Obituaries

Jan 9, 2025

On September 27, 1935 Joe Louis Bankston was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio. He was called to rest peacefully on January 9, 2025. He was blessed to be able to spend his last days being surrounded by his loving family.

Joe attended school in Dayton, Ohio and joined the U.S. Army at the age of 17. He explored life as...

Jan 9, 2025

Jan 9, 2025

Alee Williams age 85, passed away on January 9th, 2025. Alee was born in Tallahassee Florida on January 6 th, 1940, to the late Anna Mae and Willam Braswell. Alee was a star basketball player in high school and they won a championship. Alee migrated to Columbus to join her sister and brothers. Alee loved bowling and was a part...

Jan 9, 2025

Anton Deangelo Garner was born on August 14,1973 to Brenda Kay Garner and James Mays. He left his family on January 9, 2025, at home. "Tone", as he was so lovingly called by his family and friends, was a member of Apostolic Lighthouse Church, where Bob McCaskill is the Pastor. He played the organ and was an involved member. 

Anton is...

Jan 9, 2025

Deanna (Townes) Monroe, affectionately known as Beautiful Deedee, made the best pound cake in the world. She touched a multitude of lives, but the influence of her baking endeavors cannot be exaggerated. It was this thread of love of taking care of others, including their hunger, that defined her life's work and instilled a passion for service within her family.

Deedee...

Jan 9, 2025

Beverly Jean Bosley Fields was born on April 11, 1934, in Columbus, Ohio, to Charles (Son) Bosley and Mary Magdalene Morris Bosley. As the sixth of ten siblings, she was raised in a loving and supportive family in the American Addition, one of Columbus's oldest neighborhoods, established in 1898. Her family’s roots trace back to Cumberland Furnace, Tennessee, where her...

Jan 8, 2025

Charles Deshon Williams known as "Shon", a contract worker, entrepreneur, and life-long resident of Detroit and Columbus died unexpectantly on January 8th, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.

Charles is survived by his father Charles Pounds; his two sons Charles Dshawn Williams and Charles Deshawn Williams, his adopted son/nephew Gerard Dominique Hightower, his two sisters, Latrese Williams and Tamika Williams; his two brothers,...

Jan 8, 2025

John Edward Bowie Sr., age 59, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on January 8, 2025. He was born on April 21, 1965, in Columbus to John Ecker Hatchett and Rachel Lee Bowie, who preceded him in death. John is also preceded in death by his sisters Ruby Jewel Toran, Tracy Renee Savannah, and Ashley Rene' Coles. 

John was a devoted husband...

Jan 8, 2025

Harold Lee Riggins was born on March 13, 1957 in Columbus, OH to Betty and Johnny Riggins. He transitioned from this life on January 8, 2025 at Riverside Methodist Hospital at 7:45 pm. Harold lived most of his life in Columbus, OH where he met and married his wife, Annette Riggins. Harold loved and cherished her deeply. They shared countless...

Jan 7, 2025

Jan 7, 2025

Deacon Ira George Cottrell Taylor (I.G.) beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, friend, church member, gained a heavenly home with our Lord at the age of 68.

I.G. was born February 23, 1957 the six child of ten children, to Willie Mae Whitehead Cottrell and Lonnie Cottrell in the Mississippi Delta where he was raised on a small farm outside Leland,...

Jan 7, 2025

Jan 6, 2025

With heavy hearts but joyous spirits, we celebrate the life of Steven Eugene Arnold Sr., affectionately known as Steve or "Nature," who ascended to eternal glory on January 6, 2025, at the Ohio State James Center. Born in Columbus, Ohio, on August 26, 1952, to the cherished union of James Arnold Sr. and Asilene Arnold, Steve graced this world with...

Jan 6, 2025

Heather Renee (Morris) Petty Sunrise May 25, 1974 - Sunset January 6, 2025

Heather Renee Petty, age 50, passed gently from our arms into the arms of Jesus on Monday, January 6, 2025. Affectionately known by her family as Too Too, she was the firstborn daughter of Bishop William Morris Jr. and First Lady Patricia (Bonnie) Morris. Her loving parents—the two...

Jan 5, 2025

Curtis Everett Jenkins Jr., age 77. Sunrise October 21, 1947 and Sunset January 5, 2025. Visitation 11:00 AM and Funeral Service 12:00 PM Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, SPRINGFIELD CHAPEL, 823 S. Yellow Springs St. Interment at Dayton National Cemetery. To read the complete obituary, order flowers, view video tribute and offer condolences to the...

Jan 5, 2025

Carolyn Ann Adkison, 79, passed this life on Sunday, January 5, 2025, in Riverside Methodist Hospital after an extended illness. 

Mrs. Adkison was born Monday, May 28, 1945, in Columbus, Mississippi to Ivy and Mary L. (Swope) Kidd and lived in Mansfield since her childhood. Carolyn graduated high school from 33rd Avenue School, Gulfport MS in 1963 and later earned an...

Jan 4, 2025

Marlon C. Dorsett, age 60. Sunrise March 2, 1964 and Sunset January 4, 2025.

Jan 4, 2025

Mabel L. (Brooks) Williams, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and tireless advocate, peacefully entered the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, at the distinguished age of 92 years old on January 4, 2025.

 

Born on January 21, 1932 in Ankneytown, OH, Mabel lived a life marked by her unwavering faith, resilience, and an unyielding commitment to social change. Baptized at the age...

Jan 4, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Veronique Guylain (Johnson) Ansley, who left us on January 4, 2025, at the age of 67. Veronique was born on February 12, 1957, in Pacey, France to Renee Andree (Le Quellec) Johnson. After Renee met and married Thomas L. Johnson, who was on military assignment and stationed at Evreux-Fauville...

Jan 4, 2025

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Senator Ben Espy was an esteemed lawyer, public servant, distinguished politician, trailblazer, community leader, friend, husband, and father, who made significant contributions to the city of Columbus and the state of Ohio. His life’s story is a testament to his dedication to justice, equality, service, and leadership. 

Bennie “Ben” Eugene Espy was born on July 12,...