All Obituaries

Nakia C Johnson, 46, was born September 18, 1974 to George and Marilyn Johnson and departed this earth October 8, 2020. Preceded in death by her parents George C. and Marilyn L. Johnson. Nakia leaves to cherish her memory son Jhazi C. Gamble; daughters Zaria C. Fowlkes, and Yhuri C. Coleman; Sister Zerlina (Shawn) Davis; Nieces Jonesha, Zheaunti, and Quieyanna Ross; Nephews Boe Ross and Zheriek Saffold.  WHEN I'M GONE When I come to the end of my...

Roddale Garmany was born on August 2, 1992, to Lanita Mae Garmany and Rodrick O’Neal Macon. He was a high school graduate and attended college at Columbus State.  He loved to wrestle, play football, and play with his nieces and nephews. On Monday, October 5, 2020, Roddale was called home to be with the Lord. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert Lee Garmany; grandmothers, Fannie Ruth Garmany and Jean Macon; cousin, Antwan Garmany; brother, Juan Christopher...

Our beloved katherine Martin departed this life to be with the Lord on October 2, 2020. She passed peacefully in her home, surrounded by loved ones. She was preceded in death by her mother, Blanche Kibby, sister, Mary French, and sons, Martin Smith, Allen Smith, and Killy Whiteous. Katherine was a hard worker and embodied courage and strength. She was resilient and fearless. As a mother of twelve children, she was a protector and adored her many grandchildren. She was young at heart and...

Andre De’Shaun Clayborn, affectionately known as “Dre” was born October 14, 1981 to Rhonda Clayborn and Kevin Odoms. He departed this life on October 2, 2020. Andre attended Marion Franklin High School and later received his G.E.D. (It’s never too late). Andre was a church boy. He accepted Jesus Christ as a young boy and was baptized on December 6, 1987 under the leadership of Overseer Barbara J. Ayers Andre was a lover not a fighter. He loved people and would give...

Jaleel Anthony Carter-Tate son of Tracy Lynn Tate and William Paul Carter was born on Monday, March 6, 1995, in Columbus, Ohio. He received his early education in Columbus City Schools graduating from Walnut Ridge High School. Even with this tragedy, God has always smiled on Jaleel. He was an educated young man that came from a great family. Jaleel was an athlete  playing football in his youth and developed a love for basketball playing for the Walnut Ridge Scouts...

LaTasha Marie Adams was born November 11, 1980, she departed this earth September 25, 2020. LaTasha attended Columbus Public Schools and graduated from South High School. At a early age she attended Church of Christ Apostolic Faith where she grew up in Sunday School. Tasha as we called her loved her gospel music and if you knew her, she thought she can sing.  She loved dogs and  taking pictures. She loved her children dearly and her home was always open to other people's...

Renee Bennett-Bolden was the youngest daughter of Raymond Preston and Deborah Ikner - born on December 21, 1978 in Cleveland, Ohio.  After graduating from Cleveland Heights High (1997), Renee attended and graduated from The Ohio State University (2002).  Renee was a lifelong member of Gamma Sigma Sigma National Service Sorority Inc.  Logic crossed the Genesis line on May 15, 1999.  Renee loved her sisters...

Earnest Hall, 71, went home to be with the Lord on Friday September 25, 2020 after a long term illness. Earnest was born October 18, 1948 to the late Earnest Hall Sr.. and Minnie Hall Tucker in Pageton, West Va. He attended Gary High School and later moved to Columbus, Ohio where he graduated from Linden McKinley High School. After graduation he served in the United States Army, with a tour of duty in Vietnam. Earnest retired from the City of Columbus (Department of Sanitation) after...

Margaret Joyce Pogue was born on May 21, 1950 in New York City to Henry and Josie Pogue. She want to be with the Lord on September 25, 2020 at Doctor’s West Hospital. She attended Brandis High School in New York. Upon graduation, she studied Baby and Geriatric Care. Margaret was employed at Mt. Carmel Hospital for 22 years as a PCA. She was a member of Hilltop Lutheran Church. She volunteered in “After School Programs” and managed the “Hilltop Clothes Closet”...

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