Archives for February 2023

Lasonya M. Gailes-Teague was born July 6, 1972, in Greenville, MS. She entered into eternal rest on February 1, 2023 in Columbus, OH, with her loving children by her side. Lasonya, affectionately known to her family and friends as “Sonya”, was a woman who wore many hats. She loved her family and had a special… Read complete obituary here.

Marvin Eugene Wilkins was born on October 19, 1968 to Jacqueline Ransom and Milledge (spoon) Wilkins Jr. Marvin spent his early days attending centennial high school, dominating the basketball court winning dunk contest he didn’t even know about. A charismatic guy who also won Prom King. Marvin had the capacity to perform many skills, he… Read complete obituary here.

CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF THE LATE CHARLES MIYA GITAGIA We celebrate the life of the late Charles Gitagia Miya, born on the 13th of August 1987, to Bruce Miya and Mary Wanjiku. His siblings are Carol Miya and Oliver Omuka. Charles and his siblings were raised in Thika (Kenya). As a young boy, he exhibited… Read complete obituary here.

Jacqueline Rogers-Lawson, age 52, affectionately called “Jackie”, was born on July 12, 1970 to Laveda K. Rogers and James E. Geddie, here in Columbus, Ohio. Jackie, graduated from Columbus Adult Education Center with her high school diploma. She worked at PNC and as a Home Health Aide until her own health began to fail. Jackie… Read complete obituary here.

Jeannette Frazier Barnett was born in November, 1936, in Columbus, Ohio, to the union of Lloyd and Ella Frazier, Sr. She was the eighth of eight children. Jeannette went to be with the Lord, at the end of January, 2023, at 86 years young! She graduated from East High School, and immediately went to work… Read complete obituary here.

God came by on Sunday night and whispered in her ear and she accepted the call. She left this life from Adena Hospital in Chillicothe, Ohio on January 29, 2023. Vickie was born and reared in Portsmouth, Ohio. She graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1980. She attended The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio…. Read complete obituary here.

Charles Temar Smith was born December 1, 1985 In Lima, Ohio to Venita Marie Darks and Edward Charles Smith. Charles “B Att” Smith attended Brookhaven High School. He grew up in the Linden Area. “B Att” was the life of any party. He was naturally comical. He enjoyed spending time with his children. Charles was… Read complete obituary here.