Obituaries

Olivia Szekfu-Weatherly age 75 (eldest of 5 was born to Inez Emerson and Inus Ray Miller on April 19th, 1944 gained her wings on November 30, 2019.

Olivia retired from National City Bank and became a Bridal Consultant, a business in which she stated herself.

She was known for her business expertise and laughter that she brought to so many.

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Ivory Norman Burton was born on September 12, 1952 in Charleston, WV to Rosetta and Ivory Mitchell. He went home to be with the Lord on November 27, 2019.

Ivory, better known as “Skeeter” was raised between Columbus Ohio, and Detroit Michigan. He worked for Car life battery, The Malibu, and Buckeye Steel. He would also do odd jobs to...

Nelta Mae Mathis Jackson passed away November 28, 2019 at Ohio Health Med Central Hospital after a brief illness. Nelta was born July 21, 1933 to Essie and Elmer Mathis in Lawrenceville, GA.

Nelta was a graduate of Shiloh School System in Snellville, GA. Nelta was a domestic housekeeper who enjoyed cooking and baking for family and friends. Nelta’s...

Evelyn C. Cooper, age 88. Sunrise December 9, 1930 and Sunset November 27, 2019.

Visitation 11:00 AM and Funeral Service 12:00 PM Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at New Day Church of The Living God, 487 N. Champion Ave.

Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery.

Lenae Jane Jones (Nae Nae) 50, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly Friday November 29, 2019 at The Winchester Care and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born Thursday February 13, 1969 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Frankie Lee Jones Sr. and Nadine Jones.

Lenae grew up in Detroit Michigan where she attended Martin Luther King High School. She...

Donald W. Edwards, Sunrise March 20, 1934-Sunset Wednesday November 27, 2019 at St. Ann’s Hospital.

Donald served in in the United States Army where he was honorably discharged and was formerly employed by Wright Patterson Air force Base. Donald had a great love for old Western movies and Cowboy hats.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and...

Kelvin Gerard Jeanette Johnson, age 34 of Columbus, Ohio passed away suddenly on Thursday , November 21, 2019 at Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

Kelvin was born January 19, 1985 at Doctor’s West Hospital to Sonja (Truss) Combs and John Wesley Johnson. He was a huge fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes. He was a very...

Walterine Scott, age 80. Sunrise January 16, 1939 and Sunset November 23, 2019.

Visitation 10:00 AM and Memorial Service 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 3, 2019

MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one block east of Noe Bixby, turn North on Lonsdale Rd.).

Lois Marie Dungey, age 70. Sunrise March 26, 1949 and Sunset November 27, 2019.

Visitation 11:00 AM and Funeral Service 12:00 PM Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Interment at Green Lawn Cemetery

Percy L. Bryant, age 88. Sunrise April 18, 1931 and Sunset November 22, 2019.

Visitation 11:00 AM and Funeral Service 12:00 PM Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Love Zion Baptist Church, 1459 Madison Avenue 43205.

Interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.

Carter “Carty” Wright Hairston Jr., age 59. Sunrise August 3, 1960 and Sunset November 22, 2019.

Visitation 1:00 PM and Funeral Service 2:00 PM Saturday, December 7, 2019 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Arnold J. Morris Jr, affectingly known as AJ, was born on September 20, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio to Arnold J. Morris Sr. and June Opal Morris. He departed this life on November 24, 2019 at The Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio.

Arnold is preceded in death by parents, Arnold and June Morris; siblings, Patricia D. Green, Phyllis Moorehead, and Luther...

Lois Jean Cook, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, November 20th, 2019, in Columbus, OH, at Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, OH, from a long term illness.

She is survived by five loving children, Sherri Lynn Higgins, of Columbus, OH, Natalie Jean Davis of Nashville, TN, Eugene Floyd Jr., of Tulsa, OK, Dr. Kimberly Waibogha, of Columbia, MD,...

Warren James Williams was born on June 24, 1960 in Philadelphia, PA to Henry and Louise Williams Sr. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side on November 22, 2019.

Warren moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1979 to be close to his oldest sister, Vanessa, and her children. Warren was a kind and humbled man. He loved big...

Marc W. Cox, age 51. Sunrise October 18, 1968 and Sunset November 17, 2019.

Visitation 10:00AM and Funeral Service 11:00AM Friday, November 29, 2019 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Interment at Glen Rest

Anna Mae Pleasant, age 78. Sunrise November 24, 1940 and Sunset November 19, 2019.

Visitation 10:00AM and Funeral Service 11:00AM Friday, November 29, 2019 at Unity Baptist Church, 1358 Mt. Vernon Ave..

Interment at Glen Rest.

Pamela Lynn Bell, age 62. Sunrise March 5, 1957 and Sunset November 13, 2019.

Visitation 12:00 PM and Memorial Service 1:00 PM Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Rehoboth Temple, 1111 E. Long Street.