Obituaries

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...

Noreen D. Wright came into this world March 3, 1959 at University Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

Living in the north, Noreen went through the Columbus School System and graduated from Linden McKinley High School.

Noreen was a Veteran of the United States Army and moved on to become a hair stylist in Columbus, Ohio. After years of teaching and...

Stephen Lucas was born in Columbus Ohio on April 13, 1953.

Stephen graduated from Lindon McKinley High School in 1971 and later attended Columbus State Community College.

Stephen was a member of the Temple of Compassion Church and was ordained a Deacon on October 6, 2013.

Stephen was employed as a Cosmetologist at Smart Style Hair Salon and Manager at...

Judith Ann Boyce was born on March 4, 1948, in Columbus, Ohio and was called home to be with our Lord on January 15, 2024, at the age of 75.

Judith, best known as “NaNa”, was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, and great-grandmother and will be deeply missed by her family. She is preceded in death by her...

Bernice Joyce (Enoch) Harrison was born in Toledo, Ohio on November 22, 1941 to Harold Moss, Sr. and Arzella V. Enoch. She attended school in Toledo and graduated from Toledo Scott High School.

Bernice accepted Christ early in life and was a member of Greater Bethel of Toledo. She moved to Brooklyn, New York where she lived and worked...

Vibrantly known as Rhonda L. Madison, she was born on November 7, 1956 in Charleston, WV. Rhonda went home to be with the Lord on January 14, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio.

Rhonda graduated from East High School where she was an honor student and a member of JROTC. Rhonda was a very accomplished, ambitious and educated woman of God....

Ralph Johnson was born on May 30, 1971, to Rose Marie Garrett and Ralph Johnson, Senior, who both preceded him in life.

Ralph will be remembered by his devoted wife of 31 years, Diane Johnson; his two children, Teman and Jasmine Johnson; his three grandchildren, Jasniah, Javarian and Daymiere.

Ralph accepted the Lord into his life as his Savior at...