Obituaries

Victor Andre Dorsey Sr. was born in Alanta Georgia, on May 22, 1956, to the union of the late Willie Dorsey and Julia M. Dorsey-(Emory) Arnold.

Victor’s family moved from Atlanta, Georgia to Columbus, Ohio in 1965. Victor was educated in the Columbus Public School, attending Linden McKinley High School.

Victor and Marsha met in School, at an early...

Martha Black entered her Eternal Heavenly Reward on Saturday, October 28, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. Her Sunrise was on July 17, 1937 in Hazlehurst, Mississippi.

She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Gretha Jones; by her husband, Manual Black, Jr.; her grandson’s, CJ Jones and Michael Lynn Davis; her brother, Wellington (Meredith) Jones; her sister, Lee Etta...

Evangelist Gilda M. Miller, a beloved member of the Unity Christian Fellowship Church, peacefully passed away on October 24, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio, at the age of 77. Gilda was born on May 31, 1946, in Akron, Ohio, to her loving parents Jesse and Marie McWain.

Gilda dedicated her life to spreading the word of God and serving her community...

Larry Zephyr Milligan, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on March 6, 1954, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and moved to Columbus with his family at a young age. Larry was a proud African American man who embodied resilience, hard work, and a zest for life.

Larry was a...

On Saturday October 21st, 2023, Gaylord “Lee” Toler II, age 54, our beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend peacefully entered into eternal rest.

Born in Columbus, Ohio to Gaylord Lee Toler Sr. and Carol Robinson Toler, Lee was raised in Atlanta, GA, where he graduated from Lakeside High school with passion for music. In 2004, Lee married...

In Loving Memory of my Dearest friend and Lifelong partner Bowdree Barrett “Bo” Ziglar.

PER HIS REQUEST

I lived a great 76 years of life! I wish to have no memorial, homegoing services or burial. “Be Kind, Be Caring and Honor thy wishes of others through their illnesses as in their transitioning to a peaceful deep sleep.” I’m now FREE....

Vincent Charles Kirk Sr., a beloved son, father, and brother, peacefully passed away on October 16, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio, at the age of 53. He was born on October 12, 1970, in Laurel, Mississippi, to his proud parents, Fred Little Sr. and Patricia Payton.

Vincent was a talented chef and dedicated his career to Barcelona Restaurant and Bar, where...

Ollie Ethel Amos Greenway was born November 30, 1958, to parents Walter and Ethel Amos in Columbus, Ohio. On Saturday, she departed this life, after a courageous battle with progressive health issues on October 21, 2023, at her home.

On November 11, 2000, she was united in marriage to the love of her life John W. Greenway, Sr. and they...

Luther, A. Jones, Jr., affectionately, known as “Bo” was born June 26, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio and departed this life on October 22, 2023, at the age of 65. Bo was a naturally gifted athlete and excelled in basketball and football at South High School.

He had a love for computers and electronics and earned an Associate’s Degree in Computer...

Rosa Lee Starling Ward-Miller, 87, of Columbus, Ohio, was born to the late James and Edna Starling on July 19, 1936, in Maybeury, West Virginia and entered into eternal rest on October 18, 2023.

Rosa’s life was marked by an undying devotion to her family, her devout faith to Christ and her strong work ethic. Immediately following her high school...

Obituary: Mary Elizabeth Robinson (September 23, 1941 – October 14, 2023)

Mary Elizabeth Robinson, affectionately known as “Worry,” passed away peacefully on October 14, 2023, in Columbus Ohio. Born on September 23, 1941, in Atlanta, Georgia, Mary’s life was a testament to faith, wisdom, and kindness.

At the age of fourteen, Mary relocated to Chicago, where her uncle, Elmer Bryant,...

It is with sadness that we are here today announcing this passing. This man was a beloved son, brother, father, and uncle. On October 17, 2023 at 5:18 am Anthony Donnell Cato lost the battle for his life at Grant Medical Center. Many of you may know him as ‘Youngin’ so that’s how we will address him here today.

Youngin...

Sylyna (Jackson) Cousar, age 92, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away at home on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. The daughter of James A. and Louisa (Tates) Jackson, she was born in New London, Ohio and grew up in Lorain, Ohio. She moved to Columbus in the last half of her senior year in high school in 1949 and graduated from East...

Mr. Bernard Ceasar Wright, 70, passed away on October 18, 2023. Bernard was born on February 11, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio to Ceasar Wright and Carrilla Wright-Wall. He is Preceded in death by his mother, Carrilla Wright; father, Ceasar Wright; brother Kermit G. Wright.

Bernard is survived by his children’s mother, Dolly Caldwell; daughters Jennifer Caldwell (Mershawn McMahan); Monica Watkins;...

Emma Ruth Fleming, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2023, in Mansfield, OH. Born on June 16, 1942, in Jackson, MS, Emma brought joy and warmth to the lives of all who knew her. Her memory will be cherished and celebrated for generations to come.

Emma led a life filled with love, laughter, and...