Louise Marie Benton, age 82, of Columbus, Ohio departed this life on earth to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, May 19, 2022.  She was born on July 23, 1939 in Columbus, Ohio from the union of Daniel and Fannie Mae (Lumpkin) Benton. Louise received her education in Columbus City Schools.  She worked as the neighborhood hairstylist and fashion designer. Louise accepted Christ at the age of 9 yrs. old, at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir...

Quillie Lee Bradley was born on February 11, 1960, in Red Jacket West Virginia to parents, Johnny Bradley and Emma Habern. On May 16, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio, he succumbed to cancer. Quillie was always the life of the party. He had a passion for music and was a member of the band “The Mighty T’s.” He loved to sing and dance and was not shy about doing either.  Quillie also enjoyed going fishing, playing cards, and riding his bike to get to wherever he needed to...

David Edward Harmon, the son of Eugene Harmon, Sr. and Delores Caldwell was born on May 27, 1951. A lifelong resident of Columbus, Ohio he attended East High School where he played football with his beloved brother, Eugene “Baby Huey” Harmon. After completing High School he entered the workforce as an employee of Timken Roller Bearing company, where he worked for 17 years.  During this time, he became the proud father to Kirsten, Desserrae and David Jr. On April 12, 1982, he...

Alfred Sherdell Lovett-Bozeman was born on Friday, February 17, 1961, son of Robert Bozeman and Vera Lovett. Sadly, Wednesday, May 11, 2022, he gained his wings and was called home to glory. Alfred was a graduate of Linden-McKinley High School. After graduating, he took a liking to cooking and went to become a master chef at Ohio State University. He also liked to play basketball (in his younger, mobile years), and he loved to play backgammon.  Alfred was preceded in death by three...

Rashay Montrale Douglas Jr. passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022. He was a talented basketball player, musician, and a beloved father, son, brother, grandson, and friend.  Rashay was born on July 22, 1997, to Rashay Douglas Sr. and Valerie Easley (Trice). He attended The Ohio State University and worked as a Supervisor at the United Parcel Service (UPS). As an ambitious young student athlete, Rashay played basketball in Bahrain, Italy, Dubi, Germany, Oman, Qutar. Rashay went on to play...

Ernest Demetrius Holloway, age 49, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 5, 2022. Ernest was born on March 18, 1973, in Columbus, Ohio, to Ernest and Deborah Holloway. He graduated from Westerville South High School and received his college education from Columbus State Community College, as well as Ohio State Barber College. Ernest met Lucretia Dunbar, and they spent the last 20 years together. They were each other’s lifelong companions and friends. He helped raise her two...

Comecka “Mecka” Yulette Booker was born in Montgomery, West Virginia, on March 2, 1974.  Comecka was the beloved daughter of Debra Dalene Booker and Thomas Pierce, Jr., of Columbus, Ohio.  Comecka attended Fayette County public schools and graduated from Oak Hill High School in 1993.  Mecka was baptized at Mount Zion Baptist Church of Garten, West Virginia, at an early age. She grew up in the church and was very active in all youth activities. She was member of the...

SUNRISE (A TIME TO BE BORN) Marlon Jermale Martin was born to Evelyn and Jerry Martin, Jr., on September 3, 1978, at Grant Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.  Marlon was the only child between this union. He has two sisters, Kimberly A. (Mosely) and Ramona R. (Martin), of which Marlon was the youngest. He was called to eternal rest on Monday, May 2, 2022. Marlon attended Corpus Christi Catholic School from the first to the eighth grade. He received training from the Northeast Career Center...