Obituaries

Karim Fard Underdown, age 35. Sunrise June 28, 1981 and Sunset January 7, 2017. Karim was a graduate of Marion-Franklin High School and attended The University of Cincinnati. He attended and was inspired at Muhammed Mosque #43. He was a Customer Service Representative at Avis Budget Rental Car.

Karim was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Mary Lois and...

Serena Marie Hargrove, age 72. Sunrise December 8, 1944 and Sunset January 5, 2017.

Visitation 11:00am and Home Going Service 12:00 Noon Monday January 16, 2017 at The City of Zion Church 527 Wilson Ave. Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.

Marie Gann, age 90. Sunrise August 30, 1926 in and Sunset January 5, 2017 in Columbus, OH.

We are here to celebrate the Going Home of Marie Sardeneta Gann. Also to show her honor for her grace and embracing us with her love, respect, knowledge, and wisdom, during her journey on the earthly plane.

Marie Sardeneta Gann endured a very...

Bettie Jean McGhee Bivens Cleveland Whitaker, 73. Sunrise November 18, 1943 in Gaston, AL and Sunset January 1, 2017 at Select Specialty Hospital in OSU East.

Our beloved mother and her family moved to Charleston, West Virginia shortly after she was born and at the tender age of 17 she moved to Columbus, Ohio. After going through trials and tribulations,...

Joanne Anita Bradley Lawhorn was born on July 9, 1946 to Robert and Juanita Bradley in Columbus, OH. She was a graduate of Columbus City Schools, Columbus Technical Institute and The Ohio State University where she obtained a degree in Social Work. Joanne was a licensed Social Worker for 22 years and was employed by Columbus Mental Health for 17...

Bonnie F. Moseley, age 81. Sunrise June 29, 1935 in Lake, MS and Sunset January 1, 2017 in Hillard, OH.

Bonnie was a member of Friendship Baptist Church where she formerly served with the Loyal Ladies, Scholarship Group, Sunday School Teacher and Vacation Bible School.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, John and Emma Page; husband, Donald L....

Robert Orlando Williamson, age 42. Sunrise July 2, 1974 and Sunset December 29, 2016.

Robert was a graduate of Linden McKinley High School, worked at OSU East and a member of Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies.

Left to cherish his memory, parents, Robert E. Williamson and Elnora (George) Smith; brothers, Vincent (Lula) Grant, Steven (Sonji) Grant Sr. and Clifford Grant;...

Kelly Gertman, age 80. Sunrise July 18, 1936 and Sunset January 1, 2017.

Kelly is preceded in death by her parents, John L. and Elnora Henderson; siblings, Lillie Ruth, John, Dixon, Herbert Hoover, Charles Edward, Robert, Bessie, and Benny Will Henderson.

Left to cherish her memory, daughters, Crystal Poindexter, Cynthia Poindexter Carr, and Kim Gertman; brother, Riley Henderson; sister, Ernestine...

Mother Frances Dubenion, age 90. Sunrise June 25, 1926 in Gainesville, GA and Sunset December 29, 2016 in Columbus, OH.

Frances was a retired seamstress at Walkers Men’s Store. She was a very active member of Christ Memorial Missionary Baptist Church where she served with the Mothers Board, Choir, Usher Board, Deborah Missionary Society, and Willing Workers Ministries.

Frances was...

Reba Gladys Burgess Lofton, age 91. Sunrise December 12, 1925 in Sparta, TN and Sunset December 28, 2016 in Pickerington, OH. Reba was a member of Clair United Methodist Church where she served with the Usher and Nurse Ministries.

She was preceeded in death by her parents, Pearl and Herman Price Sr.; husbands, George H. Burgess Sr. and Richard Lofton;...

Annie Bell Berry, age 69. Sunrise February 20, 1947 in Memphis, TN and Sunset December 23, 2016 at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH.

Annie was a graduate of Springfield Senior High School and Central State University.  She retired as a Hearing Officer with The State of Ohio and also worked as a Teacher with Eagle and Dove...

Mark A. Kendrick, age 52. Sunrise May 21, 1964 and Sunset December 23, 2016.

Mark is preceded in death by his father, Mitchell Poindexter.

Left to cherish his memory, mother, Dana Kendrick; brothers, Michael Poindexter and Charles Kendrick, and a host of special cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Visitation 11:00am Funeral 12:00pm Monday January 2, 2017 at MARLAN J. GARY...

Kenneth M. Turner, age 30. Sunrise April 10, 1986 and Sunset December 26, 2016.

Visitation 11:00am Funeral 12:00pm Wednesday January 4, 2016 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE 2500 Cleveland Ave. Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.

Robin M. Madison, age 46. Sunrise December 25, 1969 and Sunset December 20, 2016.

Visitation 10:00am Funeral 11:00am Tuesday January 3, 2016 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave. Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.

Jerry Pettway Jr., age 52. Sunrise October 13, 1964; Sunset December 19, 2016 Columbus, OH.

Jerry, better known as “Pettway” graduated from South High School and served in the U. S. Army. He was employed with YRC Freight for 21 years, and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

Jerry was preceded in death by parents, Patricia (Morgan) Pettway and Jerry...

John Willie McAllister Jr., age 77.  Sunrise January 17, 1939 in Dunn, NC and Sunset December 20, 2016 in Columbus, OH.  John was a graduate of Harnett High School and was veteran of the U.S. Army; he was a Cosmetologist and after retirement worked at Urban Express.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Annie Bertha and John Willie...

Naomi Scipio was born in Lowell, OH on August 22, 1931 to Walter and Volorus Chandler. She graduated from Lowell High School and continued her education at the Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing in Zanesville, OH. She married John C. Scipio on June 28, 1953.

Naomi started taking care of her family members at a young age. Her life...

William V. Collins was born on June 28, 1926 in Rayland, Ohio to the late Frank Collins and  the late Leona (Holmes) Rivers.  William Collins went home to be with our Lord on Monday, December 19 , 2016.

William Collins was a member of Wayman AME church in Martins Ferry, Ohio from childhood until it closed.  Following the closing of ...

Edward Louis Betton Sr., age 77. Sunrise August 4, 1939 in Columbus, OH and Sunset December 16, 2016 in Columbus, OH.

Edward was a graduate of Central High School, and served in the U. S. Army. He was a Police Officer with CPD, a Detective with Columbus Detective Agency, and co owner of B&B Cleaning Service.

Edward was preceded in...

Jonnetta Lee Cobb, age 56. Sunrise August 30, 1960 and Sunset December 12, 2016. Visitation 2:00pm and Funeral 3:00pm Wednesday December 21, 2016 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE 2500 Cleveland Ave.