10, was called home to Christ on June 4, 2021 at approximately 9:30pm. She was 61 years old.

Yvonda Jones was born July 24, 1959 in Huntington, West Virginia to the late mother, Mamie-Lee Jones and father, Arciedus. She is accompanied by her siblings, Gwen, Letha, Cindy, Bill, Debra, Sherry, David...

Janice Kaye (McGowan) Hale was born on January 20, 1955 to LQ and Virginia Mae McGowan in Mineral Wells, MS.

Janice was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and friend. Janice Kaye married the love of her life, Harvey Hale Sr, on February 19, 1983. She was a faithful employee of CDC Head Start, where she retired.

Blessed with...

Raymond L. Gibson, Sr. was born on June 20, 1942, in Columbus, Ohio to John and Wetona Gibson. He grew up on Miami Ave in Old Towne East.

Raymond graduated from East High School in Columbus, Ohio. He went into the U.S. Airforce where he served his country for 4 years as a teletype operator and was honorably discharged. After...

Jordan Hill, age 27. Sunrise March 4, 1994 and Sunset June 1, 2021.

Misty D. Reid was born December 21, 1976 in Columbus, Ohio. She is the only child from Brenda Reid and Paul Everett. She was raised in the Columbus area and attended Walnut Ridge Columbus public school. Misty began her work career early as a teenager where she was a faithful and dedicated worker at Church’s Chicken franchise. Later she continued...

Clinton Blossomgame Jr. affectionally known as “Uncle Punkin”, 64 was born on December 22, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Clinton and Mary F. Blossomgame. Clinton attended Mt. Carmel Baptized Church during his adolescent years under the leadership of the late Reverend Patterson.

Clinton Jr. was educated in the Columbus Public School System where he graduated from South High...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

William Rice Beeman Jr. Was born on September 24, 1962 in Dayton, OH He passed away on June 9th 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

 

William attended Jefferson Township and Dayton Public Schools and graduated from the Meadowdale H.S.  He retired from the V.A. after 20 + years.

 

William...

Mrs Melba Jean Harewood, age 78. Sunrise November 6, 1942 and Sunset June 2, 2021.

Please revisit this page and pray for the Harewood family as they write the obituary for Mrs. Melba.

Private Visitation 11:00 AM and Private Funeral Service 1:00 PM Saturday, June 12, 2021 at New Hope Baptist Church, 128 E. Beech St.. Interment at Hillsboro Cemetery....

Tyrone Maurice Garrett was born in Detroit, Wayne on November 4, 1987; second born to Joel Lindsey and Diane Renae Garrett.

Tyrone loved those who truly loved him, and he always showed it. He loved talking about money, basketball; Isiah Thomas was one of his favorites, but he also talked about just always making sure you leveled up in life.

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Katherine Douglas, age 83. Sunrise February 22, 1938 and Sunset June 7, 2021.

PLease revisit this page and pray for the Douglas family as they write the obituary for Katherine.

Visitation 11:00 AM and Funeral Service 12:00 PM Thursday, June 17, 2021 at The Word Church of God in Christ Church, 115 Wilson Ave 43205. Interment at Franklin Hills Memory...

Annie Lee Underwood was born on July 3, 1937 in Eutaw, Alabama, to Pinkie and Simon Coleman. She was called to glory on June 4, 2021.

Annie was married to Fletcher Underwood and to this union was born three children, Fletcher Jr., Roxane and Shawn. Annie was a very classy, kind and stern lady with tons of personality. She always...

 

 

 

 

 

 

DaQwan Marquis Kurtz, age 25, was born on April 24, 1996 to LaToya L. Kurtz and Ronnie G. Williams in Albion, MI.  He departed this life on Thursday, June 3, 2021.

 

DaQwan was proceeded in death by his Maternal Grandfather, John A. Kurtz Sr and Paternal Grandfather, Ronnie Williams.  Both Maternal Great-Grandparents, Ulysses...

Eugene Fitzgerald, age 38. Sunrise July 4, 1982 and Sunset May 25, 2021.

Please pray for the family as they prepare the obituary.

Jeffrey White, 55, passed away on June 4, 2021. Jeffrey was born on August 23, 1965 in Mansfield, OH to John White Sr. and Wyozetta White.

Jeffrey was a graduate of Malabar High School and Devry Technical Institute. He was a lifetime member of Shiloh Baptist Church where he ministered with the choir and served with the Trustee Board. He...