Obituaries

Otis David Hollman Sr., was born on July 6, 1938 in Thomaston, Georgia to George and Bessie Hollman. Thursday, December 2, 2021; he departed this life at OSU East Hospital at the age of 83.

Otis attended Drake High School in Thomaston, Georgia where he was born and raised. In 1957 he left Georgia and made Columbus, Ohio his home....

T’Naya Shanice Douglas, 19, passed away on November 26, 2021. T’Naya was born on March 2, 2002 in Mansfield, OH to Frank Douglas Sr. and Tyshawna Reed.

T’Naya attended Mansfield Senior High and IMAC.

She is preceeded in death by her grandfather, Tyrone Pender and great grandmother, Callie Mae Canada.

T’Naya is survived by daughters, Camarionna Reed and Carmani Douglas;...

George Robert Jordan, age 66, departed this life on Thursday, November 25, 2021.

George was born November 24, 1966 in Columbus, Ohio to the late David Lloyd Jordan and Willa Mae Smith.

George proudly served in the U.S. Army for two years then went on to serve in the Marine’s for a total of 11 years. George was a loving...

Barbara Ann Thomas, 67, passed away on November 23, 2021. Barbara was born on August 11, 1954 in Columbus, OH to Otis Thomas and Viola Thomas.

She is proceeded in death by Otis Thomas (Father), Viola Thomas (Mother).

Barbara is survived by her daughters Latisha Thomas, Mustang, Ok. and Patricia Thomas, Columbus, Oh. Her grandchildren Macario Duncan, Malani Duncan, Brooklynn...

Eugene Alonzo “Jaws” Mangum was born on February 19, 1979 in Columbus, Ohio to Eugene Swanson and Teresa (Mangum) Busby.

Eugene was a unique and adventurous young man. His sister describes him as a firecracker. He talked about cooking a lot and loved to cook and share his recipes. If you knew him, he was funny. He loved his family...

Victoria D. Hughes, born September 14, 1962, in Columbus, OH. She was the youngest of nine (9) children born to Oliver G. Hughes Sr. and Dorothy J. Hughes. She departed this life on Wednesday, November 24, 2021.

Victoria was baptized as a young girl at Union Grove Baptist Church. Victoria was a graduate of South High School Class of 1980...

Tonya Latham-Tatum, age 50. Sunrise January 6, 1971 and Sunset November 23, 2021.

Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Tuesday, December  7, 2021 at New Birth Christian Ministries, 3475 Refugee Rd.

Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estates. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston  Ave.

Please keep...

Cynthia Marie Grant (Cindy), age 64, Columbus. Ohio went home to be with the Lord at 6:38pm on Saturday, November 27, 2021, after a brief stay at OSU hospital.

Cynthia was born on July 24, 1957, in Columbus, Ohio to Cassandra May Hairston and Harvey West, she was welcomed by her big brother Ronald and was the older sister to...

Christian Nicole Pore was born January 27, 1987 and passed away November 26, 2021.

Christian attended Simpson, Linden, and Lord Ward Schools.

Christian is preceded in death by her grandfather, Josh Johnson; and uncle, Boss Man.

Christian leaves to celebrate her life, parents, Joyce Johnson and Douglass Pore; children, Ka’Miyah Pore, Markell Freeman, and Marvell Freeman; brothers, Douglas Pore and...

Randolph Drummer was 70 years old, born October 6, 1951 in Mallory, W. VA. He went home to be with the Lord on November 18, 2021.

Randolph Drummer served active in the military branch of the United State Marine Corp. Randy’s hobbies were hunting, fishing, and (casino) gambling. He also had a passion for cooking.

Randolph Drummer is preceded in...

Vontissue Victoria Mucu was born August 31, 1969, to Sandra Ann Dennis and William Waters, in Columbus, Ohio. On November 15, 2021, she passed away at her residence.

Vontissue was a graduate of South High School. She was employed at Columbus Postal Service, City Gate office for 15 years as a mail handler. She loved to shop, watch movies, eat...

Sheila Kay Davis, 63, passed away on November 22, 2021. Sheila was born on May 3, 1958 in Mansfield, OH to Cornell Davis Sr. and Kattie Davis.

Sheila graduated from Mansfield Senior High School and retired from the work force in 2018. She enjoyed taking long walks and watching movies. Sheila absolutely loved the evenings spent on the porch laughing...

Terry Delenn Curtis was born on January 10, 1969 to Maggie Curtis and Sylvester Morris.

Terry is preceded in death by father, Sylvester Morris; grandparents, Albert and Ossie Tucker; sister, Vanessa “Faye” Tucker; and brother, Antonio Curtis.

Terry is survived by mother, Maggie Garnett; sister, Danyell Curtis; long-time companion, Belinda Pugh; children, Timothy Hale, Shauntae Curtis, and Janay Clark; step-children,...

Bonnie Smith, age 78, gained her wings on November 25, 2021. Bonnie was born on March 22, 1943 to Millard and Fannie Mae Upshaw.

Bonnie graduated from East High School. She worked as an X-Ray Technician at Doctors North; but transitioned to being a wife and full-time mother. Bonnie enjoyed traveling, especially cruising where she could unwind and catch up...

Linda “Sang” Carol DeJarnett was born to the late Harold E. and Anna W. Goode on February 6, 1940, in Columbus, Ohio. She was the youngest of 4 children. Linda departed this earthly life unexpectedly on Friday, November 19, 2021. She was 81 years of age. Preceded in death by sisters, Gwendolyn Hudson, Betty J. Roddy, brother, Ronald L. Goode,...

Sheila Maria Smith – born to Hazel Christine and James Preston Holmes on October 30, 1947 she departed this life on Monday November 22, 2021.

Sheila was a graduate of Columbus East High School in 1967 and she studied dietary science at the Columbus Technical Institute (CTI) currently known as Columbus State Community College.

She was a member of the...

Angela Patrice Smith was born on February 19, 1954 in Louisville, KY to Matthew and Cleota Shipe.

Angela, affectionately known as Ann or Angie, had retired after 21 years with the post office. If you knew her, you would know that she was a no-nonsense type of women. She was honest, straight forward, and very passionate about her loved ones.

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Frederick Tyqwon, “Tyke” HALE, age 42, Sunrise March 15, 1979, and Sunset November 19, 2021.

He was the proud Owner Buckeye Capital LLC. Tyke was a jack of all trades, he has many talents, he enjoyed going to the Casino. Most of all Tyke enjoyed being a father. He was a Son, Father, Brother, Nephew, Cousin, and a Friend. He...

Larry graduated from Whitehall Yearling High School and soon after entered the United States Air Force where he worked in the Transportation Squadron while stationed in North Dakota and in Japan.  After serving his country and earning his Honorable Discharge from the military, he began working for Western Electric where he met lifelong friends, Eugene Lefever, Bruce Harper, Bruce Tyler,...