Obituaries

Harry Lee Lathon was born on April 4, 1994 in Columbus, Ohio to Harry Lathon and Sequana Brown. He went home to be with the Lord on September 6, 2019.

Lathon was educated in the Columbus Public School system and was employed at roosters as a cook.

He is preceded in death by maternal grandmothers Terri Saunders and Deborah Thornton,...

Darren Scott Clayton, also known as Scottie was born on February 15, 1973 in Red Fox, Kentucky. He entered his eternal sleep on September 5, 2019

Scottie dedicated his life to his five children Makayla, Syleena, Katherine, Darren, and Alaya Christian.

He is preceded in death by parents Kathryn I. Clayton, and James Christian , sister Patsy Viney, nephew Ryan...

Violia L Toddie, age 73. Sunrise June 10, 1946 and Sunset September 6, 2019.

Viola was a graduate of Mansfield Senior High, a member of New Beginnings Full Gospel Baptist Church and retired from The Holiday Inn. She enjoyed sewing, bowling, sports and spending time with her grandchildren.

Violia is preceded in death by her parents Roscoe Jones...

On July 26, 2000, Dorian O’Dell Walls Jr. (Chicago I1) was born to his parents, Paris Eche Jones and Dorian O’Dell Walls Sr. He was carried on through his life’s journey by lots of other family and friends.

Dorian O’Dell was a talented, energetic young man. He attended Focus Academy where his goals were gaining his high school diploma and...

Tatum LaMarr Brice, age 39. Sunrise July 4, 1980 and Sunset September 3, 2019.

Visitations 6-8:00 PM Friday September 13, 2019 and Saturday 9:00am followed by Funeral Service at 10:00 AM Saturday, September 14, 2019; all services at Gospel Lighthouse Church, 600 Frebis Ave.

Interment at Green Lawn Cemetery.

Nana Kwame Kankam, age 53. Sunrise October 8, 1965 and Sunset August 28, 2019.

Visitation 4:00 PM Friday, September 20, 2019. and Funeral Service 9:00 AM Saturday, September 21, 2019 Marlan Gary Funeral Home, The Chapel of Peace North 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.

Destani Alyce Spriggs was born October 26, 1996 in Columbus, Ohio to Richard M. and Tina E. Spriggs. Destani was a proud mother to a beautiful son, Davionne.

“Mama,” as she was lovingly nicknamed by family, was a quiet soul until you got to know her. Once you got to know her, she shared such a sweet and loving side...

Jujuan S. McLester was born January 21, 1979, to the union of the late Darlene (Willis) and Herman McLester.

He attended Lima Senior High School in Lima, Ohio and was employed as a HVAC technician.

Jujuan enjoyed spending time with family and friends and especially playing chess daily He loved to be the center of attention and always joked around...

Clarence Edwards Scales, Jr was born August 9, 1965 in Columbus, OH to Clarence Edwards Scales, Sr and Betty Geraldine Thompson-Johnson. Clarence attended Whetstone High School and worked many years in nursing.

God called Clarence home Saturday, August 31, 2019. He is preceded in death by his loving parents, Betty Geraldine Thompson-Johnson and Clarence Edwards Scales, Sr; grandparents; sisters, Michelene...

Lamont Broomfield Sr., age 41. Sunrise September 10, 1977 and Sunset August 24, 2019.

Visitation 11:00 AM and Funeral Service 12:00 PM Friday, September 6, 2019 at Springhill Baptist Church, 2000 E. 17th Ave.

Andrew Bosley known as “Drew, Spudnic, or Andy” was born November 2, 1957 in Columbus, Ohio. He went home to be with the Lord on August 29, 2019.

Andrew graduated from Lind McKinley High School. He lost his mother at an early age and was sent to live with his special aunt Mary Ruth. was raised as a brother/uncle with...

Sandra Faye Naphier, age 65. Sunrise October 24, 1953 and Sunset September 2, 2019.

Visitation 9:00 AM and Funeral Service 10:00 AM Saturday, September 14, 2019 at The City of Zion Church, 527 Wilson Ave, 43205.

Interment at Evergreen Cemetery

On December 07, 1974 Anegela Driskell was born to Ida Louise Driskell and Roger L. Driskell in Columbus, Ohio.

Anegela grew up on the East Side of Columbus, Ohio where she attended Columbus Public Schools and graduated from South High School. In her free time, she enjoyed spending time with her daughter Tatyonna, going shopping and watching her favorite...

Gerald S. Taylor, age 70. Sunrise August 11, 1949 and Sunset August 28, 2019.

Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Love Zion Baptist Church, 1459 Madison Avenue.

Interment at Green Lawn Cemetery.

Mark Vincent Timberlake was born December 6, 1949 to the late Ann E. Dedmon and Luther Timberlake. He was born in Lexington, KY, and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Mark loved sports; he was a fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes. In his free time, he loved playing cards, shooting pool, you name it and he’ll play it. He was...

Joslyn Kay Jordan, age 46. Sunrise September 14, 1972 and Sunset August 26, 2019.

Visitation 11:00AM and Funeral Service 12:00PM Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Wesley Church of Hope United Methodist Church, 2935 Bulen Ave.