Obituaries

Rose Joan Griffin 82, of Springfield who passed away early Thursday morning August 15th. She was the daughter of Joseph and Mabel Hunter from Springfield Ohio. Rose had three siblings, Margaret Holts Barbara Jean “Boogie” Hunter, and Robert “Bobby” Hunter.

Rose Joan Griffin graduated from Springfield South High School. She also was a certified Barber. Rose was a devoted Mother...

Daisy L. Dickens, 76, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, August 18, 2019 at the Kobacker House in Columbus OH. She was born March 25, 1943 in Norfolk Virginia to the late Simon & Alma Marks.

Daisy grew up in Norfolk VA and later moved to Columbus Ohio during her marriage to Charles Dickens who was an active...

Betty Lue Owens, age 79. Sunrise September 2, 1939 and Sunset August 25, 2019.

Visitation 11:00 AM and Funeral Service 12:00 PM Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Interment at Glen Rest Cemetery.

Paul Raymond Haynes Jr. age 70, one of 3 children was born to the late Paul and Mary Lou Haynes on July 10th, 1949. He passed away on Monday, August 19th, 2019.

He attended Fairwood Elementary School, Roosevelt Jr. High and South High Schools, then later received his Associate degree from Miami University.

On April 7, 1983, Paul married Anita...

June Marlene Jordan was born September 11, 1940 and passed away peacefully on August 21, 2019 at St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville, Ohio.

She truly lived life to the fullest. She loved God, her church, family, friends, and bowling. She had a wonderful smile that could light up a room and was always dressed to impress. She has touched so...

Mi’Lisa Antoinette Williams, age 4. Sunrise February 3, 2015 and Sunset August 23, 2019.

Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church, 2283 Sunbury Rd.

Carolyn Naomi Lyles-Thomas, Sunrise August 29, 1953 to Sunset August 23, 2019.

Carolyn Naomi Lyles-Thomas, went home to be with the Lord on August 23, 2019, at the age of 65. Carolyn is preceded in death by loving husband, Leonard Thomas, parents Robert and Juanita Lyles, brother Robert Lyles Jr., and sister Anita Lyles Henderson. She is survived by siblings...

James E. Brown Jr. was born February 19, 1949 to James and Alice Othello Brown Banks.

He graduated from East High School and worked at The Local 423. James E. Brown Jr. made the decision to serve his country and joined the army. James met Merry E. Brown and they were married for 37 years. They were blessed with two...

David worked for over forty years, first, as a Case Worker at the Franklin County Welfare Department including CAMACO. He went on to retire from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections.

David was a Community Social Activist. He was an integral part of SCAT (Society for Creative Jazz Arts) which featured local, national and international artists at the...

Bridget Kay Tawney-Allert, age 58. Sunrise December 9, 1960 and Sunset August 19, 2019. Visitation 11:00 AM and Memorial Service 12:00 PM Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one block east of Noe Bixby, turn North on Lonsdale Rd.). Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL...

Deborah Denise Williams was born in Buffalo, New York, December 19, 1958 to the late Elman Hunt and Eliza Williams.

She received her education in the Buffalo School system until relocating to Columbus, Ohio at the age of 15, where she attended Linden McKinley High School.

Deborah was later employed through Franklin Job and Family Services as a Home Child...

Rebecca Joyce White, age 62. Sunrise September 9, 1956 and Sunset August 10, 2019.

Visitation 11:00 AM and Funeral Service 12:00 PM Friday, August 30, 2019 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Interment at Glen Rest

Dezjuano “JUANO” Johnson Jr., age 35. Sunrise September 19, 1983 and Sunset August 13, 2019.

Visitation 1:00PM and Funeral Service 2:00PM Saturday, August 31, 2019 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Susan Marie Green, age 72. Sunrise May 24, 1947 and Sunset August 15, 2019. Visitation 3PM and Memorial Service 4PM Friday, August 23, 2019 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one block east of Noe Bixby, turn North on Lonsdale Rd.). Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE...

Eugene R. “Byrd” Thompson, age 59. Sunrise October 5, 1959 and Sunset August 13, 2019.

Visitation 9:00am and Funeral 10:00am Saturday, August 24, 2019 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery.

George Allan Ashman, age 34. Sunrise February 11, 1985 in Panama City, FL and Sunset August 10, 2019 in Columbus, OH.

He was a member of New Mt. Sinai COGIC. George was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Allan and Hyacinth Ashman.

Left to cherish his memory, mother, Waltina Ashman; father, Osmond Ashman Sr.; grandmother, Marvie Jones;...

Antonio LaVette Brown was born August 31, 1972 to the late Katie M. Brown and Robert Lee Brown and departed suddenly on August 13, 2019 at Doctors West Hospital.

Tony grew up in the Short North in Columbus, Ohio where he met some of the most special people in his life. He attended Columbus Public Schools, and graduated from Linden...

Polly Ann Lang, age 77. Sunrise March 21, 1942 in Eads, TN and Sunset August 12, 2019 in Mansfield, OH.

She retired from General Motors and served the Lord at both The Oasis of Love and True Worship Experience where she ministered as a Sunday School Teacher, Executive Secretary, Head Administrator, Treasurer and Greeter.

She was preceded in...