Obituaries

On June 5, 1969 an angel was born, Shirelle Lynn Collins.  She went home to be with the Lord on March 8, 2017.  Shirelle was a member of the Triedstone Missionary Baptist Church, and also a member of the Flames Motor Cycle Club for over 15 years.  Shirelle graduated from Eastmoor High School in 1987 and attended Devry for Dentistry. ...

Michelle Denise Stirtmire, age 56. Sunrise February 26, 1961 and Sunset March 8, 2017.

Michelle was a 1980 graduate of Linden McKinley High School and 1991 graduate of Ohio State School of Cosmetology. Michelle was a Stenographer, Beautician, and a Foster Adoptive Parent. She was a member of Cornerstone Pentecostal Church where she served on the praise team and choir.

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Donald Briggs, age 58. Sunrise July 22, 1958 and Sunset March 5, 2017. Donald is preceded in death by his brother, Clarence Briggs.

Donald leaves to cherish his memory mother, Hattie Louise Lindsey; father, John Briggs; daughters, Shanna Farrow, Nakiya Bush, Chermya Johnson, and Majesta Brown; brothers, John, Jerry, and Allen Briggs; sister, Vicky Jones; 10 grandchildren, and a host...

Margaret Jeannien Barnett-Tilley, age 58. Sunrise November 29, 1958 and Sunset March 9, 2017.

Visitation 11:00am and Funeral 12:00 noon Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Kayzetta “Kate” Brown-Pearson, age 77. Sunrise April 15, 1939 and Sunset March 6, 2017.

Preceded in death by her parents Wilma Wade and Ardentries Mason; brothers, Allen Brown, Sr and Leroy Mason; sons, William and David Brown.

Left to cherish her memory, husband, Nathaniel Pearson; daughters, Wilma (Keith) Collins and Afonda (Robert) Johnson; sons, James and Donald Brown and Lawrence...

James A. Ferguson, age 71. Sunrise April 7, 1945 and Sunset March 2, 2017.

James is preceded in death by his parents, Irene Brown and James Ferguson, Sr and his brother, Richard “Dickie” Ferguson.

Left to cherish his memory, daughters, Crystal (Quincy) Storey and Amber Norman; son, Akeem Ferguson; 7 stepchildren; sister, Ricky Ann Ferguson; devoted cousin, Denise Elmore- Jackson;...

Archie Edward Peters, age 70. Sunrise September 21, 1946 and Sunset March 3, 2017.

Archie was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was a conductor with C&O Railroad and Amtrak.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick Peters and Mary Vincent Taylor; and siblings, Andrew, Anna Mae, George, and Fredrick Taylor.

Left to cherish his memory,...

Joanne Geiger, age 80. Sunrise March 13, 1936 in Griffin, GA and Sunset March 10, 2017 in Columbus, OH.

Joanne retired from The Ohio State University and was a member of First Church of God where she was a proud volunteer with the Senior Lunch Program.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe Zellner and Ruby Robinson Zellner...

Diane Thigpen Bolding peacefully passed on at The Kobacker House on March 3, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio at the age of 63.

Diane was born January 30, 1954 in Jones, Mississippi to AC Thigpen and Elsie Thigpen Estrada. As a child, the family migrated to Dayton, Ohio where she graduated from Dayton Dunbar High School. In 1971 she brought a...

Kenyon Vashawn Lawson, age 42. Sunrise August 6, 1974 and Sunset March 8, 2017.

Kenyon was a graduate of Brookhaven High School and was owner/operator of Kenyon Cleaning Solution.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Madden; grandmothers, Angel Lawson and Neva Spiller; grandfather, Stanford Lawson and father in law, John Dunlap.

Left to cherish his memory, wife...

Mark Richard James, age 56. Sunrise June 21, 1960 and Sunset March 8, 2017.

Mark was a graduate of Cicero High School in Syracuse, NY. He loved motorcycles and was a great handyman.

Mark was preceded in death by his mother, Carole L. Bass Carter; grandmothers, Catherine V. James and Bernadette Bass; brothers, Kim G. James and Michael James; sisters,...

Susie B. Littlejohn, age 81. She was born March 22, 1935 in Fayetteville, WV and passed away peacefully in her sleep, Sunday, March 5, 2017 .

She loved the Lord and was a faithful member of Bethany Baptist Church until her health began to decline. She had a sincere heart for service and she loved to cook. Susie worked at...

Tracy Davis, age 54. Sunrise August 15, 1962 and Sunset March 13, 2017.

Tracy is preceded in death by his parents, Henry Davis and Mary Thomas; brother’s, Louis “Sonny” Thomas, Richard “Pops” Thomas, Ralph Hudnell, and Dave Thomas; and sister, Elgetha Thomas.

Tracy leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Virginia Kendrick; sons, Charles (Yvonne Edergton) Kendrick, Tracy Kendrick, and Jordan...

Viola Bosley, age 84. Sunrise March 9, 1932 and Sunset March 5, 2017.

Viola is preceded in death by her parents, George and Vandella Jordan; husband, Ernest Bosley, Sr; daughters, Mona Marie Bosley and Shirley Mendenhall; siblings, Irene Zeller, Lennie Boyd, David, Amberose, Jerrylee, Homer, and Floyd Jordan.

Left to cherish her memory, daughters, Roxanne and Shelia Bosley; son, Ernest...

Queen Esther Aikens, age 70. Sunrise June 4, 1946 in Monticello, Ga and Sunset March 5, 2017 at National Church Residences on Stygler Rd.

Queen was a graduate of South High School and retired from Enchanted Care Center. She was a member of Zion Christian Assembly where she served as a greeter and she was founding member of The Ebonnettes...

Bryant Markeith Galloway, age 30. Sunrise January 11, 1987 and Sunset March 12, 2017.

Visitation 6:00pm and Funeral 7:00pm, Monday, March 20, 2017 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Lavelle Roe Sr., age 76. Sunrise May 22, 1940 in Springfield, OH and Sunset February 28, 2017 at Mt. Carmel East in Columbus, OH.

Lavelle was a graduate of Springfield South High School and a veteran of The U.S. Navy. He worked at International and was a member of Local 423. Lavelle was a former member of Rock of Faith...

Lorise “Lois” Hickey, age 96. Sunrise April 3, 1920 and Sunset March 15, 2017.

Lois leaves to cherish her memory, daughter, Sharryn Hickey; grandchildren, Tyree L. Morgan Sr, Atira Haile, and Ladasha Denny; 10 grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation 10:00am Funeral 11:00am Wednesday March 22, 2017 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE...

Kevin Anthony Randall was born September 2, 1961 and departed this life March 1, 2017. He was born to the late Floyd Irwin Randall and Betty Jane Cunningham.

 

Kevin attended Columbus City Schools. He was a graduate of south High School , Class of 1980. Kevin was known for his great athleticism. After high school he attended The...