Obituaries

Antoine O. Barker (Twan) was born on April 15, 1967 and made his journey to paradise on April 3, 2022.

Twan is preceded in his death by his mother, Lovie Diane Barker, and his father, Odale Barker. His maternal grandparents, Lonnie and Lawrence Banks.  His paternal grandmother, Rebecca Barker. His aunt, Mildred (Floyd) Turner. His cousins, Kelly Turner, and Floyd...

James “Jimmy” Richard Owens, in the quiet mist of April 2, 2022 entered into his eternal rest. Jimmy was born on December 23, 1954.

Jimmy was a Navy veteran. He took pride with being a volunteer at the local VA. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren, enjoyed checking on his siblings, and enjoyed a good plate. He...

Yvonne Davis, age 69, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on April 1, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer for 3 years.

Yvonne was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 7, 1952 to the late Rudolph and Juanita (Tinsley) Waters.

Yvonne will be dearly missed and is survived by her husband of 49...

Walter Aikens, age 82. Sunrise September 5, 1939 in New Bern (James City), North Carolina and Sunset April 2, 2022 at Kobacker House, Columbus, Ohio.

Walter retired from General Motors after 30+ years of service. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, and playing the lottery. He was very good with numbers better known as “The Money Man.”

Most importantly he...

James spent the earlier part of his life in Minneapolis, MN and Toledo, OH. He attended Scott High School in Toledo where he played football and was a stellar athlete. In his later teenage years, he found his love for music and taught himself how to play the keyboard and the guitar. That’s also around the the time he earned...

Camilla Stargell, age 52. Sunrise August 26, 1969 and Sunset March 17, 2022.

Please pray for the family as they prepare the obituary.

Visitation 1:00pm and Funeral 2:00pm Monday, April 4, 2022 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Richard Haynes, age 72. Sunrise January 22, 1950 and Sunset March 23, 2022.

Please pray for the family as they prepare the obituary.

Visitation 1:00pm and Funeral 2:00pm Saturday, April 9, 2022 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Shatara Richelle Smith-Kemper was born on November 20, 2000 to Brandi Banner in Columbus, Ohio. Shatara transitioned this life on March 26, 2022 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Shatara was engaged to Tyson Taylor of Columbus, Ohio and accedptedthe Lord at an early age as her personal savior.

Shatara attended Columbus Public Schools at Broadleigh Elementary, Johnson Park Middle School...

David Anthony Shelton, Sr., age 47, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at his home in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. He was born on August 21, 1974 in Columbus to Linda Shelton (Eakes) and Donald Ray Slaton. David enjoyed being surrounded by his family and friends and was a beloved father, brother, son, and uncle.

In his free time, David enjoyed playing...

Arthelia (Douchie) Louise Hague, daughter of Emmett and Lovelena (Turns) Burton was born June 17, 1944 in Sharon, West Virginia and departed this life, March 23, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

Douchie attended Central High School, the Theological Studies at Gospel Lighthouse Church and Columbus State Community College in Columbus, Ohio.

She was united in marriage to Bobby Hague...

Mr. Adam Lynn Frye, 62, passed away on March 20, 2022. Adam was born on January 27, 1960 in Mansfield, OH to Harold and Barbara Wilson.

Adam was a 1978 graduate of Mansfield Malabar High School where he played football and baseball. He attended Kent State University where he majored in business and became a member of Phi Beta Sigma...

Theodora Lynn Westbrook-El was born on August 6, 1969. She departed this life on March 19, 2022.

Theodora was a track runner at Champion. She kept all the kids and grandkids. She loved to have small children around her.

Theodora was preceded in death by her father, Theodore Meadows; grandmother, Annibell Foster; aunts, Ann James and Yolanda Peter; uncle, William...