Obituaries

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...

Barry Cook, age 51. Sunrise October 29, 1969 and Sunset April 5, 2021.

Services will be private.

Geno L. Brown was born the proud son of Frederick Dockett and Dola Nadine Brown on October 24, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio. He attended Columbus South High School and took pride in being a Bulldog. As a child he loved to fish, hunt, and camp with his parents and siblings, and these became lifelong passions that he shared with his...

Gladys Davis, age 97. Sunrise June 14, 1923 and Sunset April 10, 2021.

Please revisit this page and pray for the Davis family as they write the obituary for Gladys’s

Private Visitation 10:00 AM and Private Funeral Service 11:00 AM Monday, April 19, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one...

Kherri Forney, age 31. Sunrise March 5, 1990 and Sunset April 6, 2021.

Services will be private.

Kevin Adams, age 55. Sunrise January 22, 1966 and Sunset April 9, 2021

Services will be private.

Kevin Jordan Kee (KJ), age 6 was heaven sent on May 4, 2014 and heaven bound when he peacefully gained his wings at Nationwide Children’s Hospital on April 10, 2021.

Preceded in death by his great-grandfather Robert Davis, Grandfather Gerald Jenkins, Uncle John Finch.

Left to cherish his memory is his parents Michael & Dominique Kee, brother Michael Kee II,...

Eboni “Lady” Brazell was born April 30, 1987 to Tony Brazell and Angela McNeil-Young in Columbus, Ohio.

From a very young age, Eboni had one of the brightest smiles and a beautiful personality. She was delightful to be around and very captivating.

Eboni attended North Linden and Brentnell Elementary in grade school. From there she went on to Franklin Middle...

Doris Jackson, age 83. Sunrise April 15, 1937 and Sunset April 9, 2021.

Services will be private.

Marcus Vernon Clayborn “Spudnik” was born October 23, 1957 and went to meet the father on April 7, 2021.

Spudnik was a proud son, uncle, cousin nephew and father. He worked many years as an entrepreneur. He was educated in Columbus, Public Schools.

He departs leaving his love, peace and happiness. He wishes all of you the same.

So long...