All Obituaries

Earsline Shields, an extremely generous Christian woman, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Winchester Care and Rehab. She was married to George Jones, Sr. (affectionately called “Red”, a well known barber in Columbus, Ohio) and together they had ten children. She remarried William “Bill” Shields, Los Angeles, California. In the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s she was well known as “Earsline Jones” (Divorced) who attended religiously the Church of...

Kevin Louis Hancock, also known as Kev-V-Kev to those who knew him best, was born on July 29, 1968 in Columbus, Ohio.  He was the second oldest child and the only male born to Sharon L. Hancock. Kevin accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord at a young age. Kevin attended multiple Columbus Public schools.  As a child Kevin had the wisdom of laughter and he carried that wisdom throughout his life.  He could make you laugh without putting any effort into whatever it was he was saying...

Bessie Mae Majors, 84 entered into eternal peace on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Williamson, West Virginia on April 20, 1936 to parents, Charlie and Rosalee Murphy. Bessie loved to spend time with  her family. She loved to cook, play cards, listen to music, serve and worship the Lord. She faithfully served at the P.A.T.H. Ministries. Johnny L. Griffin, Pastor and Uncle. Bessie transitioned into a glorious reunion with her parents, Charlie and Rosalee...

Todd Emmons Payne, 59, passed away on Monday May 11, 2020 from complications of diabetes and strokes. Todd was born in Columbus, Ohio and graduated from East High School and Ball State University, where he played football (for both schools).Todd was always an excellent student. Todd was a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Todd was an avid sports fan and really enjoyed watching MAC Sports. He was also a people watcher and he was a great people person and really he did not...

Delores (Adams) Appleby was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 24, 1957 to Sherman and Faynell Adams. She was the 7th of 11 children, a quiet, loving soul in a boisterous household.  She attended St. Carthage Elementary and Harvard Elementary before receiving her high school diploma from Robert Lindblom Math & Science Academy High School, a selective-enrollment school on Chicago’s south side where she was a cheerleader and a member of the track team.  Delores moved to...

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Harry Peck, born November 25, 1962, went home to be with the Lord on May 2, 2020 at The Ohio State University Hospital.  In life we all called him “Poppa” because he was so protective of his family. Poppa was born to Harry and Beverly Peck of Columbus, Ohio. Harry attended Roosevelt Jr. High and Central High School. He played basketball for both schools. Harry did construction work and also painted with his Uncle Billy. He loved music and he loved to sing. Harry Peck is...

JoAnn M. Tukes was born on September 13, 1957. “Jo” was all about handling business even from an early age. She was certainly a firecracker. Growing up as the only girl with 3 brothers made her one tough cookie. She accepted Christ at a early age and was baptized at Greater 12th Avenue Baptist Church under Pastor Kee. She was educated in the Columbus Public School System and a graduate of North High School. She later went on to attend Columbus State Community...

Donna Jean Jefferson Angel, age 51, left us to gather her wings, April 28th, 2020 unexpectantly at her residence Donna was born January 5th, 1969 to the late Herbert L. & Ruth L. Blake Jefferson, Sr.  in Columbus, Ohio.  Donna was a graduate of Brookhaven High School in 1987.  Donna went on to graduate from the Bradford School of Culinary Arts.  Donna met the love of her life Juan in 1999, and later became united in matrimony September 4th, 2015. Donna was an...

Emmet James Evans, Jr age 80 passed on April 27, 2020 at his home in Leesburg, FL with his loving wife Geraldine Kidd Evans of 31 years by his side. He was born November 11, 1939 in Columbus to the late Emmet J. Evans, Sr and Zula (House) Evans. Emmet was preceded in death by his grandson, Khalil D Evans. Survived by sisters, Barbara Jeanne (Romie) Watkins, Blanche (Robert) Little; sister-in-law, Bettie (Mark) Mathews; children, Ida Evans, Tina Evans, Emmet Evans III, Chenise...