Obituaries

Father, brother, uncle, son, and friend, William Earl Hanks Jr., “Spike” to his friends and family, passed peacefully on August 21, 2022. He was born in Columbus Ohio, on April 24, 1955, to William Earl Hanks Sr. and Anita Hanks.

He was a lover of jazz, cars, fishing, grilling, the Cleveland Browns, The Ohio State football, and his family. He...

In loving memory of Simone Waddell, age 59, born to Eleanor (Whaley) Waddell on November 22, 1962 went home to be with the Lords unexpectedly on August 19, 2022.

A faithful member of 15 years presiding under Pastor Brian Keith Williams, All Nations Church up to her transition. She was an active member of Commission Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor R.D....

Erik Bernard Ross, age 49. Sunrise December 16, 1972 and Sunset August 18, 2022.

Visitation 1:00 PM and Funeral Service 2:00 PM Saturday, September 17, 2022 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Please keep the family in your prayers as they write Erik’s obituary.

Clara Bell Givens,age 90, passed away on August 20, 2022. Clara was born on May 23, 1932 in Biscoe, AR to John and Lorene Kennedy.

Clara was a member of The Oasis of Love Church where she served on The Mothers Board, YWCC, Usher Board, Sunday Breakfast, Christmas Give A Away, Women’s Day Choir and Charity Ministry. She loved...

Ricardo Sr., “Carding”, age 86, a former resident of Mansfield Ohio passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022. Carding was born on May 3, 1936, to Felino C. Maloto and Ana E. Maloto. He graduated from Iloilo City High School and pursued his college education at Iloilo Maritime Academy for a year. Later on, his professional life began at the...

Malikka Hafeesa Bey Brown, 44, was born on December 29, 1977 to Lee Brown and Sandra Newton (Brown). She passed away on August 22, 2022.

She was an only child. Malikka was raised in Columbus, Ohio and graduated from Eastmoor High School. She went on to attend Columbus State Community College but due to her love of “all things beauty”,...

Scott Maurice McGee, 42, of Columbus, Ohio, died on Monday, August 22, 2022, in hospice care after an unexpected battle with cancer. Born January 11, 1980, in Franklin County, he was the son of Dennis Charles McGee, Sr. and Christina Louise Hoosier (deceased).

For several years he labored as a factory worker. Scottie was an avid Ohio State football fan,...

Robert “Rob Base” Wilson was age 65 when the Lord whispered his name softly – as he slept peacefully on August 21, 2022. Born in Clarksdale Mississippi on May 29, 1957, Rob as he was affectionately known was the 4th of 7 children.

Rob attended Eleventh Avenue, Linmoor Junior High, and Linden McKinley High Schools. While growing up Rob took...

Mary F. McClain peacefully departed this life at Mt. Carmel East Hospital on August 22, 2022. Mary was born January 1, 1942 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and was the oldest of four children born to the late Edward and Frances Sanford.

Mary was very loving and caring; to know her was to love her. Growing up, she was very active in...

Mason Lavelle King was born on January 09, 2002 to Freda King and Lavelle Snead. Mason grew up in McKeesport, Pa. He is an almighty Tiger!! Mason attended George Washington Elementary School, Founders Hall Middle School, and McKeesport High School. He moved to Columbus Ohio is 2018. He attended Linden McKinley and Walnut Ridge.

In Mason spare time loved to...

Walter Lee Campbell, Sr. was born on September 9, 1946 to Walter Houston and Roxanne Campbell. He passed away peacefully on August 22, 2022.

Walt Sr. received his education through Columbus City Schools. Walt Sr. was married to Bertha Louise on September 17, 1963. From that union they had 4 children. He was an avid fisherman, he loved fishing. Over...

Genevieve (Robinson) Hymes of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully and went to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 88 on August 20, 2022. She was born on October 15, 1933 to the late Willie and Geneva Robinson in Newellton, Louisiana.

Genevieve was a mother like no other. She was intelligent, strong, loving, and always thrived at...

Robert A. Pritchett, 72, of Columbus Ohio, entered into his eternal rest on August 20, 2022. He was the eldest son of six children born to the union of Robert L. and Katherine C. Pritchett.  Robert was blessed to grow up in a loving Christian home.

Robert graduated from West High School in their college prep program in 1968.  Immediately...

Robert Houston Jr., age 51. Sunrise October 27, 1970 and Sunset August 11, 2022. Bobby was a past student of Brookhaven High School. He was known for his love of laughter and his industrial skills particularly his electrician training. Bobby is preceded in death by his mother, Donna Houston and father, Robert L. Houston-Bey Sr. He is survived by his...

Jon “Smooth” Lamont Smith was born on June 27, 1962, in the city of Huntington, W.Va. Jon was born to the late John Cotton and Brenda Lee Smith.

Jon was passionate about basketball, he played throughout his childhood and went on to college to play basketball. He graduated from Huntington High School in the class of 1980, the year...

Sandra Marie Ferguson was born on January 27, 1938 to Garland Ferguson and Loraine Gilliam. She entered into peaceful, eternal rest with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.

Sandra was born in Columbus, Ohio, and attended Columbus Public Schools, including the historic East High School. She worked in a variety of professions before finding her passion...

Antonio Dupree Sanderfer Jr., 27, passed away on August 15, 2022. Antonio was born on December 21, 1994 in Mansfield, OH to Tesheeka Thompson and Antonio Sanderfer Sr.

He was a graduate of Mansfield Senior High and a Business Owner of a Transportation Company.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Sandra Thompson and Andrew Thompsonand paternal grandmother,...

Visitation 1pm and Funeral 2pm Friday August 19, 2022 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43211.