Obituaries

Cleotus Williams Sr. a beloved son, brother, father, uncle, and friend peacefully passed away January 1, 2024, at the age of 37. Born June 2, 1986, in Columbus, Ohio.

Cleotus attended East High School where he received his high school diploma.

Cleotus brought joy and laughter to the lives of those around him.

Cleotus was a proud man who cherished...

Dante Deshon Rigsbee also known as “Tag” at the age of 39. Was born on the 18 day of September 1984, in Columbus, Ohio. To Natasha Rigsbee and James Miller. He departed this life unexpectedly on Saturday, December 30, 2023.

Dante was an entrepreneur who love working on cars as a mechanic. Throughout his high school day, he attended South...

Taya Shanelle Crenshaw, age 24. Sunrise April 16, 1999 and Sunset January 4, 2024.

Visitation 11:00 AM and Funeral Service 12:00 PM Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Mt. Zion COGIC, 1466 Atcheson Street.

Please keep the family in your prayers as they write Taya’s obituary.

McDonald Erasmus Anderson Sr, fondly known as Bom or Uncle Bom, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on January 2nd, 2024.

McDonald was born in Monrovia, Liberia to parents Nancy D. Askie and Alfred B. Anderson on Easter Sunday, April 9th, 1950. McDonald attended the Monrovia Demonstration Elementary School, and the College of West Africa (CWA), both located in Monrovia,...

Linda Vivian Grace, a beloved member of the Mansfield community, was born on January 29, 1939, in Mansfield, Ohio. With deep sadness, we announce her peaceful passing on December 30, 2023, in Toledo, Ohio. Linda’s departure from this world marks the end of an era for her family and friends.

Linda, an extraordinary woman of African American heritage, was a...

Gregory Johnson was born May 1, 1960. He was a good brother, husband and father to all. He was always there when you needed him. He loved his kids and loved his motorcycle family and best friend, Greg Heard.

Gregory “Bulldawg” Johnson was a pillar of the community and a father figure to all his nieces, nephews, and the kids...

Marland Jeffries was born on October 13, 1938, in Newark, New Jersey, to Leola and Leonard Jeffries, Sr. He was their second son.

Growing up, family and friends lovingly called him “Puddin”. As a youngster, he found great joy in playing sports, especially baseball. At Barringer High School in Newark, he was a star. A scholarship to play college baseball...

Dorothy Jessie Hughes was born on November 14, 1926, to J.B. “John” and Thelma Redmon in Columbus, OH. She was the eldest of two children. She married Oliver G. Hughes Sr. on May 12, 1946. Their union welcomed nine children. She departed this life peacefully at home on December 30, 2023, at the age of ninety-seven (97) years.

Dorothy...

On November 4, 1979, Marcus Brandon Lee Harrison made his grand arrival ready to take the world by the horns. Marcus was the 3rd child of his parents, Melvin Harrison Sr. and Patricia Drafton. He was known to be a loving and caring son and brother throughout his life. Small in stature, yet, large at heart, Marcus’ strength was the...

Stewart Crumley Jr., a devoted husband, loving father, and esteemed Air Force veteran, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. Born on December 25, 1942, in Johnson City, Tennessee, Stewart lived a life marked by steadfast dedication and a deep appreciation for the great outdoors.

Stewart’s journey began on Christmas Day, a fitting start for a man...

Affectionately known as ‘Rob’, was born August 12, 1969, in Columbus, Ohio. Rob passed away December 21, 2023, at home. Rob graduated from Eastmoor High School and had one daughter. Rob lived with the love of his life, Vivian, and her two children, for 28 years. He worked 15 years at Café Creekside in Gahanna, Ohio, as a Grill Cook....

Elice Lightfoot, affectionately known as “Safi”, was born to the loving parents, Myron and Selth Henderson Sr. in Paris, Texas on August 13, 1933.

She attended the Powderly School System until the sudden passing of her father required her to leave school to help her family. It was Elice’s strong will and determination to have a better life that initiated...

Barbara Joan Noble, known to those who loved her as “Bobby Jo” was born January 3, 1937 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was raised by her grandparents, Grace and Louis Lee, along with their 13 children. She grew up with her aunts and uncles who were more like sisters and brothers to her.

She attended catholic school at St....