Obituaries

Sep 18, 2024

In Loving Memory of our Beloved Diana Godfrey

Diana was born on September 12, 1950, and departed this life on September 18, 2024, at Mt. Carmel East in Columbus, Ohio. 

Diana graduated from Meigs High School in Meigs County, Ohio. Diana was a devoted worker for many years with DFAS where she also retired. In her retirement, Diana spent a lot of...

Sep 18, 2024

Willie Pearl Penn was born September 16, 1936 in Winston Salem, NC. Willie Pearl was the last of three children born to Willie Mae Stenson Price and Kenneth Price. Willie Pearl departed this earthly life on Wednesday, September 18, 2024.

Willie Pearl was educated in the North Carolina school system. She completed her studies at Atkins High School in Winston Salem,...

Sep 17, 2024

Antoinette Fulton Hairston

August 23, 1939 – September 17, 2024

Antoinette Fulton Hairston, affectionately known as "Toni," was born on August 23, 1939, to Helyne Rose Willis and Alonzo Paul Hairston. Part of the village which raised her included her Aunt Daisy.

She attended schools in Ohio and North Carolina. She was blessed with two children, Domonique Simone Fulton, and Leon Roberto Fulton,...

Sep 17, 2024

Douglas Charles Swann 9.13.1951-9.17.2024

Born in West Virginia, his family relocated to Columbus, Ohio, before he was 3. He graduated from South High School. Afterward, he obtained an associate degree from Columbus State. He continued his education and matriculated with a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Capital University. Following graduation from Capital University, Doug gained employment at AT&T that took him...

Sep 17, 2024

Grace Miller was born July 5, 1951 to Deacon Grady, Sr. and Deaconess Maybelle Moore in Columbus, Ohio. She accepted Christ at an early age and lived her life giving glory and honor to God.

 Grace was a life-long resident of Columbus where she attended Columbus Public Schools and graduated from East High School in 1969. She also earned her Associates...

Sep 17, 2024

Ms. Emma Mae Davis of Mansfield Ohio age 88 finished her course of life peacefully, Tuesday, September 17, 2024, in the presence of her loved ones. Emma was born in Lula, Mississippi as the fifth child out of twelve, to the late Bennie Davis Sr. and Walter Lee Davis on September 27, 1935. Emma survived this life with her 3...

Sep 17, 2024

It is said that it’s not the years in your life that matter, but the life in your years — Russ had both.

RUSSELL T. DRAUGHON………..5/8/33 to 9/17/2024

Russ was preceded in death by his parents, Reverend Eddie and Avetta Draughon; sons, Leon and Thomas Draughon; daughters, Chrisolene Johnson and Terri Reed; grandsons, Dimitri and Anton Draughon; granddaughter, Tamlyn McCrary; brothers, James,...

Sep 16, 2024

Cordell Jerome Tatney blessed the world with his earthside arrival on Monday February 5th, 1996. He was the Grand Finale of the fantastic four born to the union of Michael and Chentrel Tatney. While they both were born in the small town of Plaquemine, Louisiana; Cordell and his siblings were born and reared in Columbus, Ohio. This however, did not...

Sep 15, 2024

Rudolph Valentino King, affectionately known as “Sonny Boy”, “Rudy”, and “Grand Daddy was born in Eckman, WV on April 28th, 1931, to parents Mary and Ernest King. Our Beloved Father and Grandfather peacefully departed this life on September 15th, 2024. Rudolph is the descendant of his 2nd Great-Grandfather “Rogers Dodge King”, a tobacco farm slave from Caswell County, North Carolina....

Sep 13, 2024

Sep 13, 2024

Wayne “Ronnie” Hampton was born to Grady Hampton and Gertrude Hampton on May 21, 1947. Ronnie was one of their younger siblings and enjoyed playing football as a youth with his brothers. He worked for 13 years with the City of Columbus. 

Ronnie was a huge fan of NFL football, with his favorite team being the Minnesota Vikings. Ronnie was a...

Sep 12, 2024

Mae Frances Logan, age 81, went home to be with the Lord on September 12, 2024.

A proud graduate of East High School, class of 1962, Mae touched countless lives with her kind heart, gentle nature, and unwavering devotion to her family. She retired from Lucent Technologies (formerly Western Electric) after an impressive 33-and-a-half years of service.

Mae was predeceased by her...

Sep 12, 2024

Eulise Phillips lovingly known as” Nanny” aged 81, was surrounded by family when she passed away September 12, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. Born in Bridgetown, Barbados to the late Geraldine Estwick and Elliott Best.

She was preceded in death by her aunt, Claudine; siblings, Ivan, Velda, Elton; and her beloved grandson Leon.

Eulise went to St. Bartholomew Girls’. After leaving school she...

Sep 12, 2024

Eliza Mae Swain, age 98. Sunrise May 12, 1926 and Sunset September 12, 2024. Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Monday, September 23, 2024 at El-Bethel Temple, 2049 Clifton Ave.. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, SPRINGFIELD CHAPEL, 823 S. Yellow Springs St. To read the complete obituary,...

Sep 12, 2024

On January 7, 1958, in Mansfield, Ohio, the Lord saw it fit to loan his son, Anthony Bernard Nabors Sr to this world. The eldest son of 6 born to Carlene Nabors and his father Alvin Roane. 

Anthony received his formal education at Crestview High School where he achieved many accolades for his athleticism. He received his trade school education at...

Sep 11, 2024

Pearl Randolph Edwards, August 18, 1966 - September 11, 2024 of Columbus, Ohio. Pearl Randolph Edwards 58 years old was unexpectedly called home on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. He was born from a beautiful union of his parents, Pearl Jones and Kathryn Edwards.

He was free spirited, charismatic, big hearted with an infectious smile, loud, and a diehard buckeye fan. He...

Sep 11, 2024

On Wednesday September 11, 2024, the angels came to take our beloved Timothy (Timmy) home to rest in the arms of Jesus. Timothy Charles Watkins was born on January 6, 1962, in Columbus, OH to his loving parents Wilbert Sr. and Barbara Watkins. He attended Columbus City Schools throughout his elementary and high school years and continued his education at...

Sep 9, 2024

Ethel Alma Ruth (Holliday) Scofield was born on April 27, 1936 and departed this life on September 9, 2024. Ethel was born the second of five children to the union of Charley and Allie Holliday in Cedartown, Georgia. 

She attended Cedarhill Elementary and Cedarhill High School. She and her family relocated to Columbus, Ohio in 1968. She was employed  at OSU...

Sep 9, 2024

Our beloved Mother and Grandmother, Vanessa Bowles departed this world unexpectedly on September 9, 2024. Vanessa was the heart of our home and family. She raised three children; Rachel, Bryce, Mryon, Jr. in a happy and loving home to be independent and thoughtful adults. 

Vanessa was born October 31, 1953 to the late George and Maxine Wilhelm in Mansfield, Ohio. She...

Sep 9, 2024

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: (2 Timothy 4:7)  

Sandra Kay Jackson was born on April 3, 1958, in Harpersville, Alabama to the late Walter and Mary Lee (Kennedy) Reynolds, of Praco, Alabama. Sandra was the seventh child of twelve children. 

She was raised in a loving home and was very...