Obituaries

Philip Randolph Hemphill Sr., age 61 of Columbus, Ohio passed away at Ohio State University Hospital East on December 14, 2017 at 7:44pm.

 

Born in Columbus, Ohio, Phil was the 6th of 7 children born to Bob and Alma Lee Hemphill. He attended Linden McKinley High School where he was a standout in football, baseball and track.  He played...

Van Alan Johnson was born to George Johnson and Agnes Johnson-Nelson in Cleveland, Ohio on May 24, 1963. He departed his life tragically on December 10, 2017. Van accepted Christ at a young age and attended Community Baptist Church in Cleveland, Ohio. He later moved to Columbus and attended Faith Ministries, Christian Assembly and at the time of his death...

Michael D. Crim Sr., age 51.

Sunrise May 12, 1966 in Columbus, Ohio and Sunset December 9, 2017 at Ohio Health Mansfield.

 

Michael was a graduate of Marion Harding High School and was employed at CYT in Cardington. He loved fishing, working on cars, traveling, Pittsburgh Steelers and spending time with family and friends.

 

Left to cherish his...

Born on 9/8/1947 in Urbana, Ohio to Charles Howell, mother unknown. No known relatives to speak of. Last known city of residence is Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Howell previously resided at Summit Trace Nursing home. Ebony Rucker- Shropshire had the pleasure of spending his last days with him as well as being his guardian. If you have any information or contribution...

Obia Lee Hemphill was born October 27, 1927, to the late Jerry and Lottie (Shelton) Hemphill in Eupora, Mississippi. He made his transition December2, 2017 at his residence with his wife at his side.

At the age of 90 he was in Mt. Carmel Hospice at home for 7 months.

He has resided in Columbus, Ohio since the age of...

On the afternoonof Tuesday, November 28, 2017, Joyce Aileen Smith passed away quietly and peacefully at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Joyce was 60 years of age.

 

Joyce attended Linden McKinley High School, and Columbus State Community College where she pursued a degree in Healthcare. She had a passion for taking care of others and learning about health. ...

“A Life of Love and Faith”

 

With hearts filled with gratitude, we celebrate the life of our mother, Mary Beeler Washington-Winbush—our first teacher of life and of faith. She entered this world on August 17th, 1922, the ninth of twelve children born to Walter Clay Washington and Gertrude Alice Fields-Washington in Columbus, Ohio.  Growing up in the Flytown community...

Walter F Hinkle went to be with the Lord November 30, 2017.

Born May 30, 1955 to parents Onnie and Novella Hinkle, Walter never knew a stranger and loved to tell jokes and stories of his life and adventures.  He was a graduate of Linden-McKinley High School where he played on the football team and acted in school plays.  He...

Steven L. Bradley of Columbus, husband of Stephanie Lucas- Bradley died Saturday November 18th 2017 .

He was born in the Philippines on August 16th 1972 son of Rose Carter and the late William Bradley Sr.

Steve was a loyal and dedicated family man and part owner of Pure Strength and Wellness Functional Training Studio. Anyone who has ever met...

Stoi Paphe Jurist Johnson, age 51 of Columbus, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her parents on Friday, November 24, 2017. Stoi was born on November 3, 1966 in Columbus, Ohio and gifted by God to parents Erena R. (Hall) Jurist and William F. Jurist. She was the oldest of six children, four sisters: Níel, René, Uri, Othni and one brother,...

Raymond Leon Hamilton, of Columbus, Ohio, a United States Army Veteran,  transitioned from this life at his home on November 19, 2017.

 

Ray was born April 14, 1930 in Magnolia, Ohio to the late Titus Hamilton and Rheta (Montgomery) Hamilton Woods.

Ray graduated from Canton McKinley High School where he excelled in football and track. After high school, Ray...

James B. Willis III., age 30. Sunrise October 19, 1987 and Sunset November 18, 2017. Visitation 11:00am Funeral 12:00pm Monday, November 27, 2017 at Marlan Gary Funeral Home The Chapel of Peace North.

Eugene Charles Lewis was born December 16, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio. He was called home to be with the Lord on November 14, 2017. He was a graduate of Columbus City Schools. He retired from The Ohio State University Hospital after 24 years of service.

 

“Lou Daddy” as he was affectionately known as, believed in living life to the...

Druenetta V. Smith was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. She moved to Atlanta, Georgia and has been living there for 27 years. She retired from Suntrust Corporate and Investment Banking in 2009, as the Executive Assistant to the Executive Vice President of Corporate and Investment Banking. During her time and service at Suntrust Bank she served as chairperson for...