Obituaries

Virginia Graham, 94 of Columbus Ohio born to the late James D. and Isabell Walker of Esserville, VA passed away on Sunday, March 20,2022 in her home after a short illness.

Virginia was a coal-miner’s daughter and her family moved about before settling in Columbus, Ohio. Virginia accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savoir and became a member of the...

William Edward Wallace AKA Wallie was born to the Late John and Lillian Wallace on October 20, 1935, in Urbancrest, OH. William departed his earthly home on Thursday March 17, 2022, at the age of 86. He attended Urbancrest Elementary and graduated from Grove City Highschool.

After William graduated, he became self-employed and purchased his own dump truck and garage...

Tahlea Michelle Claytor graced the world with her presence on September 8, 1975, a beautiful, sweet, brown baby girl. She took her rest on March 8, 2022, surrounded by her closest loved ones. Born to Ms. Toya Cobb, Tahlea was educated in Columbus Public Schools. A proud graduate of East High School and Fort Hayes Career Center, she graduated at...

Clifford “Jack” Jackson Sr., age 86, made his transition to eternal life on March 15, 2022. Clifford was born on June 20, 1935, to Samuel and Toncie Jackson in Bessemer, Alabama. He attended Carver Junior High School, Muscoda Junior High School, and later Dunbar High School where he graduated. Clifford always put God first and was a true servant of...

Melione DaWayne Tucker entered this life on December 26, 2005 and returned to the arms of his Lord and Saviour on March 6, 2022.

Melione was affectionately known as “Mel” by friends and family. Melione was a fun and loving young man and enjoyed being surrounded by his family. Melione was his family’s protector. He loved video games and was...

Ruby H. Pegram was born March 2, 1938, to the union of the late Lee and Willie Mae Hayes in Gilmore, AK. She moved to Columbus, OH at a very early age and was educated in the Columbus Public School system. She continued her studies at Bliss Business School.

Ruby confessed her hope in Christ under the leadership of the...

Marie M. Holland was born February 8, 1933, in Randolph County, Virginia to John and Lucille Morton, the second of five children. She departed March 11, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio.

Marie’s early life and education was in rural Virginia. Marie graduated from Central High School. Charlotte Court House, VA in 1951, as Valedictorian. She attended Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA....

Emmanuel Cole Sr, age 58. Sunrise March 6, 1964 and Sunset March 1, 2022.

Emmanuel Cole Sr was born on March 6, 1964 to Martha and Gehdi Cole in West Africa. He worked as an fisherman and had six children. When he got to America with his wife Anna, one child had passed away in Africa. So he raised the...

Ann Lois Jordan, 83, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Ann was born on May 24, 1938 in Dawson, GA to Willie C and Neva Lee James.

A 1956 graduate of Mansfield Senior High, Ann worked at Mansfield Tire & Rubber but her number one priority was being a devoted wife to her husband...

Sharronda Latease “Tesse” Fuller was the first baby to be born in Polk County, Florida January 1, 1976 to Kathy Watson and Roderick Fuller. She graduated Class of 1994 from Kathleen Senior High School.

Tease decided to leave the Sunshine State and relocate to Ohio and become a Buckeye. She was a kind, loving, and caring mother who would do...

Patricia Banks, 63, passed away on March 11, 2022. Patricia was born on June 10, 1958 in Mansfield, OH to Isaiah Dulin Sr. and Leavie Dulin.

Patricia graduated from John Hay High School in Cleveland and was a Dietary Aide at Oak Grove Manor. She was a beautiful person who loved her family and friends.

Patricia is preceded in death...