Obituaries

Karen Denise Edwards, age 59, went home to be with the lord on November 13, 2023. Karen was born on May 7, 1964 in Columbus, OH to Vivian Edwards and Archie Woods.

Karen graduated in 1982 from Linden-McKinley high school. She did home health care until battling breast cancer in 2003. Karen was a 10-year breast cancer survivor. She showed...

Bertha Mae Howard took her flight on Saturday, November 11, 2023.

Bertha Mae Pecolia Howard (Neé Crawford) was born to John and Alma Crawford, the 10th of 13 children on May 5, 1932. She was born in McDuffie County in Thomson, Georgia. Bertha gave her life to Christ at a very early age; she attended the Baptist church with her...

Ms Tabitha J (Fair) Poole, age 44. Sunrise November 23, 1978 and Sunset November 9, 2023.

Please revisit this page and pray for Tabitha’s family as they write her obituary.

Visitation 9:00 AM and Funeral Service 10:00 AM Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Rehoboth Temple Church of Christ, 1111 E Long Street. Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estates. Ministry...

In Loving Memory of Edna Mae Washington

Edna Mae Washington, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2023, at the age of 73. Born on July 15, 1950, in Lake Charles, LA to Freddie and Hazel Walker, Edna Mae grew up in a close-knit community where her caring nature and infectious laughter touched...

Carolyn Earnestine (Love) Evans, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 12, 2023, in Westerville, Ohio. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Carolyn was the daughter of the late Eliza Mae and Andrew Edward Love Sr.

Carolyn was a woman of great strength and determination. She leaves behind a legacy of caring and devotion.

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Darrick Michael Dawson ‘aka’ Tuff, Age 29 was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 9, 2023. He was born to Tasena Dawson and Darrick Crowder on December 27, 1993, in Columbus, Ohio.

Darrick was a pillar in his family. He had a special bond with his siblings, his son, as well as his mother, grandmother,...

In Loving Memory of Dorothy Jean Owens

Dorothy Jean Owens, a woman of strength, faith, and unwavering love, peacefully passed away on November 12, 2023, at her residence in Columbus, Ohio, at the age of 84. She was born on April 1, 1939, in Athens, Alabama, to her devoted parents John and Idell Shoulders.

Dorothy’s legacy lives on through...

Beverly Ann Leigh, a beloved member of the Columbus community, peacefully departed this world on November 7, 2023. Born on May 21, 1953, in Columbus, OH, she was the daughter of Lillie Leigh and the late James Leigh Sr. Beverly’s lifelong journey touched the lives of so many, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever be held close to the...

Thandi Crockett was born in Columbus, Ohio, to loving parents, Reverend Dr. Sandra (Allen) Mack and Michael Crockett. Thandi’s name in Swahili is “love”. She was born two months prematurely, but fought to survive, and finally went home on Valentine’s Day, 1982. Thandi graduated from Xenia High School in 2000, where she impressed her loved ones with her cheerleading and...

Ronetta Harris (Rocki) was born June 21,1966 in Cleveland Ohio to the late Ronald Smith and Cheryl Smith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Harry Harris, sisters Venice Smith and Stacey Smith, and brother Anthony Smith.

Rocki accepted Christ at an early age. She attended Cleveland Public Schools. After her education she started a career in the...

Leopoldo Leon Dunlap, a beloved husband, son, brother, father, and grandfather, passed away on November 7, 2023, in Columbus, OH, at the age of 43. Born on November 23, 1979, in Toledo, OH, Leopoldo touched the lives of many with his kind heart and infectious laughter.

Leopoldo was a devoted family man, finding immense joy in the company of his...

Shaunna lnesz “Beautiful” Townsel was bom on July 4, 1998, to William A. Townsel and Sharoan I. Knight (Townsel) in Westerville, Ohio. Shaunna received her Wings to Our Heavenly Father on November 7, 2023, at 12:40pm.

Shaunna loved her daughter, family and friends. Her hobbies include travel­ing, shopping, cooking and dressing up. She had a flair for fashion and color...

Lakresha Janaye Blair was born on November 30, 1989, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Arlisa Williams and Michael Blair, Sr.

Lakresha was called home to with the Lord on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Lakresha was raised in Columbus, OH. She attended Columbus Public School.

Lakresha is preceded in death by her grandmother, Eltha Ward; grandmother, Charlotte Miller-Blair, her baby girl, MiHeaven;...

Donald Woods, age 75. Sunrise April 28, 1948, and Sunset November 4, 2023.

Visitation 9:00 AM and Funeral Service 10:30 AM Saturday, November 18, 2023, at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Phillip Antwan Jones was born February 10th, 1979, In Columbus, Ohio to the late Janice Jones and James Howze. He Departed this life on October 20th, 2023, very unexpectedly at the age of 44 and left many hearts broken and devastated.

Phillip loved to make everyone very happy and enjoyed being the literal life of the party. As soon as...

Our beloved Consuelo S. “Connie Smith, Frist baby of international free and accepted modern Masons INC., and Order of the Eastern Star was called heavenly home on Thursday October 27th, 2023.

She was Seventy- one years of age. Connie was born in Columbus, Ohio and attended Columbus Public Schools. She was a graduate of East High School, where she played...

Quanail Jawan Christian was born on Saturday, January 2, 1982, in Columbus, OH to Thersa Christian and Maceo Radford, Sr. of Columbus, OH. Quanail was the baby of 3 older siblings. Quanail (Chuck) was loved by everyone and had the most forgiving heart.

Quanail attended Linden McKinley High School. Quanail was employed for many years by different food companies. His...