All Obituaries

Thomas Martin Ill was born on January 17, 1943 in Montgomery, AL the oldest child of the late Hattie Lee and Thomas Martin, Jr. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Nathaniel Thomas in Montgomery, AL. "Chico or Blue" as he  was affectionately called was a very loving Brother, Uncle, Cousin and Friend. He enjoyed fishing and spending quality time with family and close friends. On March 8, 2019, God...

Desarie Brown 56, of Sandusky, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Wednesday,  March 6th  2019 at  Grant Medical Hospital. She was born March 26, 1962 in to Mattie McGill and Alvin Hamp Hamilton. She attended Sandusky High School and graduated with her diploma.  She worked as a Home Health Aide for the Renaissance House. She was a member of New Hope GIC Superintendent  Latham Stowers was her pastor. She was preceded in death by her husband Rex. A. Brown for 35 years...

Shawn Lamont Gier was born on December 29, 1983 to Sandra Jean (Crews) and Mark J. Ferguson, Jr. in Columbus, Ohio.  Shawn lost his mother at the age of 6 weeks old and was raised by his sister the only mother he has ever known Terri A. Ferguson. Shawn attended Marion Franklin High School Shawn was a happy and loveable person he enjoyed socializing and making everyone he encountered laugh. He left a lasting impression on everyone he interacted with. He loved nature and animals and...

Gertrude Unise Payton was born on December 17, 1940 to Juanita Kimbrel and Anderson Williams in Palestine, Arkansas where she attended school in Little Rock, Arkansas before moving to Columbus, Ohio where she resided until her passing. Gertrude never had children of her own but had a hand in raising a lot of family members. She is preceded  in death by her Mother Juanita Kimbrel, Father Anderson Williams, Sister Etta Williams (of California), Nephew Rodriccos Williams, and long time...

Kevin "Jojo" Hughes born December 13, 1985 in Buffalo, NY to Judie Kowal and Kevin D Hughes. Jojo loved to ride his Harley in all types of weather.  He loved his family and friends to no end. Jojo was able to give the gift of life to 4 other people by being a organ donor.  JoJo is survived by his parents, his fiance' Stacie Keelin; children Cheyenne Hughes, Kendra Jo Hughes and Noah Hughes.  Also survived by Shauna Van Allen (will...

DELORES MARIE WRIGHT, 87 of Stone Mountain, GA, passed away on February 19, 2019, with part of her family by her side, at Emory Decatur Hospital. She was born to William Sidney and LouDella (Person) Flukers on August 7, 1931 in Columbus, Ohio.  Delores attended Central High School in Columbus, Ohio. She was married to the late Richard Clarence Tanner and in this union were seven (7) children.She later was remarried to the late Archie Marcellus Sutton and...

Dorothy Mae Steward peacefully entered in her eternal resting place on February 10, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio at the age of 86. she was born on October 19, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio to Alice Bradley and Timothy Farr. She was married to David L. Steward, her devoted husband of 52 years. Dorothy retired from Isabelle Ridgway as a Nurse’s Assistant for 32 years. She was a dedicated member of Jordan Bible Church where she volunteered as a nurse. Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents,...

Born on June 27, 1913 in Chattanooga, TN, Geneva Carson Pass entered the world as one of 13 children born to the late Arter D. and Nancy J. Ellis Steward.  She grew up in Ironton, OH, and upon graduating from Ironton High School, Geneva became a lifelong resident of Columbus, OH. Geneva joined Macedonia Baptist Church in 1969 and remained an active, faithful member until her passing.  She attended church consistently and was ever present for bible study and meetings throughout the...

Martha R. Williamson (nee Fulton) of Columbus, passed away Janury 21, 2019 at McNaughten Pointe Skilled Nursing Center in Columbus, Ohio. She was born October 19, 1937 in Charleston, West Virginia and moved to Staten Island, New York in 1957, then relocated to Columbus in 1960. Martha became an orphan in infancy. She was adopted by her great-uncle Floyd Witcher, and his wife Lucy. She was raised along with their 11 children until adulthood. She graduated from Elkcorn High School in...