Obituaries

David Andrew Gaines was born on July 7, 1958, to Chauncey Wills and Brunetta Gaines in Columbus, Ohio.

David was a graduate of Mifflin High School. Upon graduation, David enjoyed a diverse career in quality control for Mercedes Benz, construction, and, most recently, a devoted caregiver to family and friends.

David had a zeal for life and never met a...

Sadie was born to Johnnie and Katie Owens Pipkins on October 28, 1948 in Birmingham, AL. She was raised in Mansfield, Ohio graduating from Mansfield Senior High in 1966 and went on to marry Ronald Boone in 1967, who preceded her in death.

Sadie later moved to Columbus, Ohio where she was a babysitter for parents as well as...

Robert “Charlie” Earthman was born December 3, 1950. He departed this life on January 6, 2021. He was preceded in death by parents Rosa and William Earthman, brothers William, Eddie, Paul, Harold, Tony; sister, Christine and son William (Billy) Dublin.

Charlie attended Columbus City Schools. Everyone around him knew his love for his family and music. He also enjoyed playing...

Donavan Keith McCurdy, son of Shantay Morgan and Donald McCurdy Jr., was born June 14, 2000 in Columbus, Ohio. He loved his family and was dedicated to anything he started.

Donavan wore many hats, meaning he had many skills, but it seemed that music was the last thing he was concentrating on. He loved the craft. In his younger years...

Dontreal Calhoun was born February 25, 2001 in Columbus, OH to Rachelle Knight and Donald Calhoun. He departed this life on January 3, 2021.

Dontreal was amazing to me and everyone who was also blessed to meet him. He loved smiling and to make others smile even when he knew he was wrong. When that sunshine came across his face...

Robert L. Houston-Bey Sr, age 73

May 4, 1947 ~ December 31, 2020.

Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Friday, January 8, 2021 at Church of Christ of The Apostolic Faith 1200 Brentnell Ave.

Interment with Military Honors at Green Lawn Cemetery. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST 5456 E....

Hermon Augusta Jones Jr., age 58.

Sunrise October 5, 1962 and Sunset January 1, 2021.

Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Friday, January 8, 2021 at Chapel of Peace – North, 2500 Cleveland Ave.. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave. To read the complete...

Beloved daughters, granddaughters, nieces, cousins and friends, Ava and Alyse left this world unexpectedly, at the tender age of 9 and 6, and was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on January 2, 2021. Ava and Alyse Williams were preceded in death by their Father, Aaron Williams; Great Grandfather, Jerome Blake; Paternal Great Grandfather; Judson Brodie; and Maternal Grandfather, Vance...

James Liner Cousar II was born in Springfield, Ohio to the late Juanita Harmon and James Cousar I. He spent most of his early years with his grandparents Alvin and Mae Francis Harmon in Springfield, Ohio and his grandmother Beulah Mitchell in Columbus, Ohio along with his sister Janet Mitchell.

James enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1967 where her...

Anna Josephine Poindexter, age 83. Sunrise June 8, 1937 and Sunset December 28, 2020.

Private Visitation 10:00 AM and Private Funeral Service 11:00 AM Thursday, January 7, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave. Mask and Social Distancing are required.

Interment at Green Lawn Cemetery. To stream the service, read...

Peggy Joanne Bynum Jones was born May 1, 1940 to the late George and Alberta Simon in Columbus, Ohio. She attended the 8th Avenue Elementary school. She attended Indianola Junior High and graduated from North High School Columbus Public School.

After she graduated from high school, she obtained a job at the University Hospital in Columbus as a nurses aide....

Tyrone Booker, age 68. Sunrise December 28, 1952 and Sunset December 30, 2020.

Visitation 11:00am and Funeral 12:00pm Tuesday, January 12, 2021at Mt. Hermon Missionary Baptist Church, 2283 Sunbury Road.

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.

William “Bill” Marshall Smith was born November 27, 1930 in Chillicothe, Ohio and went home to be with the Lord on Friday afternoon, January 1, 2021.

Bill is survived by daughter, Renee (Roderick) Jones; brother, James R. Smith Jr.; sister, Marian Castlin; grandchildren, Rico Paige and Riane Paige; nephews, James R. (Pam) Smith III, Mark (Valerie) Smith, Steven (Teresa)...

Stephen Craig Williams Jr, age 45. Sunrise September 24, 1975 and Sunset December 14, 2020.

Private Visitation 10:00 AM and Private Funeral Service 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one block east of Noe Bixby, turn North on Lonsdale Rd.).

Interment at Union...

Andre’ Maurice Hill, age 47. Sunrise May 23, 1973 and Sunset December 22, 2020. Andre’ attended Northland High School. He received certifications in Hotel Restaurant Management Culinary Arts. He had a passion for cooking. Andre was a provider and protector, loved his family, and was an administrator of love. He is preceded in death by his mother, Pamela Hill; great...

Infhon’e Edwards was born on April 19, 1933 and passed away on December 11, 2020.

Infhon’e loved her children. She had her own Food Cart which helped her provide for her family. Infhon’e enjoyed being a mother she showered her kids with love and did the same with her family. Infhon’e also enjoyed being a big sister and had a...

Mrs. Juanita Brown was born May 22, 1935 in SOSO Mississippi and passed away peacefully December 24, 2020.

Juanita grew up surrounded by family. One day while shopping, Juanita met the love of her life, the late Frank Brown Sr. Frank and Juanita were married on July 3, 1956 and later moved to Columbus, Ohio. Frank and Juanita went on...