Obituaries

Clifford Young was born July 14, 1938 in Columbus, Ohio to Samuel and Mary Young. Blessed with 83 years of age, our beloved Clifford departed this life on August 19, 2021.

Clifford graduated from East High School. He completed basic training courses for the Civil Air Patrol US Air Force auxiliary 801st Cadet Squadron. He enlisted in the United States...

Peggy Ann Hale, age 60. Sunrise August 25, 1960 and Sunset August 16, 2021.

Please revisit this page and pray for the Hale family as they write the obituary for Peggy.

Private Visitation 1:00 PM and Private Funeral Service 2:00 PM Friday, August 27, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave....

Claibourne Willis Whaley was born to Brenda Whaley and James Strong Jr.

Claibourne finished high school and began to take up many different jobs in the labor industry. He loved to play basketball, play cards, and he also loved to go shopping, as well as being a great role model for his daughter.

Claibourne will truly be missed...

Michael David Tyrone Rodenberger-Hawkins sunrise August 22nd 1971 to sunset August 18th 2021. Michael was born in Columbus Ohio to Karin Rodenberger.

He was the service technician at Steve’s used tires in Columbus Ohio for many years he was a very diligent worker good with his hands and quick on his feet. He was a straightforward person though he was...

William Henry Lucas III, 74, passed away on August 18th. Bill, as he is known, was born in Columbus, Ohio. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. He was a grandson of the first African American Pure Oil franchisee in Ohio. In time, Bill’s parents took over Lucas Pure Oil/Lucas Union 76 on the...

Lante’ Lewis Hughes affectionately known as Stripzzz. Beloved son, brother, grandson, cousin, and friend. Lante’ age 23 was born on February 5, 1998 at OSU North Hospital to Lamont Hughes and Shawnte’ Bankston. His eyes closed eternally on Friday, August 6, 2021.

Lante’ was an entrepreneur at the ripe age of 10, where he designed, bought and sold sneakers. He...

Simmie Lloyd Rimblert, age 87. Sunrise November 18, 1933 and Sunset August 15, 2021.

A true man of God, that loved and gave to everyone that needed help physically, mentally and spiritually. He never complained even in his darkest hour. He loved, he laughed, he lived. He leaves behind his daughters, Flora Diane Heath, Eleanor Belcher, Arethia Williams and Ann...

Shirley Cecilia (Goodwin) Anglin was born on January 17, 1934, to Pleasant Goodwin and Alice Goodwin (Duckett) in the city of Washington DC. She moved to Philadelphia Pennsylvania with her sisters Bernice, Ruby, and Edie. She would grow and mature into a beautiful woman working as a waitress and bartender. She mothered six children (Regina, Rita, Allen, Alexander, Anthony and...

William Haven Gardiner II, also known as “Willie” and “Brother” was born on November 28, 1954 and departed this life on August 14, 2021.

He will be remembered for his great sense of humor and big personality. He attended South High School in Columbus, Ohio.

He met Pamela (Chapman), and they were married in 1972. He liked to play chess...

Wanda “Faye” Chapple, age 61 was born March 12, 1960, in Anniston, Alabama. Wanda was the eldest of four. Wanda moved to Columbus, OH in 1972.

She was baptized and received the Lord at a young age. On Friday, August 13, 2021, Wanda was called Home to be with the Lord. Wanda was a faithful member of Jerusalem Tabernacle Baptist...

The heavenly Dawg Pound has another loyal fan now that Dwight has joined them. He was born, March 31, 1951, in Greensboro, Alabama to Albert and Annie Lou Britford. He peacefully went to rest on August 13, 2021, age 70, surrounded by loved ones.

Dwight was a graduate of Mohawk High School, eventually making his way to settle in Columbus,...

Mr. Robert Owens, 73, passed away on August 12, 2021. Robert was born on August 26, 1947 in Birmingham, AL to Eugene Owens Sr. and Erma Owens.

Robert was a graduate of Mansfield Senior High School class of 1965, enlisted in the U.S. Army and attended North Central State College. He was self employed and enjoyed preparing taxes.

He is...

Ernestine Barker (Stennie) Williams was born July 28, 1938. In Loganville, Ga. Born to parents of Blondine Catlin and Farris Hammonds. Ernestine moved to Columbus Ohio in 1960.

She married Alfred W. Williams, Jr. in 1985. She was employed with The Ohio State University Hospital, as Surgical Sterile Tech where she retired after 28 years of employment. After retirement she...

Flora Ann Steptoe Leftwich was born on October 17, 1930, in Columbus, Ohio. She preceded in death by her parents Arnold “Bunch “and Gertrude Steptoe and son Carlo V. Leftwich. Flora leaves to cherish her memory her son, Bartone Corvair “Corleone” Leftwich, granddaughter, Carlesha Valentine, grandson, Antone D. Leftwich; and great grandchildren, Antone M. Leftwich, Miyah Dunlap, and M. Amir...

Nicole Renee Rakes, 51, was born to Harry J. Goins and Patricia C. Rakes on July 1, 1970 in Columbus, Ohio. She went home to be with the Lord, unexpectedly, on July 20, 2021.

Nicole graduated from Independence High School, class of 1989. She attended Ohio Dominican University. Over the years she worked in a variety of office-related positions. She...

Donna Mae (Howard) Ross was called home on July 31, 2021. Donna was born November 12, 1944. She is the fourth daughter of William and Dorothy Howard.

Donna attended Central High School. She and her first love Abraham Craig were the parents of William B. and Eric L. Howard. Later, she went on to marry William Everett and Kimberly Everett...

Roy Arlan Woodson-Levey Jr., was born May 19, 1944 in Evanston, Illinois to Roy and Elaine Williams Woodson-Levey. In 1963, he received his high school diploma from Chicago’s Englewood High School. Upon graduation from Englewood, he enrolled in Chicago Vocational Trade School. Roy successfully completed the program and received a collision repair technician certification. Roy relocated to Columbus, Ohio with...