Michael J. Girlando, age 65, completed his job on earth August 1, 2020. He was born March 7, 1955 in Cambridge OH. Mike was a resident of Columbus OH most of his adult life.  He was a member of North Park Church of Christ in Westerville. Preceded in death by parents Dorothy (1980) and Alfred (2011) Girlando. Survived by son Vincent, sister Joyce Gassin, step-mother Ruth Girlando, good friends Doc and Mary, Debbie, Jacquie, the people of the North Park Church of Christ, and many other...

Charles Joseph Hendrix, Sr, age 79, entered into the loving arms of his Savior, in Toledo, on July 28, 2020. Charles was born to Helen Jean (Carman) Hendrix on June 30, 1941 in Columbus, OH. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 41 years, Jackie Hendrix. He is survived by his son, Charles J. Hendrix, Jr., grandsons Jordan Charles (wife Jordan Michelle) and Dante’ Hendrix, Josh, Javon, and Aaron Morgan, as well as his great-granddaughter Aaliyah Michelle Hendrix (Jordan C. and Jordan...

Stormy Gail Vincent, age 19, of Columbus, Ohio. Stormy passed away on Sunday July 19, 2020 at the Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital OSU.   She was born on Saturday January 27, 2001 in Marietta, Ohio to Nona Nyamekye and Branden Vincent.   Stormy loved to sing, swim and helped people, most of all she loves her son Noah Paul Vincent.   She is preceded in death by two siblings, two grandmothers Mary Lovingshimer & Connie Vincent and one grandfather James...

Ruby Hunt-Newland (King), 65, of Columbus Ohio, passed away July 13, 2020, at Grant Hospital surrounded by her husband and children. Ruby was born on October 19, 1954, in Dillon South Carolina, and the oldest child of the late Early B and Dorelina (Doreen) Hunt. She was formerly married to Richard (Dick) King, deceased, and remarried in December 2012 to Larry Newland, who survives.  Ruby loved life and if you knew Ruby you know she loved to make people laugh, she liked to joke,...

Robert “Bob” Hitchens was born January 30, 1952 to Harley and Catherine Hitchens of Urban Crest, Ohio where he grew up. He graduated from Grove City High School Class of 1970, excelling in track, basketball and football. Earning a full ride scholarship for football to Miami University of Ohio. There playing as a running back, Robert set and broke many records and was inducted into the hall of fame in 1980. His jersey #40 was one of only four jerseys to ever be retired in Miami...

Allen Lorenzo Millner, 47, passed away on Thursday July 2, 2020.    Allen was born on Friday November 17, 1972 to George Washington Millner and Jessie Mae (Jackson) in Columbus, Ohio.    A Memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Monday July 13, 2020 at the Edwards Funeral Service Chapel 1166 Parsons Avenue Columbus, OH 43206. The family will begin accepting friends at 10:00 AM 

Marquise Javonne Hale, age 18, of Columbus Ohio tragically left us and went to his Lord on June 22, 2020. Marquise was born on August 31, 2001 in Columbus, OH to Quwanda and Tawana (Travis) Hale. He was a conscientious warehouse worker prior to his passing. He was loved by family and his friends (OSK,NLTG) and many more. Marquise is survived and will be missed tremendously by his Father Quwanda Hale, Mother Tawana Hale, Sisters Makayla McCree, Key’Darria Hale, Qiarra Hale, and...

Shirley Johnson entered this world on September 12, 1944 to her now deceased parents. Shirley departed this world peacefully on June 20, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio. She leaves behind to cherish her memory and her 4    loving sons and 1 daughter Shirley Allison, Charles Johnson Jr., John Johnson, and Billie Joe Johnson along with 1 sister in law, Avis Williams   Shirley is preceded in death by her son, Don Johnson and her parents   She liked watching Andy Griffith...

Phyllis Marie (Braxton) McLaurin was born April 24, 1935 and returned to the Lord June 16, 2020. She was preceded in death by mother Rotha Braxton, father, Eugene Braxton, sister Peggy Smith (Otis), and brother Melvin Tony Braxton (Carolyn). She is survived by her daughter, La Mel Molson, and a host of nephews and nieces. Phyllis attended East High School and went on to study dental hygiene at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee where she graduated Valedictorian of her class....

Debra J. Lester, age 67, of Columbus, passed peacefully on June 10th, at Mount Carmel Grove City. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Alva and Mary Lester, and brother Richard. Debra is survived by her only son, Andrew (Natalie) Abram, and beloved granddaughters Mikayla and Avery. She worked for several years in Activities at Scioto Community Nursing Home, where she formed close friendships with colleagues and residents. A private memorial will be held in her honor at a...