Obituaries

Mildred M. Washington, 85, of Ontario, OH passed away on August 7, 2022. She was born in Hammond, Louisiana on September 20, 1936.

Mildred never met a stranger, she always welcomed everyone with open arms. She was an amazing mother and loving grandmother. Family time meant everything to her. She enjoyed hosting all the holiday gatherings. She also enjoyed traveling,...

Craig Demetrius “Inchworm” Harper Sr., born in Atlanta, GA on November 19, 1962 transitioned from this life on August 4, 2022. He is preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Ann Harper; his father, Harvey Lee Harper Sr.; his sister, Alfreda Renee McGhee; his brother, Harvey Lee Harper Jr.; his son, Craig “Wimpy” Banks; his grandson, Jeremiah T’Shaun Harper.

Craig...

Reuben Everett Hall was born in Memphis, Tennessee on April 21, 1947, to the late Reuben Frank Hall and Clara Bell (Womble) Hall, the second oldest of this union. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Golden Leaf Baptist Church under the pastorage of Rev. L. A. Hamblin and was an active, faithful member attending Sunday school,...

Woodrow Wilson Burks was born on July 13, 1943 in Lackey, Virginia to the late Mary Greene Hunter and James Robert Burks. He peacefully transitioned to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 while in hospice care at Marion General Hospital in Marion, OH.

Woodrow attended York County Schools and upon graduation joined the workforce. Masterfully skillful with...

Michael Keith Smith II was one of three children born to the late Michael Smith and Jacquelyn (Reavling) Willis. Later he came to be the eldest of five siblings total, Kelli, Jeff, Kevin, Lauren and Micah. Chip, as he was known by most, was born on September 17, 1967 in Columbus, Ohio.  God called him home on Monday, August 1,...

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...

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...