Obituaries

Shelly “DeeDee” Peaks, age 48, loving mother of two passed away peacefully in her home Thursday, June 23, 2022. She was born May 8, 1974 in Columbus, Ohio.

DeeDee lived in the King-Lincoln Bronzeville community for 14+ years where she met so many friends turned family. She was known by family and friends to be caring and funny as ever.

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Denise Gwen (Smith) Lawson, at 61 years of age, left this world and transitioned to her heavenly home with Jesus Christ on Friday, June 24, 2022. Denise was born to Freddie and Erma Lee Smith at Grant Hospital in Columbus, OH. Denise was saved and filled with the Holy Ghost at the age of 16 and is described by our...

William Patrick Hunter or John John as he was affectionally called was born on March 30, 1964, in Columbus, Ohio to Patricia Yvonne Swann and Luke Hunter.

He was the youngest of seven siblings. He graduated for Walnut Ridge in 1982. John was an avid chess and card player. He taught several of his nieces and nephews how to play...

Mr. Charles William Geiger, age 87. Sunrise June 4, 1935 and Sunset June 22, 2022.

Please revisit this page and pray for the Geiger Family as they write the obituary for Mr. Charles Geiger

Visitation 11:00 AM and Funeral Service 12:00 PM Thursday, June 30, 2022 at Refuge Temple Church, 555 E. Moler St.

Interment at Green Lawn Cemetery.

Tanya “Tangie” Valacia Davis Nelson, age 60, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 24,2022, at Ohio State University Hospital. She was born on April 25,1962 in Birmingham, Alabama, the third of five children born to the union of Newman Davis and Loretta (Hall) Davis.

Tangie, as she was affectionately known by family and friends, had a...

Terrance, affectionately known as “Tank” was born to Joan Jewell and William P. Garner on September 1, 1976 at Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.  As a young child, he attended Burnside Missionary Baptist Church and Vacation Bible School.  He attended Brookhaven High School and later went on to receive his General Education Diploma from the Ohio Department...

Paul Henry Quinichett Jr. fell from the sky on July 30,1960 on a loan to Paul Sr. and Sylvia.

Paul “Junie” as his loving family and close friends called him was part of Grove City High School 1978 graduating class. Paul “Junie” moved on to further his education at Franklin University. He also served in the US Airforce.

Paul “Junie”...

Elmer “Sonny” Smith. Age 79 of Columbus, OH passed away peacefully on June 24, 2022. Elmer was born November 9, 1942, in Hattiesburg, MS. He was the firstborn to (Mae Ella Gaddis) and Saint Elmo Smith. He was affectionately given the nickname “Sonny Boy” by his family. Sonny moved to Columbus, OH in 1948.

Sonny was a 1963 graduate of...

Joyce Jones was an only child, born to the late Nellie Lee Jones-Diggs and Hightower Jones on October 26, 1949 in Jacksonville, Florida. Joyce was called home to be with her mother and father, her maternal grandparents Ned and Castoria Borders, daughter Mesha, granddaughter Essence, great-granddaughter Morgan, close sister/friend Tina, and mother-in-law Betty Lou Francis.

Joyce attended South High School,...

Mrs. Raylonn Cox-Smith hereby extends to us her new address on the avenue of Blessedness, in the city called Beautiful, and in the state of Eternal Rest and Peace. Born on July 13, 1954, at Mercy hospital in Toledo, Ohio first child to Rachel Lee (Walker) Cox and Clarence Cox. On June 20, 2022, at age 67, God in His...

Dedra Elice Council, age 65. Sunrise November 30, 1956 and Sunset June 16, 2022.

Please revisit this page and pray for the Council Family as they write the obituary for Ms. Dedra Council

Private Arrangements entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Eddie Jackson Sr., age 82. Sunrise October 24, 1939 and Sunset June 18, 2022.

Please revisit this page and pray for the Jackson Family as they write the obituary for Mr. Eddie Jackson

Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Mt. Period Church, 462 Kimball Place. Interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Ministry...

Solina Odessa Fortson-Ramos was born to Iyanna Fortson and Osvaldo Ramos in the early morning of Friday January 28, 2022.

From the beginning of her life, she brought joy to everyone she was around. Her gummy smile way more than enough to make you smile on a bad day. Solina was a very bright girl. She was silly, loving, mischievous,...

Jeffery Robert Skipper was born, February 10, 1959 to Darlene Skipper and Robert Clemons.

Jeffery departed this life to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at the tender age of 63 at OSU after fighting with cancer and kidney failure.

He married Cynthia on June 18, 1977. He joined the United States Army at the age of...

Edith Nathan Carr- Khamvongsa, 47, passed away on June 15, 2022. Edith was born on March 25, 1975 in Liberia to George Carr and Edith Bowen-Carr.

She was a Merchandise Processor at Limited Brands

She is preceded in death by her father, George Carr.

Edith is survived by husband, Somdy Khamvongsa Sr.; mother Edith Bowen-Carr; sons, Junior Distin, Timothy Khamvongsa,...

Frederick Dwight Orr was born December 28, 1989 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Fredrick Arnez Shephard and Melonie M Orr-Carr. He departed this life on June 11, 2022.

Frederick loved spending quality time with his family and very close friends. He was known to joke and make people laugh. In his younger years, he won awards playing chess and...

Shawna L. Towns -Thompson was born November 11, 1969, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Dorothy J. Terrell. She is the second oldest of 7 children. She met Curtis Thompson in 1987 and they were united in marriage in 1994 – joining and raising their blended families together. Shawna was loving, fun and a protective sister to her siblings –...

Ari Naggai Wright Backus, born to Brittainy Gabrielle Wright and Robert Lee Backus on July 11, 1992 in Columbus Ohio. He departed this life, Sunday, June 12, 2022. He gave his life to the Lord and was baptized at an early age.

Ari graduated from Mifflin High School in 2012. Ari was a talented artist and a master in sports....

Herbert James was a father, grandfather, brother and friend to many. He was affectionately called by many names, such as Herb, Herbie, Dad, Pops, Papa, and Big Fella. Herb was born August 7, 1947 at Grant Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He grew up in the same city where he was surrounded by his ten siblings, mother and father.

For the...