Archives for January 2023

Kourtnee was born on July 9, 2002 to Sheldon L. Ivery, Sr. and Karla M. Minnefield.  Kourtnee left this world too soon on January 13, 2023.  Kourtnee was twenty years old, her short life in this world, she had accomplished so much; and, had plans on achieving so so much more. Kourtnee graduated from Columbus… Read complete obituary here.

Samantha Mahogany Hodge, with her bright smile and courageous spirit, transitioned to her eternal home, into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father, on Monday, December 19, 2022. Samantha was 19 years old. She was born January 24, 2003, in Columbus, Ohio. Samantha was the only child from the union of Samuel and Jennifer. She… Read complete obituary here.

Mother Annie Ruth Barton departed this life at the home of her Spiritual Daughter, Deaconess Andre Green in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the age of 98. Mother Annie Ruth Barton was bon on August 21, 1924 in Rockmart, Georgia to the late Eddie and Willie Mae Ware. Out of thirteen children,… Read complete obituary here.

Michelle Smith came into this world on July 24, 1970, a true blessing to her mother, Charlotte (Smith) Qualls and Anthony Smith. Michelle was member of Gospel Tabernacle UHC, pastor Bishop J. Derrick Johnson. She was raised in Columbus, Ohio and attended Columbus Public Schools – always earning A’s on her report cards – and… Read complete obituary here.

Irene Zenolia Paramore was born January 21, 1941, in Marianna, Arkansas.  In 1943, her family relocated to Columbus, Ohio, where she resided until the time of her death. Irene accepted Christ at the age of 5 and became a member of Gay Street Baptist Church (now known as Tabernacle Baptist Church), where she served as… Read complete obituary here.

Katrina Marie Moorer was born May 15, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio to Orven Sr. and Daisy Moorer. She departed this life, Saturday, January 14, 2023. At a young age, she accepted Christ as her personal savior. Katrina was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church where she previously sang in the choir and was seldom seen… Read complete obituary here.

Charles R. Underwood Sr was born on December 19, 1943, in Pensacola, FL to Margret D and Herbert L Underwood Sr. The two moved to Columbus, Ohio where Charles went on to attend and graduate from Central High School class of 1961. Charles joined the Air Force after high school, where he served until 1967… Read complete obituary here.

Darryle Rico Rice, age 68. Sunrise December 27, 1954 and Sunset January 15, 2023. Visitation 1:00 PM and Memorial Service 2:00 PM Saturday, February 11, 2023 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one block east of Noe Bixby, turn North on Lonsdale Rd). Please keep the… Read complete obituary here.

Amara Jones entered the arms of Jesus on January 10, 2023. Amara was born to parents Steve and Camika Jones on July 25, 1998 in Columbus, Ohio. She was a laughing, bright smiling, chocolate bundle of joy who brightened the whole room even at her birth. She touched everyone’s life even at an early age…. Read complete obituary here.