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Brenda Jeanne Hairston, age 69, passed away peacefully on April 27th, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her devoted husband, Melvin Eugene Hairston Sr., her children, Jeffery DuWayne Hairston, Dimitra Celeste Hairston, TeNiqka Lanette Hairston, her beloved granddaughter, Keyante Jeanne Slaughter, and her husband Bruce Lavon Slaughter, and a cherished great-grandchild, Myles Elijah Slaughter. Along with a host of brother and...

Magdalene Daniels, peacefully transitioned on April 18, 2024, while being embraced by the exceptional care of the staff and serenity at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on November 15, 1937, in Gordon County, Georgia, to the late John and Lois Mitchell. Her family moved to Rome, Georgia when she was a little girl and then migrated to Ohio in 1950 when she was 13 years old. They lived in Pataskala, Ohio and eventually moved to the city of Columbus, Ohio. Madge (as she was...

Eric Alan Gunther was born on January 26, 1967, in Warren, Ohio, to James T. Gunther and Elouise Caldwell-Gunther. Eric was a 1985 graduate of Warren Western Reserve High School. Following his graduation, Eric felt a calling to serve his country. He enlisted in the US Army where he served his country proudly. Upon completing his military service, Eric embarked on a new chapter in his life, where he chose to make Columbus, Ohio, his permanent residency. On June 5, 2000, Eric found his...

Dedrick Raymone “Debo” Robinson was born March 11, 2000, in Columbus, Ohio. He was one of four children born to Delreo F.X. Robinson, Sr., and Alexis Rivers. He departed this life suddenly on April 9, 2024, at the age of 24 years young. Dedrick graduated from Linden Mckinley High School and Forte Hayes Metropolitan Education Center, majoring in welding, in 2018. He was gifted at working with his hands. He put that gift to use by not only working at Lowe’s but also, he was...

On April 9, 2024, God accepted the soul of Beulah Bonner. She was born on October 6, 1935. She was born to Mr. John Lee Billingslea of West Point, Georgia, and Willie Lee Baker Billingslea of Roanoke, Virginia. She was one of nine children born to this union. She met and married Wilbon Bonner, Jr., of West Point, Georgia. The couple moved to Columbus, Ohio. She was employed by Nationwide Insurance and Sodexo. She worked for Sodexo for over 40 years. She won numerous awards and certificates...

Heaven Marie Craig-Simmons was born on July 17, 1998, in Columbus, OH, to Kimberley Heavenly Craig Washington and Michael Simmons. Heaven attended East Haven Elementary, York Towne Middle, and Walnut Ridge High Schools in Columbus, OH. She later attended Job Corps, where she obtained her High School Equivalency and degree as a Radiology Technician in July of 2020. Heaven confessed her life to Christ at an early age and attended Cornerstone Pentecostal Church in Columbus, OH, under the...

Dawn would like to let you know that her work here is done. On March 30,2024, God opened the skies and guided Dawn to Heaven. Born on January 12, 1970, in Columbus, Ohio, throughout her life she resided in several states, including California and Washington DC. But has always been a life-long resident of Columbus, and a devoted Ohio State University Fan. She was a member of the Sickle Cell Anemia Association. Though she battled sickle cell anemia, she was able to lead a very eclectic life....