Obituaries

Todd Butler, age 47. Sunrise June 7, 1969 and Sunset April 30, 2017.

Visitation 11:00 A.M. Funeral 12:00 P.M. Monday May 8, 2017 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.).

Javona Dawson, age 24. Sunrise August 24, 1992 and Sunset April 26, 2017.

Visitation 11:00 A.M. Funeral 12:00 P.M.  Friday May 5, 2017 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 CLEVELAND AVE.

TyQuan “Daddy” Hawkins-Scruggs, age 20. Sunrise Jan. 7, 1997. Sunset April 27, 2017.

Preceded in death by grandparents, Matthew and Dollours Mason and Edmond and Edith Boston.

Left to cherish his memory, father, Tyrone (Tina Morris) Hawkins; mother, LaQuanna Scruggs; sister, Sanetria Hawkins-Cain; brothers, TyKal Hawkins, Jamair and Jawone Dew; aunts, Brandy and Jamia Smith, Kenyata Hawkins; uncles, Ezana Boston,...

Israel Montgomery, age 50. Sunrise December 29, 1966 and Sunset April 24, 2017.

Visitation 10:00 A.M. Funeral 11:00 A.M. Monday May 8, 2017 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 CLEVELAND AVE. Interment Evergreen Cemetery

Michael Leon Montgomery, age 48. Sunrise March 21, 1969 and Sunset April 24, 2017.

Michael was a 1987 graduate of Marion Franklin High School; He was a home health aide and he had a Help Ministry of his own giving assistant to anyone in need. Michael was a current member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church and former member and...

Nadine L. Wynn, age 60. Sunrise October 9, 1956 and Sunset April 21, 2017.

Visitation 2:00 P.M. Memorial Service 3:00 P.M. Friday April 28, 2017 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Avenue

Joseph Louis Diggs, age 81.  Sunrise October 3, 1935 in Beckley, WV and Sunset April 20, 2017 in Columbus, OH.

Joseph is a veteran of The U.S. Army and was a retired Cement Finisher.  Joseph was a member of Assembly of Faith Church. He attended the National Church Residents Adult Day Care Center. He enjoyed people very much. He had...

Ella Ruth Taylor, age 83.  Sunrise July 10, 1933 in Greenwood, SC and Sunset April 22, 2017 in Columbus, OH.

Visitation 3:00pm and Funeral 4:00pm Friday, April 28, 2017 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.)

Raynard L. McCrary age 47. Sunrise May 31, 1968 Sunset April 21, 2017.

Preceded in death by father, Raymond McCrary Sr.; brother, Raymond McCrary Jr. and nephew, Jermain McCrary.

Left to cherish his memory, mother, Margaret McCrary; sons, John, Miles and Matthew McCrary; daughters, Essence and Avrionna McCrary; sister, Constance “Rita” McCrary; 3 grandchildren and a host of other relatives...

Stephanie Nichole Sylvester Moffatt, age 45. Sunrise February 8, 1972 and Sunset April 20, 2017.

Stephanie was a graduate of Mansfield Senior High and Madison Adult Education where she became a licensed Phlepotomist and she attended NC State College.

She was a member of Shiloh Full Gospel Baptist Church, co-founder of Plug Clothing Line and founder of Lady Plug Gear...

Theodessa Marion Mackey, age 61. Sunrise June 26, 1955 and Sunset April 22, 2017.

Theodessa was a graduate of East High School and attended CTI. She was a Dietary Supervisor at The Ohio State University Medical Center. She was a member of Greater Life Evangelistic Temple and attended Temple of Praise.

Theodessa was preceded in death by her father, Theodore...

Frances E. Brewer, age 72. Sunrise March 20, 1945 Sunset April 21, 2017.

Preceded in death by parents, Arlene and William Knox. Left to cherish her memory, daughter, Melissa (Fred) Clarke; sons, Michael (Randi) and Troy Forney; 13 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Visitation 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service 12 Noon Friday, April 28, 2017 at the MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME,...

 

Karrington N. Hanks, age 18. Sunrise February 18, 1999. Sunset April 22, 2017.

Karrington a beloved student at Columbus School for Girls and a faithful member at Ephesus Seventh-day Adventist Church.

She is preceded in death by great grandfather, Jessie Hanks, Sr. and great grandmother, Cora Hanks.

She is survived by mother, Tarshalla M. Hanks, father, Steven T. Stevens;...

Jevon Marquise Woods was born December 3, 1994 in Columbus, OH to William Woods, Jr and Michka Hill. Jevon was educated in the Columbus Public School System and graduated from Brookhaven High School in 2013. Jevon was an avid member of the football and wrestling team. He also played the drums for 6 years and was a part of his...

 Jonathan Curtis Robbins, Sunrise May 14, 1968 and Sunset April 12, 2017. Jonathan graduated from Walnut Ridge High School and received his Paralegal and Business Management Degree from Ashford University and studied at Columbus State University. Jonathan had a passion for encouraging and teaching young men to be entrepreneurs and self- starters.

Jonathan was the CEO and Founder of Stambaugh...

Brysan Eric Alan Lewis, age 16 months. Sunrise December 18, 2015. Sunset April 19, 2017 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Bryson is survived by mother, Mariah Lewis; father, Brian Eric Deering, Jr.; grandparents, Teresa  (Glenn) Stanley and Tracey Scott; aunts, Loretta Scarberry, Brittany Scott, Jessie Deering and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation 10:00 a.m. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m....

Azzie Lee Tilley-White Sunries July 13, 1922 Sunset April 14, 2017.

Visitation 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service 12:00 p.m. Friday, April 21, 2017 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 1171 S. Yellow Spring Street Springfield, Ohio. Interment Ferncliff Cemetery.

 

Howard was born the tenth and youngest child of Tichmon and Ozzie (Jenkins) Pope, on December 18, 1939, in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. At the tender age of 18 months his mother passed away and he went to live with the Triplett family of Library, Pa.; close friends of his parents and respected people of the community. His primary care givers were...

Lakisha Denise (Alexander) Palmer blessed the world with her presence on July 4, 1974 at St. Ann’s Hospital – gifted to Barbara and Charles Alexander. They knew at first sight that Lakisha, also known as Kisha, was going to be their beautiful, feisty child who would not take “no” for an answer.

Lakisha, a very vibrant spirit, had an energy...

Visitation 2:00 P.M. Funeral Service 3:00 P.M. Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH,  2500 Cleveland  Avenue