Obituaries

Melvin Leon Allen, Sr., aka Buck, of Keystone, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord Monday morning on May 9, 2022, at his residence. He was born on August 5th, to Walter Allen and Viola Lee Allen. Melvin was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He dedicated his life to the Lord as a long member of Pilgrim...

Ednah “Eddie White” Elizabeth Adams daughter of William and Julia Lee Adams was born July 27, 1938 in Chicago Illinois and departed this life at home April 30, 2022 surrounded by her grandson.

Ednah graduated from Dusable High School in 1956. Early in life she accepted the Lord as her personal Savior She attended several ministries including Bible Way, The...

Peggy Ann Underwood was born May 26, 1959 in Columbus, Ohio to Dallas and Nancy Underwood. Peggy was one of six children.

Peggy Underwood was known for her amazing personality, her giving heart, her baked goods, and her tremendous amount of love for her family. Peggy loved her daughters, but she didn’t play when it came to her grandchildren, period!...

Mary Ellen Scott was born June 15, 1933 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Charles and Betha Scott. Educated in the Columbus Public School System graduating from Central High School in 1951. Mary met no strangers and showed her love and quick wit to all that met her. She was affectionately known as “Mary Ellen”, “Mama Mary”, and “Diva” to...

Betty Jo Smith, the youngest of 2 girls and an adopted brother, was born to Charles and Alma Wise on March 5, 1953, in Morgantown West Virginia where she was a member of Mount Hermon Baptist church.

Betty attended Morgantown High School and right after high school she enrolled in West Virginia University where she attended college for two years....

Emma Joyce Ware was born on February 15, 1948 in Care Spring, GA to the late Gladys and Ottis Washington. On May 5, 2022 Emma was called home to be with the Lord.

Emma accepted Christ at a very young age and was later united in holy matrimony on August 25, 1962 to the late John William Ware. They were...

Clifton “Bo” Isiah Harris Sr. was born to the late Isiah Harris and Willie Mae Harris in Logan, West Virginia on October 16, 1951. He was the second oldest of nine children.

Bo accepted Christ at an early age. He was baptized at Refuge Baptist Church. Bo was a graduate of North High School. While attending North High School Bo...

Damarion Raheem Dawson, son of Patricia Dawson and Mathew Pinault, was born January 23, 2003, in Columbus, Ohio. He loved his family and was dedicated to anything he started.

Damarion wore many hats, meaning he had many skills, but it seemed that music was the thing he was concentrating on. He loved the craft. In his younger years he played...

Rose Zella Bounds, 60, passed away on May 5, 2022. Rose was born on July 27, 1961 in Mansfield, OH to Homer Woodson and Joy Mack.

Rose attended Mansfield Senior High. She worked food service most of her life prior to health concerns. Rose loved people, especially her family and friends.

She is preceeded in death by her mother; brother,...

Ms. Barbara Jean Saddler was born on January 5, 1954 in Bradford, PA. She is the daughter of Dr. Rev Thomas James and Lillian Catherine (Robinson) Saddler Sr.

Barbara received her BA from Wilberforce University with a Summa Cum Laude distinction along with other academic honors. She was a past president of the Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority Inc. Beta Chapter...

DeShannon Marie Hines, age 49, of Columbus, Ohio, born August 30, 1972, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2022.

DeShannon loved life and took pride in her family, especially her grandchildren. She had an insatiable sense of humor that lifted the spirit of everyone in the room. DeShannon enjoyed traveling and nature and had an affinity for dolphins. She had...

Loma Diane Lindsay was born on December 9, 1955 in Marion, Ohio to Edward and Phyliss Finch. Loma was a longtime resident of Marion, Ohio before moving to Columbus, Ohio. Loma Lindsay was called home on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

Loma worked in the nursing field caring for many patients over the years. She shared a special bond with...

Kenneth J. Evans Sr. passed away unexpectantly on April 28th, 2022, at the age of 74.  He was Born on October 25th, 1947, to William and Constance Evans in Columbus, Ohio.

After graduating from South High School in 1965, Kenneth landed his first job at Westinghouse.  After Westinghouse, Kenneth became the Captain of the FOI of the Nation of Islam,...

Byron K. Goodwin Jones was born January 4, 1988, in Columbus, Ohio to parents Bryon K. Goodwin & Joy F. Jones.

Byron loved a wide variety of sports but was a true fan of the Cleveland Brown’s football team; and would often watch the games with his dad. His love for his family was one of his greatest attributes, especially...

Mary Louise Williams, 60, passed away on April 29, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loved ones. Mary was born on August 8, 1961 in Columbus, MS to T.C. and Earline Williams.

Mary had a generous heart, never hesitating to help someone in need. Because she had such a big heart, her nieces and nephews adored...

Phillip M. Howell, March 3, 1940 – May1, 2022, was born in Blackfork, Ohio to the late Bernard and Marjorie Howell.

Phillip was a retiree at Anheuser Busch.

Phillip is preceded along with his parents, Bernard and Marjorie Howell; three brothers, Michael Howell, Paul Howell, and Dale Howell.

Phillip leaves to mourn his passing his loving and devoted wife of...

Mary Christine White-Smith, was born to the late Mary Westmoreland Barwick and the late Cleve Barwick, on January 28,1947, in Braeholm Wva. The family relocated to Columbus Ohio and “Tine” as she was affectionally called was educated in the Columbus School System.

Mary accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized in the Baptist Faith. She is currently a...

Kathy Lynn McElroy-Lattimore was born on September 18, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio.

Kathy attended Columbus Public Schools, and later received her GED. She was a dietary aid. Feisty, fierce firecracker, yet loving and caring in her own way. She fought a long hard battle with emphysema (COPD).

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie McElroy Sr. and Imogene...

Nannie L. Thornton made her peaceful transition from her earthly life to everlasting life on April 29, 2022.

Nannie was born August 25, 1939 to the late Andrew Radcliff, Sr and Aileen Radcliff in Columbus, Ohio.

Nannie was educated in the Columbus Public School System and attended Linden McKinley High School. She went on to become an employee with Columbus...