All Obituaries

Denise (Bernice) Dumas, 90, peacefully transitioned to her Heavenly Home Friday, April 12, 2024. Denise was born February 5, 1934 in Birmingham, Alabama to Zollie and Gertrude Smith. She is preceded in death by parents, spouse, Sylvester Dumas; sons, Sylvester,Jr and Zack Dumas and siblings Left to cherish her memory, daughters, Rose Dumas and Deborah (Bernard Kennerly); sons, Anthony  and Edward Dumas. A host of grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, neices,...

Charlene Wheeler age 70, was called to her Heavenly home on April 1, 2024. She was born February 4, 1954 to  James Arthur and Jetty Mae Wheeler in Columbus, Ohio. Charlene is preceeded in death by parents, twin sister, Darlene Wheeler, sisters, Pauline Collins, Beatrice Stabler, and brother, Arthur Wheeler. Left to cherish her memory, sons, James Lamont (Jennifer) Manns and Anthony (Ariana) Cummings, grandchildren, Jasmine Manns, James Manns II, Anjali Cummings, Ahmoni Cummings, Kayla...

Terry Lee Leslie, 76, was called home to be with the Lord on April 1, 2024. Leslie was born March 24, 1948 in Louisville, Kentucky to Roy and Flora Leslie Bray.  She is preceded in death by parents; grandmother, Anna Mae, siblings, Annyce, Tony, Patty, Nona, Keith, and Mitsu.  Left to cherish her memory, children, Jeanelle Smoot,   Darrell,Sr (Jamecca), Smoot,  Darrlyn smoot, and Carmen (Tony) Anderson;  sister, Neoma; 11 grandchildren, 9 great...

Darez L Harris, age 33, transitioned March 28, 2024 .  Home-going Celebration 1PM Monday, April 15, 2024 in the Chapel of SMOOT FUNERAL SERVICES, 4019 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, Ohio. Family will receive friends 12PM until time of service.  ML Smoot, Director, 614-444-1463.

Margaret V Vaughn age 88,  peacefully transitioned to be with the Lord Sunday, March 17, 2024.  Celebration of Life services  11AM  Saturday, April 6, 2024 in the Chapel of SMOOT FUNERAL SERVICES, 4019 E Livingston Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43227. Family will receive friends 10AM until time of service.   Marcia Smoot, Director, 614-444-1463, www.smootfuneral.com

THOMAS “TONY” CROZIER-BEY was born Saturday, September 30, 1950, in Huntington, West Virginia, to Fred R. and Rosemary (Hughes) Crozier. He entered eternal rest on Friday, March 15, 2024. He was seventy-three years of age. Tony was preceded in death by his loving, praying mother,Rosemary, and his father, Fred R. Crozier; his wife, Carolyn Thomas-Crozier; his uncle, James A. Adams; brother, William “Pete” Crozier; and nephew, Carlos J. Crozier. Tony leaves behind to...

Anthony Jerome Shipp age 66, was called home on March 14, 2024.  Memorial Service  11AM  Saturday April 13, 2024 in the Chapel of SMOOT FUNERAL SERVICES, 4019 E Livingston Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43227.  Please keep the Shipp family in prayer as they write the obituary for Anthony. Monique L Smoot, Director, 614-444-1463. Smoot Funeral Services is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Celebration of Life Honoring Mr. Anthony Shipp Time: Apr 13, 2024 11:00 AM...

Bryan C Leslie age 54, peacefully transitioned to his Heavenly home Monday, March 11, 2024. Memorial service 11AM Friday, April 12, 2024 in the Chapel of SMOOT FUNERAL SERVICES, 4019 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43227

Margaret Ellen Wilson McCoy was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 23, 1927, to the late Geneva Lorene Woods and William Wilson. On March 7, 2024, she transitioned from labor to reward at the age of 96. At the age of fifty-five Margaret accepted the Lord as her Saviour at Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies (formerly Greater Emmanuel Apostolic Church) in Columbus, Ohio. She served in many capacities at this church under the leadership of Bishop Sherman S. Watkins. Margaret was active in...

Earl Anthony Caldwell 66, transitioned peacefully Monday, March 4, 2024.  Celebration of Life 11AM Saturday, March 16, 2024 in the Chapel of SMOOT FUNERAL SERVICES, 4019 E Livingston Ave., Columbus, Ohio.  Family will receive friends 10AM until time of service.  MTSmoot, Funeral Director, 614-444-1463