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Recent Obituaries
Columbus / Ohio and surrounding areas
Jasmine Charae Anthony
Jul 31, 2025
Jasmine Charae Anthony was born on November 30, 1990 to Monique Taylor and
Bernard Anthony. She arrived on the same day her great grandfather, Emanuel
McCracken, passed. Her uncle, Joseph McCracken, had a dream of a tree, and on one
of the branches of the tree sat a black bird. As the black...
Hitlard Dlehbolo Richards
Jul 23, 2025
It is with great sadness that the Richards family announces the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Hitlard D'Lehblo Richards. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on July 23, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio.
Mr. Richards was a tireless advocate for education and firmly believed in its power to transform the...
Roy Lee Barnes
Jul 7, 2025
Roy Lee Barnes, a devoted Husband, father, grandfather, cousin, and friend, who departed this life surrounded by love on July 7, 2025.
Born November 13, 1959, in Mississippi, Roy carried the warmth and strength of his Southern roots with him when he later made Columbus his home. It was there he met the love of his life,...
Au’Jai Davenport
May 7, 2025
Au'Jai Cameo Davenport was born August 17, 2006 to Shalonda Monroe and Austin Davenport in Columbus, Ohio. We affectionately called her SUTTA!
With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Au'Jai Davenport, who departed this life on May 7, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio, at the youthful age of 18.
Au'Jai was a...
Janelle Charee Anthony
Apr 12, 2025
Janelle Charee Anthony and her twin Jasmine were born into this world On November 30, 1990 to Monique Taylor and Bernard Anthony. They arrived on the same day their great grandfather, Emanuel McCracken, passed away. Their uncle Joseph McCracken had a dream of a tree and on one of the branches of the tree sat a black bird. As...
Robert Cook Jr
Apr 1, 2025
Robert Cook Jr. was born to the late Robert Cook Sr and Lee Ellen Scott-Thomas on March 29, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio. He confessed his love for Christ at an early age and united with Mt. Vernon A.M.E. Church. He attended Linden McKinley High School. He worked for the City of Columbus, The Columbus Coat of Fabrics and Giffin...
Daymir “Roo” Hill
Mar 13, 2025
Daymir Elijah "Roo" Hill Was born February 17, 2006 to Deanna Davis and Henry Dishmon. Tragically, Daymir's life was taken by gun violence on March 13, 2025, an injustice no one should endure.
Daymir Elijah "Roo" Hill, is a beloved son, grandson, brother, nephew, and friend. While he, like all of us, was not without flaw and...
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