Obituaries

Camille Mary Butler, age 62. Sunrise April 1, 1954 in Philadelphia, PA and Sunset February 24, 2017 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH. Camille earned her Bachelor of Science from Park University and worked at DFAS. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jean Elizabeth and Leroy Butler, Sr. and brother, Leroy Butler, Jr.  Left to cherish her memory,...

Frederick Hall Jr., age 54.  Sunrise December 15, 1962 and Sunset February 10, 2017.  Frederick was a graduate of Central High School, he served in the U.S. Marines and was skilled in construction.   He was preceded in death by his father, Freddie Hall; niece Christie Lyles and nephew, Maurice Hall.  Left to cherish his memory, daughter, Fredrina C. Hall; mother,...

Anthony E. Reynolds, age 45. Sunrise August 9, 1972 and Sunset February 10, 2017. Anthony is preceded in death by his mother, Jacqueline Reynolds. Left to cherish is memory, father, Eugene Reynolds; sister, Gena Wilson; uncles, Nathaniel (Sharon) and Gregory Brannon; aunts, Patrice (Michael) Christian, Carolyn Reynolds, and Elaine Steward, and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation 12:00pm ...

Claudia Marie Blake Jeter, age 71. Sunrise April 9, 1945 in Huntington, WV and Sunset February 26, 2017 in Columbus, OH. Claudia retired from Chelsea House Inc. as an Interior Window Designer. Claudia was formerly a member of Jerusalem Tabernacle Baptist Church and currently a member of Lincoln Park Community Baptist Church where she served as Minister of Music and...

Reginald C. Smith Sunrise December 28, 1960; Sunset February 21, 2017. Services to be held on Saturday March 3, 2017. Wake 9:00 am and Service at 10:00 am at  Second Shiloh Baptist Church 1295 Faber Ave.

Josephine Palmer, age 89, was born on May 8, 1927 to the late Alice and Jimmy Lee Jackson in Cedartown, Georgia. She departed this life on February 23, 2017 at Isabelle Ridgway Care Center in Columbus, Ohio. Josephine is preceded in death by her husband, Otis Palmer; daughter, Mary Patilla; parents, Alice and Jimmy Lee Jackson; and several brothers and...

Krystal L. Odom, age 51. Sunrise May 25, 1965 and Sunset February 21, 2017. God in His infinite wisdom dispatched an angel to carry home one of His children, Krystal Lynette (Barwick) Odom. Krystal was employed with Franklin County Children Services for over 26 years. Krystal is preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Sadie Barwick; brother, Daniel Barwick...

Carla R. Cheatham, age 56.  Sunrise September 30, 1960 and Sunset February 20, 2017.  Visitation 11:00am and Funeral Service 12:00 noon Tuesday February 28, 2017 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE 5456 E. Livingston Ave.  (1 block east of Noe-Bixby, turn north on Lonsdale Rd.).

Earl Frank Prater Sr., age 77, was born on December 17, 1939 in Cedartown, Georgia and departed this life on February 20, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio.  

Earl is predeceased by his parents, Moses Prater Sr. and Adell Cobb; daughter, Carolyn Prater; brothers, Moses Prater Jr. and Thomas Prater; sisters; Laura Tiggs, Betty Fielder, and Dorothy Jelks; brother-in-laws, Anthony Fielder,...

Services for Jerry Martin are on Friday,  February 24, 2017

Wake is at 3:00 pm; Service is at 4:00 pm

The Chapel of Peace North 2500 Cleveland Avenue

Johnson M. White, age 34. Sunrise June 16, 1982 and Sunset February 17, 2017.

Johnson leaves to cherish his memory, mother, Gina Stone; father, John (Juanita) Montgomery Jr; sons, Jaquan, Isaiah, and Johnson White; daughters, Kaylish Laster, Emani and Amyra Turner; brothers, Robert White III, Kareem White, John Montgomery III, Kevin Brown, and Jeremy Montgomery; sisters, Romana Mintze, Treemonisha, Tabia,...

Woody W. Dean, age 85. Sunrise September 18, 1931 in Fort Deposit, AL and Sunset February 20, 2017 at Villa Angela in Columbus, OH. Visitation 9:00am and Funeral 10:00 am, Saturday February 25, 2017 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave. Interment with military honors at Evergreen Burial Park.

Meshach Sirking Orton, age 20. Sunrise June 9, 1996 and Sunset February 13, 2017.

Meshach was a graduate of Africentric High School and was employed at Magic Mountain. He was a member of City of Zion Church where he served with the Youth Ministry, Supreme Sound Media Ministry, and The Temple Guards. Meshach was preceded in death by his grandparents,...

Kawanna Rashay Stevens-Bolden, age 38 of Columbus, Ohio born on November 16, 1978 to Keith Stevens and Elizabeth Bolden unexpectedly departed this life on Saturday, February 11, 2017. Kawanna is preceded in death by her mother, Liz Crumbly; grandmother, Betty Vaughn; grandfathers, Eugene Bolden and Gus Stevens; and brother, Marcus Bolden. She leaves to cherish her memories, father, Keith Stevens...

Giles Pressley Goode III, age 66. Sunrise January 14, 1951, and Sunset February 8, 2017. Visitation 11:00am and Funeral 12:00 noon, Thursday February 23, 2017 Greater Liberty Temple 1132 Windsor Ave. Interment at Obetz Cemetery.

Mildred Robertson. Sunrise May 8, 1936 and Sunset February 15, 2017.

Mildred is preceded in death by her parents, Eldridge and Arnell Bell; husband, James R. Robertson; daughter, Sheila Robertson; sisters, Rita Harding and Lidia Bell. Left to cherish her memory, sons, James (Deyett) and Mark (Kim) Robertson; daughter, Crystal Robertson; brothers, Billy Rae (Ina) and Eldridge “Son” Bell; sisters,...

Mary Rose Garnes, age 82. Sunrise July 23, 1934 in Logan, WV and Sunset February 14, 2017.

Mary was a graduate of Northwestern High School, Detroit Technical Institute and Gospel Lighthouse Bible College. She retired from The Ohio State University after 33 years of service. She was a member of Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies where she served with the...

Barbara Jean Cowan, age 77.  Sunrise September 15, 1939 in Elkhorn, WV and Sunset February 7, 2017 in Columbus, OH.

Barbara retired from Columbus Rehabilitation Center.  She was a member of Woodland Christian Church and various bowling  leagues.  Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Arlethia Reed and Alexander Reed and siblings, Stella, Edna, Evelyn, Bobby, Rosa, Diane, Emmitt,...

Albertha Robinson, age 89. Sunrise September 25, 1927 in Savannah, GA and Sunset February 11, 2017 in Columbus, OH. Visitation 2:00pm and Funeral 3:00pm Friday, February 17, 2017 at Southfield Baptist Church 1399 Augmont Ave.

Harold Vester Taylor, age 71. Sunrise March 29, 1945 in Chester, SC and Sunset February 13, 2017 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital Columbus, OH. He was a U.S. Army Veteran during the Vietnam War. Harold retired from The Keebler Co. He loved to bowl and was a member of The Ohio Teamsters Union. Harold was preceded in death by his...