All Obituaries

Christopher Lee Lockett was born on June 19, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio. Christopher loved to cook and that was his profession for many years. He worked at Brio for several years and a few other places. He was always happy to bring smiles to people by what he prepared in the kitchen. He worked in this capacity until his health began to fail. Christopher met the love of his life, Anitta his gorgeous beautiful wife. They were married for 37 years. Together they have 4 lovely children,...

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Ricardo Danielle Truss Vallejo, affectionately known as Rick, was born February 11, 1980 at Ohio State University Hospital to Roberto Thomas Vallejo and Roberta Louise Truss. Rick spent both his childhood and adult years in Columbus, Ohio where he also attended Columbus City Schools. In his adult years, Rick found a love for Puerto Rico which was his father’s homeland that he enjoyed frequenting. Rick was truly a free spirit that loved the Steelers, music, his children’s...

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Roosevelt Quiller Sr. Was born on July 22, 1932 in Thomaston Georgia and left this life on December 11th, 2019. Roosevelt spent his early years in Thomaston Georgia working various jobs. In his early 20’s Roosevelt migrated to the North by bus or train to find work to support his family. Before settling in Columbus Ohio in the early 1950’s, Roosevelt worked in Wisconsin and Indiana as a migrant worker and cutting timber. Roosevelt was employed at Buckeye Steel, Southern...

Arthur “Artie” Eugene Williams was born August 26, 1958 in Columbus Ohio to Dorothy Mae and Charles Williams Jr. Artie excepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal savior at an early age and was baptized at Apostolic Faith Temple. Artie was educated by Columbus public school system where he received his high school diploma. Artie was employed by Turner construction company and a member of local union 423. Artie retired after 22 years of service in 2013. Artie was preceded In...

Gloria J. Williams-Gary was born August 21, 1941, to Sarah Eugenia Silvers and James Silvers in Asheville, North Carolina. On Tuesday, December 3, 2019 an angel of God stopped by her residence to escort her home to be with the Lord. Gloria spent her youth in Asheville, North Carolina, where she graduated from Stephens-Lee High School and later relocated to Columbus, Ohio. Gloria retired from Schottenstein Stores Corporation after 33 faithful years of service. Gloria accepted the Lord Jesus...

Elsie Marie McAllister (nee Phillips) was born in Greensboro, North Carolina on April 5, 1930 to John and Gladys (nee Milton) Phillips. Following boarding school in North Carolina, Elsie studied Journalism at The Ohio State University. In 1947, She married Master Sergeant Norman L. McAllister of the United States Air Force. They started a family with their first child, Norma Marie McAllister followed by Norman L. McAllister. As the family traveled the world, six other children followed:...

TOYA RENEE ROSS (Draughn) was born on October 22, 1969 at St. Ann’s Hospital to the late Judith Ann Ross (Ransom) and Roy Frederick Ross. Toya departed this life on November 19, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Everette and Lila Roberts; mother, Judith Ransom; son, Devante Penn and first born grandson, Demetreon Penn. Toya is survived by her three children, Mercedes (Timothy), Lavelle and Alexa; her two grandchildren, Demarius and Tariq; her...

Troy Eugene Prysock was born on July 3rd, 1964 in Columbus Ohio. He was the first child in a family of four children born to James E Prysock and Jacqueline M. Sullivan.  Troy was a graduate of Beechcroft High School and successfully took courses in electrical systems at the North East career center due to his interest in tinkering with all things electrical. He became the expert in troubleshooting and repair for many family members.  Troy also had a great curiosity...