Obituaries

Mr Alma Stone Bragg, 85, passed away on July 29, 2022 at St. Anns Hospital in Columbus. Alma was born on May 12, 1937 in Huntsville, AL to James Bragg and Matilda Bragg.

Mr. Stone was a veteran of the U.S Army, was a member of The New Community Temple COGIC and Pride of Ohio Masonic Lodge #80 and...

Joseph Louis Franklin, Jr., affectionately known as Joey, was born on October 21, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio to Barbara Franklin Rowland and Joe Louis Franklin. He entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 27, 2022.

Joey attended South High School and was active in the marching band until graduating in 1978. Upon graduation, he attended The Ohio State University where...

Carolyn Louise Bediako, age 61. Sunrise June 10, 1961 and Sunset July 19, 2022.

Private services will be held.

When Chris arrived on May 7, 2007, Mom, Dad and Big Brother Dominique were excited and overjoyed! Their family was complete. Chris was always “busy” and curious and time passed and he grew. Those traits only flourished! He progressed from Mom and Dad’s arms to walking and and running . From carrying Elmo everywhere to Lightning McQueen to Johnny Test....

Roosevelt Windham made his transition into the glorious presence of the Lord on July 26, 2022, after a short illness, at Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital. He resided with his wife, Louise Anice Windham, in Madison Township, Mansfield, Ohio.

Roosevelt was born on January 2, 1941, in Columbus, MS to the union of Henry Lee Windham and Annie Lou (Cameron) Windham....

Mr. Chet L. Davis was born on September 18, 1945 to Deacon Haynes L. Davis and Deaconess Rosa L Davis. He transitioned to his Heavenly home on July 28, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio.

Chet was the 9th child of a family of eleven children, 9 boys and two girls. Both of Chet’s parents and 8 siblings preceded him in death.

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Reynard “Bink” Reed was born on July 15, 1976, in Columbus, Ohio. He was 46 years old at the time of his passing.

Reynard loved music, was a true comedian, funny and kindhearted. He was very articulate, charismatic, and passionate about his family and friends. When Bink was your friend, he was your friend.

Bink had his own language. He...

Shirley Ilene Heath-Jean was born on November 30, 1969, to Alford and Viola Heath. The youngest of seven children, Shirley was spoiled and grew up as a firm and strong young lady in Belle Glade, Florida. Shirley accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized in her hometown church of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. She graduated from Glades Central...

William Baker Jr, affectionately known as “Willie” & “Bake” was born August 15, 1970 in Columbus, Ohio. He departed this earth on Sunday, July 24, 2022.

Bake was very family oriented & enjoyed spending time with his loved ones. He shared a unique & adoring bond with several of his male cousins. Bake was an employee of Ohio Dominican College...

John Larry Smith, Sr. (Johnny) (Pops), was born to Charles and Verna Smith on October 30, 1955. He was the youngest of seven siblings.

John was a self-made mechanic that loved cars. John was a member of Corinth Baptist Church.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John on July 15, 2022.

John Larry Smith, Sr....

Bishop Forest Rhodes, age 88, was born DeForest Rhodes on April 7, 1934 in Roanoke, Virginia to parents, Emmett S. Rhodes and Beatrice E. Rhodes (Brown). Bishop Forest Rhodes was called to the ministry at the young age of nine years old.

Bishop Rhodes served as a minister at the 8th Avenue Sanctified and Holy Church in Roanoke, Virginia and...

Kealani Brianne Smith passed away unexpectedly on Sunday July 17, 2022 in Morganstown West Virginia at the age of 24 years old.

Kealani Brianne Smith was born on September 25, 1997 at The Ohio State University Hospital.

Kealani was a High School graduate of The Bridgescape Academy. She currently held a warehouse supervisor position with Belcan, where she was praised...

Herman Pool Jr. departed this life on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at OhioHealth Grant Medical. He was born September 29, 1971, to Annie Mae Pool and Homer Pool Jr.

Jr, went to South High school and enjoyed cooking, music, movies, and working with his hands. He was employed at Jiffy Lube and Fast-N-Clean Car Wash.

Preceded in death by his...

Rodney Lemar Reavish, Jr., age 50, was born July 1, 1972 in Columbus, Ohio at Doctors North. Rodney passed away unexpectedly on July 14, 2022.

He also was known as “Rod”. Rodney loved hanging out with family and friends. He loved dogs, helping when he can cooking and cracking jokes.

Rodney received his GED and took up culinary arts. He...

Patricia A. Saunders was hard working, lovable, kind business savvy woman who at an early age came from Russellville, Alabama with her parents, Lonnie, and Jessie, and two brothers, Charles and Larry.

While growing up on the east side of Columbus, Patricia received Christ as Lord and Savior at Ebenezer Baptist Church and Macedonia Baptist Church.

While in high school...

Dan’neka Hope, age 38. Sunrise October 26, 1983 and Sunset July 15, 2022.

Please pray for the family as they prepare the obituary.

Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Friday, August 5, 2022 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.

Dashon Lamar Jaye, age 29. Sunrise July 31, 1992 and Sunset July 19, 2022.

Please revisit this page and pray for the JAYE/TALLEY Family as they write Dashon’s obituary

Visitation 1:00 PM and Funeral 2:00 PM Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery.

Christopher Floyd Barrett Meadows, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 17, 2022. Christopher was born on April 15, 1983. He was known to us all as Chris. He was an honor student graduate of The North Education High School in 2001 in Columbus, Ohio. He relocated to Las Vegas, NV in 2001 after graduating and worked at the...