Obituaries

Deacon David Lee Dennis, Sr., affectionately known as “Chief,” was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, neighborhood dad, business entrepreneur, mentor, hero, man of God, pillar in the community and friend.  Departed his earthly vessel on February 9, 2022 at age 77.  He was born to Jack and Addie Bell Dennis on December 28, 1944, in Camden, AL. David...

Leon A. Sawyer was born on March 17, 1971.  God decided He needed Leon. So, He called him home on February 6, 2022 at the age of 50. His sudden death left his family in heartbreak and in joy to have had him in their lives.  Although he was quiet, anyone who knew Leon knew he poured his heart and...

Wayne Everett Hubb Sr. left this world unexpectedly at the age of 57 and was carried home to Glory by God’s Heavenly Angels on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Someone so special can never be forgotten may his soul Rest In Peace.

Wayne Hubb Sr was born October 5, 1964 to parents Joyce and Clarence Hubb in Columbus Ohio. He attended...

Donna Gayle Reed age 76 was called home by her Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 8,2022 at the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. Donna was a charter member and Elder of Mann-Fest Christian Cathedral International for 19 years under the leadership of Bishop Ronnie K.Reed. Donna graduated from East High School. She Retired from Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority as...

Miss Sharon Lynn Bailey was born September 29, 1968 to mother, Marie Kelso (Bailey) and father, Tony Hunter.

Sharon departed this life on February 8, 2022.

Sharon was a very compassionate, loving, and caring daughter, sister, niece, and friend.

Sharon leaves to cherish her memory, son, Antonio Bailey; mother, Marie Kelso; brothers, Edward Bailey and Anthony (Nancy) Bailey; uncle, William...

Glorified Farewell of Amos Otieno Nyangwara of Columbus, Ohio USA. We’re sad and heartbroken to announce the passing of Amos Otieno Nyangwara. Amos was born on April 2nd, 1975 to Simon Ombua Nyangwara and Clementina Nyangwara of Kisumu, Kadawa Village. He was the husband to Susan Binge Otieno, father to Shirleen Otieno, Barbara Otieno, James Otieno, and Sean Otieno. He...

Carmen Renee Gordon, age 51 was born to Shelia Gordon and Carl Culvert on October 7, 1970 at OSU Hospital.

Carmen attended Columbus City Schools. Carmen enjoyed playing spades and was known as a cheater but would never get caught. She also enjoyed cooking and spending time with her grandchildren and family.  Carmen played basketball for Sawyer Recreation Center. Carmen’s...

Derrick Marcel Goliday Sr., was born in Warren, Ohio to Luther Henry and Barbara Jean Caldwell Goliday on July 28, 1967, the second of three children. He was baptized as a child at Second Baptist Church.  Derrick graduated from Warren G. Harding High School and went on to study at Fairmont University in West Virginia before settling down in Columbus,...

Mr. Ezell Taylor, 84, passed away on February 5, 2022. Ezell was born on June 9, 1937 in Brownsville, TN to Prince and Lucy Taylor.

Ezell was a Masonry; built many homes, walkways, and basements in the city.

He is preceeded in death by his parents, wife of 62 years, Azzie Taylor and siblings, Lillie Bond , Henrily Taylor, Horace...

James Gay Jones was born on December 24, 1966, in Columbus, Ohio. James was the fourth of five siblings all born to Anna Jean Jones. Jim or “Big Jim” as he was affectionately called by his friends and family, was a proud 1985 graduate of Columbus East High School. He was a faithful employee of Columbus City Schools for 20...

Carl Curtis Roberts Jr, age 47. Sunrise May 23, 1974 and Sunset January 29, 2022.

Please revisit this page and pray for the Roberts family as they write the obituary for Carl.

Visitation 11:00 AM and Funeral Service 12:00 PM Friday, February 25, 2022 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one...

Katurah (Shackelford) Huggins (affectionately known as Mother Katie, Aunt Katurah, Aunt Katie) was born on August 20, 1926 in Martin (Stephens County), Georgia as the last child of the late Allena (Stovall) Shackelford and Walker Shackelford.  She went home to be with the Lord on February 6, 2022.  During Katurah’s childhood, she attended public school in Martin, GA.  She and...

Gene’tra F. (Thomas) Gardner, age 71, departed this life peacefully on February 9, 2022, at home with her loving daughter Quezette Gardner by her side.  Gene’tra was born August 8, 1950 to the late Clarence (Buster) and Marie Thomas in Fairfield, Alabama; however she spent the majority of her life in Columbus Ohio.

Gene’tra was employed at various places including...

Mr. Louis Will Owens, a man of integrity, who loved his children with all his heart and would to anything for any one of them.  He accepted Jesus at a young age as a member of New Zion Baptist Church in Columbus, Mississippi.  The silver cord parted, and Mr. Louis Will Owens went home to be with the Lord in...

Bester was born December 14, 1939, in Tuscaloosa Alabama. After graduating from Druid High School, he joined the US Airforce where he did initial training in Texas and was stationed in the Philippines for 18 months where he proudly served until receiving his honorable discharge. The Airforce is what landed him in Columbus, Ohio to begin his new life.

Bester...

Alvan Jeanye Likely (affectionately known as “Nana”) was born on September 30, 1943 in Garland, Alabama to the late Clyde and Virginia Jacobs. She was the second oldest of 10 siblings.

Nana was the oldest daughter in her family and was loved, adored and well respected by her siblings. An avid lover of knowledge, Nana excelled in high school and...

Mozella Ardister, age 86. Sunrise August 9, 1935 and Sunset February 3, 2022.

Please pray for the family as they prepare the obituary.

Visitation 11:00am and Funeral 12:00pm Monday, February 14, 2022 at Emmanuel Memorial P.N.P. Church, 2727 Bulen Ave.

Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery.

Don Juan Adams was born in Columbus, Ohio on December 1, 1949. He was called home to be with the Lord on February 2, 2022.

Don graduated from Central High School in 1967. Don worked at E. E. Ward for 3 years. He also worked numerous temp jobs, along with demolishing and remodeling houses. Don kept a plan. Everyone loved...

Darlene Y. Foster was born June 25, 1957, in Columbus, Ohio to Harriet and William G Foster. Darlene attended Columbus public school system. Darlene started her career in the Insurance and medical field working over 40 years. On November 17, 1982, she gave birth to her pride and joy Michael J. Foster, her only child who she adored and spoiled...