Archives for April 2022

God saw that she was getting tired and took her into his arms to rest. Dorothy Mae Hairston-Crockett was born on March 8, 1930. She was the sixth of seven children born to the late Rev. Dr. Robert F. Hairston Sr. And Arizona Clayton Hairston of Columbus, Ohio. She entered eternal rest on April 10,… Read complete obituary here.

Carolyn was born February 17,1962, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Albert Burns and Betty (Lawson) Curry. Carolyn attended Pilgrim Baptist Church in Columbus Ohio. She later became a member of Lincoln Park Community Baptist Church in Columbus Ohio. Growing up, Carolyn attended the public schools of Columbus, Ohio. Carolyn was preceded in death by… Read complete obituary here.

Donald Crockett was born November 28, 1957 to John B. and Magnolia Crockett in Alliance, Ohio. Donald gave his life to the Lord at an early age. He attended Alliance High School and Central State University. He joined the Sheet Metal trade in 1986 as a journeyman. On October 10, 1987 Donald was united in… Read complete obituary here.

ALLEN KEITH JONES was born on August 19, 1962, in Columbus, Ohio to the Union of Allen and Patricia Jones. Early Saturday morning on April 9, 2022, he transitioned from labor to eternal rest. Keith, Hollywood, Wood, Coach Wood, or Keith Beef as he was affectionately known, received his formal education from the Columbus Public… Read complete obituary here.

Marshall (Tink) Stepney age 55 parted this life on Friday, April 8, 2022 at McNaughten Point Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. He was born in Washington DC on December 12, 1966 and grew up and attended the Mercer County Public Schools in Bluefield, West Virginia. Marshall worked until locating to Columbus, Ohio at the… Read complete obituary here.

Alante Darell Royal was born in Mesa, Arizona on March 2, 1994 to Alison Maddox and Nathan Royal. He departed this life to be with his Lord and Savior on April 2, 2022 at the early age of 28. Alante and his mother moved to Detroit, Michigan where she was originally from when he was… Read complete obituary here.

Mareo Branden Bell was born August 20, 1988 at Grant Hospital. He went home to be with the Lord March 25, 2022 at the blessed age of 33. Mareo was raised in Columbus and attended Northland High School. He was the oldest of three children and was a loving son, brother, father, boyfriend, and friend…. Read complete obituary here.

Ja’Kai Mateo Lee Groce was born gracefully into this world on a sunrise of August 23, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Ja’Kai was 7 months old making everyone he came in contact with smile with his little dimples. He was active, kicking and grabbing faces. He enjoyed bouncing in his bouncer and sitting in his… Read complete obituary here.

Ke’onnie Amor Small was born to Keaira J. Sullens and Ejaun Curtis Small on October 5, 2020. Onnie, as she was affectionately nicknamed, was the bright light wherever she was. Her smile and laughter were infectious. The twinkle in her eyes were a testament to her joyful nature. Her favorite toy was JJ and Minnie… Read complete obituary here.