Obituaries

Bobbie Jean Simmons, age 84. Sunrise November 20, 1936 and Sunset April 21, 2021.

Please revisit this page and pray for the Simmons family as they write the obituary for Bobbie.

Public Visitation 9:00 AM- 10:00 AM Saturday, May 1, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one block east of...

Jeffrey “Jeff” Lamar Owens, Sr. was born September 12, 1961 and departed this life on April 16, 2021.

Jeff attended Columbus Public Schools and worked for Columbus Steel Drum until becoming disabled. Jeff is a huge sports fan and loved spending time with family, as he was always the center of attention.

Jeff was a loving father, grandpa, son, brother,...

Betty Lou (Bosley) Peele was born September 8, 1938 to Walter Henderson and Albertina Graham in Winston Salem, North Carolina. She peacefully departed this life on Sunday, April 25, 2021 in the comfort of her home.

Betty’s mother died at an early age, and she quit school to care for all 5 of her siblings. Betty retired from Columbus Public...

Born on Wednesday, November 29th, 1989 and ascended to heaven on Tuesday, April 20th, 2021. He is survived by his parents, Steven and Pamela Scott (Reynoldsburg, OH), siblings, Mariah (Brooklyn, NY) and David (Reynoldsburg, OH) Scott, nephew, Daniel Scott (Reynoldsburg, OH), and niece, Bri’lyn Scott (Reynoldsburg, OH).

Darrell was a selfless young man with a quiet, gentle spirit. He was...

Ma’Khia Zhi’Riana Ty’Lea Bryant, age 16. Sunrise September 29, 2004 and Sunset April 20, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio.

Ma’Khia attended Independence High School as an 11th grade student. She was currently on the honor roll. Making Tik Tok Videos doing her hair was her favorite past time. She enjoyed cooking and music.

Ma’Khia had a great sense of humor; always...

Miles Jackson, age 27, was born on December 5, 1993 in Chicago, Illinois to his loving parents, Daniel Mark Jackson and Melody Bowers Jordan. He went home to be with the Lord on Monday April 12, 2021 at St. Ann’s hospital in Westerville, Ohio.

His mother gave him to Christ at an early age. Miles was a spiritual person who...

Joseph Richards, age 92 was born to the late France Richards and Elizabeth Norton Richards on February 23, 1929, in Ashland, Mississippi, the fifth of eleven children. He transitioned to his Heavenly Father, peacefully at his home on April 17th, 2021.

In 1948, Joe traveled to Columbus, Ohio to care for his late uncle Joe Mathews for a year due...

Man Maya Sarki, age 64. Sunrise January 1, 1957 and Sunset April 26, 2021.

Public Visitation 9:00am and Private Funeral 10:00am Saturday, May 1, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery.

Sun Tamang, age 102. Sunrise January 1, 1919 and Sunset April 22, 2021.

Funeral 10:00am Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Mifflin Township Cemetery.

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Michael “Big Mike” Combs, age 59, was born on March 14, 1962, in Columbus, Ohio.

Mike was a proud graduate of Brookhaven High School and Columbus State University. He was a published author and frequently scribed motivational essays for friends and family. Mike epitomized perseverance throughout his life. He fought through many adverse conditions to reach goals; tackled road...

Nina was the youngest daughter of two children. She is the beloved wife of Jerry White.

Nina loved to cook and share childhood stories with her children. As a family, we all enjoyed reminiscing about the good ole days, laughing and eating together.

Nina was kind and unselfish. She always sacrificed and helped to care for others. She was special...

Cynthia Bailey, who loved to be called momma by her kids, departed from her loving family on April 22, 2021.Cynthia was born in Dayton Ohio on October 15, 1961.She was the baby of 5 children born to Barbara Jean Bailey.

Cynthia is survived by her five children, Antwone Devoise, Sherita Devoise, Carlos, Bailey, Kelly Armstrong, and Storm Patterson; grandchildren, Allonia...

Edward Alexander Bishop, 57, passed away on April 22, 2021. Edward was born on October 9, 1963 in Mansfield, OH to Mose Bishop and Sarah Bishop. He attended Mansfield City Schools, graduated from West High School in Columbus, OH and attended Barber College in Marion Ohio. He was also employed at The Holiday Inn. Edward is preceeded in death by...

Jewel Elaine Campbell was born on June 23, 1966 and passed away on April 21, 2021.

Jewel, who was affectionately called “Missy” by our mother, graduated from Columbus South High School (with Distinction) in 1984.

She was employed by several banking institutions before obtaining a position with The Ohio Attorney General’s Office in 1995, where she was currently employed.

Jewel...

Mr. Johnny Jones, 72, passed away on April 22, 2021. Johnny was born on May 17, 1948 in Logan, WV to Henry Jones and Mamie Jones.

Johnny attended Logan, WV Public School System. He was a graduate of Fayette High School. In 1968 he and his family moved to Columbus, Ohio. After moving to Columbus, he gained employment with Columbus...

Shawn Anthony Brown was born February 27, 1971 in Columbus, Ohio to Theresa Brown and Leroy Thompson of Columbus, Ohio. He departed this life unexpectedly, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

Shawn attended many different Columbus City Schools. He was a member of numerous Pop Warner football teams around the city, he also played basketball at Milo Grogan...

Bishnu Maya Darji, age 79. Sunrise January 1, 1942 and Sunset April 21, 2021.

Visitation 9:00am and Funeral 10:00am Saturday, April 24, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.

Wayne Everette “SacChaser” Harding, age 40, was called home on April 21, 2021 at his home. Wayne was born on October 19, 1980 in Columbus, Ohio to parents, Tina Cooper and Wayne Harding. He grew up here in Columbus, OH where he received his GED and later on attended culinary school and became a Chef.

Wayne was a devoted Father,...

Stephanie Elaine Satterwhite, age 50, passed away to be with her family in Heaven on Saturday, April 17, 2021. She was born on April 21, 1970 in Columbus, Ohio.

Stephanie was educated in Columbus City Schools and a graduate of Walnut Ridge High School. Stephanie worked various jobs in her life and finally settled in with Fed Ex, where she...

Sean Johnson, 27, passed away on April 16, 2021. Sean was born on January 7, 1994 in Columbus Ohio to Tiffiney Johnson and Bernard Hawkins.

Sean was a 2013 graduate of Westerville South High School. Sean worked for IBA Support Services, as a Home Health Aide. Sean raised by his mother Tiffiney and his stepfather David Sloan. Sean enjoyed writing...