Obituaries

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...

David Edward Rhodes, age 59, of Columbus, Ohio went to be with the Lord on February 26, 2023. He was born on September 22, 1963, in Columbus, Ohio to Charles E. Rhodes and Shirley A. (Payne) Rhodes. He is proceeded in death by his oldest grand-daughter Aniyah’Rae Lyann Rhodes-Jones.

David graduated from Licking Heights High School (Class of 1982). He...

Ahadi Baruani, age 27. Sunrise January 1, 1996 and Sunset February 20, 2023.

Please pray for the family as they prepare the obituary.

Funeral 12:30pm Saturday, March 4, 2023 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park

Kevin Neal Lawson, born on August 15, 1954, passed away on February 24, 2023, at St. Anns Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents Stanford and Angel Lawson, his nephew Kenyon Lawson, and stepchildren Angel Renea Ash, Angie Marshell Ash, and Justin Wade Ash.

Kevin is survived by his wife Kathleen Lawson, his children Raqib...

Irma Jean Bass, passed away on February 21, 2023, in Springfield, Ohio. Irma was born on April 6, 1940, in Zanesville, Ohio, and was the beloved wife of the late Norman Bass Sr. They began dating at the age of 12 and remained married until he passed away. Together, they raised four children whom they loved and cherished: Cheryl (William)...

Helen Delores Duncan was born June 4, 1943, in Huntingdon, PA to the late Anderson Mitchell, Sr. and Anna Mae Mitchell.

Helen and her family moved to Steubenville, OH in 1947, where she graduated from Steubenville Big Red High School in 1961. That same year, she moved to Harrisburg, PA to work. Then in 1968 she moved to Columbus, OH,...

Juan Easley was born on April 4, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio. He transitioned into eternal rest on February 16, 2023 at the young age of 61. He is preceded in death by his father: James E. Easley, brother: Jeffrey A. Easley, stepmother: Donna J. Watkins, and Harry E. Lewis.

He (Juan) attended East High School and his passion in life...

Elvelenar “Link” Hagwood went home to be with the Lord on February 20, 2023. Born in Boissevain, Virginia on June 17, 1928, she passed peacefully at home at age 94.

Affectionately known as “Link”, Evelyn Royal married James C. Hagwood and gave birth to six children. She was a faithful servant of the Lord and a member of Temple of...

Ebbie Lee Jennings, 78, of Mansfield, Ohio passed this life on February 18, 2023 after an extensive illness.

Ebbie was born July 23, 1944 to Robert and Elsie Allen in Andalusia, Alabama. Ebbie graduated from Mansfield Senior High School in 1962. She started her first job at Independent Towel as a Laundry Attendant. She also worked at Woodlawn Nursing...

James Roosevelt Jamison Jr. was born to Latoya Monroe and the (Late) James Roosevelt Jamison Sr. in Columbus, Ohio on December 30,2003. James Roosevelt Jamison Jr. (Lil James) was a loving son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend Lil James gained his wings on February 18,2023 at the age of 19. Lil James attended Parsons Elementary School; Lil James...

Shadell Raynae Malone, age 35, affectionately known as “Nae”, passed away on February 15, 2023. She was born October 2, 1987 in Columbus, OH to her loving parents Michelle Malone and Melvin Harrington. She is preceded in death by Grandfather, Donald Harrington and Grandmother, Sheryl Malone.

Shadell graduated from Linden McKinley High School in 2006 where she enjoyed her high...

Curtis Leon Bosley, Jr., was born July 13, 1965, in Columbus, Ohio to Janice and Curtis Leon Bosley, Sr.

Curtis was baptized at Galilee Baptist Church and graduated from Macomber Whitney High School in Toledo, Ohio, where he was the captain of the football team. He attended Kent State University for 3 years, studying political science and government. In 1984,...

Elaine Burnette Filmore’s sunrise was on April 12, 1935 in Columbus, OH and sunset in the same location on February 11, 2023.

Elaine attended Columbus Public Schools and graduated from East High School. She went on to marry Robert T. Filmore, who passed in 2013. They were married 62 years and she has now returned to Robert in spirit. Elaine...

LORETTA R.TRUSS was born March 27,    1936, in Springfield, Ohio. At the age of 86, she was called to rest in her heavenly Father’s arms on February 15, 2023, at 12:01 PM. Loretta gave her life to Christ at a young age. She served on the Usher Board at Shiloh Baptist Church for many years, and later became a charter...

Ms. Tonjia Jean Williams, age 67. Sunrise December 2, 1955 and Sunset February 12, 2023.

Please revisit this page and pray for the Williams Family as they write Tonjia’s obituary.

Visitation 11:00 AM and Funeral Service 12:00 PM Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Ephesus Seventh Day Adventist Church, 3650 Sunbury Road. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL...

Mildred Lacina Janet Hairston was born on September 12, 1943, in Maybeury, West Virginia to the union of Samuel Henry and Iown (Cofer) Hairston.  She transitioned peacefully from this life at The Ohio State University Hospital on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at the age of 79.

Mildred was baptized, at an early age, at Mariah Baptist Church, in Maybeury, West...