Obituaries

Tywan Melton Wynn was born on September 23, 1986 in Columbus, Ohio to Katrina Wynn and Thomas Wesley. He was baptized at an early age. Tywan attended Oakley Full Gospel Baptist Church.

Tywan attended Westland High School. He attended Columbus College of Art and Design.

Tywan loved WWE Wrestling and loved history and politics.

Tywan was a quiet and...

Eileen Petty, age 68.  Sunrise August 7, 1949 in Brownsville, TN and Sunset October 19, 2017 in Mansfield, OH.

Eileen was a member of The Oasis of Love where she served with the Feed My Sheep Ministry. She loved to entertain, host holidays, cook and feed friends and family.

Eileen was preceded in death by her husband, Frank L. Petty...

Blenda graduated from Northland High School and Fort Hayes Career Center in 1991. Blenda started working for the State of Ohio (Bureaus Workers Comp) right after high school where she remained employed for 25 years. On June 23, 2001, Blenda married her one and only love George Crawley.  

Blenda’s life became complete on March 13, 2005 when she gave...

Frances Hamm was born on July 27, 1922, to the union of the late Fred Austin and Josephine Walker. Frances passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Arbors East Nursing Home in Columbus, OH.

Previously, Frances was employed by Fort Hayes Hotel as a housekeeper. Frances enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Traveling, playing bingo and giving...

Robert Darnell Oliver, age 54. Sunrise July 13, 1963 and Sunset October 18, 2017. He was born in Akron, Ohio and educated in Akron Public School Systems. He married his junior high school sweetheart, Regina Wilson in 1983 in her mother’s home. He was known as one of the best heavy equipment operators and did absolutely everything for his family....

Stephanie Chanel Claytor, was born August 24, 1983 at OSU  Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio at just 24 weeks, weighing 1 lb 3 oz.  The Doctors gave little hope that she would survive, But God!

Stephanie continued to thrive meeting all milestones throughout her childhood. At the tender age of 13 Stephanie became visualy impared after total loss of...

Pastor James Alexander Carter Jr.

Loving Pastor of Lincoln Park Community Baptist Church

Pastor James A. Carter Jr. was born February 20, 1952 at Fort Benning in Columbus, Georgia. He is the eldest son of James A. and Mary A. Carter. When Pastor Carter Jr.  was 17 months old, his father and mother moved the family to Columbus, Ohio where...

Deborah Lynn Littleberry Harrison went home to be with the Lord on Saturday October 14th.  She was born in Newport Rhode, Island April 12, 1963 to the late Audrey (Newton Burris) Littleberry and Raplh Littleberry Sr.  She is also preceded in death by her mother in law Rose Harrison and grandmother in law Inez Coleman.  She was a wonderful wife,...

Ulric “Big Nuke” Smith, 42 was born in Columbus, Ohio on January 31, 1975. He departed this life on October 10, 2017. He was considered one of the nicer siblings. He never spoke many words, but his life did.

Ulric so loved his children, his wife, and his family on both sides, and we all loved him very much; what...

Joshua Shamar Lucas was born to Rachel Fordson and John Lucas II on September 8, 1997 in Columbus, Ohio; where he continued his education at East High School.

Joshua was a very friendly and loveable person to be around. Whenever anyone saw Joshua, he would always be smiling.

Joshua is preceded in death by his grandparents, Annette Fordson and Archie...

Vanessa L. Radden, age 49.  Sunrise April 21, 1968 and Sunset October 5, 2017.

Visitation 11 a.m. and Funeral 12 noon Monday, October 16, 2017 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Nicole Marcel Easley was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at the age of 43. Nicole was born to parents Freddie D. Ewing Jr., and Nora L. Ewing on March 8, 1974 in Corona, California.

Nicole graduated from DeVry University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and was working for the state of Ohio...

Fred Olester Womack Jr., age 78. Sunrise July 30, 1939 in Youngstown, OH and Sunset October 2, 2017 in Southfield, MI.

Fred was a 1957 graduate of Rayen High School and attended Youngstown State University. He was a member of Faith Temple COGIC.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Dallas Womack Jr. and brother Arnold Womack.

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Marcus Da’Shawn Friday-Lisath, age 24, was born October 31, 1992 in Columbus, Ohio to Roberta Friday. He departed this earthly life on October 5, 2017 at the Ohio State University Hospital main campus, with his family at his side.

 

Marcus life was short but blessed. From the age of 2 years old he began the biggest battle of his...

Ray’Arre Kay’Dance Guinn- Tillman, age 3 months. Sunrise June 16, 2017 and Sunset October 6, 2017.

Visitition 11:00am Funeral 12:00 noon Friday, October 13, 2017 at Southfield Community Baptist Church, 1399 Augmont Ave.

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.

Willie Charles Bennett, age 67, was born December 9, 1949 to Charles Willie and Viola (Robinson) Bennett, in Cincinnati, Ohio; where he graduated from Taft High School. He went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 10, 2017.

A resident of Columbus since 1992, Willie Bennett served the Lord with all his heart, mind and soul. He retired...

Ms. Carol Jean Gulley-Woods-Ivie-Harrington was gifted to Mr. Levie and Mrs. Lethar Durden-Gulley on April 12, 1939 in Autuagaville, Alabama. She went home to be with the Lord on September 29, 2017 at 78 years young where she was surrounded by her family.

Carol was a graduate of Central High School. She went on to work for the Bureau of...

Eric Lamar Cornley, age 52. Sunrise September 29, 1965 and Sunset October 1, 2017. Visitation 10am and Funeral 11am Saturday October 14, 2017 at Christian Valley Baptist Church 3330 Scottwood Rd. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH

Larry Mayne, age 66, Sunrise May 23, 1951 and Sunset October 9, 2017.

Visitation 11 a.m. Funeral 12 noon Friday, October 13, 2017 at Rhema Christian Center, 2100 Agler Road.

Dorothy Moore was born September 12, 1947 in Atlanta, Georgia to the union of the late Arthur Arnold Jr., and Ella Mae Arnold.

Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Ella May Arnold; Fayette and Lucille Moore, and other aunts and uncles.

Dorothy leaves to cherish her memories with loving husband, Ailandus Moore; sons, Mark (Lavasia) Arnold,...