Obituaries

Albert & Helena Abaka-Sampson

Mr. Albert Abaka-Sampson and his beloved wife, Mrs. Helena Abaka-Sampson lived in Westerville, Ohio. Mr. & Mrs. Abaka-Sampson met their untimely death in the early mornings of Tuesday April 21st, 2020 from fatal injuries in a vehicle accident. Mr. & Mrs. Abaka-Sampson were married for 33 years and they were life-long partners who deeply loved and cherished each other. They...

Robert Lee Chislom

Robert Lee Chislom was born on October 30, 1938 to the late Lenord and Mary Alice Chislom in Cedartown, GA.

Robert attended school in Cedartown, GA. and graduated there. His family moved to Columbus, Robert affectionately called “Chiz” began work with E.E Ward Moving and retired after 50+ years of service. Even after his retirement, he continued to go to...

Legacy Diamond Miller

Legacy Diamond Miller, 6 months. Sunrise October 17, 2019 and Sunset April 17, 2020.

Visitation 1:00 PM and Funeral Service 2:00 PM Monday, April 27, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.

Miller Barnes Jr.

Miller Barnes Jr., 86, peacefully entered eternal rest on April 22, 2020. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia, July 6, 1933 to Miller and Pauline Barnes. He was a graduate of Central High School in Columbus, Ohio. He was an Army Veteran and was honorably discharged in 1958.

Miller was a long-time member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. He enjoyed...

Mamie L. Miniefield Miller

Mamie Lee Miniefield-Miller was born on March 1, 1935 in Steubenville, Ohio to the union of Arthur and Mattie Culbreath. On Monday, April 20, 2020 Mamie answered the call of her heavenly father.

Mamie attended Steubenville Public High School “Big Red.” She was a Steward and Missionary and sung in the senior choir at Church Quinn Memorial AME of Steubenville....

Jimmie Eliza Davis

Jimmie Eliza Davis (Sir-Hytz) age 47, was born on March 27, 1973 in Cleveland, OH, to the union of Jimmie and Inez Davis. Jimmie moved to Grove City, Ohio (Urbancrest) with his family at a young age.

Jimmie Davis was an ambitious, fun loving guy who graduated from Linden McKinley High School in 1991. Jimmie went on to the Ohio...

Patricia Slayton

Patricia Ann Slayton was born September 22, 1953 and departed this life peacefully on April 20, 2020 at home surrounded by family.

Patricia is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Slayton; parents, Annabelle and Tom; and brother, Herb.

Patricia leaves to cherish her memory, children, Sheila (Will), Tony (Victoria), Thomas (Diana), and Gary; 13 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and...

Jarrin Allen Lamont Hickman

Jarrin Allen Lamont Hickman was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on January 4, 1992. He was the oldest of four children born to Rodric and Audrea Hickman. Being the oldest naturally made Jarrin very protective, not only over his siblings, but all that he loved.

Jarrin grew up in church and spent his childhood and young adult years at Trevitt New...

Frances Ann Carrington-Mcdaniel

Frances Ann Carrington McDaniel, 80, born at home on May 25, 1939 in Keystone, WV, passed away unexpectedly from upper respiratory complications, April 20, 2020 at Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield MI. Preceded in death by parents Jack S. Carrington Sr. and Louise Crockett Carrington; loving husband Jack J. McDaniel; brothers: Jack S. Carrington Jr., Solomon Carrington; sons George Q. Francisco...

Cornell Allen

Brother Cornell Allen graced this world with his presence on Sunday, August 22, 1926 and transitioned to his eternal rest on Monday, April 20, 2020 with his family at his side. He was born in Jefferson County, Alabama. Cornell was the first of thirteen children to the union of Ira and Susie Allen.

Raised in a Christian home, Cornell accepted...

Elizabeth Inez Wimbley

Elizabeth I. (Cason) Wimbley, 91, daughter of the late Willie and Alma (Wilson) Cason. She was one of seven children born to them. Elizabeth went home to Heaven on Friday, April 17, 2020 in the comfort of her home. She was cared for by her loving family and Mount Carmel Hospice Care.

Elizabeth, or “Sister” as she was affectionately called...

Norma Lee Butler

Norma J. Butler was born on August 8, 1945 in Alexandria, LA to the late Levi Sr. and Dorothy B. Butler.

Upon leaving Alexandria, LA in the year of 1968, coming to Columbus, Ohio for a visit with some friends, looking for a bigger and better life.; she fell in love with the city and decided to make it her...

Eric Spivey

Eric Tremayne Spivey, age 47, passed from this life on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at approximately 4pm in Pickerington, Ohio.

Eric made his grand entrance into life on Monday, December 18, 1972 weighing in at 8 lbs. 3 oz. Eric was born to the union of Robert L. and Geraldine (Amerson) Spivey. Eric was a unique and special child to...

Lily Frances Skinner

Lily Frances Skinner, born on May 30, 1944 passed away on April 17, 2020 and is preceded in death by her parents, William K. Thomas Sr and Pauline Ringer Thomas; and siblings, Patsy A. Hamilton, Norma J. Ross and William K. Thomas Jr.

Born in Columbus Ohio and raised in Hanford Village, Lily graduated East High School before joining...

Joe L. Whitfield Sr.

Larry Dorman

Larry Dorman, age 73, was born January 13, 1947 and departed this life of April 16, 2020.

Larry graduated from Kimball High School in West Virginia. He was a former gospel singer with several gospel groups in Columbus, OH.

Larry enjoyed fishing, dancing, old school gospel songs, walking and singing, cooking wild game, and he was an avid sports fan.

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Erving P. “Sonny” Holliday

Erving P. “Sonny” Holliday age 80, Sunrise December 16, 1940 and Sunset April 13, 2020 passed away peacefully.

Preceded in death by parents, Clarence Jackson and Bessie (Boarders) Jackson; brother, William Jackson; sisters, Gloria Peters and Evelyn Jackson; son, Bashon Rose Sr.; daughter, Laureen Holliday; and grandson, Bashon Rose Jr., Ronald Stephens and Deacon Raymond Wheeler; brother-in-laws.

Erving graduated...

Katherine Evans

A Life Celebrated On Saturday, April 11, 2020, in the comfort of her home with her daughter by her side, Katherine Lyvone (Kat) Evans closed her eyes and entered into eternal rest; freeing herself from all suffering and pain. No more diseased heart; No more cancer; she’s FREE!

Katherine, the proud daughter of James and Francita Taylor, was born on...

Carol C. Caldwell

Tiffany C. Lee

Tiffany C Lee, age 34. Sunrise January 30, 1986 and Sunset April 9, 2020.

Visitation 11:00 AM and Funeral Service 12:00 PM Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave.