Obituaries

Shena Mackey & Sa’Kye Jackson

Mother Arlene Kimbrough

Arlene Kimbrough (Fanies) was born in New York City, NY on March 8, 1942. She was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 13, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Arlene was preceded in death by her mother, Evelyn Bullock. At the age of four, Arlene was adopted by her mother’s aunt and her husband, Susie and John...

Rev. Dr. Francis Mwanzia Paul

Barbara Lou Wilson

Inga Doriece Mcmorris

Inga D. McMorris, daughter of the late Harold McMorris and Doriece McMorris was born July 16, 1969 at Andrews Air Force Base and at 5 months old she and her parents moved to the Canal Zone, Panama.

In 1974 Inga moved to the United States speaking fluent Spanish. Inga attended Columbus Public Schools, graduating from Eastmoor High School in...

Marcella Redman

Marcella (Sutton) Redman age 65 of Columbus, Ohio went to be with the Lord on March 6, 2023.

Marcella attended Columbus Public Schools. She retired from Meijer after 23 years of service. Her favorite pastime was playing the slot machines at the casino. She was a winner many times, “but you would never know, because she kept it quiet.” She...

Kanankira E. Ndosi

Kanankira E. Ndosi, age 74. Sunrise June 18, 1948 and Sunset March 5, 2023.

Please pray for the family as they prepare the obituary.

Visitation 4:00pm and Funeral 5:00pm Saturday, March 11, 2023 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave. Interment at in Tanzania

Gloria “Tacky” Webb

Gloria Jean (Tacky) Webb, 75 of Columbus, Ohio transitioned to her heavenly home on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at ProMedica Skilled Nursing Facility of Dublin. She was born on August 12, 1947 in Wheeling, WV, daughter of the late Rev. Marvillis Webb, Sr. and Northa Mae Reynolds Webb.

Gloria was a devoted member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Columbus, OH,...

Roger Edward Graves, Jr.

Roger Edward Graves Jr, also known as “Snookie T,” passed away on March 3, 2023, at the age of 57 at St. Anns Hospital in Westerville. He was born on April 13, 1965, in Columbus, Ohio.

Roger was a graduate of Brookhaven High School and was employed at ACP as a finisher. As a young man, he was a boxer,...

Mr. Devonte’ Leshore Jacocks Sr

Devonte’ Leshore Jacocks Sr, 26, passed away on March 2, 2023. Devonte’ was born on February 5, 1997 in Mansfield, OH.

Devonte’ was preceded in death by his brother; Elijah Bronson, grandfather; Clarence Jacocks II, special friend; Dontarious Sylvester, and his great-grandparents.

Devonte’ is survived by his mother; La’Tavia Bronson (Floyon Harris), father; Clarence (Jennifer) Jacocks III, daughter;...

Ms Renee Louise Sims

Renee Louise Sims, age 61, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on July 7, 1961 to Pearl and Dorris Cannon (Aikens) I of Queens, New York.

Her parents unfortunately passed away when she was 3 and 4 years old. She was then partially raised by her Aunt Mary...

Eric Brian Smith, Sr.

Eric Brian Smith Sr. lovingly known as “Rick or Ricky”, was born in Morgantown, WV on July 24, 1963 as the 2nd son (3rd child) of Carl J. Smith Sr. and Patricia L. Isom. On March 1, 2023, he passed away at the age of 59, peacefully at home, following Congestive Heart Failure.

Rick grew up in Morgantown West Virginia...

Linell Chester Marshall Iii

Linell Chester Marshall III, was born March 6, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio at The Ohio State University Hospital.

He was a loving and caring person for him to be as young as he was. His personality was amazing and vibrant like no other. Anyone that knew him, knew that he had a smile so bright it could make anyone’s day...

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...

Brittny Lorin Malone

Eugene Gilmore

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...

Sharon R. Burley

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...