Obituaries

Pastor Bennie Mae Johnson, 76, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on November 26, 2023. She was born on November 11, 1947, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Bennie Brown and Hattie M. (Copeland) Brown. Pastor Bennie Mae Johnson was a woman of God, known for her devotion to her faith and her love for her family and friends.

She leaves...

In Loving Memory of Reva Mae Dixon

Reva Mae Dixon, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on November 24, 2023, at The OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Born on July 5, 1931, in Springfield, Reva was a cherished member of her community and leaves behind a legacy that will never be forgotten.

Reva was the daughter...

Otis Marie Hampton, a beloved member of the Columbus community, peacefully passed away on November 19, 2023, at the age of 93. Born on November 14, 1930, in Holly Grove, Arkansas, Otis was the daughter of Palmore and Willie Mae Hampton.

From a young age, Otis possessed unwavering faith and accepted Christ into her life. She dedicated her time and...

Kandi RoyAnn Henderson was born on July 7, 1981, to Laverna Jean Henderson. She attended Groveport High School, where she excelled in track. She later attended Independence, where she graduated in the class of 2000.

Kandi enjoyed working various jobs in different areas such as retail, warehouse, daycare and driving positions.

With her big, beautiful smile and fat cheeks, Kandi...

Arstell Frank Washington 64 of Columbus, Ohio, transitioned on November 28, 2023 while at home after a brief illness.

He was born in Columbus, Ohio on December 11, 1958, to Arstell Washington and Elizabeth Washington (both deceased).

Arstell graduated from Linden-McKinley High School class of 1976. He retired from Luxottica. He was a family man who took great joy in...

Charles M. Seymour, age 54. Sunrise January 21, 1969 and Sunset November 21, 2023.

Please pray for the family as they prepare the obituary.

Visitation 1:00pm and Funeral 2:00pm Monday, December 3, 2023 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Mother Willie Agnes Wheeler (Williams) was born on May 7, 1928, in the Mississippi Delta, the only child of Artelia Wheeler Harris.

She accepted Christ at the age of 12 and later began singing with the Silvertone Singers, a gospel quartet formed by her mother which was the first female quartet to sing on the radio in Vicksburg, Mississippi.  Later,...

“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.” – Psalms 121:1-2

Ronald Tyrone Walters, Sr.

Ronald, aka Tyrone, was born April 7, 1951 in Williamson, WV to the late Vernal and Deana Walters. Educated in Columbus City Schools when his parents moved to...

John W. Robinson, beloved life partner, father, brother, grandfather, and entrepreneur, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2023, at the age of 80. He was born in Selma, Alabama on October 13, 1943, and later settled in Columbus, Ohio, where he made a lasting impact on his community.

John also known as “Billy”, was a hardworking individual who dedicated his...

Mr. Robert Oneal Floyd was born on July 15, 1937 to the late Lem and Mildred Floyd in Pageton, West Virginia. During his late childhood, Oneal, as he was affectionately known by family, was relocated to Stuart, Virginia where he was raised by his aunt and uncle, Sherman and Hattie Hagwood. Robert graduated from Patrick Central High School of Stuart...

Juliana AD Sanniez, age 75. Sunrise June 25, 1948 and Sunset November 18, 2023.

Please pray for the family as they prepare the obituary.

Visitation 8:00am and Funeral 9:30am Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Calvalry Presbyterian Church,4930 Cleveland Ave

Interment at Mamtong-Akuapen Presbyterian Cemetery in Ghana.

In Loving Memory of Lisa Michelle Odimegwu

Lisa Michelle Odimegwu, born on August 1, 1968, in Buffalo, NY, journeyed to eternal rest on November 22, 2023, in Columbus, OH. She leaves behind an indelible mark on the hearts of her loved ones, as they mourn the loss of a cherished mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and friend.

Lisa, a proud African...

William L. Burgess (Billy) was born in Columbus Ohio on March 8, 1949, to the late Lawrence E. and Mary Hart (O’Hara) Burgess. Billy started attending church at the age of 8 weeks. He was baptized at Trinity Baptist church under the leadership of Pastor E.A. Parham, where he was an active member of the BTU, the Youth Fellowship Program...

Walter E. Stewart Sr., 83 years old, was born July 12, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio. Walter made his peaceful transition to be with the Lord on Thursday November 9, 2023 at Mount Carmel East in Columbus, Ohio.

Walter was reunited with his wife of 51 years, Theresa (Hairston) Stewart, parents Hasker and Hattie Stewart, mother and father-in-law Maude and Eugene...

Otis Sylvester Burton, affectionately called Nkatapu, 84, of Columbus, OH was called home to be with the Lord on November 21, 2023. Otis was born on New Year’s Day January 1, 1939, in Logan, WV to the late Sylvester Jackson and the late Johneva Dose. He was affectionately raised by his grandmother, the late Surluster Miller (Granny).

He graduated...

Mr Franklin Eliseo Cano, age 36. Sunrise October 8, 1987 and Sunset November 19, 2023. Visitation 12:00 PM -2:00 PM, at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave. Interment at Evergreen Burial Park. To read the complete obituary, order flowers, view video tribute and offer condolences to the Cano Family, visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com

Tamika Loree’ Mangum was born on September 17, 1981. She departed this life on November 14, 2023, at OSU Hospital.

Tamika proceeded in death by her mother, Marlys Mangum.

She leaves to mourn her passing, two sisters, Kamaria and Natousha Mangum; five nieces, Danae, Nakyla, Dionna, Ah’Niyah, and Kamryn; grandparents, Beverly Edwards, Louis (Emma) Mangum; uncle, Dwight (Charlene); her...