Obituaries

Robert Lee Hudgins Jr. was born on January 10, 1963 to Pearlie Mae Hudgins and Robert Lee Hudgins, Sr in Columbus Ohio. He departed this life on July 27, 2022.

Robert was a loving, caring, and giving man. He gave a lot of his time helping others with many skills of trade. He loved his children deeply and unconditionally. They...

Leslie Anita Vance was born March 21, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio. Leslie passed away peacefully at 10:19pm on July 31, 2022 at the age of 59.

Leslie loved to live life. She enjoyed music, sports games, traveling, and spending time with her family. She was an advocate believer in taking care of the community and treating people the way you...

Ayanta Arian Jarmon, 18, of Canal Winchester, OH entered into eternal rest at Grant Medical Center on July 30, 2022 at 4:12 am. AJ, as she was affectionately known, was born on February 26, 2004 in Columbus, OH to Franklin Jarmon of Reynoldsburg, OH and LaShonda Campbell of Sharon, PA.

AJ attended HS2 at Reynoldsburg High School Livingston Campus where...

On Thursday evening July 28, 2022, God called one of His loving daughters, Mother Patricia Ann Jackson Allen home. Patricia transitioned to external rest at her home on Dale Avenue surrounded by her family. She was born on October 21, 1946 in Mansfield, Ohio to the Shedrick and Consuelo Jackson.

Patrica was a faithful member of Maddox Memorial COGIC where...

Josiah Anthony Miller, age 13 was born on October 26, 2008 to the parents, Latasha Hayes and Chico Miller. He passed away on July 31, 2022.

Josiah attended Linden McKinley High School. He worked at Eastland Mall at Addicted to Kicks. He went around the neighborhood cutting grass. He had a lot of friends and people that loved him. He...

Delores Faye Davis was born to the late Clarence Smith and Mary Minor on Sunday March 6, 1938. She departed this earthly tent on Sunday July 31,2022. Delores received Christ at an early age where she attended Third Baptist Church of Xenia, Ohio where she also learned to play piano, keyboard, and organ. She was also a majorette up until...

James H. Walton aka Hank was born on May 2, 1957. He entered into a peaceful rest on July 27, 2022. James was a good brother, uncle and friend who was always there to lend a helping hand to others. He was truly a blessing to have around and always had a smile on his face.

James attended Linden McKinley...

Mr Alma Stone Bragg, 85, passed away on July 29, 2022 at St. Anns Hospital in Columbus. Alma was born on May 12, 1937 in Huntsville, AL to James Bragg and Matilda Bragg.

Mr. Stone was a veteran of the U.S Army, was a member of The New Community Temple COGIC and Pride of Ohio Masonic Lodge #80 and...

Carolyn Louise Bediako, age 61. Sunrise June 10, 1961 and Sunset July 19, 2022.

Private services will be held.

When Chris arrived on May 7, 2007, Mom, Dad and Big Brother Dominique were excited and overjoyed! Their family was complete. Chris was always “busy” and curious and time passed and he grew. Those traits only flourished! He progressed from Mom and Dad’s arms to walking and and running . From carrying Elmo everywhere to Lightning McQueen to Johnny Test....

Joseph Louis Franklin, Jr., affectionately known as Joey, was born on October 21, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio to Barbara Franklin Rowland and Joe Louis Franklin. He entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 27, 2022.

Joey attended South High School and was active in the marching band until graduating in 1978. Upon graduation, he attended The Ohio State University where...

Roosevelt Windham made his transition into the glorious presence of the Lord on July 26, 2022, after a short illness, at Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital. He resided with his wife, Louise Anice Windham, in Madison Township, Mansfield, Ohio.

Roosevelt was born on January 2, 1941, in Columbus, MS to the union of Henry Lee Windham and Annie Lou (Cameron) Windham....

Mr. Chet L. Davis was born on September 18, 1945 to Deacon Haynes L. Davis and Deaconess Rosa L Davis. He transitioned to his Heavenly home on July 28, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio.

Chet was the 9th child of a family of eleven children, 9 boys and two girls. Both of Chet’s parents and 8 siblings preceded him in death.

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Shirley Ilene Heath-Jean was born on November 30, 1969, to Alford and Viola Heath. The youngest of seven children, Shirley was spoiled and grew up as a firm and strong young lady in Belle Glade, Florida. Shirley accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized in her hometown church of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. She graduated from Glades Central...

Reynard “Bink” Reed was born on July 15, 1976, in Columbus, Ohio. He was 46 years old at the time of his passing.

Reynard loved music, was a true comedian, funny and kindhearted. He was very articulate, charismatic, and passionate about his family and friends. When Bink was your friend, he was your friend.

Bink had his own language. He...

William Baker Jr, affectionately known as “Willie” & “Bake” was born August 15, 1970 in Columbus, Ohio. He departed this earth on Sunday, July 24, 2022.

Bake was very family oriented & enjoyed spending time with his loved ones. He shared a unique & adoring bond with several of his male cousins. Bake was an employee of Ohio Dominican College...

John Larry Smith, Sr. (Johnny) (Pops), was born to Charles and Verna Smith on October 30, 1955. He was the youngest of seven siblings.

John was a self-made mechanic that loved cars. John was a member of Corinth Baptist Church.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John on July 15, 2022.

John Larry Smith, Sr....