Obituaries

Lisa Barnell Johnson, age 56.  Sunrise November 19, 1960 and Sunset July 11, 2017.

Lisa attended Linden McKinley HS, Whetstone HS and Ohio State School of Cosmetology & Experts Barber School. Predeceased by parents Murphy Sr and Imo Jean Johnson, daughter Kristian Johnson and brother Keith Johnson. Survived by son Daimon (Lanora) Johnson, daughter Jada Johnson (Eric Evans), siblings Linda...

Robert Lee Adams, age 50. Sunrise November 30, 1966 in Pittsburgh, PA and Sunset July 9, 2017 in Columbus, OH.

Visitation 12:00 Noon and Funeral 1:00 p.m. Monday July 17, 2017 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery.

Essie Woodard, age 83. Sunrise May 13, 1934 and Sunset July 11, 2017.

Preceded in death by parents, Willis and Bessie McSwain; son, Willis Woodard; brothers, Albert and Willis McSwain, Jr.; sister, Willie B. Knighton.

Left to cherish her memory her husband of 52 years, Jessie Woodard, Sr.; sons, Ricky (Argenia) Woodard, Jessie (Melanie) Woodard, Jr., Lawrence Woodard, Roland Woodard;...

Martha E. Bell-Hergins, age 50. Sunrise August 12, 1966 and Sunset July 8, 2017.

Worked in Food Service Production for Columbus City Schools. A life long member of Love Zion Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by aunt, Flora Anthony, Mildred Carter; uncle, James “Jimmie” Jackson; mother-in-law, Beatrice Hergins.

Left to cherish her memory her husband, Alan Hergins; parents, Clarence and...

Patricia Lynn Tatum, age 62. Sunrise July 20, 1954 and Sunset July 8, 2017.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Clemon and Edna Mae Cox Tatum; husband, Samuel Duffield; son Michael Anthony Tatum; brother, Lloyd Tatum; and sisters, Clementene Tatum and Merena Cox.

Left to cherish her memory, son Antonio M. (Lisa) Tatum; daughter, Antionete M. Tatum; brothers;...

Mary Ann “Tina”  Hunter- Pettway, age 54. Sunrise June 22, 1963 and Sunset July 9, 2017.

Mary graduated from Franklin University with a Masters in Marketing and Communication. She was a legal secretary with the State of Ohio Department of Natural Resources for over 28 years.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Jerry and Patricia Pettway, Sr; brother,...

Willie L. Cody, age 65. Sunrise May 31, 1952 and Sunset July 7, 2017.

Visitation 6:00 p.m. Funeral 7:00 p.m. Monday July 17, 2017 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Donald Edward Johnson was born September 17, 1948 to Clydia Mae Johnson in Columbus, Ohio. He departed this life on Saturday July 1, 2017. Donald received his formal education through the Columbus Public Schools Districts. Donald accepted Christ as his Savior and was baptized at the Brentnell Church where he attended as a member alongside of his wife Mrs. Elena...

Savon Lamont Ligon, age 20. Sunrise July 9, 1996 and Sunset July 7, 2017.

Preceded in death by mother, Erica R. Whitney; brother, Thomas Dortch; grandmother Crystal Ligon.

Left to cherish his memory; father Kevin Ligon; grandmother, Kimberly Whitney; grandfather, Arliss (Dena) Whitney Jr.; brothers  Da’join and Keon’ta (Whitney) Kevin Jr., Christian, Karmelo (Ligon) ; sisters Keenae Butler, Victoria Ligon;...

Geraldine Smith, age 68. Sunrise September 23, 1948 and Sunset July 10, 2017.

Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Lula Green; husband, Larry Smith; companion Jerry Reeder; sisters, Ora Travis, Mary Green; brothers, Charles Green, William Green; grandson, Kenneth Turner.

Left to cherish her memory, her children, Juan Green, Delia Wilson, Lynnette Green, David Smith, Antwan (Twylia) Bradley, Kia...

Kimberly Yvette Williams, age 55. Sunrise November 1, 1961 and Sunset July 7, 2017.

Visitation 10:00 a.m. and Home Going Service 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 13, 2017 at The Word Church of God in Christ  115 Wilson Ave.

Visitation 12:00 p.m Funeral Service 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at MARLAN GARY FUBERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston (one block east of Noe-Bixby Rd. turn north on Lonsdale Rd.

Evangelist Eugenia Harris Donaldson was born July 2, 1939 to the union of Hillard Harris and Elizabeth (Sawyer) Harris in Vaughn Mississippi. Eugenia accepted Jesus Christ as her savior at a very early age and became a member of Bell Chapel M.B. Church. Eugenia attended High School in Vaughn Mississippi.

Eugenia (Jean) was united in holy wedlock to Bishop Raoul...

Thelma Kent (Nee Harden), age 70. Sunrise July 21, 1946 and Sunset July 4, 2017.

Thelma was a lifelong member of Liberty Hill Baptist Church and retired from HMS Host Airport Food Services.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Henry and Johnnie Mae Love Harden and siblings, Willie Mae Cato, Mack Thompson, John Harden and Charlene Waiters.

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Marcus Lamont Houston, sunrise June 8, 1965 and departed this life peacefully surrounded by his loving family on July 3, 2017. Marcus leaves to cherish his memory the love of his life, his wife, Edda. Together they raised their children, Dr. Maria N. Houston and Marcus L. Houston.

Marcus is also survived by his loving mother, Ennis Ann Houston;...

Sandra L. Locklear, age 54. Sunrise October 10, 1962 and Sunset July 3, 2017. A 1981 graduate of Walnut Ridge High School.

Preceded in death by father, Elmer Locklear; mother, Janice Dowsey; grandfather, John Henry Locklear; grandmother, Alice Fields.

Left to cherish her memory her daughter, Brittani (Jeramy Rogers) Jones; son, Keith Jones; brother, Elmer (Vivian) Locklear, Jr.; sisters, Sherri...

Carolyn A. Upshaw, age 61. Sunrise February 19, 1956 and Sunset July 1, 2017 at Springfield Regional Hospital.

Preceded in death by father, Otis Williams; mother, Mabel Phelps Threats; brothers, Robert and Bruce Threats. Left to cherish her memory, son, Charles Upshaw; daughters, Davisha Upshaw, Talia Brown; brothers, Otis (Carolyn) Williams, Anthony Threats, Bruce (Sharon) Williams, Richard Higginbotham; sisters, Karen...

Cynthia Delores Thomas born on October 4, 1939 and passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on Monday, July 3, 2017 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Cynthia was born in Richmond, Virginia. She was one of three children born to Douglas Todd and Elizabeth Jolly. Cynthia will forever be remembered by her brother and sister,...

Dwayne C. Petty, Sr, age 63. Sunrise June 24, 1954 and Sunset July 1, 2017.

Visitation 11:00 a.m. and Funeral 12:00 p.m. Friday July 7, 2017 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.