All Obituaries

Roland Wayne Pleasant, age 80, was called home to be with the Lor5d on July 26, 2021. Graveside services 1:00PM Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Glen  Rest Memorial Estates, 8029 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, Ohio.  Arrangements entrusted to SMOOT FUNERAL SERVICES, 4019 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, Ohio, 614-444-1463.

Jimmie B. Reynolds, age 77, went home to be with the Lord July 24, 2021. Visitation 9AM and Life Celebration 10AM Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Greater Ebenezer Cathedral of Praise, 2645 Fairwood Ave. Interment, Eastlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by SMOOT FUNERAL SERVICES, 4019 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, Ohio, 614-444-1463

Steven Jamail Jessie, Jr, age 29, was called home on July 15, 2021.Preceded in death by Grandparents, Robert & Stella Lindsey and  Janice Jessie; Sister, Taja Jessie; Brother, Ste’vaun Jessie; and  Great Uncle, Charles Lindsey. Survived by Wife,  Isiauna Harrington; children; Jeremiah,Ja’coby, Anastasia, and stepson, Joseph Wright;. parents; Yolanda (Ty Trapp) Lindsey and , Steven (La Verne) Jessie, Sr.; brother, Jaciah Jessie; Uncle, Robert...

John Maxim Jones, Jr. age 79, went home to be with the Lord July 13, 2021. Memorial Service 2PM Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at SMOOT FUNERAL SERVICES, 4019 E. Livingston Ave. Columbus, Ohio.  Family will receive friends 1PM until time of service.  ML Smoot, Director, 614-444-1463.

Yalley M. Royal, age 37, was called home on July 10, 2021. Home-going celebration 11AM  Friday, July 23, 2021 at Higher Grounds AAA Church, 870 St. Clair Ave., Columbus, Ohio.  Family will receive friends 10AM  until time of service.  Interment, Eastlawn Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to SMOOT FUNERAL SERVICES, 4019 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43227.  ML Smoot, Director, 614-444-1463

Sherry Jena Mackey, age 51, was called home oh July 6, 2021. she is preceded in “Reward” by her parents, Bishop Lawrence Henry Mackey and Elder Mae Francis Mackey; her sister, Minister Lisa Fitzgerald; & her grandsons Tyshawn & Messiah. Celebrating her life & cherishing her precious memory include her Loving children Tyler Mackey, Tylann (Rayshawn Sr.) Wallace, and Tyrell Mackey; Precious Grandchildren, Maison, Malachi, Tyrell Jr., A’Niyla, Rayshawn Jr., and...

E. Jean Monroe, age 88, was called home to be with the Lord on July 1, 2021. Predeceased by  husband, Lincoln Monroe.  Left to cherish her memory, daughter, Deborah Latham- White; forever son, Victor Wilson; grandsons, Christopher Q. (Amy) Latham, Nicholas A. (La`Toya) White, Julian T. White and  nine great grandchildren.  A host of cousins, other relatives, church family and friends. Home-going Services 10AM Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Rehoboth Temple Church of...

Thomas Carl Rogan, age 72, gained his wings on June 25, 2021.  He was born on April 5, 1949 in Springfield, Ohio. Predeceased by mother, Zola Mae Rogan; uncle, Frank Rogan;  and special friend Minnie Williams.  Left to cherish his memory, sister, Gloria Holloway; children, Nicole and Suretha Rogan; grandchildren, Linden Holloway, Tyreka Rogan, Geneva Rogan, Deshon Rogan, Malinda Rogan, and Ashley Vance; special friend, John King, Pam Foster, and Linda Rogan. A host...

 Evangelist Joyce Elaine Browder-Hall Joyce Elaine Hall (‘Lois’ as she was called by her family and hometown friends), was born January 18, 1952, to Mr. & Mrs. Emmett J. (Hattie) Browder Jr.  in Clanton, AL. Joyce made her transition early Sunday morning June 20, 2021, at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Columbus, OH.  She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Orlando Cepada Cummings, her brother James Earl and sister Glenda Marie...

Jada Yvette Pruitt was born on May 12th, 1972, in Columbus, OH at OSU hospital to Mary Pruitt and Cap Anderson. Unexpectedly at age 49 on June 20, 2021 God called her home. Jada who was also known as “Black” or “Black Barbie” attended West High School where she was active in sports, she loved basketball. Later in life obtained her GED and attended The Bradford school for culinary arts to pursue her dream of being a chef. With goals of owning her own food truck. Jada...