Obituaries

Donald Edward Johnson was born September 17, 1948 to Clydia Mae Johnson in Columbus, Ohio. He departed this life on Saturday July 1, 2017. Donald received his formal education through the Columbus Public Schools Districts. Donald accepted Christ as his Savior and was baptized at the Brentnell Church where he attended as a member alongside of his wife Mrs. Elena...

Savon Lamont Ligon, age 20. Sunrise July 9, 1996 and Sunset July 7, 2017.

Preceded in death by mother, Erica R. Whitney; brother, Thomas Dortch; grandmother Crystal Ligon.

Left to cherish his memory; father Kevin Ligon; grandmother, Kimberly Whitney; grandfather, Arliss (Dena) Whitney Jr.; brothers  Da’join and Keon’ta (Whitney) Kevin Jr., Christian, Karmelo (Ligon) ; sisters Keenae Butler, Victoria Ligon;...

Geraldine Smith, age 68. Sunrise September 23, 1948 and Sunset July 10, 2017.

Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Lula Green; husband, Larry Smith; companion Jerry Reeder; sisters, Ora Travis, Mary Green; brothers, Charles Green, William Green; grandson, Kenneth Turner.

Left to cherish her memory, her children, Juan Green, Delia Wilson, Lynnette Green, David Smith, Antwan (Twylia) Bradley, Kia...

Willie L. Cody, age 65. Sunrise May 31, 1952 and Sunset July 7, 2017.

Visitation 6:00 p.m. Funeral 7:00 p.m. Monday July 17, 2017 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Mary Ann “Tina”  Hunter- Pettway, age 54. Sunrise June 22, 1963 and Sunset July 9, 2017.

Mary graduated from Franklin University with a Masters in Marketing and Communication. She was a legal secretary with the State of Ohio Department of Natural Resources for over 28 years.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Jerry and Patricia Pettway, Sr; brother,...

Kimberly Yvette Williams, age 55. Sunrise November 1, 1961 and Sunset July 7, 2017.

Visitation 10:00 a.m. and Home Going Service 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 13, 2017 at The Word Church of God in Christ  115 Wilson Ave.

Patricia Lynn Tatum, age 62. Sunrise July 20, 1954 and Sunset July 8, 2017.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Clemon and Edna Mae Cox Tatum; husband, Samuel Duffield; son Michael Anthony Tatum; brother, Lloyd Tatum; and sisters, Clementene Tatum and Merena Cox.

Left to cherish her memory, son Antonio M. (Lisa) Tatum; daughter, Antionete M. Tatum; brothers;...

Visitation 12:00 p.m Funeral Service 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at MARLAN GARY FUBERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston (one block east of Noe-Bixby Rd. turn north on Lonsdale Rd.

Thelma Kent (Nee Harden), age 70. Sunrise July 21, 1946 and Sunset July 4, 2017.

Thelma was a lifelong member of Liberty Hill Baptist Church and retired from HMS Host Airport Food Services.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Henry and Johnnie Mae Love Harden and siblings, Willie Mae Cato, Mack Thompson, John Harden and Charlene Waiters.

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Evangelist Eugenia Harris Donaldson was born July 2, 1939 to the union of Hillard Harris and Elizabeth (Sawyer) Harris in Vaughn Mississippi. Eugenia accepted Jesus Christ as her savior at a very early age and became a member of Bell Chapel M.B. Church. Eugenia attended High School in Vaughn Mississippi.

Eugenia (Jean) was united in holy wedlock to Bishop Raoul...

Marcus Lamont Houston, sunrise June 8, 1965 and departed this life peacefully surrounded by his loving family on July 3, 2017. Marcus leaves to cherish his memory the love of his life, his wife, Edda. Together they raised their children, Dr. Maria N. Houston and Marcus L. Houston.

Marcus is also survived by his loving mother, Ennis Ann Houston;...

Sandra L. Locklear, age 54. Sunrise October 10, 1962 and Sunset July 3, 2017. A 1981 graduate of Walnut Ridge High School.

Preceded in death by father, Elmer Locklear; mother, Janice Dowsey; grandfather, John Henry Locklear; grandmother, Alice Fields.

Left to cherish her memory her daughter, Brittani (Jeramy Rogers) Jones; son, Keith Jones; brother, Elmer (Vivian) Locklear, Jr.; sisters, Sherri...

Dwayne C. Petty, Sr, age 63. Sunrise June 24, 1954 and Sunset July 1, 2017.

Visitation 11:00 a.m. and Funeral 12:00 p.m. Friday July 7, 2017 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.

Carolyn A. Upshaw, age 61. Sunrise February 19, 1956 and Sunset July 1, 2017 at Springfield Regional Hospital.

Preceded in death by father, Otis Williams; mother, Mabel Phelps Threats; brothers, Robert and Bruce Threats. Left to cherish her memory, son, Charles Upshaw; daughters, Davisha Upshaw, Talia Brown; brothers, Otis (Carolyn) Williams, Anthony Threats, Bruce (Sharon) Williams, Richard Higginbotham; sisters, Karen...

Cynthia Delores Thomas born on October 4, 1939 and passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on Monday, July 3, 2017 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Cynthia was born in Richmond, Virginia. She was one of three children born to Douglas Todd and Elizabeth Jolly. Cynthia will forever be remembered by her brother and sister,...

Marshaun D. Clark, age 30. Sunrise September 8, 1986 and Sunset June 28, 2018.

Visitation 10:00 a.m. and Funeral 11:00 a.m. Thursday July 6, 2017 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.

Janie Mae White, age 72. Sunrise October 6, 1944 and Sunset June 30, 2017.

Janie was a graduate of East High School and attended Columbus State Community College. She was a lifelong member of Mt. Vernon AME Church and retired from Old Town Chiropractic.

Janie was preceded in death by her parents, Fred D. and Bluette Mathews Richardson; daughter, Angela...

Mance L. Booker, age 46. Sunrise July 9, 1970 and Sunset June 18, 2018.

Visitation 6:00 p.m, and Memorial Service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday July 5, 2017 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Edward J. “Eddie” Anderson, age 56. Sunrise May 1, 1961 and Sunset June 27, 2017. Preceded in death by fathers, Herman Thomas Anderson Sr., Herbert F. Gore; sister, Lynn Gore Holt. Left to cherish his memory, son, Demond Newsom; mother, Doris L.  Gore; brothers, Bryan Gore, Herman Thomas Anderson, Jr., Timothy (Barbara) Gore; sisters, Jennifer L. Anderson, Debra Holloway, Marie...