Obituaries

Mother Hilda P. Nelson was born in Goldsboro, North Carolina on October 8, 1927 to the late Lula and Samuel Pate. On February 12, 2018 she passed away to her heavenly home to be with the Lord.

At a very young age Hilda and her family relocated  to Winston Salem, North Carolina where she attended Woodland Elementary, 14th street, and...

Alonzo Deleo Allen age 78, of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday, February 9, 2018 after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s and dementia. He was born on August 3, 1939 in Columbus, Ohio to the late John H. and Ruth Esther Allen. Alonzo graduated from East High School and retired from Anheuser Busch after...

Michael Hodge, age 13. Sunrise April 14, 2004 and Sunset February 12, 2018.

Visitation 12:00pm and Funeral 1:00pm Friday, February 23, 2018 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.

Stanton Cordell Sr, age 67. Sunrise October 19, 1950 and Sunset February 9, 2018.

Visitation 11:00am and Funeral 12:00pm Monday, February 19, 2018 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery.

Keon Eugene Chatman ,29, of Columbus Ohio departed from this earth on the morning of February 8th 2018. Keon was born on a Tuesday November 29th 1988 to Carma (Belcher) Mitchell and Connie “Eugene” Chatman. He was a 2008 graduate of South High School and Northwest Career Center and subsequently enlisted in the United States Army. Before starting basic training...

Reggie was born April 18, 1972 in Columbus, Ohio to Reggie Lucas Sr. and Sheryl Lucas. He graduated from Linden McKinley High School and Southeast Career Center.

Reggie was a fun loving guy who also had a passion for playing guitar, keyboards, and flying kites with his son little Reggie. He was also very helpful to others especially the others....

Eva C. Brooks, July 19, 1930 – February 11, 2018

Visitation 11am and Funeral 12pm Thursday February 15, 2018 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Antoine Lyndale Neal was born on February 4, 1988 to Kim and Anthony Neal in Columbus, Ohio.

Antoine attended Beechcroft High School where he played on the football team. He loved playing all types of sports like football, basketball, and bowling.

Antoine was always making people laugh and smile. He also went by the name “Tweezy”.

He departed this earthly...

Harry W. Wright Jr., was born on June 4, 1965 to Harry W. Wright, and Sandra Alexander in Columbus, Ohio. A loving son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend was called home on February 6, 2018.

Harry’s heart was always filled with love. There is nothing he wouldn’t do for anyone. Harry was a peacemaker who had a great...

Karen Howard, age 63. Sunrise June 12, 1954 and Sunset February 12, 2018.

Visitation 2:00pm and Funeral 3:00pm Saturday, February 24, 2018 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Mary Alma Irvine, at age 82 went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 8, 2018. She was born September 12, 1935 to parents Alma and Charles Irvine.

Mary was a member of St. Dominic’s Catholic Church. She was a pillar in the community and fed all that came to visit her. She was employed at the Juvenile...

Nekoda Leftenant, age 59.  Sunrise March 31, 1958 in Freeport, NY and Sunset February 3, 2018.  Koda was a well-known and respected for his punching power Light Heavyweight Amateur Boxer and a phenomenal drummer. Koda was also a private sub-contractor for AABLE Roofing for over thirty years.  He loved his kids and family immensely.

Nekoda is preceded in death by...

Virginia M. Johns, age 82. Sunrise December 20, 1935 and Sunset February 7, 2018.

Visitation 11:00am and Funeral 12:00pm Friday, February 16, 2018 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.

James McKnight Jr. also known as “Mack” or “Main” was born September 30, 1949 to the late James and Ideila McKnight. He was called home to be with the Lord on February 8, 2018 at his residence peacefully sleeping.

He accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of the late Rev. E.N Jude at St. Luke Baptist Church...

Marilyn Mildred (Wilson) Moore

August 25, 1933 – February 7, 2018

Born to the late Wilbur and Harriette Wilson – Marilyn was the 10th out of 11 children born in Delaware, Ohio, where she attended Delaware County public schools.

One day her cousin Charles “Manny” Woodson brought his best friend William Moore to Delaware, Ohio to meet some of his...

Harry Fickling, age 76. Sunrise July 9, 1941 and Sunset February 11, 2018.

Interment with Military Honors at Eastlawn Cemetery.

Mike Thornton, age 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at Mount Carmel East Hospital, West. He was born on December 2, 1931 in Columbus, Ohio to Mike Thornton, Sr. and Lucy L. Thornton who both predeceased him. Mike, who was affectionately called Junior, attend public school in Columbus, Ohio and served in the U.S. Air Force. He...

Allen Brown, Jr. aka “Junior” was born on October 14, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Allen Brown and Jeanette (Woodard) Brown. He was the third of five children born to this union.

Junior was kind hearted and a very giving man. As many would say, “he was good people.” He was willing to share whatever he had with...

Shawn Lee Patilla was born on June 28, 1968 to Sammie Lee Patilla and Josephine Draughon at grant medical center in Columbus, Ohio. He was called home on February 5, 2018.

Shawn was educated at Linden McKinley High School. He was formerly employed at Oakland Park Bar and Grill and many other places of business. He was a very dedicated...

Yusuf O. Afoxè, age 51. Sunrise January 30, 1967 and Sunset February 1, 2018.

Visitation 2:00pm and Funeral 3:00pm Saturday, February 10, 2018 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.