Obituaries

Mrs Christeen Cosby, 73, passed away on April 9, 2022 in Dayton, Ohio. Christeen was born on October 7, 1948 in Flora, MS to Ruth and Fate Washington II

Mrs. Cosby was a member of Wilson Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Flora, MS, served as First Lady of Paradise Free Will Baptist Church and later joined Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist...

Ja’Kai Mateo Lee Groce was born gracefully into this world on a sunrise of August 23, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

Ja’Kai was 7 months old making everyone he came in contact with smile with his little dimples. He was active, kicking and grabbing faces. He enjoyed bouncing in his bouncer and sitting in his little chairs. He was a...

Mareo Branden Bell was born August 20, 1988 at Grant Hospital. He went home to be with the Lord March 25, 2022 at the blessed age of 33.

Mareo was raised in Columbus and attended Northland High School. He was the oldest of three children and was a loving son, brother, father, boyfriend, and friend. Mareo’s career consisted of working...

Ke’onnie Amor Small was born to Keaira J. Sullens and Ejaun Curtis Small on October 5, 2020. Onnie, as she was affectionately nicknamed, was the bright light wherever she was. Her smile and laughter were infectious. The twinkle in her eyes were a testament to her joyful nature. Her favorite toy was JJ and Minnie Mouse. Her feistiness and playfulness...

John Fitzgerald Reedus was born December 11, 1969, in Athens Alabama to Earline Reedus and the late David Lewis Reedus, Sr.

John confessed hope in Christ in his late twenties. Although he did not attend church services regularly, he enjoyed listening to ‘old school’ gospel songs and sermons. One of his favorite gospel artists was Shirley Caesar. His favorite sermon...

Marilyn R. Guice was born to Carl and Suzette Beatty on June 6, 1946 in Mount Vernon, Ohio. The youngest of three, Marilyn was a spirited, fun-loving, and kind woman. She was everyone’s favorite auntie, related or not. After moving to Columbus to be nearer to her older sisters Gloria and Marcella, Marilyn worked for a while at a bank...

Alice Estelle Jackson, 79, passed away on April 4, 2022. Alice was born on June 16, 1942 in Columbus, Ohio to James Langhorne and Olive Hope Langhorne.

She is preceded in death by her parents James and Olive Langhorne; daughter, Melinda “Mindy” Andrea Hudson; son, Garrett Harold Hudson, grandson, Jonathan Daniel Anderson, and brother, Kenneth Langhorne.

Alice is survived by:...

Mother Oma Lee Muffett, 96, passed away on April 4, 2022. Oma was born on June 11, 1925 in Andalusia, AL to Ransom and Alice Jackson.

Mother Muffett was a member of Maddox Memorial COGIC where she served under three pastors; Elder L.G. Maddox, Elder Aaron Williams Sr and Elder Aaron Williams Jr. She served as a Senior Mother, Deaconess,...

DeAndre Allen Bush fell from the sky May 3, 1989, on loan to Lisa Bush and Tony Brown.

DeAndre or “Vitamin D” as he so lovingly called himself was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ. Vitamin D was a part of the East High School 2008 graduating class. Deandre was a poet, musician, and a counselor; these...

John C. Rodney, 76, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away unexpectantly, but peacefully on April 2, 2022.

John was born on October 24, 1945, to John and May Rodney in Georgetown, Guyana, South America. John was a resident of the United States since 1978.

John had a love for anything The Ohio State Buckeyes, NASCAR, tennis, golf, and bowling. John was...

Nina Lee Wilson was born March 02, 1953, in Hazlehurst, Mississippi to the late Mack Earl Sanders Sr. and Lee Etta Sanders. Nina Wilson is the maternal granddaughter of the late John and Gretha Jones. Nina Wilson is the paternal granddaughter of the late Nina Smiley Shannon and Mack Neice Sanders Sr.

Nina Wilson moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1960...

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...