All Obituaries

Almeda Louise Bowers, age 90, was called home May 22, 2023.  She is predeceased by parents, Charles and Carmen Day; husband, Howard E. Bowers, Sr; son, Howard E Bowers, jr; siblings, William "Billy" Day, Anthony "Tony" Wilson, Dr. Robert Day, and Virginia Wilson; special person, Lee Ervin.  Left to cherish her memory, children, Cynthia M Bowers, Lois "Candy" Bowers, Trina R Bowers-Ervin, William "Redd" Bowers, Charles "Tony"...

Allen Tyrone Dixon, age 60 went home to be with the Lord on May 18, 2023.   Arrangements pending.

Warrenetta L Curtis, 68, passed peacefully on May 17, 2023 at OSU East Hospital. She was born July 23, 1954 in Salina, Kansas to Rev Warren B and Genevieve Kelly. Warrenetta accepted Christ at an Early age and was a faithful member of Greater Twelfth Missionary Baptist Church. She retired from Franklin County Jobs and Family Services after 37 plus years. Warrenetta enjoyed cooking, playing Bid Whist, traveling, Casinos, dancing, and spending time with her family and close friends.  She...

Gregory Williams (Gregg), 71 of 672 Callahan Place, Columbus Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 11, 2023. Born and raised in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, resided in Columbus Ohio since 1996. His interests were bowling, swimming, sports, music and loved his dog, Romeo. He was a graduate of McCaskey High School and attended Penn State University for Business Agriculture. Mr. Williams worked for Case New Holland as an Area Service Manager and retired after 35 years, then went on to...

  Elaina Rai Legg, age 4, was carried home by the Angels on May 10, 2023.  Elaina Rai Legg, also known as Elle, was born on June 30,2018 in Columbus, Ohio to Edward Legg Jr and Gloria Richardson. She was an active child who enjoyed learning and going to preschool. She was fun, adventurous and her smile would light up the room. Elaina wanted to be a gymnast and enjoyed doing flips around the house. She had so much energy and was always ready to go skating, the beach and watch her...

At Grant Hospital,Tuesday May 9, 2023, Martha Ann Collins (better known as "Sister") was called from labor to Eternal rest. She was born in Raytown Georgia on May 24,1951. At the age of 5, the family relocated to Columbus, Ohio. She attended Central High School, then at the age of 20, she joined the Women's Army Corps Auxillary Unit of the United States. In 1987 she stepped in and raised her niece and nephew while raising three of her own and maintaining two jobs. Also, a well...

Evelyn Ann Forrest, age 76, transitioned to her Heavenly Home May 6, 2023. Preceded in death by parents, Andrew and Evelyn Johnson Jefferson; brothers, brothers, Thomas, Andrew, and Charles (Rashunda). Survived by son, Richard Duckett, Jr; Siblings, Betty Jean and Michelle. Home-going Celebration 10AM Saturday, May 20, 2023 in the Chapel of SMOOT FUNERAL SERVICES, 4019 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, Ohio. Family will receive friends 9AM until time of service. Interment, Eastlawn...

Shirley Ann Leaks, age 74, was called home to be with the Lord May 6, 2023.  Home-going Celebration 11AM Friday, May 19, 2023 at The Way of Holiness Apostolic Church, 1088 Weber Rd., Columbus, Ohio, 43211.  Family will receive friends 10AM until time of service. Interment, Fairview Memorial Park (Berlin Township) 5079 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, Ohio 43015. Arrangements entrusted to SMOOT FUNERAL SERVICES, 4019 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, Ohio, 43227.  Marcia T Smoot and...

Charles P. Dickerson, Jr, age 68 went home to be with the Lord May 5, 2023. Charles “Chuck” Payton Dickerson, Jr., was born June 8th, 1954 to Charles P Dickerson, Sr., and Gloria Corbett Hightower. He transitioned on Friday, May 5th, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Jonathan Hightower; aunt Barnell (Kenneth) Congdon; uncle Luey Corbett, and great aunt Mildred Holmes. He received his formal education from the Columbus Public School system and enlisted in the...

William Parks, age 50, transitioned to his Heavenly Home April 30, 2023. Life Celebration 12PM Friday, May 26, 2023 at House of God Church, 1428 E. 18th Ave., Columbus, Ohio. Family will receive friends 11AM until time of service. Interment, Evergreen Cemetery, 1401 Woodland Ave., Columbus, Ohio. Arrangements entrusted to SMOOT FUNERAL SERVICES, 4019 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, Ohio, 43227.  Marcia T Smoot, Funeral director, 614-444-1463, www.smootfuneral.com.