All Obituaries

William Louis French II was born July 25, 1974 in Columbus, Ohio to William French Sr. and Kathryn Skillman. He was the second of three children. William was affectionately known as "Bumper." He was a graduate of Independence High School. William believed in the Lord and received the Lord as his personal Savior. William is preceded in death by father, William French Sr. and grandparents, Albert and Mary French and Algee and Mary Magalene Greenlee. William is survived by his...

Taking his greatest pride in Culinary Arts, Singing, Dancing, and just living life with absolutely no regrets, James Leon Bishop, of Columbus Ohio., journeyed into the Promise Land Monday, July 8, 2019. As of August 26, 1989, he was born and raised an Ohio State Buckeye being creative in everything he did. With his favorite saying being “Lies,” James will be joining cousins, Marricha Johnson, Rolland Bishop; grandfather, George E. Sims Sr., great grandmother, Frances Hicks;...

PAULA JEAN GORDON, entered this earthly life December 23, 1954 to the late Harry and Thelma Gordon in Logan, West Virginia. On June 23, 2019 our Heavenly Father called Paula to her home eternal while she was surrounded by love and family. She was greeted at Heaven’s gates by her daughter Tamika Gordon; parents, Harry and Thelma Gordon; grandmother, Mattie Gordon; sisters Yvette and Debra “Buggy”; brothers Harold “Tommy”, Jerome, Leon “Pete”,...

Christopher Shawn "Critter" Evans Jr. was born Tuesday, July 28, 1992 at The Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, Ohio to Shemekia Glenn and the late Christopher Shawn Evans Sr. Critter attended Independence High School and was an avid basketball player and Lakers (2000) fan. Critter was known as the "jokester" of the family. He spent much of his time laughing and keeping a smile on his family's face, especially his beautiful children. Critter was especially...

Kimberly Heaven Craig-Washington a.k.a. Kim, possibly of Columbus, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 23, 2019. She was born on Thursday, August 16, 1979. She enjoyed waitressing in restaurants, loved music, her family and life itself. Kim’s beautiful smile would light up a room and make anybody’s day brighter with her bubbly personality and one of a kind sense of humor. She would debate with anyone like she was  apart of the “Donald Trump Campaign.”...

William Jacquan Edwards was born November 6, 1982 to Jacqueline Harris-Madison. On June 20, 2019, he left an empty space here on this earth, but a lifetime of memories. Affectionately known as Wil, he was the second oldest of four children. Wil was a product of Columbus City Schools and participated in the Musical Arts program as member of the Wedgewood Middle School Concert Band, Briggs High School Marching/Concert Band, Jazz Band vocalist, Junior Choir and an original member of the Briggs...

Emmett Hillman Jr. was born June 29, 1944 to the parents of the late Emmett Hillman Sr. and Anna Mae Davis Hillman, Emmett grew up in Ft Valley, Georgia and attended Peach County Schools. He was a long time employee of Claycraft Bricks and he worked for Christopher Inn and Dove Janitorial Service for many years.  Emmett enjoyed riding his motorcycle around town and  shopping for tools at the hardware stores. He was a handyman and loved fixing things. Emmett was a man who loved his...

Dr. Paula Du Bois was born March 17, 1952 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the union of Clyde Patrick Du Bois, Sr. and Vera Mae (Chambers).  She was preceded in death by her parents; Vera Mae Du Bois and Clyde Patrick Du Bois, Sr.; and one sister, Roberta Ann Du Bois. Dr. Du Bois accepted Christ at an early age, joining the El Bethel Baptist Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. Up until her transition, she was an active member of the First AME Church of Los Angeles.  Paula was united in matrimony to...

Timothy Ellis Bickel age 53 passed in PEACE on June 6, 2019 at Mount Carmel St. Ann's and was born on May 3, 1966. He is the son of Betty L. Rice, and was raised in Columbus Ohio. He attended East High school in which he played football and basketball, and further on he was the jack of ALL trades. Everyone who knew Timothy knew he was a very outgoing man, a neighborhood father figure, the man that always wanted to make sure you were okay and most importantly a man who cooked out and...

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; Henceforth there is a laid up for me a crown of righteousness…” II Timothy 4:7-8 Mary Helen Williams “Sweet Helen” was born July 23, 1947, to Mary Lee Williams and Willie Thomas in Salem, Georgia. On Wednesday, May 22, 2019 an angel of God stopped by Wexner Heritage Village to escort her home to be with the Lord. She was surrounded and supported by her loving family and caregivers...