Obituaries

In remembrance of our beloved Victor Earl Goode. Sunrise, September 27, 1953 and Sunset, January 22, 2024 at Grant Memorial Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

Victor Earl Goode was born to Giles P. Goode II and Beulah Mackey-Goode. He was the third born son, and an apprentice to his father who was a serviceman by trade. Victor was a man of...

Steven James Ridgeway, beloved son, brother, and friend departed this world on January 15, 2024, at the age of 61. Born on September 14, 1962, Steven’s journey through life was marked by pure kindness and selflessness.

Steven attended Livingston Elementary School, and he graduated from Marion Franklin High School in 1980. An accomplished athlete, Steven earned a scholarship to play...

Mary Elizabeth Smith, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, passed away on January 19, 2024, at the age of 78. She was born on August 4, 1945, in Charleston, West Virginia to Otis and Fannie Mae Byers.

In her early years, Mary moved from West Virginia to Columbus, Ohio where she connected with Robert Lee Smith, Sr. Forming a...

Jake was born to the late James and Marceline Williams on March 12, 1948. He was 75 years old when our heavenly father called him home.

Jake enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He loved his cars (Cadillac’s), fishing and telling jokes. He enjoyed telling his grandchildren about his younger days and many things about himself. His loving...

The beloved, Tracy Lynn Crawley, age 54, departed this life to go home to be with the Lord, Saturday, January 20, 2024.

Tracy was born, Tuesday, January 20, 1970. She was the daughter of Virginia Crawley and the late George L. Crawley.

Tracy was known for being a “Boss” and for being the life of the party. Her upbeat energy...

Taylour Simmone Crutchfield was born on March 12, 1999, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Cheryl Crutchfield and Lawrence Crutchfield.

Taylour was an extraordinary, loving, loyal and dedicated woman who gained her angel wings on January 4, 2024, in Houston, Texas. Taylour was loved by many for her free spirit and enduring love for family and friends. Taylour accepted Christ...

Our hearts were heavy as we said goodbye to our beloved Robert (Bob) Paul Williams. Preceded in death by Barbara Jean Wilson (Mother) and Willie Porter (Father).

Robert was a cherished husband, loving Father, and a respected member of the community. He peacefully passed away surrounded by his family.

He leaves to cherish his loving wife, Teressa Knox-Williams; daughter,...

FAMILY

Ola Mae Allen Bibb was born December 15, 1929, and peacefully transition from earth to glory on the morning of January 19, 2024.

Ola was born to Dallas and Daisy Allen and was 6th of child of 12 children, Mildred Mapp (d), Marshall Allen (d), Dallas Allen (d), Rev. Calvin Allen (d), Rev. Carl Allen (d), Ola, Daisy Wilson,...

Marty Turner, age 68, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 19, 2024, at approximately 5:00am.

Born and raised in Dayton, Ohio, he gave his life to Christ at Phillips Temple CME Church.

Marty graduated from Dunbar High, where he was a member of the school band. He later moved to Columbus, becoming the drummer of...

Anthony Lamar Hardin, better known as “Tony”, was born October 26, 1958 in Welch, West Virginia to Otis and Reba Hardin (both now deceased). The family resided in the nearby town of Jenkinjones, a very close-knit community where everyone looked out for each other. His father Otis was a coal miner, and his mother Reba was a homemaker and we...

Barbara Lee Culbreath was born to the late Leroy Pearson and Delores Christian (Pearson) (the third child of six) in Steubenville, Ohio, on May 20, 1954, (the same month and day as her mother).

At an early age, Barabara accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and attended Emmanuel Church of God in Christ.

Barbara matriculated and completed...

Mr. Dorcy David Smith, Sr. was born to Benjamin and Nannie Smith on March 20, 1930, in Spartanburg, SC. On January 19, 2024, Dorcy was called home to be with the Lord.

Dorcy was known for traveling and lived in many states, from New York to Georgia to name a few. In 2021, Dorcy decided to settle his last days...

Allen Dale Farmer was the son of the late Bernard Farmer Jr. and Evangelist Janet E. Farmer. He was born August 24, 1955 in Columbus, Ohio. He passed away on January 11, 2024 while visiting Las Vegas, NV at Sunrise Hospital, with his brother, Duncan (aka “Ray”) Farmer and special friend, Rosemarie (aka Rory”) Fleming by his side.

Alan was...

Mrs. Renata Jean Jordan (Conners), age 65, sunrise, September 16, 1958 in Canton, Ohio and sunset, January 9, 2024.

Renata Conners was a loving wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to many and loved by all. Renata Conners earned her Ohio High School Equivalency Diploma in 1976. In 1995, she started her first company as an Entrepreneur Consultant. Her...

Jacqueline Marie Mayo was born on July 7, 1945, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Willard D. Mayo and mother, Louise (Harris) Mayo-Carter. She went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 16, 2024

In 1955, the family relocated to Columbus, Ohio where Jackie attended Columbus Public Schools and graduated from Linden McKinley High School in 1964. Jacqueline attended...