Obituaries
Jean E. Bryant
Jean E. Bryant 88, departed this life on March 01, 2023. She is predeceased by her husband of 61 years Richard L Bryant Sr. She is survived by her dedicated caregiver and loving daughter Roxanne Bryant-Cannon. Sons Reginald (Janis), Robin (Vicky), Richard Jr. (Linda) and daughter Rowena Bryant. Eight grand children and a host of great grand children, nieces and...
Willie Roscoe Blue Jr.
Roscoe Blue, Jr. An Officer (a Servant) and a Gentleman
He was the third child and only son born to the late Willie Roscoe Blue, Sr., and Martie Pittman Blue on September 18, 1939 in Marietta, North Carolina. His siblings closest in age to him called him mischievous as a child, and said he was always looking for ways to...Ricky M. Bowles
Rickey M. Bowles was born in Columbus , Ohio on April 10, 1956. He was 66 years old when he passed on February 26, 2023 at Kobacker House. He was surrounded by family members, Patrick and his Wife at the time of his passing.
Ricky worked at Marzetti for a year and after that went on to be prison guard...
Cynthia N. Cooper
In loving Memory of Cynthia Cooper.
Nancy Banks and Bobby Banks have gave birth to Cynthia Cooper on January 14, 1968.
She leaves to cherish her memory, husband; Keith Cooper and her four children; Cooper and her (4) children, Allisa Evans, Anthony Evans, Brandy Evans, and Derrick Banks, (10) grandchildren, sisters; Vanitte Morgan who has passed and now is in...
Coach David Edward Rhodes
David Edward Rhodes, age 59, of Columbus, Ohio went to be with the Lord on February 26, 2023. He was born on September 22, 1963, in Columbus, Ohio to Charles E. Rhodes and Shirley A. (Payne) Rhodes. He is proceeded in death by his oldest grand-daughter Aniyah’Rae Lyann Rhodes-Jones.
David graduated from Licking Heights High School (Class of 1982). He...
Ahadi Baruani
Ahadi Baruani, age 27. Sunrise January 1, 1996 and Sunset February 20, 2023.
Please pray for the family as they prepare the obituary.
Funeral 12:30pm Saturday, March 4, 2023 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.
Interment at Evergreen Burial Park
Mr. Kevin Neal Lawson
Kevin Neal Lawson, born on August 15, 1954, passed away on February 24, 2023, at St. Anns Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents Stanford and Angel Lawson, his nephew Kenyon Lawson, and stepchildren Angel Renea Ash, Angie Marshell Ash, and Justin Wade Ash.
Kevin is survived by his wife Kathleen Lawson, his children Raqib...
Irma Jean Bass
Irma Jean Bass, passed away on February 21, 2023, in Springfield, Ohio. Irma was born on April 6, 1940, in Zanesville, Ohio, and was the beloved wife of the late Norman Bass Sr. They began dating at the age of 12 and remained married until he passed away. Together, they raised four children whom they loved and cherished: Cheryl (William)...
Helen D. Duncan
Helen Delores Duncan was born June 4, 1943, in Huntingdon, PA to the late Anderson Mitchell, Sr. and Anna Mae Mitchell.
Helen and her family moved to Steubenville, OH in 1947, where she graduated from Steubenville Big Red High School in 1961. That same year, she moved to Harrisburg, PA to work. Then in 1968 she moved to Columbus, OH,...
Juan Easley
Juan Easley was born on April 4, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio. He transitioned into eternal rest on February 16, 2023 at the young age of 61. He is preceded in death by his father: James E. Easley, brother: Jeffrey A. Easley, stepmother: Donna J. Watkins, and Harry E. Lewis.
He (Juan) attended East High School and his passion in life...
Elvelenar Hagwood
Elvelenar “Link” Hagwood went home to be with the Lord on February 20, 2023. Born in Boissevain, Virginia on June 17, 1928, she passed peacefully at home at age 94.
Affectionately known as “Link”, Evelyn Royal married James C. Hagwood and gave birth to six children. She was a faithful servant of the Lord and a member of Temple of...
Ebbie Lee Jennings
Ebbie Lee Jennings, 78, of Mansfield, Ohio passed this life on February 18, 2023 after an extensive illness.
Ebbie was born July 23, 1944 to Robert and Elsie Allen in Andalusia, Alabama. Ebbie graduated from Mansfield Senior High School in 1962. She started her first job at Independent Towel as a Laundry Attendant. She also worked at Woodlawn Nursing...
James R. Jamison Jr.
James Roosevelt Jamison Jr. was born to Latoya Monroe and the (Late) James Roosevelt Jamison Sr. in Columbus, Ohio on December 30,2003. James Roosevelt Jamison Jr. (Lil James) was a loving son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend Lil James gained his wings on February 18,2023 at the age of 19. Lil James attended Parsons Elementary School; Lil James...
Shadell “Nae Nae” Malone
Shadell Raynae Malone, age 35, affectionately known as “Nae”, passed away on February 15, 2023. She was born October 2, 1987 in Columbus, OH to her loving parents Michelle Malone and Melvin Harrington. She is preceded in death by Grandfather, Donald Harrington and Grandmother, Sheryl Malone.
Shadell graduated from Linden McKinley High School in 2006 where she enjoyed her high...
Mr. Curtis Leon Bosley Jr
Curtis Leon Bosley, Jr., was born July 13, 1965, in Columbus, Ohio to Janice and Curtis Leon Bosley, Sr.
Curtis was baptized at Galilee Baptist Church and graduated from Macomber Whitney High School in Toledo, Ohio, where he was the captain of the football team. He attended Kent State University for 3 years, studying political science and government. In 1984,...



