Obituaries

Mr. Johnny Jones, 72, passed away on April 22, 2021. Johnny was born on May 17, 1948 in Logan, WV to Henry Jones and Mamie Jones.

Johnny attended Logan, WV Public School System. He was a graduate of Fayette High School. In 1968 he and his family moved to Columbus, Ohio. After moving to Columbus, he gained employment with Columbus...

Shawn Anthony Brown was born February 27, 1971 in Columbus, Ohio to Theresa Brown and Leroy Thompson of Columbus, Ohio. He departed this life unexpectedly, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

Shawn attended many different Columbus City Schools. He was a member of numerous Pop Warner football teams around the city, he also played basketball at Milo Grogan...

Bishnu Maya Darji, age 79. Sunrise January 1, 1942 and Sunset April 21, 2021.

Visitation 9:00am and Funeral 10:00am Saturday, April 24, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.

Wayne Everette “SacChaser” Harding, age 40, was called home on April 21, 2021 at his home. Wayne was born on October 19, 1980 in Columbus, Ohio to parents, Tina Cooper and Wayne Harding. He grew up here in Columbus, OH where he received his GED and later on attended culinary school and became a Chef.

Wayne was a devoted Father,...

Stephanie Elaine Satterwhite, age 50, passed away to be with her family in Heaven on Saturday, April 17, 2021. She was born on April 21, 1970 in Columbus, Ohio.

Stephanie was educated in Columbus City Schools and a graduate of Walnut Ridge High School. Stephanie worked various jobs in her life and finally settled in with Fed Ex, where she...

Sean Johnson, 27, passed away on April 16, 2021. Sean was born on January 7, 1994 in Columbus Ohio to Tiffiney Johnson and Bernard Hawkins.

Sean was a 2013 graduate of Westerville South High School. Sean worked for IBA Support Services, as a Home Health Aide. Sean raised by his mother Tiffiney and his stepfather David Sloan. Sean enjoyed writing...

Mary Jefferson, 76, passed away on April 19, 2021 at Ohio Health Mansfield. Mary was born on June 8, 1944 in Mansfield, OH to John Jefferson and Beatrice Jefferson.

Mary was a graduate of Mansfield Senior High. She moved to California and was a Paralegal at A.C. Transit. She later moved back to Mansfield and worked at Ocie Hill...

Ms. Cynthia JoAnn Wolfe, 72, passed away on April 18, 2021 after a courageous battle with Dementia. Cynthia was born on May 27, 1948 in Youngstown, OH to James and Inez Johnson.

She is preceded in death by her parents; grandmothers, Josephine Robinson and Flossy James; aunt, Ida Mae Gilmer and goddaughter, Shanna Miles (God-daughter).

Cynthia graduated from The Rayen...

Gwendolyn Whitner-Clemons, 60, passed away on April 19, 2021. Gwendolyn was born on January 27, 1961 in Cleveland, OH to Freddie Cheatham and Mary Lucas.

She is preceeded in death by her parents; sister, Doralene Howard; nephew, Duriel Howard and granddaughter, Penelpe Clemons.

Gwendolyn is survived by husband Ernest Clemons; daughter Nekita Whitner; sons Roderick Johnson, Phillip Clemons and Andrew...

Ashonta Renee Bell was born October 1, 1978 to Ellow and Willogean Bell in Columbus, Ohio. She suddenly departed this life on April 13, 2021.

 

Ashonta was a fun and outgoing person. She leaves behind two loving daughters, Chamar and Peja. Known by her nickname Shonna, she loved being surrounded by family. She made sure it was never a...

Thomas Daniel Belcher (Tommy/TB), age 66. Sunrise May 12, 1954 and Sunset March 29, 2021.

Thomas is preceded in death by parents, grandparents, daughters Deborah Garrison, Monique Tyson, and nephew Keon Chatman. Leaving to mourn him in passing, daughter Danielle Tyson; son Brandon Steele; grandchildren, sister Karen Belcher, brothers, niece Carma Mitchell (Douglas); nephew Christopher Belcher (Danielle); other family members,...

Love, Laughter, Boldness, and Strength are just a few words that describe June Ann Wilson, who was Heaven Sent in Cleveland, OH on June 23, 1946. God’s spiritual servant lived a full, amazing life and was Heaven Bound on April 13, 2021 at the age of 74. June was the daughter of Rev. Fred Douglas Wilson Jr. and Gertrude Amos...

Leon Fenney, age 53. Sunrise September 8, 1964 and Sunset April 15, 2021.

Services are pending.

William Henry “Bill” McKenney was granted his Angel Wings on Sunday, April 11, 2021, in his home in Columbus, Ohio. Bill was born July 21, 1946 in Brooklyn, NY to William and Geraldine McKenney.

He graduated from Boys High School in 1962 with ambitions of playing Basketball. After graduation, Bill attended Mesa Junior College in Grand Junction, CO on a...

Sheldon Jay Smith was born to Joseph and Edith Smith on July 31, 1946.

Sheldon graduated in 1966 from Hopedale High School. He joined the U.S. Navy after graduation as a stock -control clerk (clerical). He was awarded National Defense Medal. Sheldon was later employed and retired from Columbus College of Art and Design as Building Manager.

Sheldon was married...

Willie Livingston, age 76. Sunrise July 17, 1944 and Sunset April 14, 2021.

Interment at 1:00pm Friday, April 23, 2021 at Montrose Cemetery in Charlotte, NC.

Peggy Cleveland was born to the late John C. (Ace) and Francis Winbush Jones on April 6, 1951. She departed this life on April 13, 2021 at Mt Carmel East Hospital.

Peggy attended the Columbus City Schools. She was a devoted housewife and babysat for many families. She loved to cook and her sweet potato pies and cornbread dressing were...