Obituaries

Jul 27, 2024

William G. Ferguson "Calvin", age 87. Sunrise October 16, 1936 and Sunset July 27, 2024. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests making a donation to The Calvin Ferguson Legacy Fund. These funds will create scholarships and a memorial at Calvin's beloved East High School in Columbus, Ohio.

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Jul 27, 2024

Dean Margaret "Sis" Coleman

Columbus, Ohio

Sunrise July 23, 1929 and Sunset July 27, 2024.

Dean Coleman, age 95, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, an cherished member of the Columbus, Oh community, departed this life to be with the Lord on July 27, 2024 at the Sanctuary at Tuttle Crossing, Dublin, OH. She passed peacefully surrounded by family, having had a...

Jul 26, 2024

Danita Harris “Nita” was born June 30, 1966, in Columbus, Ohio to Arlillian Anderson-Harris. Raised by her grandmother, Elnora Robinson and William Casey. Danita was a caring, and very helpful child growing up, and known to be quiet, laid back, but would curse you out something bad if she had to. 

Nita graduated from Walnut Ridge High School and went on...

Jul 25, 2024

Jordan Devante’ Long passed away suddenly on July 25, 2024. He was born on December 19, 1994 in Columbus, Ohio to Louise Long and George Miller. 

 He is preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Ella Christine and Bennie Long of Logan, West Virginia, Louise Lige-Houston and Tom Lige of Logan West Virginia, Lillie and Vernon Miller of Columbus, Ohio; grandfathers, Bennie...

Jul 25, 2024

Bob Henry Duckens, Jr. (Bobby) of Columbus, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 25, 2024. He was born October 26, 1971, in Houston, Texas to Bob H. Duckens, Sr. and JoAnn Duckens. The second of three children and firstborn son, Bob, Jr. was a PK “preachers’ kid” raised in the knowledge of Jesus Christ by his...

Jul 23, 2024

Yolanda Marie Brown-Harris was born on April 14, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio to Willis Littleton Brown and Melberta Starks Brown Cole at Grant Hospital.

Following her father’s marriage to Martha Mae Cassimere, Yolanda moved with her older brothers, Glenn and Philip, to Houston, Texas. She attended the Houston Independent School District. Yolanda’s mother married Clayton Cole and had two more brothers,...

Jul 21, 2024

Wilma Perez-Rhone, born on June 14, 1970, to Efrain and Irma Perez, cherished her upbringing in Lorain, Ohio, where she thrived in the supportive environment of Lorain City Schools. Her early years were marked by a remarkable academic aptitude and an enthusiastic love for learning. Graduating from Southview High School in 1988 with top honors, Wilma continued her educational journey...

Jul 20, 2024

Deacon Darren Gene Hawkins, age 62. Sunrise September 13, 1961 and Sunset July 20, 2024. Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Thursday, August 1, 2024 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one block east of Noe Bixby, turn North on Lonsdale Rd.). 

Jul 20, 2024

Denise Jean (Mitchell) Skelton, Sunrise: June 12, 1953 and Sunset: July 20, 2024. 

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, resided in Huntsville, Alabama shortly, then moved to Columbus, Ohio. Denise was very motherly to all her younger siblings, she had a very loving, dedicated and giving spirit as a sister and aunt. However, Denise had a very low tolerance level for somethings and...

Jul 19, 2024

Larry Arnett Matlock was born Monday, February 13, 1950. He was the 4th son of Janie Mae (Bruton) Matlock and James L.C. Matlock. Larry passed away Friday, July 19, 2024, at the age of 74. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Janie and James Matlock; stepmother, Jenny Matlock; 2 other brothers, Donn & Lester, and daughter, Cynthia Clayborn. 

Larry...

Jul 19, 2024

Freddie Mae McKillion, age 84, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2024. She was born on March 31, 1940, in Aberdeen, Mississippi to the late Walter Lee and Beauty Carruthers. She is preceded in death by her very loving husband, Bobby Joe McKillion; and son Larry Sellers. 

Freddie Mae will be deeply missed by her children, Barbara (John) Martin, Karen (Gerald)...

Jul 18, 2024

Gabriel Issac Smith, age 16, blessed us with his presence April 1, 2008, and went home to be with the Lord on July 18, 2024. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Aundarcio Jackson; great grandfather, Lloyd Edwin Jackson; cousin, Xavier Jackson.

He is survived by his mother, Desiree Jackson; father, Phillip I. Smith; stepfather, Justin Almon; siblings, Kian Jackson,...

Jul 18, 2024

Deborah M. Reeves Quayson was born in Columbus, Ohio to Herman Reeves Jr. and Sheila Dennis Reeves on June 13, 1964. She attended West High School and was employed by Old Time Pottery. Debbie was fun loving and loved her family. 

 She was preceded in death by her parents Herman Reeves Jr. and Sheila Dennis Reeves; maternal grandparents, Essie and Charles...

Jul 18, 2024

Jul 17, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sequana Janine Mingle-Brown, a vibrant and adventurous spirit whose zest for life was truly infectious. Sequana, affectionately known as Quan or DawgPound, left us on July 17, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family and the cherished memories she created throughout her colorful and creative life. Though the news has profoundly...

Jul 17, 2024

Rodney Maurice Culver Jr. affectionately known as ‘Hot Rod,’ was born on August 31, 1997 in Columbus, Ohio to Rodney Culver Sr. and Sharon Banner. He went home to be with the Lord on July 17, 2024. Rodney is proceeded in death by his grandfather Charles Ray Benson; his maternal great grandmother, Nora Dean Burger; paternal great grandmothers, Ruthie Harris...

Jul 17, 2024

Mother Ida Mae Simpson, 96, of 5450 Larkwood Rd., Columbus, OH, formerly of 676 Hoyt Street Warren, OH, peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:00 at her home. 

Mother Ida lovingly known as “GRANNY” was born on September 8, 1927 in Belzoni, MS, the 13th of 16 children to the union of Pompie and Annie Wade. She...

Jul 17, 2024

Mildred Vernel Smith passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Altercare Nursing Home in Canal Winchester, Ohio following a lengthy illness. 

She was born on February 5,1941 in Circleville, Ohio to John Henry and Alice (Smith) Locklear. Mildred was the 3rd of 5 children born to John and Alice. She attended Columbus Public Schools and earned the nickname of “Mama”...

Jul 16, 2024

Sandra Perry McCruter (affectionately known as Sandra P. McCruter) was born on Tuesday, January 15, 1946, in Mansfield, to the late Thomas Howard Lindsay and Thelma Loretta Lindsay. 

 She attended Mansfield Senior High School, was part of the pep-rally team cheering for her future husband and was in the 1st graduating class of Malabar High School in 1964. 

Although she worked at...

Jul 15, 2024

Our beloved son, Tyon C. Hickerson, was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm in January 2024. He gained his wings and joined his mother, Sheena Charley-Hickerson, in eternal peace. Tyon leaves behind his father, Charles Hickerson; stepmother, Michelle Hickerson; twin sister, Tyiona Hickerson; brother, Charles Hickerson IV; stepsister, Natalie Stewart; and stepbrother, Kiko Rhynehardt. He is also survived by his grandmothers,...