Obituaries

Hugh Tyrone Burks was born April 16, 1950 to Hugh and Cynthia Burks in Radford, VA.

Tyrone graduated from Marion Franklin High School class of 1968. Where he was on the football team and his picture is posted in schools showcase upon entrance.

He met Doris Anne Landrum in 1972. In 1974 they had his only child Sharita.

Tyrone...

Ann Elizabeth Clifton was born November 12, 1942 in Bardstown, Kentucky and made Columbus, OH her home in the mid sixties. As an adult, Ann worked several jobs in the public sector and retired from Franklin County Children Services in 2007, after 22 years of service as a Community Service Worker. After retiring, she worked as a loving Foster Parent...

Charles Emanuel Hazell was born in Harlem, NY to Ruby Eason and Charles Hazell, Sr. and grew up during the Civil Rights Era where moments and movements transformed a people to rise up no matter what circumstances were before them. He was an artist, activist, educator and community service icon, and all throughout his life with every moment possible he...

Lavell Holman, age 52. Sunrise October 28, 1966 in Columbus, Ohio and Sunset June 22, 2019.

He leaves to cherish his memory with loving mother Arlene Tartt, daughter Timnisha Ne Hale, brother Garmal Holman, sister Phyllis Perry-Smith, grandchildren Randall Lynn Bowers, Trebion LaMarr Bowers, and Raquan Lamont Bowers, also a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and...

Harry (Bat) Anthony Jackson was born February 9, 1943 and went home to be with the Lord on June 10, 2019.

Harry loved being on the go spending time at the race tracks and exploring new places. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren as well as family. When Harry give advice, you better listen because he did not like...

Raymond E. Allen, age 46. was born January 9, 1973 in Columbus, Ohio to Raymond and Etta Clark. Raymond went home to be with the Lord on June 21, 2019.

Raymond was a exceptionally dedicated father to RayVon and Tyrae. Raymond took pride in giving back to his community by coaching and mentoring football to children of all ages. His...

We were blessed to celebrate Mr. USA’s 95th birthday on May 18th. He went to paradise on June 11, 2019. USA was born in West Virginia, and later moved to Columbus, Ohio. He was married to his loving wife Peggie Austin for 37 years. He retired from the Federal Government (DCSC) after 37 years of service. He served in the...

LeVale MaLik Madison first born son of LuVenia Lee Madison. LeVale was born May 27, 1996 in Columbus, Ohio. Levale graduated from Walnut Ridge High School where played football, and baseball and received his diploma and Associates Degree.

LeVale is preceded in death by maternal grandfather Donalds L. Simmons, uncles Virgal, and Donald Jr., Earnest Simmons, Jeffrey Madison, and grandparents...

Tamara Jean Hull, 56, passed away suddenly on June 20, 2019. She was born on April 8, 1963, to Jean and the late Bruce H. Hull II in Columbus, Ohio. Tamara graduated from Walnut Ridge High School and attended The Ohio State University. She was employed by Collins Insurance.

Tamara was a genuinely nice, caring, fun loving person with a...

Gwendolyn D. Crenshaw, 78 Years old Sunrise March 23, 1941 & Sunset June 14, 2019.

Gwendolyn D. Crenshaw was born on March 23, 1941 in Norfolk Virginia, where she later moved to Brooklyn, New York, that is where she met and married her late husband David Crenshaw Sr. in 1970.

Gwendolyn was a dedicated New York City telephone operator for...

Michael “Mikey” Hogan, age 20 was born October 1, 1998 in Columbus, Ohio to Ericka Mullins and Michael Hogan Sr., and passed away suddenly on June 18, 2019 in Whitehall, Ohio.

Michael enjoyed spending time with his family and most of all his son and girlfriend. Michael loved football and nice clothes. He attended Marion Franklin High School.

Michael is...

Donald Lee Payton, age 66, was born on November 16, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio. He attended Columbus Public School system. He was a veteran of the US Army. He loved to eat.

He loved fishing and playing chess. He also enjoyed his New York giants. He also loved watching old westerns. He was employed for number of years at Buckeye...

Willie F. Nivins, Jr. passed away on June 15, 2019 at the age of 62. Willie was born on October 31, 1956 in Columbus, OH to Willie F. Nivins, Sr. and Geraldine (Stewart) Nivins.

He graduated from Marion-Franklin High School in 1975 and recently retired from Radial Corp.

As an avid sports fan, Willie was a fierce supporter of...

Joan M. Martin (Winchester) was born on March 18, 1948 in Pittsburgh, PA to Isabella and Horace Winchester Jr. Joan professed to Christ at an early age while attending Sixth Mount Zion in Pittsburgh. She passed away unexpectedly on June 16, 2019 at the age of 71.

Joan graduated from George Westinghouse High School in 1966. Shortly after high...

Viola Nadyne Price (Jackson) was born November 1, 1949 to Naydine and Henry Jackson in Columbus, Ohio. She was the youngest of four children; Henry W. Jackson Jr; Mary E. Jackson and Harry (Vera) Jackson, Viola was also a mother of 3 children, Rhonda, Thurman (Kathy), Kevin (Deanna) Pleasant. She was a grandmother of 5 beautiful grandchildren, Rashad, Shanika, Zhane...

Lillie Ruth “Ruby” Mathis, age 83 ran her race, finished her course and went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 16, 2019. She was born October 11, 1935 in Memphis, TN to Thomas and Georgia (Williams) Brown. Lillie attended Lester Grammar, Manassas High School and Tennessee State University.

A 50+ year resident of Gary, Indiana, Mathis was...

Anna Frances Williams, age 98. Sunrise July 21, 1920 in Monroe, GA and Sunset June 14, 2019 in Columbus, OH.

Anna was a member of Love Zion Baptist Church and retired from Swan Cleaners.

She was preceded in death by her parents Heron Shellmon and Claudine Johnson, daughter Veronica Wynn, and twin great-great granddaughters

She leaves to cherish...

Robert Louis Richardson, age 76. Sunrise May 2, 1943 and Sunset June 14, 2019.

Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Friday, June 21, 2019 at Mt. Vernon AME Church 1127 Mt. Vernon Ave.

Interment at Union Cemetery Association.

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