All Obituaries

Victor E. Hackett Jr.  45 was a wonderful Husband, Father, Son, grandfather, uncle Godfather and friend to all who passed away sudden on April 30, 2021 . Victor was born to the union of Aletha & Victor E. Hackett Sr. on February 29, 1976 in Brooklyn, New York. He received his formal education in Brooklyn New York School system graduation from Lafayette High school in 1995. In 2000, Victor moved to Columbus, Oh, where he met the love of his life Tameka Hackett, they got married in...

Vivian McLaughlin, age 72, went home to be with the Lord on April 30, 2021.  1 hour visitation Monday, May 10, 2021 in the Chapel of SMOOT FUNERAL SERVICES, 4019 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, Ohio.   MASKS ARE REQUIRED    

Samuel Jones, age 68, departed this life on April 27, 2021 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. He was born on November 4, 1952 in Wheeling, West Virginia to the late Cecil R. and Nancy Jones. Samuel was baptized on March 5, 1961 at First Baptist Church in St. Clairsville, Ohio.  After moving to Columbus, Ohio in 1965; he met and married Cynthia E. Chapman.  To this union a son, Christopher Jones was born. Samuel was a truck driver for 33 years.  He drove for Kroger’s, TRL, and...

Maurice Horton was born on June 22, 1963. He transitioned to be with the Lord on April 23, 2021. There, we believe he is making sweet music unto the Lord. And, the heavens are rejoicing. For it is the will of the Lord that, no one shall perish (Mathew 18:14). Maurice loved the Lord and accepted him as his personal savior. Maurice is preceded in death by his son Demetrius Horton, beloved parents, John Marvin Watkins and Savanna Dent, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Chuffus and Doris Horton and...

Lorene Michael, age 79, passed away on Wednesday April 21, 2021 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, OH.  Lorene was born on February 12, 1942 in Elba, AL to K.C. and Minnie Dell Jones.  She relocated to Columbus, OH in 1952.  She was a graduate from East High School.  Lorene worked for the State of Ohio.  She also worked for a physician’s office and later employed at Ochsendorf Promotions.  Lorene was lovingly known for the annual brunch she hosted for...

Roger Lee Jones, age 73, was called home to be with the Lord on April 21, 2021.He is predeceased by his father, Elroy Jones; daughter, Cheryl Selahi;  grandson, Sharu Selahi; siblings, Tawanna Lee Jones, Christina Marie Helms, and adopted brother, Tracy Latrell Jones.  Left to cherish his memory:  mother, Annie Bell Steele; siblings, Anna Jean Robinson, Betty Rodriguez, Robert "Bobby" James Jones, Willie Elroy Jones, Terry Leonard Jones, Cynthia Alette...

Tre-Von Julian Dickson, age 15, transitioned into eternal life on April 20, 2021.  Visitation 10AM and Life Celebration 11AM  Friday, April 30, 2021 at New Faith Baptist Church, 955 Oak St., Columbus, Ohio.  Interment, Greenlawn Cemetery, 1000 Greenlawn Ave.  MASKS ARE REQUIRED

Michael D. Siler, age 67, went home to be with the Lord on April 19, 2021. Visitation 11AM and Life Celebration 12PM Friday, April 30, 2021 in the Chapel of SMOOT FUNERAL SERVICES, 4019 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, Ohio. ML Smoot, Director, 614-444-1463, www. smootfuneral.com. MASKS ARE REQUIRED

On November 24, 2014, God blessed us all with the purest version of his spoken word. Rhema Leigh AKA Noodles was a beautiful, warm, outgoing and very loving child. She loved to sing, dance, eat sweets and create art. Rhema believed in painting, writing and drawing on any and everything she figured needed a little more color. Rhema was also extremely adventurous, inquisitive and intelligent. She received straight A’s on her report cards from Pre-K through Kindergarten and was adored by...

Glenn C Hunt, age 62, was called home on April 15, 2021. Visitation 10AM and Life Celebration 11AM Thursday, April 22, 2021 at New Faith Baptist Church, 955 Oak St. Interment, Union Cemetery, 3349 Olentangy River Rd. Arrangements entrusted to SMOOT FUNERAL SERVICES, 4019 E. Livingston Ave., Cols., OH. ML Smoot, Director, 614-444-1GOD (1463). www.smootfuneral.com  MASKS ARE REQUIRED