Obituaries

Derrick Marcel Goliday Sr., was born in Warren, Ohio to Luther Henry and Barbara Jean Caldwell Goliday on July 28, 1967, the second of three children. He was baptized as a child at Second Baptist Church.  Derrick graduated from Warren G. Harding High School and went on to study at Fairmont University in West Virginia before settling down in Columbus,...

Mr. Ezell Taylor, 84, passed away on February 5, 2022. Ezell was born on June 9, 1937 in Brownsville, TN to Prince and Lucy Taylor.

Ezell was a Masonry; built many homes, walkways, and basements in the city.

He is preceeded in death by his parents, wife of 62 years, Azzie Taylor and siblings, Lillie Bond , Henrily Taylor, Horace...

James Gay Jones was born on December 24, 1966, in Columbus, Ohio. James was the fourth of five siblings all born to Anna Jean Jones. Jim or “Big Jim” as he was affectionately called by his friends and family, was a proud 1985 graduate of Columbus East High School. He was a faithful employee of Columbus City Schools for 20...

Carl Curtis Roberts Jr, age 47. Sunrise May 23, 1974 and Sunset January 29, 2022.

Please revisit this page and pray for the Roberts family as they write the obituary for Carl.

Visitation 11:00 AM and Funeral Service 12:00 PM Friday, February 25, 2022 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one...

Katurah (Shackelford) Huggins (affectionately known as Mother Katie, Aunt Katurah, Aunt Katie) was born on August 20, 1926 in Martin (Stephens County), Georgia as the last child of the late Allena (Stovall) Shackelford and Walker Shackelford.  She went home to be with the Lord on February 6, 2022.  During Katurah’s childhood, she attended public school in Martin, GA.  She and...

Gene’tra F. (Thomas) Gardner, age 71, departed this life peacefully on February 9, 2022, at home with her loving daughter Quezette Gardner by her side.  Gene’tra was born August 8, 1950 to the late Clarence (Buster) and Marie Thomas in Fairfield, Alabama; however she spent the majority of her life in Columbus Ohio.

Gene’tra was employed at various places including...

Mr. Louis Will Owens, a man of integrity, who loved his children with all his heart and would to anything for any one of them.  He accepted Jesus at a young age as a member of New Zion Baptist Church in Columbus, Mississippi.  The silver cord parted, and Mr. Louis Will Owens went home to be with the Lord in...

Bester was born December 14, 1939, in Tuscaloosa Alabama. After graduating from Druid High School, he joined the US Airforce where he did initial training in Texas and was stationed in the Philippines for 18 months where he proudly served until receiving his honorable discharge. The Airforce is what landed him in Columbus, Ohio to begin his new life.

Bester...

Alvan Jeanye Likely (affectionately known as “Nana”) was born on September 30, 1943 in Garland, Alabama to the late Clyde and Virginia Jacobs. She was the second oldest of 10 siblings.

Nana was the oldest daughter in her family and was loved, adored and well respected by her siblings. An avid lover of knowledge, Nana excelled in high school and...

Mozella Ardister, age 86. Sunrise August 9, 1935 and Sunset February 3, 2022.

Please pray for the family as they prepare the obituary.

Visitation 11:00am and Funeral 12:00pm Monday, February 14, 2022 at Emmanuel Memorial P.N.P. Church, 2727 Bulen Ave.

Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery.

Don Juan Adams was born in Columbus, Ohio on December 1, 1949. He was called home to be with the Lord on February 2, 2022.

Don graduated from Central High School in 1967. Don worked at E. E. Ward for 3 years. He also worked numerous temp jobs, along with demolishing and remodeling houses. Don kept a plan. Everyone loved...

Darlene Y. Foster was born June 25, 1957, in Columbus, Ohio to Harriet and William G Foster. Darlene attended Columbus public school system. Darlene started her career in the Insurance and medical field working over 40 years. On November 17, 1982, she gave birth to her pride and joy Michael J. Foster, her only child who she adored and spoiled...

Carlos Antonio Estremera, age 63.was born September 17, 1958, in Brooklyn, NY and departed this earthly life February 3, 2022.

Carlos was a loving husband, dad and pawpaw. He loved to cook, listen to music and dance around with his grandbabies. He loved being with his family.

Carlos was preceded in death by his parents, Manuela Morales, Carmelo Estremera and...

On February 23, 194, Robert Lee Smith Sr. (80) was born in Birmingham, Alabama, the son of Emmett and Emily Smith. Robert passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, on January 31, 2022.

As a child, Robert moved to West Virginia, then moved to Columbus, Ohio where he met Mary Elizabeth Byers, who then became his wife. Their...

Mr. Jerry Donnell Moton, 71, passed away on February 1, 2022 after an extended illness.

Jerry was born on April 12, 1950 in Caples, WV to Mr. Bert and Willie Moton. Jerry was a 1968 graduate of Mansfield Senior High School. He was employed at AK Steel and Pepsi Cola Co. and a member of The Oasis of Love Church....

CHARLOTTE (affectionately known as Char- Char) CHARMAINE CHAPMAN,  fell asleep in death on January 28, 2022 with her Son JaRon at her side.

Charlotte was born to Irvin and Shirley in Columbus, Ohio on May 8, 1962. Charlotte graduated from North High School and was excellent at basketball, chess, tennis, ping-pong, and music. She also attended Columbus Technical Institute (Now...

Mrs Bennie Shoulders, 88, passed away on January 31, 2022. Bennie was born on March 14, 1933 in Columbus, MS to Willie and Malissa Curenton.

Bennie retired from White Westinghouse Inc, was a member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church where she served with the Deaconess, Missionary, Usher and Hospitality Ministries.

She is preceeded in death her husband, John Shoulders Jr;...

Willie Herman Clark, 78, was born to William Clark and Lelia G. Woods on June 23, 1943, in Franklin, Georgia.  He went home to be with the Lord on January 28, 2022.  Willie loved life and family.  Always had a smile on his face, and playful spirit.

Willie is preceded in death by: Father-William Clark, Mother-Lelia G. Woods, Brother-John G....

ALPHA CHAPTER

I was born in Brownsville, Pennsylvania about 40 miles from Pittsburgh. The last of 8 children born to Joseph and Marie Hood Gary. I spent the first 10 years of my life in Brownsville, on Jackson Street near the creek or the “crick” as we called it. At the age of 10, my mother moved me and my...