Obituaries

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.

If you have ever met Akemi, you’ve witnessed a Miracle, Akemi was a Fighter, She has been a Vessel of Strength since day one, Akemi was a Warrior Princess, She was Courageous, and had so much Tenacity.

Akemi Davina Christian was born as a Micro Preemie on Tuesday March 26, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio at The University of Cincinnati...

Edward Lee Walker was born to Robert and Louise Walker on July 16, 1943 in Kimball, West . The family later moved to Columbus, Ohio. He was called to eternal rest Monday January 2, 2023.

Edward was educated in the Columbus Public School System. He entered the United States Army receiving an honorable discharge. At an early age Edward acknowledged...

John Gatewood, age 83, of Columbus, Ohio, was born in Springfield, Tennessee on October 17, 1939 to George Andrew and Lizzie Etta (Jones) Gatewood. John transitioned to rest on Monday, January 9, 2023. John grew up in the north end of Columbus known as Flytown before his family moved to the Hilltop.  He retired from Coca-Cola, where he started on...

Carmen Denise Palm, age 65 Sunrise September 11, 1957 and Sunset December 22, 2022. Carmen was a loving Mother, Daughter, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend to many.  Born in Columbus, Ohio to the parents of Mary L Paschal and Ben Jones.

Carmen attended Eastmoor High school, where she graduated, and went on to attend Business School at Ohio State Cosmetology...

Thomas E. Malone, age 59. Sunrise July 6, 1963 and Sunset January 7, 2023.

Please pray for the family as they prepare the obituary.

Visitation 12:00pm and Funeral 1:00pm Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Little Rock Church of Christ, 857 Frebis Ave.

Clarence J. Polk, age 80. Sunrise July 18, 1942 and Sunset January 8, 2023.

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Angela Joyce Jordan was born March 1, 1944, to Luereather Thomas and Johnny Thomas in Cleveland, Ohio.

She was the oldest sibling to Curtis Lee Whipple and Anna Marie Walton.

As a child she attended and graduated from John Hay High School. After High School she began her career in healthcare. During her various employment Journeys, she met some amazing...