Obituaries
Alice V. Smith
Jun 8, 2024
Alice Valinda Smith known as “Linda”, was born on March 11, 1960. She was the 4th born child to Charles Smith and Catherine Goodman Smith in Alaska Fortwainwright.
The family relocated to Columbus, Ohio in 1967 where she received her formal education through the Columbus City School System. She graduated from Marion Franklin High School and from there she attended Bliss...
Terry Lamar Allen Sr.
Jun 6, 2024
Terry Lamar Allen Sr. also known as "Quick", "Uncle Cool", "Uncle Ace", and "Black", was born April 27, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio. He was the second of five children born to Norma Jean (Leonard) Allen and the late Martin T. Allen. He was educated in the Columbus Public School System. He attended Linden McKinley High School. He was a member...
Rebecca Carey
Jun 6, 2024
Rebecca Ann Carey, age 73, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Thursday June 6, 2024. She was born in Covington, Kentucky on February 13, 1951, to the late Ike and Sallie Leigh (Lee).
Rebecca was preceded in death by her parents, Ike and Sallie Leigh (Lee); daughters, Katina and Erica Lee-Walker; sisters, Rosemary Hunter, Ella Hydlebeerg, Bonnie Jackson-Wright and Esther Whyte;...
Margie Marie Fields
Jun 6, 2024
Margie Marie Lamar was born in Augusta, Georgia, on June 7, 1939, and entered eternal rest on Thursday, June 6, 2024. She was an exceptional woman of strong faith who spoke life into everyone, made sure they were fed, gave them a good laugh, and even her last if needed. She was strong, independent, and full of energy. Her unconditional...
Twin
Jun 5, 2024
Our beloved Tiaqara Sharletta (Twin) Wright passed away unexpectedly at the age of 28, on June 5th. She was head strong, sweet, intelligent, lovingly, free spirited, beautiful mother of two children, loving daughter, and cherished sister of 18 siblings and Aunty of 11 nieces and nephews. Tiaqara was a graduated of Fort Hayes High School and attended ITT Tech for...
Cheryl Lynn Doggett
Jun 4, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cheryl Lynn Doggett, who departed this worldpeacefully on June 4, 2024, at the age of 56, surrounded by her family. Cheryl was a beloved mother,daughter, sister, and friend.Cheryl was born on February 2, 1968, in Columbus, Ohio, to Eddie and Beatrice Dozier. She grew up witha passion for football,...
Velta Massie
Jun 4, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Velta Massie, a beloved member of her community, who this world lost on June 4, 2024, in Springfield, Ohio. Velta was born on October 26, 1929, in Carmi, Illinois.Throughout her life, Velta touched the hearts of many with her kindness, compassion, and unwavering dedication to helping others. She was...
Jakwaun M. Kimbro
Jun 3, 2024
Jakwaun “Toochie” Matthew Kimbro was born April 3rd, 2006, to Willie Matthew Kimbro Jr and Elaine Crumpton. Jakwaun departed this earthly life on June 3rd, 2024, to be with the lord.
Jakwaun attended Academy of Urban Scholars. He was also employed at Wendy’s in Obetz. He belonged to Jehovah Shammah Pentecostal Ministries Jakwaun loved to attend church and dress up wearing...
Joseph "Joe" Thomas
Jun 3, 2024
Joseph "Joe" Thomas, age 66. Sunrise April 23, 1958 and Sunset June 3, 2024. Visitation 9:00 AM and Funeral Service 10:00 AM Saturday, June 15, 2024 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 Evergreen Burial Park.
Please keep the Thomas...
Robert Ronald Bruce
Jun 3, 2024
Robert Ronald "Ronnie" Bruce was born on July 30, 1951, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Paul Cureton Bruce and Ozie Lee Bruce. He dedicated his life to the Divine Creator, embodying the teachings of Christ through his generous spirit and unwavering kindness. Robert's impact on everyone he met was profound; he believed that "blessed are those who give" and lived as...
Erma Crowder
Jun 2, 2024
Erma J Crowder, affectionately known as "Maw Maw" was born to Axim and Elza Ruth Denton on May 25, 1937 and just celebrated her 87th birthday.
Maw Maw was loved by many and will truly be missed especially those who had the opportunity to taste her delicious pound cake.
Maw Maw was employed with The Ohio State University until she retired after...
David Atkins
Jun 2, 2024
David Atkins, age 79. Sunrise June 30, 1944 and Sunset June 2, 2024. Visitation 11:00 AM and Funeral Service 12:00 PM Monday, June 10, 2024 at New Life Christian Assembly, 436 E. Main St., Xenia, Oh. Interment at Silver Creek Cemetery. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, SPRINGFIELD CHAPEL, 823 S. Yellow Springs St. To read...
Consuelo Jackson
Jun 2, 2024
Consuelo Jackson was born August 9, 1923 to the late Cleve Allen, Sr. and Savanna Culliver Allen, the youngest of seven children. She passed away at her home on Sunday, June 2, 2024.Consuelo accepted Jesus Christ as Savior and was baptized at a young age in Andalusia, Alabama. In 1939, she moved to Mansfield Ohio, joined Mt Hermon Baptist Church....
Robert Belle
Jun 1, 2024
Robert Theodore ”Peaches” Belle was born March 31, 1938 Springfield, Ohio to Olies and Willie Mae Brickley Belle. He was a Springfield High Graduate. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church for 17 years, he joined at an early age under Reverand W.E Richardson. He was a member of the Mt.Zion male chorus, helped to form the Junior...
Kenneth Lee Burch, Jr.
Jun 1, 2024
Kenneth Lee Burch Jr., age 38. Sunrise June 13, 1985 and Sunset June 1, 2024. Visitation 1:00 PM and Funeral Service 2:00 PM Thursday, June 13, 2024 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave.
Georgia Mae Boykin
Jun 1, 2024
Georgia Mae Boykin began her journey through life on August 22, 1929 in Talladega, Alabama, blessed to the union of George and Willie Bell (Baker) Carr. On Saturday, June 1, 2024, she peacefully departed from her earthly home to her Heavenly home to dwell as one of God’s Angels forever.
Georgia, who was affectionally known by her family as Mom, Georgia...
Darrell Lynn Sumlin
May 31, 2024
Darrell Lynn Sumlin, born in Moultrie, Georgia, on February 9, 1962, was called home by the
Heavenly Father on May 31, 2024, at Riverside Hospital, at the age of 62. Darrell was the
beloved son of Gertherine and the late Johnny “Ralph” McKinney, and was deeply influenced by
his beloved grandmother, Juanita Reeves, who preceded him in death. He leaves behind a
legacy of...
Dennis Eugene Burke
May 28, 2024
Dennis Eugene Burke "Red," age 65. Sunrise September 15, 1958 and Sunset May 28, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Freeman Burke Sr., Left to cherish his memory; daughter, Karina Burke; mother, Lucille Burke; brothers, Freeman Burke Jr., Reginald Burke, William Burke, and James (LaMonica) Burke; half-brothers; Mike and Robert; half-sister; Frieda Lynn, and a host of...
Devon Jordan Davis-Ball
May 26, 2024
Devon Jordan Davis-Ball, age 38. Sunrise May 23, 1986 and Sunset May 26, 2024. Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Saturday, June 8, 2024 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). To read the complete obituary, order flowers, view...
Claudia Laverne Jenkins
May 24, 2024
Claudia Laverne Jenkins (nee Jackson)
“I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7.
Claudia Laverne Jenkins went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 24, 2024. Born on May 23, 1938, to Marthabelle and Lawrence Jackson in Morgantown, West Virginia. She passed away in Columbus, Ohio at the age...
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