Archives for January 2023

Katie “Billy Jean” Hughes was born July 19, 1948, in Ragland, Alabama to Josephine Butler and Ollis Daniels. Katie gained her wings January 13, 2023. Katie was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend to all in her surroundings. She always had an open door and a meal for anyone that needed it. She… Read complete obituary here.

JENNORO JUAN ELMORE JR., affectionately known as “ManMan”, age 23, unexpectedly departed this life on January 10, 2023. Juan was the loving son of Jennoro Juan Elmore, Sr and Danilla Elmore. He was born on March 16, 1999, in Columbus, Ohio. Juan graduated from Pickerington Central High School in 2018 and was an integral part… Read complete obituary here.

Felicia Neshay (Jackson) Simpson, age 51 passed away on January 10th 2023 at Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio at 6:10 am. She was a wonderful mother and a very loving wife. Felicia Neshay truly loved her family very, very, dearly. At no cost would she not go out of her way to make… Read complete obituary here.

Clayden Chase McNeil was born August 16, 1992 in Canton, Ohio to parents Christopher and Minerva McNeil (Hamilton). He was the youngest of 6 having 1 brother and 4 sisters. He moved to Columbus at an early age and attended Columbus Public Schools. He received his high school diploma at Indian River High School in… Read complete obituary here.

Vansel M. Hollingsworth Jr. was born on September 21, 1976 in Columbus Ohio to Nita Poole and Vansel Stephens Sr. Vansel relocated to Chillicothe Ohio and then back to Columbus, Ohio where he resided until the time of his passing. Vansel went home to be with the Lord on January 2, 2023. Vansel attended Columbus… Read complete obituary here.

Tlyeek Freeman, age 31. Sunrise January 14, 1991 and Sunset January 8, 2023. Please pray for the family as they prepare the obituary. Visitation 11:00am and Funeral 12:00pm Friday, January 20, 2023 at Good Samaritan Baptist Church, 1680 E Fulton Street. Offer Condolence for the family of Tyleek J. Freeman Print Obituary & Condolences

Jack “Gary” Coleman began his 75-year journey in Columbus, Ohio on December 29, 1947. Jack was born with his twin sister, Jackie “Gail”; she was born first. Jack finished his fight after a courageous and gallant battle with his sickness. Jack completed his course and task and laid down his arms on the 15th of… Read complete obituary here.

If you have ever met Akemi, you’ve witnessed a Miracle, Akemi was a Fighter, She has been a Vessel of Strength since day one, Akemi was a Warrior Princess, She was Courageous, and had so much Tenacity. Akemi Davina Christian was born as a Micro Preemie on Tuesday March 26, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio at… Read complete obituary here.

Leroy Bennett was born August 17, 1936, the youngest of 11 children in Ocilla, Georgia to Lesley Bennett and Seymore Florence. Leroy departed to be with the Lord on Monday January 2, 2023, at the age of 86 St. Ann’s Hospital, in Westerville, OH. Leroy Bennett enlisted in the United States Army at age 16… Read complete obituary here.

Edward Lee Walker was born to Robert and Louise Walker on July 16, 1943 in Kimball, West . The family later moved to Columbus, Ohio. He was called to eternal rest Monday January 2, 2023. Edward was educated in the Columbus Public School System. He entered the United States Army receiving an honorable discharge. At… Read complete obituary here.