Obituaries

Nov 1, 2024

Raeford Earl Hooker-Mitchell “Man/Rae/DJSugarae” was born in Columbus, Ohio, to Willow Mae "Billie" Mitchell and Raeford Earl Hooker. He was a people person and loved by everyone that graced his presence. Man was a graduate from North Adult High School and later worked in the Banking/Financial fields and as an Income Tax Consultant. Music was second nature to Man; he...

Nov 1, 2024

Obie Lee Corbin (No Talk), 90 years of age, was born February 3, 1934, in Griffin, Georgia to Obie Corbin and Cora Lee Corbin Goff. He departed this life on November 1, 2024, peacefully transitioning at the Kobacker House, Columbus, Ohio.

In his early twenties, Obie moved to Columbus, Ohio, to be with his mother and brother. Obie joined Springhill Baptist...

Oct 30, 2024

Oct 30, 2024

Kimberly Renee Hale was 62 years old. She was a loving mother of three (3) children and a loving grandmother of thirteen (13), who affectionately called her "Monie". If you were friends with her family, you became her family too. While we all called her Mommy, she quickly became Monie after her 1st grandson was born. Monie was a natural...

Oct 29, 2024

Mr Rodney Tyrone Perkins, age 48. Sunrise May 3, 1976 and Sunset October 29, 2024. Visitation 10:00 AM and Memorial Service 11:00 AM Thursday, November 14, 2024 at New Birth Christian Ministries, 3475 Refugee Rd. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. LIVINGSTON AVE. To read the complete obituary, order...

Oct 29, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Draughon, age 62. Sunrise August 4, 1962 and Sunset October 29, 2024. Visitation 1:00 PM and Funeral Service 2:00 PM Friday, November 15, 2024 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave. Interment at Evergreen Burial Park. To read the complete obituary, order flowers, view video tribute and offer condolences to the...

Oct 29, 2024

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Treda Diana Phillips, a cherished mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and friend. Born on December 25, 1954, in Columbus, OH, Treda peacefully departed this life on October 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Treda was the beloved daughter of Mary Edna Carroll Harrington-Harding and Edwin Maurice Wingo. She was a...

Oct 27, 2024

In Loving Memory of Kelly Jean Robison (affectionately known as “Big Maw”)

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kelly Robinson on October 27, 2024. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, she brought warmth, joy, and love to all who knew her. Her laughter, compassion, and unwavering dedication to her family will forever be remembered.

She...

Oct 26, 2024

Frederick Baron Pettey III, age 53. Sunrise August 29, 1971 and Sunset October 26, 2024.

He is proceeded in death by his father Frederick B Redd, Jr, and his brother, Charles "Chuckie" L. Pettey III

Fred is survived by his mother, Betty (Patrick) Farmer; father Charles (Elizabeth) Pettey, his beloved daughter Ashley Snodgrass; and his loving son, Tyerawn Fredrick Russell, Daughter Jurnee,...

Oct 25, 2024

Steven Hudson was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on August 7, 1959, to the late Silas Hudson Sr. and Harriet Hudson. He was the youngest of six children. He departed this life after a brief illness on Friday, October 25, 2024.

Steven was baptized at Greater Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Linden, New Jersey. He attended the Linden Public School system...

Oct 25, 2024

"Janice would like to let you know that her work here is done. She received an important call, one she has been preparing for her whole life, for an appointment from which she will not be returning. This assignment comes with a heavenly signing bonus, a reunion with her family and friends she has not seen in a long time....

Oct 25, 2024

Deaconess Iva Jean Stewart

There is a time and place for everything . . .

“To everything there is a season, and a time for every 

purpose under the heaven” - (Ecclesiastes 3:1, KJV)

A TIME TO BE BORN

On Monday, January 15, 1945, God blessed Betty and Ivory Franklin with an adorable baby girl whom they named Iva Jean Franklin. Iva Jean was raised...

Oct 25, 2024

Anthony Julius Carter, better known as "Tony," departed this life on October 25, 2024, to be with the Lord. He had been a resident of Columbus Colony for Elderly Care since November of 2023. Tony was educated in the Columbus School District. During high school, his first job was delivering papers with The Columbus Dispatch. Later, he worked as a...

Oct 24, 2024

Mynika Angelique Winters, age 30, was born on December 22, 1993 and received her "Pretty Wings" on October 24, 2024.

Mynika graduated from Beechcroft High School in 2011. Due to her fight with Sickle Cell disease, she was not able to work like she desired. God gave her the job of being the greatest mother she could be to Alivia and...

Oct 23, 2024

Victor Lee Brown, age 61. Sunrise August 13, 1963 and Sunset October 23, 2024. 

Oct 22, 2024

Cathy Simpson was born on August 16, 1950, in Columbus, Ohio. She transitioned in peace and prevailed past earthly expectations and passed on October 22, 2024, at Ohio State University Medical Center, the James Cancer Center.

Cathy was the second oldest of seven children born to Johnny and Cathelene Cook. She was like the second mother to her sister and brothers...

Oct 22, 2024

Sharon Denise Holloway, the third child of Dorothy and the late Jake Stovall, was born on December 26, 1965, in Dayton, Ohio. Sharon was called to Eternal Rest and Reward on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.

Sharon was educated in the Dayton Public School System and was a proud graduate of the John H. Patterson Cooperative Education High School (1984). While working...

Oct 22, 2024

In the quiet calm of the morning hours on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, our loved one Judith Ann Jemerison, answered our Savior's call.

Ms. Judy was born in Parkersburg WV to the late Lloyd Brydie Sr. and Charolett Fitzgerald Brydie, on June 7, 1960.

From a young age, Ms. Judy dedicated her time to delivering newspapers throughout the city, an endeavor that...

Oct 21, 2024

Oct 21, 2024

Charles Franklin Fields was born November 19, 1944, to the union of William A. Fields Sr. and Estella E. Fields. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. He served as a devoted trustee at Mt. Zion until his failing health. He always believed in his favorite scripture, Matthew 7:1-3 “Judge...