Obituaries

Leroy Hilton, age 68, was born in Columbus, Ohio on August 13, 1949 to the late Robert Hilton and Ella Mae Hilton. Leroy departed this life on Sunday, September 3, 2017 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

He attended Columbus Public Schools and graduated from East High School. He was employed as a CIP Operator for the Columbus Public Schools, Food Service...

Curtis Thomas, Jr., age 69, was born in Rome, Georgia on March 29, 1948 to Arvella and  the late Curtis Thomas, Sr.   On Tuesday, August 29, 2017 an angel  of God stopped by Riverside Hospital to escort him home to be with the Lord.

Curtis was raised and educated in Columbus, Ohio graduating from Marion Franklin High School in 1966. ...

Dorothy May Hutson sunrise February 2, 1930 and sunset August 19, 2017.

Dorothy accepted Christ as a youth and united with the Pilgrim Baptist Church under the Pastorate of Dr. M.J. Mitchell. She was a member of the senior choir of the church for many years.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Lula Byrd, brothers Charles...

Steven Jermaine Johnston, age 38. Sunrise August 6, 1979 Sunset August 29, 2017.

He attended the MRDD program where he earned his diploma.

Steven had a special love for straws. He loved all of his sisters but had a special love and relationship for Marcia. He will be remembered for his big handsome smile. He enjoyed being loved on by...

Michael E. Wright, age 69. Sunrise June 25, 1948 and Sunset August 26, 2017. Michael was a graduate of Cardinal Spellman High School and Empire State College where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree. Michael joined the United States Army in 1969. Michael was a certified pilot and took pride in his formal training in the Army. He...

Devon L. Durr, Sr was born May 22, 1990. He departed this earthly life on August 27, 2017 at the age of 27.

Devon was preceded in death by, grandmothers, Henry Mae Wiley and Louana Durr; and grandfather, Frank Wiley.

Devon leaves to cherish his memory, parents, Michelle Wiley and Daniel Durr, Sr; girlfriend, Latatum “Babe” Thompson; son, Devon Durr,...

Billy Sanders was born November 21, 1935 in West Virginia to Robert and Mattie Sanders. Billy departed this earthly life August 27, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio at the age of 81.

Billy retired after 30 years as a heavy equipment mechanic at Buckeye Steel.

Billy was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia H. Sanders; parents, Robert and Mattie Sanders;...

Sylvester J. Kimble, age 62. Sunrise April 14, 1955 and Sunset August 25, 2017.

Visitation 11:00am Funeral 12:00pm at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Rev. Wesley E. Greenfield, Sr., age 88. went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at St. Ann’s Hospital.

Preceded in death by parents, Wesley and Lucille Powell Greenfield; brothers, Eugene Francis and Charles Talmadge; sister, Winona Winfield.

Wesley is survived by a loving and devote wife of 37 years, Cora; sons, Scott (Patricia), Rev. Wesley E....

Sidney Anderson, age 66. Sunrise December 20, 1950 and Sunset August 10, 2017.

Visitation 4:00pm Funeral 5:00pm Saturday August 26, 2017 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Paul Dexter Chapman Sr., born September 7, 1965 and on August 21, 2017, surrounded by his family, he entered into God’s loving arms.

Paul was employed as a Pharmaceutical Technician for West-Ward Pharmaceutical (formerly Roxanne Labs). Paul was a faithful member of the St. James Biblical Christian Baptist Church; where he served as Chairman of the Deacon Board, Trustee, Financial...

Sharon Kay Brown was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday August 22, 2017.

She was born to Lynwood and Gwendolyn Williams on May 26, 1956 in Mallory, WV.

Sharon is preceded in death by parents Lynwood and Gwendolyn Williams, brothers Douglas Drummer and Lynwood Williams Jr.

Left to cherish in her loving memory Devoted and loving husband...

Joe F. Holley, age 80. Sunrise November 22, 1936 in Everts, KY and Sunset August 16, 2017 at Ohio Health Mansfield, OH.

Joe graduated from Kimball High School in West Virginia and attended Mansfield Business College. He served in the U.S. Army for over 23 years and did a tour in The Gulf War; and he retired from Westinghouse. Joe...

Mary Shannon 64, was born December 25, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio. She departed this world August 14, 2017.

She was preceded in death by parents, James Herman Thompson and Gertrude Bishop Thompson; and brothers, Larry Thompson, Glenn Thompson, and Ron Thompson.

Left to cherish her memory, husband, Mack Shannon; sons, Troy Shannon, Shawn Thompson, Sherod Thompson, David Shannon, Alan...

Claretha McCoffin was born on August 28, 1961 in Shelby, Mississippi to the late Willie Sutton and Minnie McCoffin. She departed her life on July 28, 2017 at 12:40 pm.

She attended Shelby High School then transferred to Columbus, Ohio where she joined So Help Me Church of Christ.

Claretha was a soul giving woman and had a head as...

Wendell M. Barnett Sunrise September 23, 1958 Sunset August 11, 2017.

Wendell was born to David L. Barnett and Ann M. Barnett. He was one of six brothers. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, four brothers Leon Howard, Willard F. Barnett, Martin E. Barnett, and Brett A. Barnett.

Wendell is survived by brother, David (Kay)...

Shawn was born on June 8, 1990 to Deborah Price and Jimmy Marable. He graduated from South High School on June 8, 2008. It was one of his proudest moments, outside of being a father to his children. Shawn loved his family and he rode for them right or wrong, through thick and thin. His smile could brighten a room...

Antonio (Tony) Dodd 33, Left us on July 31, 2017 with family by his side at OSU Hospital East

Antonio was born September 23, 1983 in Baltimore, Maryland to Winslow and Lenise Lee. He received his education from Baltimore City Public School system. Antonio decided to leave his hometown and move to Columbus, Ohio in 2008. He had an...

Timeka Danielle “Heavy Duty” “Jabber” ” Little big sis” Henderson was born November 18, 1967 to Jacqueline Jenkins-Henderson and Robert Briggin in Dayton, Ohio. God gave Timeka her wings on August 15,2017.

Timeka graduated from Whetstone High School. She was the first born of five, and the first to go with the angels.

We will always remember her being...

Donald R. Gore, Sr, age 69. Sunrise August 2, 1948 and Sunset August 20, 2017.

Donald is preceded in death by, parents, Lenwood and Laverna Gore; and brother, Alvin Gore.

Donald leaves to cherish his memory, son, Donald R. Gore, Jr; daughters, Chaka Diop and Chevis Gore; brother, Gary Gore; sisters, Phyllis Wise, Loretta Gore, Valerie Steele, and Angela Gore;...