Obituaries

Affectionately known as ‘Rob’, was born August 12, 1969, in Columbus, Ohio. Rob passed away December 21, 2023, at home. Rob graduated from Eastmoor High School and had one daughter. Rob lived with the love of his life, Vivian, and her two children, for 28 years. He worked 15 years at Café Creekside in Gahanna, Ohio, as a Grill Cook....

Elice Lightfoot, affectionately known as “Safi”, was born to the loving parents, Myron and Selth Henderson Sr. in Paris, Texas on August 13, 1933.

She attended the Powderly School System until the sudden passing of her father required her to leave school to help her family. It was Elice’s strong will and determination to have a better life that initiated...

Barbara Joan Noble, known to those who loved her as “Bobby Jo” was born January 3, 1937 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was raised by her grandparents, Grace and Louis Lee, along with their 13 children. She grew up with her aunts and uncles who were more like sisters and brothers to her.

She attended catholic school at St....

Mr. Raccio “Rico” Timothy Feagin, 70, peacefully transitioned from this world surrounded by his family on December 25, 2023. He made his earthly entrance on November 24, 1953, to the late Arnavea Feagin Sr. and the late Electa (Jordan) Feagin in Mansfield, Ohio. Raccio was a resident of Mansfield for most of his life.

He was born a member...

In Loving Memory of Andrew Marshall

Early Monday morning, December 25th, 2023, the celestial call echoed through the heavens, beckoning Andrew Marshall to his eternal home. “Andrew, your room is ready. In your mansion of eternity, your bed is made forever.” On December 31, 1943, in Evergreen, AL, Emmanuel and Fannie Mae Marshall welcomed the world to the life of...

Iva Leonette Trout was born the eldest of four children on January 29, 1946, in Columbus, Ohio to McHenry and Ellouise Justice Trout. Iva attended grade school at Urbancrest Elementary and graduated from Grove City High School. After graduation, she attended Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas. Iva also attended Ohio State School of Cosmetology to obtain her state licensure...

Joyce A. Holcomb (Blake) of Columbus, OH, passed away December 25, 2023. Born July 16, 1953, in Glendale, WV. She was the daughter of the late Wilford Marvin Blake and Opal V. Baker. Joyce worked in poultry, plants, and warehouses for years until she found her passion of caretaking at Welty Home for the aged in Wheeling, WV. She then...

Adrienne V. Ross was born January 22, 1954, in Dayton, Ohio, from the union of Joyce M. Lee and Irvin C. Lewis, Sr. She departed this life on December 25, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio.

Adrienne attended Dayton City Public Schools, and later lived in California and received her Bachelor of Arts Degree. She worked various jobs in the sales industry,...

Aita Maya Biswa, age 76. Sunrise January 1, 1947 and Sunset December 21, 2023

Please pray for the family as they prepare the obituary.

Funeral 9:30am Saturday, December 23, 2023 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery.

Dana Yvette Darthard

Our Dear Mother, Dana Y. Darthard, was suddenly granted her wings on December 18, 2023. She will be loved, missed, and never forgotten. Dana was born August 29, 1959, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was the youngest daughter of Charles Verse and Dardanella Darthard.

Dana was affectionately called “Donna” or “Dana D” by family and friends. She...

Arnold Winbush, Jr., born on July 13, 1938 in Columbus, Ohio. He passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at the Laurels of Walden Park Nursing home in Columbus, Ohio.

Arnold was known too many as “Thinny”. He was a veteran of the United States army. His work history included, the Columbus Sanitation department, orderly at Children’s Hospital in Columbus,...

LC Dockery “Baby Hog” passed away Monday, December 11, 2023. He was born and raised in Olive Branch, Mississippi where he attended East High School. After graduation, he moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1965 where he met his loving and devoted wife, Shirley, who he married in 1966.

To this union, 4 lovely children were born. Two daughters, Nileta “Lisa”...

SSG Steven Hudson Schultz Sr.

Steven Hudson Schultz Sr., a devoted family man, retired serviceman, and beloved member of the community, passed away on December 15, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. Born on February 22, 1965, in Columbus, he was the son of Eugene Swanson and Betty Ann Schultz.

Steven proudly served and retired after 24 years from U.S. Marines and...