Obituaries

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Anthony Dupree Drew (Drew Down) was born on September 13, 1975, to Anthony H. Ridley (deceased) and Marilyn Drew-Talley.

Anthony attended Columbus City School’s where he met so many of his lifelong friends. He loved traveling, shooting pool, and most of all he loved spending time with family and friends. It has been...

George Russell Wiggins, age 64. Born on April 3, 1959, and departed this life on August 11, 2023. George was affectionately known as Rusty. Rusty was a son, brother, father, uncle, paw paw, and friend to those he loved. With a host of siblings, he was the youngest boy of Shirley Ann Moorman and George “Buddy “Wiggins. He was born...

Frances H. Dortch, Sunrise December 23, 1957, Sunset August 8, 2023. Visitation will held Wednesday 23, 2023 at 1:00pm. Location is at The Chapel of Peace – North, 2500 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH 43211. Please keep the Dortch family in your prayers as they complete their obituary. Offer Condolence for the family of Frances H. Dortch.

Larry Walker, a beloved member of the community, passed away on August 16, 2023, at the age of 74. Born on May 5, 1949, in Laurel, MS, Larry was a cherished husband, father, brother, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Larry spent his early years in Columbus, OH, where he...

JaI’Juan Lee Jenkins (Juan Juan) was born to Aaron and Jovonne Townsend on March 20, 2004 in Columbus, Ohio. As a young child he was outgoing and he thought he was a Real Boss at 5 years old going forward in life.

He attended East Linden Elementary School, moving forward. He played football for the Columbus Raiders, He enjoyed singing...

Dorothy M. Wilson went home to God’s Kingdom on August 11, 2023, at the age of 84. She joins her loving husband Etsel A. Wilson in eternal life. She was also preceded in death by her mother and father, Thelma and Hayes Clemons; two sisters, Alice Morgan, Annie Clemons and her brother, Robert Earl Clemons.

Dorothy was born in Tipton...

Markus Anthony Stanley born on October, 2 1987, to Mark Chilsom and Candy Stanley, He departed this life unexpectedly on Friday August 11, 2023 at 10pm. Markus was funny lovely guy very helpful and respectful young man. Who was a lovely brother and father that love to be around family. Markus played basketball for Barrett middle school on varsity basketball...

Chrishon Marquez Cornelius Fisher, also known by family as “DaDa”or “Chonny” was born on November 21st, 2001, weighing 6lbs, 12oz and 21 inches long, at that very moment a star was born. Growing up he loved to go hunting and fishing. He could catch a fish or skin a deer. Chrishon had a contagious smile that could brighten any room....

Lal Bahadur Sarki, aged 76 years. Sunrise January 1, 1947 and Sunset August 13, 2023. Funeral Service to be held at The Chapel of Peace, North, 2500 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211, on Friday, 18, 2023. To offer condolences, visit this page, and post below, and please give the Sarki family time as they write their obituary.

Markus A. Stanley, age 35. Sunrise October 2, 1987 and Sunset August 11, 2023.

Please pray for the family as they prepare the obituary.

Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Friday, August 25, 2023 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Evergreen Cemetery.

Tenika M. (Moore) Roddey was born March 3, 1979, in Columbus, Ohio. Her life unexpectedly came to an end. Her sunset came on August 4, 2023.

Tenika was raised in the North end of Columbus. She loved doing hair, getting dressed up, including her high heels, doing nails, and being with her family.

Tenika is preceded in death by her...

Ezekiel LaTraun Davis

Adanech Gebremariam, nickname Aduka, age 57 years old, she was a resident in Columbus, OH. Survived by her current loving spouse JAMA Hassan who loved and cared till the end. Her mother Woldehana Buznesh, her only son Ebenezer Bekele, her two grandsons Zakhai, Zyon, daughter-in-law; Kailee. Seife her older brother and younger brother Demeke. Adanech has many nieces and nephews,...

Jayd Darean Alyse Dillon-Ringold 29, was born August 12, 1993, in Bucyrus, Ohio to Robert (Bo) Charles Dillon Jr. and Regina Eatmon Ross. She went home to be with the Lord quietly on Monday August 7, 2023, surrounded by her family and loved ones at Ohio Health Mansfield, Ohio following a unexpected brief illness.  She went to Wynford High School,...

Jacquelyn Foya Allison, known to many as Foya, was born on December 15, 1969, to Ronald and Phyllis Allison of Columbus, Ohio. Foya graduated from Marion Franklin High School in1989. At Marion-Franklin Foya was a member of the Girl’s Basketball and Track Team. She was also a member of the First Mt. Carmel Baptist Church under the Leadership of the...

Troy Shawn Almanson, age 55, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023, at Avita Hospital in Galion, Ohio, following an extended illness.

Troy was born May 12, 1968, to Isoleen Almanson-Dunn and Henry Dawson Jr. He grew up in Crestline and Mansfield, Ohio. He attended school in Crestline and Mansfield. While attending Madison High, he trained in Electrics and received...

Andrews, Riley Jr.; age 87, whispered to his Heavenly Father “Take My Hand, Precious Lord and Lead Me Home.” Riley departed this life surrounded with wife and family at his bedside on Monday, July 31, 2023. He was born December 9, 1935 in Griffin, Georgia to the late Riley Sr. and Mattie Lou. Riley Andrews Jr., graduated from Central High...