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Columbus / Ohio and surrounding areas

Shirley Barnes

Shirley Barnes

Dec 19, 2025

Shirley Barnes, age 85, of Carroll, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 19. She was born to Doyle and Erma Taylor on January 24, 1940, in Berlin Heights, Ohio, and lived a life devoted to family, faith, and community.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, Art Barnes, and her son, Roy Barnes. She is survived...

Tammy Ann Thompson-Griffin

Tammy Ann Thompson-Griffin

Dec 10, 2025

Tammy Ann was born on April 29, 1967 to Katrinka and Tyrone Thompson, Sr.

She is preceded in death by husband, Eddy W. Griffin III, father, Tyrone Thompson, Sr., sister, Tonya Lynn Thompson, Brother Santonio Eanes, Sr. and nephew Justin Hawkins.

She leaves behind sons Kevin Jennings, Jr., Markus Thompson, Jeffery Cumberland and daughter Deja Franklin.

Mother: Katrinka (Lamar) Baxter

Brother: Tyrone Thompson, Jr.,...

Eric "Pee Wee" Cornelius Brown

Eric "Pee Wee" Cornelius Brown

Dec 3, 2025

Eric Cornelius Brown, affectionately known as "PeeWee," was born on October 15, 1952, in Freeman, West Virginia. He later made Columbus, Ohio his home, where he spent the majority of his life surrounded by family, friends, and those who loved him dearly.

On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, Eric peacefully departed this earth after a courageous and aggressive...

Travis Tremann Williams-Byrdsong

Travis Tremann Williams-Byrdsong

Dec 2, 2025

Travis was a devoted father, loving son, partner, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, and friend. He was known for his kind heart, quiet strength, and the deep love he had for his family. Those closest to him will remember his sense of humor, his loyalty, and the way he showed up for the people he cared about.

Travis was a proud graduate...

Lyplaus Pardo Clark

Lyplaus Pardo Clark

Nov 29, 2025

Lyplaus Pardo Clark, 54, of Columbus, Ohio, entered the loving arms of the Lord on November

29, 2025.

A cherished son, brother, nephew, husband, father, cousin, and loyal friend, Lyplaus carried a

heart full of love and a spirit that made every room brighter.

Born on June 1, 1971, to Lalie...

Autumn Marie Sandu

Autumn Marie Sandu

Nov 26, 2025

On November 26, 2025, one of the kindest souls, Autumn Marie Sandu, age 22, lost her battle with Cushing's

disease at OSU Medical Hospital in Columbus, OH.

She was born in Mansfield, OH, on April 22, 2003, to her parents, Ronald and Sherry Shirkey. She's survived by her

loving wife, parents, siblings, cousins,...

Trevon D’Andre Durham

Trevon D’Andre Durham

Nov 17, 2025

Trevon "Chubbs" Durham was born on October 20, 1998, in Columbus, OH to John Durham

and the late J'Wan Porter.

Trevon was only 27 years old, but he lived with purpose and maturity far beyond his years.

He was the type of person who knew what he wanted out of life but regardless...

Armond Lee Clark Sr

Armond Lee Clark Sr

Nov 16, 2025

Armond Lee Clark Sr., 41, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on November 16, 2025. Born on May 30, 1984, Armond grew up with a bright spirit, a strong work ethic, and a deep love for his family and friends. He graduated from Linden McKinley High School in 2003 and continued his education with some college coursework. Armond loved playing...

Lloyd E. Richards

Lloyd E. Richards

Nov 11, 2025

Lloyd E. Richards was born on February 1, 1957, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Sally Richards and El Lions. He peacefully departed this life on November 11, 2025.

Throughout his life, Lloyd enjoyed van-ins, playing dominos, and dancing. In the 1990s, he proudly owned and operated Soul to Soul on East Main and Gilbert, where he...

Charles Edward Haynes

Charles Edward Haynes

Nov 6, 2025

Charles Edward Haynes was born on May 23, 1963, in Eau Claire, MI to LeRoy and Helen Haynes.

Charles departed this life unexpectedly on November 6, 2025, in Columbus, OH. Charles moved to Ohio 6 years ago to be with family and start a new life. Charles loved being around his family.

Charles received Christ...

Tyeshon M. Ashford

Tyeshon M. Ashford

Oct 24, 2025

Tyeshon M. Ashford, age 29, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025, at The

Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital.

Tyeshon was born on October 18, 1996, in Columbia, South Carolina, at Richland Memorial Hospital. His

family later settled in Killeen, Texas, where he began his education at Brookhaven Elementary...

Baby Boy Devon  Marquees Kentrell Slaughter

Baby Boy Devon Marquees Kentrell Slaughter

Sep 27, 2025

Devon Marquees Kentrell Slaughter passed away in his sleep on

September 27, 2025. He was born on January 21, 2025 to Tyyonna Veney

and Ellva Slaughter Jr. During his 8 months, Devon was deeply loved and

brought immense joy and light to everyone he touched. Though our hearts

are broken, we...

William James Wade Jr

William James Wade Jr

Sep 23, 2025

William James Wade Jr, 75, of Columbus, OH, died on September 23, 2025.

James was born in Washington, PA in 1950 to William James Fletcher Wade Sr and Dorothy Maxine Peterson Wade. James attended elementary and high school in Washington, PA before enlisting in the U.S. Marines, where he served two terms of duty in Vietnam.

...

Khory Terren Leon Montell Ellison

Khory Terren Leon Montell Ellison

Sep 21, 2025

Khory Terren Leon Montell Ellison, 35, was born on December 29, 1989, in Columbus, Ohio, and passed away on September 21, 2025, in Arkansas.

Khory graduated from East High School in 2008, where he proudly earned a letter in the Marching Band. He later went on to graduate from Real Estate School in 2012.

Khory...

Marcella Joan Wilson Patterson

Marcella Joan Wilson Patterson

Sep 20, 2025

Marcella Joan Wilson Patterson, affectionately known by many as "Aunt Hot Sauce," Red, Marcie, and Mom Dukes, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025, at Mount Carmel Grove City Hospital. Born in Columbus, Ohio, on September 13, 1948, to James and Alberta Wilson, Marcella lived a life full of love, laughter, and generosity.

A proud student of...

Tamika  Cherea Redd

Tamika Cherea Redd

Sep 15, 2025

On October 8, 1977, the sun rose on a blessed day as Doris Jean and William Howard "Tony" Redd welcomed a precious baby girl, Tamika Cherea Redd, into the world in Columbus, Ohio. From the very beginning, her laughter, joy, and beautiful spirit touched the hearts of everyone she met.

Tamika accepted Christ at a very young...

Cherish O'Nasti Brown

Cherish O'Nasti Brown

Sep 1, 2025

Cherish O'nasti Brown, born May 23, 2002, in Columbus, Ohio, at The Ohio State University Hospital, gained her eternal rest on September 1, 2025. She was the beloved daughter of Monica Marie Coffman and Meco Christopher Brown.

Cherish lived a life of creativity, laughter, and love. She had a gift for styling hair and was known for...

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