Obituaries

Jay Mason Hambric II, age 37. Sunrise November 4, 1979 in Denver, CO and Sunset January 24, 2017 in Columbus, OH.

Visitation 9:00am and Funeral 10:00am Saturday, February 4, 2017 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave. Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.

Cedric Lamont Charles passed into the arms of Jesus on Friday, January 27, 2017.

Cedric was born on September 25, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio to Otto and Josephine Griffith Charles. He graduated from North High School. He was a longtime participant in The National Church Residences Senior Citizens Center.

Cedric is preceded in death by his parents. His is survived...

Jaron Ben-Rasu Thomas, age 36. Sunrise December 14, 1980 and Sunset January 23, 2017.

Jaron attended Eastmoor High School and was a member of Mt. Vernon AME Church. He was a partner at 7th Sign Regine Record Label. He was preceded in death by his mother, Cathy Renee Wiley Thomas; maternal grandmother, Catherine Wiley and paternal grandmother Beatrice Thomas.

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Katherine L. Graveley Nickell, age 93.

Sunrise September 4, 1923 in Huntington, WV and Sunset January 25, 2017 in Columbus, OH.

Katherine was a graduate of Douglas High School in Huntington, WV and was retired as a Therapist at Columbus Developmental Center. She was a member of New Salem Baptist Church where she served with the Usher Board, Seasoned Citizens...

Julius Arthur, age 42. Sunrise July 1, 1974 and Sunset January 10, 2017. Visitation 11:00 am Funeral 12:00 pm Friday, February 3, 2017 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave. Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.

Shira Marie Morris Taylor, age 59. Sunrise December 24, 1957 and Sunset January 18, 2017.

Shira is preceded in death by her father, WC Morris.

Left to cherish her memory, sons, Lamar Morris, Sr and Bryson Taylor; mother, Rutha Morris; sisters, Avis Lamb and Tammy Mitchell; brother, Willie Lacey (Lynetta) Morris; grandson, Lamar Morris Jr. and a host of other...

Fannie B. King, age 93.  Sunrise December 1, 1923 in Camden, AL and Sunset January 22, 2017 in Springfield, OH.

Fannie attended Alabama State Teachers College and was a retired Teachers Aide from Springfield City Schools.  Fannie was a member Greater First Baptist Church where she served with the Deaconess Ministry and Senior Choir  and was  Past President of  The...

Juan Carlos Chavis Sr., age 55. Sunrise September 19, 1961 and Sunset January 20, 2017.

He was graduate of Eastmoor High School and attended California Community College. He held jobs as a cook, car detailer and with animal control. Juan attended Hope City Church and New Ray of Hope Ministry.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacqueline Ann...

Tracy Lynn Ruff, age 54. Sunrise February 3, 1962 and Sunset January 13, 2017.

Tracy grew up at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church and attended Central High School and she was a Home Health Aide.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Nadji Hale; sister, Tonya C. Hale; granddaughter, Kensley Ruff; mother in law, Annie Ruff; father in law, Porter...

Della “Ditty, Auntie” Kee was born on September 9, 1927 to James and Easter Kee in Birmingham, Alabama. Della was one of 18 brothers and sisters, who attended and graduated from Hooper City High School in her hometown. Della accepted Christ at an early age at Christian Valley Baptist Church. Della then married and relocated to Columbus, Ohio where she...

Carlton Jordan, age 56. Sunrise May 8, 1960 and Sunset January 15, 2017.

Carlton was preceded in death by his parents, Willa Mae Smith and David L. Jordan Sr. and brother David L. Jordan Jr.

Left to cherish his memory, sisters, Diane Zebbs, Monica D. (John) Peck and Tanya E. Felder; brothers David Burke, George R. Jordan, Kevin (Wendy) Jordan...

Michael L. Moore, age 60. Sunrise June 23, 1956 in Bluefield, WV and Sunset January 13, 2017 in Columbus, OH.

Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am, Friday January 20, 2017 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave. Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery.

Carolyn Cross, age 63. Sunrise April 29, 1953 and Sunset January 9, 2017.

Carolyn is preceded in death by her husband, Walter A. Cross and mother, Elizabeth Merritt.

Left to cherish her memory, devoted daughter, Vanessa (Mouritala) Dodo Seriki; brother, Johnny Merritt; sisters, Marilyn Dixon and Barbara Hollins; 4 grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation 9:00am...

Carlos Mandel Bush, the son of Gwendolyn Bush and Mark Dodley, was born on February 25, 1975 in Columbus OH. On Wednesday January 11, 2017, our beloved son, brother, father, cousin, nephew and friend was called home to be with the Lord.

Carlos attended both South and Eastmoor High School and was a graduate of The Ohio State Barber College....

Miada Marquis Holt, age 23. Sunrise October 6, 1993 and Sunset January 10, 2017.

Miada leaves to cherish her memory, mother, Debra Bell; father, Mark Holt; brothers, Marcus Brandon and Mark Holt; sisters, Markea, Michiel, and Addyson Holt; grandparents, Debra Kendrick, Ruth Weaver, and Tom Bell; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation 2:00pm and Funeral 3:00pm  Tuesday...

Milton A. Ware, age 69. Sunrise November 23, 1947 Sunset January 3, 2017.

Visitation 10:00am Funeral 11:00am Friday January 13, 2017 at Trinity Baptist Church, 461 St. Clair Ave.

Eddie Lee Thurman Jr., age 80. Sunrise July 13, 1936 and Sunset January 10, 2017. He was graduate of East High School and was a retired Postal Carrier with The United States Postal Service.

Eddie was preceded in death by his parents, Barnell Ann and Eddie Lee Thurman Sr.; and sister, Joyce Thurman Phillips.

Left to cherish his memory, wife,...

Emma Belle Bias, age 71. Sunrise February 15, 1945 in Carlisle, SC and Sunset January 10, 2017 in Columbus, OH.

Visitation 11:00am and Funeral 12:00pm Monday January 16, 2017 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Carol Wyke, age 62. Sunrise December 7, 1954 and Sunset January 9, 2017. Carol retired from COTA.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Bertha Wyke; sister, Linda Sharpe; and brothers, Dennis and Lloyd Wyke Jr.

Left to cherish her memory, son, Noah M. Wyke; devoted special niece Dawauna L. Sharpe; nephews, James L. Sharpe, Darrick Crosby,...

Thelma L. Davis, age 91. Sunrise August 10, 1925 in Wheelwright, KY and Sunset January 10, 2017 in Columbus, OH. Thelma was a member of Mt. Hermon Missionary Baptist Church and The Liberty High School Alumni Association.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Amelia “Pickens” Turner; sisters, Naomi Gordon, Regina Lacey, and Ethel Carter; and brothers,...