Obituaries

Oct 26, 2024

Frederick Baron Pettey III, age 53. Sunrise August 29, 1971 and Sunset October 26, 2024.

He is proceeded in death by his father Frederick B Redd, Jr, and his brother, Charles "Chuckie" L. Pettey III

Fred is survived by his mother, Betty (Patrick) Farmer; father Charles (Elizabeth) Pettey, his beloved daughter Ashley Snodgrass; and his loving son, Tyerawn Fredrick Russell, Daughter Jurnee,...

Oct 25, 2024

Steven Hudson was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on August 7, 1959, to the late Silas Hudson Sr. and Harriet Hudson. He was the youngest of six children. He departed this life after a brief illness on Friday, October 25, 2024.

Steven was baptized at Greater Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Linden, New Jersey. He attended the Linden Public School system...

Oct 25, 2024

"Janice would like to let you know that her work here is done. She received an important call, one she has been preparing for her whole life, for an appointment from which she will not be returning. This assignment comes with a heavenly signing bonus, a reunion with her family and friends she has not seen in a long time....

Oct 25, 2024

Deaconess Iva Jean Stewart

There is a time and place for everything . . .

“To everything there is a season, and a time for every 

purpose under the heaven” - (Ecclesiastes 3:1, KJV)

A TIME TO BE BORN

On Monday, January 15, 1945, God blessed Betty and Ivory Franklin with an adorable baby girl whom they named Iva Jean Franklin. Iva Jean was raised...

Oct 25, 2024

Anthony Julius Carter, better known as "Tony," departed this life on October 25, 2024, to be with the Lord. He had been a resident of Columbus Colony for Elderly Care since November of 2023. Tony was educated in the Columbus School District. During high school, his first job was delivering papers with The Columbus Dispatch. Later, he worked as a...

Oct 24, 2024

Mynika Angelique Winters, age 30, was born on December 22, 1993 and received her "Pretty Wings" on October 24, 2024.

Mynika graduated from Beechcroft High School in 2011. Due to her fight with Sickle Cell disease, she was not able to work like she desired. God gave her the job of being the greatest mother she could be to Alivia and...

Oct 23, 2024

Victor Lee Brown, age 61. Sunrise August 13, 1963 and Sunset October 23, 2024. 

Oct 22, 2024

Cathy Simpson was born on August 16, 1950, in Columbus, Ohio. She transitioned in peace and prevailed past earthly expectations and passed on October 22, 2024, at Ohio State University Medical Center, the James Cancer Center.

Cathy was the second oldest of seven children born to Johnny and Cathelene Cook. She was like the second mother to her sister and brothers...

Oct 22, 2024

Sharon Denise Holloway, the third child of Dorothy and the late Jake Stovall, was born on December 26, 1965, in Dayton, Ohio. Sharon was called to Eternal Rest and Reward on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.

Sharon was educated in the Dayton Public School System and was a proud graduate of the John H. Patterson Cooperative Education High School (1984). While working...

Oct 22, 2024

In the quiet calm of the morning hours on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, our loved one Judith Ann Jemerison, answered our Savior's call.

Ms. Judy was born in Parkersburg WV to the late Lloyd Brydie Sr. and Charolett Fitzgerald Brydie, on June 7, 1960.

From a young age, Ms. Judy dedicated her time to delivering newspapers throughout the city, an endeavor that...

Oct 21, 2024

Oct 21, 2024

Charles Franklin Fields was born November 19, 1944, to the union of William A. Fields Sr. and Estella E. Fields. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. He served as a devoted trustee at Mt. Zion until his failing health. He always believed in his favorite scripture, Matthew 7:1-3 “Judge...

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Oct 20, 2024

Lennie June Smallwood was born on June 19, 1950, along with his twin sister, Linda, in Bellaire, OH, to the late Thomas Smallwood and the late Marguerite “Motdear” L. (Cole) Smallwood Culbreath. Grandmother Mary Jane Brantley helped raise Lennie and siblings. Lennie departed this life peacefully on Sunday afternoon October 20, 2024. Lennie was also preceded in death by four...

Oct 20, 2024

CIERA SHANEE' ROSS

APRIL 14, 1992 - OCTOBER 20, 2024

Ciera Shanee' "Cece" Ross, 32, of Fairborn, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Miami Valley Hospital on October 20, 2024. She was born on April 14, 1992, in Springfield, Ohio, to Barbara Ann Ross.

Ciera is survived by her sister, Nassa Ross, and her nephew, Jamier Ross, both of Springfield, Ohio. She also leaves...

Oct 20, 2024

Oct 19, 2024

Lynette was born on March 8th 1968 to Sarah Mays and Willie Moore in Dayton Ohio. She departed life into Jehovah's arms on October 19th, 2024. She leaves to cherish her memories the love of life Kein Wilson; her four children, Brittani Price, Ashlee Price, Marquette Fraizer, Keyonna Wilson; brother, Jeffery Marshall;  and a host of grandkids, family and friends.

Lynette...

Oct 19, 2024

Denise Days born November 14, 1958, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Gary & Geraldine Days. She departed this life on October 19, 2024, in her home under Hospice Care. Denise was educated in the Columbus City School District, graduated from Linden McKinley High School in 1977. Denise accepted the LORD and was baptized at an early age.

Denise was a...

Oct 18, 2024

Bernice H. Benton, 93, made her heavenly transition on Friday, October 18, 2024 at Southbrook Healthcare Center, Springfield, OH

Bernice was born in Springfield, Ohio on Dec. 20th, 1930 to Rachel and Lindsey Humphrey, Sr. She retired from Wright-Patterson AFB, OH where she was employed for many years. Bernice loved the Lord and was a former member of Greater First Baptist...

Oct 18, 2024

Payton Da’Jon Payne, affectionately known as “PayDay”, age 32, transitioned to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 18, 2024. She was born April 18, 1992, to the union of Ronald and Bonita Payne. 

Payton was a product of Columbus City Schools where she attended Eastmoor Academy. She had a love for dance and one of her greatest...