All Obituaries

Robert “Bobby” Baker was born December 2, 1950.  On Friday, January 14 Bobby passed away peacefully in OSU Hospital  East at the age of 71. He was the second child of Robert and Doris Baker Bobby was a graduate of Central High School where he played basketball. He loved to work on cars and was an excellent mechanic.  He worked on the cars of many people in the neighborhood as well as many of the members of the family, Bobby was preceded in death by his mother,...

In Remembrance of Ta’Farriah M. Martin, age 33, Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at his residence. Preceded in death by his Grandmother Edwinda Roberts-Martin, Grandfather, Robert Martin Sr, and Dustin Stover.  Survived by his Mother, Kenya Martin, Siblings, Bradford Davis., Burgundy Davis, Shaugh-Tajh Davis, Da’Liante Martin, Just’Us  Escolante, and Aunt Denice Martin (Billy Isaman), and nieces Ja’Naiyla Allen, and Khloe Brown, and a  host of other...

Rommel Edwin Jennings “RJ” age 63, was born June 20, 1959 he departed this life unexpected on Saturday evening January 8, 2022.  Rommel was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio.  He excelled in sports, basketball, boxing and bowling.  His favorite football team was the Washington Redskins.  Rommel graduate from East High School class of 1977. Rommel is preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Goldie Jennings, his sister Hollis Jennings, and his nieces Nia...

  Martha was born September 17, 1930 in Blackshear, Georgia.  She was the last living child born to the late Thomas Hamm and Elizabeth Graham. Martha graduated from George Washington Carver High School and was married to the late Wilbert A. Campbell Sr. on October 23, 1948.  They were married for fifty years and together they had four children, Carolyn VanZandt, Gwendolynn Hamiter, Wilbert A. Campbell Jr. and Larry Campbell.  Martha was preceded in death by her...

 Ray Anthony Parker was born May 1, 1958 in Osceola, Arkansas. He was the youngest of five sons born to the late Odis and Annie Mae Parker. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mount Hermon Missionary Baptist Church At an early age the family moved to Columbus Ohio. Ray attended Kent Street Elementary, Roosevelt Junior High and graduated from South High School. In 1976, He enlisted in the U.S Army and served for 12 years. He was Honorably Discharged and began his...

Mrs. Vanessa Lynn Alexander Banks, MSN,RN Vanessa was born in Columbus, Ohio the daughter of Isabelle Alexander and Lynchon Stewart. She was educated in the Columbus Public City School system and graduated from Linden McKinley High School. She then graduated from the Ohio State University with honors obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She later received a Master of Nursing from Wright State University. She was a mentor and teacher at the Mount Carmel Healthcare System for over 20...

John Andrew Hodge Age 77 was born April 22,1944 to King David and Katie Mae Hodge in Covel West Virginia. He went to sleep in the arms of the Lord on December 23, 2021, at Grant Hospital John was a skilled Auto Body Mechanic before he retired. His favorite past time was fishing and eating. He was an avid West Virginia Mountaineers football fan. John is preceded in death by his father King David Hodge and his mother Katie Mae Hodge his brothers Cecil and Franky, sisters Delma, Rebecca and...

Andrew M. Craft also known as Drew and Andy was born on March 25, 1964 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Percy and Juanita Mills Craft. Andrew passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. He attended the Columbus Public School system. He enjoyed working at Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy. Drew loved music, his favorite was gospel music. He is a well-known drummer who mastered his trade. Drew was a part of many gospel groups including The Five Gifts of...

Tungla Faye Odom, age 64 was born December 14, 1957. She was born in Vredenburgh, Alabama but was raised in Columbus, Ohio. She attended Linden McKinley High School. Faye loved to read romance novels and listen to her jazz music. She later found her love for watching Tyler Perry movies and TV shows on BRAVO, but most of all she loved her family and friends. Faye was called home and received her wings to heaven on December 19, 2021. Faye loved volunteering at her children's school as a...