Corey Johnson entered into this world as a blessing on June 29th, 1979, in Columbus, Ohio to his loving parents Johnnie and Sandra Johnson.  Corey Johnson received Christ at an early age under the direction of Bishop Joseph White at the Pool of Bethesda Church of the Living God International Inc.   He then joined the Temple of Faith Church of God In Christ where he served under the Late Bishop Roger James Hairston Sr., as his armor bearer and sung in the best choir ...

Sandra Jeter affectionately known as Aunt Sandy passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 6:19 PM. She was the first born of William and Hallie Jeter in Union, South Carolina She was preceded in death by her parents William and Hallie, and her sister Thyssen Thomas. She leaves behind five siblings: William Jeter, Galin Thomas (Toye), Cornelyn Hall, Wilda Thomas, and Sonja Thomas, (Jonathon Todd), embraced brother DeLane Murrell, and a host of nieces and nephews. She graduated from East High ...

Lea Denise Smith was born on August 27, 1970, to Gloria Earthman and James Smith in Columbus, Ohio. She attended the Columbus Public Schools and graduated from Brookhaven High School and later the Ohio State School of Cosmetology. Lea was the true definition of a hustler. She believed in working hard, making a way out of no way, and providing for the people she loved. She had a natural drive and determination that carried her through life, and many would say she had the rare ability to turn ...

ROBERT CARSON, 28, passed away far too soon, leaving behind family and friends who loved him deeply. Robert was born on May 31, 1997, in Columbus, Ohio, at OSU Hospital. He attended Eastmoor Academy High School, where he graduated in 2015. He was a devoted father to his two children, Kouri and Kiyan Carson, who were the center of his world. He was also a loving partner to his girlfriend, Precious Harmon-Roach. Being a dad was one of his greatest joys, and he worked hard every day to provide ...

Mrs. Rhonda Nadine Scott, 66, passed away on February 5, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. Born on August 8, 1959, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Rhonda brought light and laughter into the lives of all who knew her. Rhonda was educated in the Philadelphia public school system and graduated from South Philadelphia High School in 1977. From a young age, she demonstrated a deep compassion for others—a quality that would define her life’s work. She dedicated many years to serving the ...

Elysse Michelle Smith, lovingly known as “Sugar Mama,” passed away peacefully at her residence on February 5, 2026, at the age of 60. Born in Columbus, Ohio at St. Ann’s Hospital to Dianne Smith and James Early, Elysse was a proud graduate of Columbus Alternative High School, Class of 1983. Elysse was truly a jack of many trades. She worked in banking and finance, telecommunications, and car sales — but her heart belonged to children. For more than 10 years, she ...