All Obituaries

Cecelia J. (Williams) Ankumah-Saikoom was born to the late Grover and Mary Ruth Armstrong-Williams on May 19, 1954 in Boonville, NC.  She gained her wings on Thursday, July 30, 2020. Cecilia was a woman of strength and dignity.  She spoke with wisdom and gave faithful instruction.  Cecilia watched over her family and friends alike, always ready to lend a helping hand.  She was a prayer warrior with a gentle spirit.  Cecilia was a woman who feared the Lord and lived...

On April 25, 1961, Anthony “Tony” Lee Gay was born to Edward L. Dumas Sr and Shirley M. Gay in Columbus, OH.   At the age of 59, he departed this life on July 29, 2020 at Mt Carmel East Hospital.   Tony received his education through the Columbus Public Schools.  At the age of 5, Tony wanted a toy microphone, instead he had gotten a real one.  That moment is when he found his calling as an “Entertainer”.   He had a love for...

Bruce Lamar Alexander was born October 4, 1962 to the late Nettie Ann (Dennis) and Jerry Wardell Alexander in Columbus, Ohio. He was educated in the Columbus City School system, graduating from Linden McKinley High School.  Bruce worked for The Ohio State University as a painter in the maintenance department.  As a member of Trinity Baptist, Bruce sang in the Male Chorus and drove the church van until sickness would no longer allow him to participate. He never married and had no...

Born January 8, 1973 and passed July 16, 2020 at the age of 47. Velda was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. She was employed with CDCF Head start for 18yrs. Velda had many accomplishments and held many degrees in in Child Development. Velda was preceded in death by her father Cornelius Bozman, Dad Fred Travis, brother, Jeffery Tanner, Brother-n law Curonn Woods, Brothers -n-law Michael Gravely, Sister Latasha Mayo, Tracy Travis, Nephew Jefferey Tanner Jr. She was survived by husband...

Mrs. Pauline Marie “Honey” Young, daughter of the late Mildred A. Phillips and Esley Whiteside. She was raised in a loving household along with her three siblings, Thomas, Joe Donald, and Herbert Esley. She was educated in the Indianapolis Indiana public school system where she met, and after courtship, married George Raymond Young. She was called from labor to reward on July 13, 2020. On September 15, 1951, Pauline was joined in holy matrimony to the late George Young. To their...

Patterson, Darryl “Scottie” 1958-2020 passed suddenly at The James Cancer Center on July 4 at the age of 61 after a long heroic fight with cancer. Darryl preceded in death by parents Elmore and Gloria (Davis) Patterson; daughter Tamika Patterson; brothers Elmore (Billy), Wayne, David, Kenzel, Michael Patterson, and Tony Augustine. He survived by siblings Tracy Patterson and Crystal (Patterson) Augustine; children Darryl Jones, Darryl, Monique, and Deshay Patterson (Ruby...

Michael Van Williams 70, of Columbus, OH entered into rest on June 30, 2020.  He was born on December 16, 1949 in Detroit, MI to the late Claude McNarry and Juanita Lee Kimbrel. He was survived by his wife Donna Williams.  He was preceded in death by his sisters Getrude Peyton, Etta Marie Williams,  son Rodriccos Williams.  He was survived by  his sister Debra Byrd He was survived by his children Derrick Coates (Jewel), Etta...

James Eugene Mullins was born May 6, 1938 to Rosa Cunningham and James E Mullins in West Virginia. James entered external rest on Wednesday June 3, 2020 at Grant Hospital. He preceded in death by his mother Rosa Cunningham and father James E Mullins. James touch the lives of many people with his smile and generosity. He served in the Army force from 1964 thru 1969. Worked years at Lev's pawn shop in downtown Columbus Ohio. Retired from National Electric Coil in Columbus, Ohio. James soon...

Neil Thomas Cox was born on August 20, 1987 to Neil Carter and Nancy M. Cox, and passed away suddenly on June 2, 2002. He attended Indian Springs Elementary School, Columbus, OH, Sherwood Middle School, Columbus, OH, and is a graduate of Eastmoor Academy, Columbus, OH, Class of 2009, he also attended ARC West, Columbus, OH. He participated in Special Olympics where he won numerous awards in Track and Field. At the time of his death he attended Learning Never Ends-South where he made some...