Obituaries

John C. Rodney, 76, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away unexpectantly, but peacefully on April 2, 2022.

John was born on October 24, 1945, to John and May Rodney in Georgetown, Guyana, South America. John was a resident of the United States since 1978.

John had a love for anything The Ohio State Buckeyes, NASCAR, tennis, golf, and bowling. John was...

DeAndre Allen Bush fell from the sky May 3, 1989, on loan to Lisa Bush and Tony Brown.

DeAndre or “Vitamin D” as he so lovingly called himself was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ. Vitamin D was a part of the East High School 2008 graduating class. Deandre was a poet, musician, and a counselor; these...

Mother Oma Lee Muffett, 96, passed away on April 4, 2022. Oma was born on June 11, 1925 in Andalusia, AL to Ransom and Alice Jackson.

Mother Muffett was a member of Maddox Memorial COGIC where she served under three pastors; Elder L.G. Maddox, Elder Aaron Williams Sr and Elder Aaron Williams Jr. She served as a Senior Mother, Deaconess,...

Nina Lee Wilson was born March 02, 1953, in Hazlehurst, Mississippi to the late Mack Earl Sanders Sr. and Lee Etta Sanders. Nina Wilson is the maternal granddaughter of the late John and Gretha Jones. Nina Wilson is the paternal granddaughter of the late Nina Smiley Shannon and Mack Neice Sanders Sr.

Nina Wilson moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1960...

Antoine O. Barker (Twan) was born on April 15, 1967 and made his journey to paradise on April 3, 2022.

Twan is preceded in his death by his mother, Lovie Diane Barker, and his father, Odale Barker. His maternal grandparents, Lonnie and Lawrence Banks.  His paternal grandmother, Rebecca Barker. His aunt, Mildred (Floyd) Turner. His cousins, Kelly Turner, and Floyd...

James “Jimmy” Richard Owens, in the quiet mist of April 2, 2022 entered into his eternal rest. Jimmy was born on December 23, 1954.

Jimmy was a Navy veteran. He took pride with being a volunteer at the local VA. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren, enjoyed checking on his siblings, and enjoyed a good plate. He...

Yvonne Davis, age 69, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on April 1, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer for 3 years.

Yvonne was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 7, 1952 to the late Rudolph and Juanita (Tinsley) Waters.

Yvonne will be dearly missed and is survived by her husband of 49...

Walter Aikens, age 82. Sunrise September 5, 1939 in New Bern (James City), North Carolina and Sunset April 2, 2022 at Kobacker House, Columbus, Ohio.

Walter retired from General Motors after 30+ years of service. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, and playing the lottery. He was very good with numbers better known as “The Money Man.”

Most importantly he...

James spent the earlier part of his life in Minneapolis, MN and Toledo, OH. He attended Scott High School in Toledo where he played football and was a stellar athlete. In his later teenage years, he found his love for music and taught himself how to play the keyboard and the guitar. That’s also around the the time he earned...

Camilla Stargell, age 52. Sunrise August 26, 1969 and Sunset March 17, 2022.

Please pray for the family as they prepare the obituary.

Visitation 1:00pm and Funeral 2:00pm Monday, April 4, 2022 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Richard Haynes, age 72. Sunrise January 22, 1950 and Sunset March 23, 2022.

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Visitation 1:00pm and Funeral 2:00pm Saturday, April 9, 2022 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Shatara Richelle Smith-Kemper was born on November 20, 2000 to Brandi Banner in Columbus, Ohio. Shatara transitioned this life on March 26, 2022 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Shatara was engaged to Tyson Taylor of Columbus, Ohio and accedptedthe Lord at an early age as her personal savior.

Shatara attended Columbus Public Schools at Broadleigh Elementary, Johnson Park Middle School...