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...

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...

Nov 3, 2025

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

Aug 11, 2025

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Jul 31, 2025

Jasmine Charae Anthony was born on November 30, 1990 to Monique Taylor and

Bernard Anthony. She arrived on the same day her great grandfather, Emanuel

McCracken, passed. Her uncle, Joseph McCracken, had a dream of a tree, and on one

of the branches of the tree sat a black bird. As the black...

Jul 23, 2025

It is with great sadness that the Richards family announces the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Hitlard D'Lehblo Richards. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on July 23, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio.

Mr. Richards was a tireless advocate for education and firmly believed in its power to transform the...

Jul 7, 2025

Roy Lee Barnes, a devoted Husband, father, grandfather, cousin, and friend, who departed this life surrounded by love on July 7, 2025.

Born November 13, 1959, in Mississippi, Roy carried the warmth and strength of his Southern roots with him when he later made Columbus his home. It was there he met the love of his life,...

May 7, 2025

Au'Jai Cameo Davenport was born August 17, 2006 to Shalonda Monroe and Austin Davenport in Columbus, Ohio. We affectionately called her SUTTA!

With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Au'Jai Davenport, who departed this life on May 7, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio, at the youthful age of 18.

Au'Jai was a...

Apr 29, 2025

Apr 12, 2025

Janelle Charee Anthony and her twin Jasmine were born into this world On November 30, 1990 to Monique Taylor and Bernard Anthony. They arrived on the same day their great grandfather, Emanuel McCracken, passed away. Their uncle Joseph McCracken had a dream of a tree and on one of the branches of the tree sat a black bird. As...

Apr 1, 2025

Robert Cook Jr. was born to the late Robert Cook Sr and Lee Ellen Scott-Thomas on March 29, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio. He confessed his love for Christ at an early age and united with Mt. Vernon A.M.E. Church. He attended Linden McKinley High School. He worked for the City of Columbus, The Columbus Coat of Fabrics and Giffin...

Mar 13, 2025

Daymir Elijah "Roo" Hill Was born February 17, 2006 to Deanna Davis and  Henry Dishmon. Tragically, Daymir's life was taken by gun violence on March 13, 2025, an injustice no one should endure.

Daymir Elijah "Roo" Hill, is a beloved son, grandson, brother, nephew, and friend.  While he, like all of us, was not without flaw and...