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Frankie “TuTu” Johnson Jr., age 23, departed this life January 9, 2021. He was born November 17, 1997 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to Tamara Dower and Franklin Johnson Sr.  TuTu was a loving son, he was very compassionate and cared deeply for his family and friends. He was a gentle giant that had a contagious smile.  He enjoyed playing video games, drawing funny characters and writing amazing stories. He was a hard worker that never missed a day of...

Jonas Adam Sims, 37, went home to meet Jesus on January 1, 2021 following a tragic accident.  Jonas was born May 19, 1983, in Columbus, Ohio.  He attended Columbus Public schools.   He grew up on Columbus’ near east side in the King Lincoln district neighborhood.  Jonas was a beloved son, brother, father, uncle, and cousin and a plethora of friends.  Jonas was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Marsue Rutledge; maternal...

Geraldine Williams was born May 8, 1951 in Massillon, Ohio to Emma Jean Williams and the late James Williams. She departed this life to be with our Lord Friday, January 1, 2021. She was employed at OSU Wexler Hospital for sixteen years.  She attended Aenon Bible College and was a licensed minister.  She dedicated her life to raising her two sons and spreading the gospel. During her lifetime she attended Church of Christ and Living Faith...

Yvonne Sayles was born on August 24, 1940. She departed this earth on December 30, 2020. Yvonne was born and raised in East Orange, NJ. She graduated from East Orange High School. She later moved to Columbus, OH, in the mid 90’s. Umi, as we called her, which means mother in Arabic, had unconditional love for family, both relatives and spiritual, and let’s not forget how dearly she loved members of the fellowship. But nothing compares to the love she had for grandchildren; 17...

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Denise Richey, age 67, passed away peacefully December 28, 2020 due to end stage kidney disease. She was born March 17, 1953 in Youngstown, Ohio to Haywood Smith and Dorothy Richey. Denise’s love for the Lord was unsurpassed. She deeply enjoyed attending Sunday school, church services, and special events. She was a very active member in her church.  Denise loved to love on people and make sure that they were fed. She was known in her family for her skills in the kitchen. She...

Michelle Denise (Dimples) Cotton, age 46, was called home on Friday, December 25, 2020 at her home. Michelle was born on July 21, 1974, in Columbus, Ohio to Latonia Manns and James M. White She grew up in Columbus, Ohio where she graduated from Whetstone High School Class of 1992. While attending Whetstone High School, she played basketball while maintaining various fast food positions up until starting her career with Priority Home Health Care as Medical Scheduler and Office Manager...

Dr. Patricia Ann "Fefa" Morris Stewart was born March 5, 1947 and she departed this life on December 23, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, William B. Sr. and Lucille D. Morris; brother, William "Freddie" Morris, Jr., and sister, Eileen Morris and grandson, Justin Stewart.  She is survived by children, Marla Kimberly Morris, Eugenia "Gina" Alexander, and Jason (Kim) Stewart. She also leaves to cherish her memory sisters, Debra Davis and...

Winnie Mae Smith was born February 18, 1954, in Laura, Mississippi to Le Ree Smith and Irene Bolton Smith. Winnie was the third child born to this union. She had nine siblings: three sisters, Catherine, Terri and Patricia and six brothers; L.C, Micheal, J.C., Daniel, Frank and Thome. Winnie was educated in the Laura Public School System through the ninth grade. She moved to Columbus, Ohio with her sister Catherine while a teenager and graduated from Linden McKinley High School. Winnie...