Obituaries

Alice Mae Wynn, age 81, was born September 16, 1941 in Spartanburg, SC. She departed this life on January 11, 2023 in Columbus, OH.

Alice is preceded in death by her parents, Mattie and William Wilkins; two brothers, Donnell and Alphonso Wilkins from Kimball, WV; two sisters; Dorothy of New York, Lulu Murell of Kimball, WV; husband, Gene Wynn; and...

Mr. Jesse Lee Tufts, 78, passed away on January 14, 2023. Jesse was born on July 24, 1944 in Monticello, GA to Arthur Lee and Emma Tufts.

Jesse was a 1963 graduate of Mansfield Senior High; he served in the U.S. Army; worked at Peabody Barns for 22 years and retired from Mansfield Correctional Institute after 20 years.

He...

Kourtnee was born on July 9, 2002 to Sheldon L. Ivery, Sr. and Karla M. Minnefield.  Kourtnee left this world too soon on January 13, 2023.  Kourtnee was twenty years old, her short life in this world, she had accomplished so much; and, had plans on achieving so so much more.

Kourtnee graduated from Columbus North International High School and...

Darryle Rico Rice, age 68. Sunrise December 27, 1954 and Sunset January 15, 2023.

Visitation 1:00 PM and Memorial Service 2:00 PM Saturday, February 11, 2023 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one block east of Noe Bixby, turn North on Lonsdale Rd).

Please keep the family in your...

Katrina Marie Moorer was born May 15, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio to Orven Sr. and Daisy Moorer. She departed this life, Saturday, January 14, 2023.

At a young age, she accepted Christ as her personal savior. Katrina was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church where she previously sang in the choir and was seldom seen without her tambourine.

She graduated...

Samantha Mahogany Hodge, with her bright smile and courageous spirit, transitioned to her eternal home, into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father, on Monday, December 19, 2022.

Samantha was 19 years old. She was born January 24, 2003, in Columbus, Ohio. Samantha was the only child from the union of Samuel and Jennifer. She was a mother’s girl, the...

Irene Zenolia Paramore was born January 21, 1941, in Marianna, Arkansas.  In 1943, her family relocated to Columbus, Ohio, where she resided until the time of her death. Irene accepted Christ at the age of 5 and became a member of Gay Street Baptist Church (now known as Tabernacle Baptist Church), where she served as a youth leader, Young Persons...

Charles R. Underwood Sr was born on December 19, 1943, in Pensacola, FL to Margret D and Herbert L Underwood Sr. The two moved to Columbus, Ohio where Charles went on to attend and graduate from Central High School class of 1961.

Charles joined the Air Force after high school, where he served until 1967 with an honorable discharge. Just...

Mother Annie Ruth Barton departed this life at the home of her Spiritual Daughter, Deaconess Andre Green in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the age of 98.

Mother Annie Ruth Barton was bon on August 21, 1924 in Rockmart, Georgia to the late Eddie and Willie Mae Ware. Out of thirteen children, Mother Barton was the last...

Michelle Smith came into this world on July 24, 1970, a true blessing to her mother, Charlotte (Smith) Qualls and Anthony Smith. Michelle was member of Gospel Tabernacle UHC, pastor Bishop J. Derrick Johnson. She was raised in Columbus, Ohio and attended Columbus Public Schools – always earning A’s on her report cards – and was chosen to work in...

Katie “Billy Jean” Hughes was born July 19, 1948, in Ragland, Alabama to Josephine Butler and Ollis Daniels. Katie gained her wings January 13, 2023.

Katie was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend to all in her surroundings. She always had an open door and a meal for anyone that needed it.

She loved going to church and...

Amara Jones entered the arms of Jesus on January 10, 2023. Amara was born to parents Steve and Camika Jones on July 25, 1998 in Columbus, Ohio.

She was a laughing, bright smiling, chocolate bundle of joy who brightened the whole room even at her birth. She touched everyone’s life even at an early age.

She graduated from...

Felicia Neshay (Jackson) Simpson, age 51 passed away on January 10th 2023 at Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio at 6:10 am. She was a wonderful mother and a very loving wife. Felicia Neshay truly loved her family very, very, dearly. At no cost would she not go out of her way to make sure that her family was...

Vansel M. Hollingsworth Jr. was born on September 21, 1976 in Columbus Ohio to Nita Poole and Vansel Stephens Sr.

Vansel relocated to Chillicothe Ohio and then back to Columbus, Ohio where he resided until the time of his passing. Vansel went home to be with the Lord on January 2, 2023.

Vansel attended Columbus City Schools. He later relocated...

Jack “Gary” Coleman began his 75-year journey in Columbus, Ohio on December 29, 1947.

Jack was born with his twin sister, Jackie “Gail”; she was born first.

Jack finished his fight after a courageous and gallant battle with his sickness. Jack completed his course and task and laid down his arms on the 15th of December 2023 at Riverside Hospital...

Tlyeek Freeman, age 31. Sunrise January 14, 1991 and Sunset January 8, 2023.

Please pray for the family as they prepare the obituary.

Visitation 11:00am and Funeral 12:00pm Friday, January 20, 2023 at Good Samaritan Baptist Church, 1680 E Fulton Street.