Obituaries

On March 19, 1954, in Welch, West Virginia, Anthony Rex Lynn Allen Russell was born to Bernice R. Brooks and Robert Crews. He answered God’s call and departed this life on Sunday, September 2, 2018, at Mt. Carmel Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.

At an early age, Anthony or “Twon” as he was known to friends and family, moved to Columbus, Ohio,...

Mary Elizabeth O’Cain, Age 91. Sunrise January 16, 1927 and Sunset September 2, 2018   Visitation 11:00am and Funeral 12:00pm Monday, September 10, 2018 at Love Zion Baptist Church, 1459 Madison Ave.   Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estates

Melvin D. Wilson, age 43. Sunrise October 1, 1974 and Sunset August 28, 2018.

Visitation 11:00am and Funeral 12:00pm Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estates.

Bernard Moore was born may 5, 1960 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Bernard attended Chesterfield Elementary, and Linden High School. He was employed with John Ranift and Company as a construction worker.

Bernard is preceded in death by his mother Willa Mae Moore, father John Walter Moore, sisters Janice Moore and Erlean Grace Moore, and brother John Moore.

He leaves to cherish...

Charles Lee Williams, Age 89 took his wings on August 27, 2018.

Mr. Charles Williams was a loving man, and had some hobbies that he enjoyed. Fishing was one, and having a good time with his friends. He loved working and cooking as well and having cookouts bought joy to him.

He is preceded in death by wife Camille Williams,...

Mary E. Brown (Nanna) was born January 13, 1938. She was the eldest born to the union Otis and Ora Neal. Mary accepted CHRIST at an early age. Upon the family’s relocation from Concord Georgia to Columbus Ohio they became members of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church were she began her service to GOD. As a youth she was a...

Delece Nichole Watters was born January 15, 1973 to Jeannie Almira Watters and Dallas Clamente Watters in Columbus, Ohio. She departed her lovely life on the morning of August 31, 2018 at Grant Medical Hospital. Delece was also known by Dec, Dee, or Smiley.

Delece attended West High School where she created ever lasting friendships. Some of Dee Dee’s talents...

James E. Smith Sr, 78 departed this life on Friday August 31, 2018. He was born in Spartanburg South Carolina to Frank Smith Sr and Nannie Smith.

He attended and Graduated from Carver High School, Spartanburg South Carolina. In 1959, He relocated to Columbus Ohio.

James worked for Ohio Meat Packers Outlet for many years until he retired.. 

James...

Karen Denise Bell, affectionately known as “Sweetie” was born February 11, 1955, and went home to be with the Lord August 30, 2018. Karen was born to Cameria Knox Bell and Willie Bell in Anniston, Alabama. After her birth, the family moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1956.

A lifelong Christian, Karen gave her life to Christ at the age of...

Lorenzo Lamar Miller commonly and affectionately called Lil Renny by those that he loved and by those that loved him. He began this earthly life on February 1, 1983.

 He was the child that was always warm, kind and loving. Whenever he entered a room he would surround me with his sunshine of a smile and radiant the beauty of...

The wonderful gift of life was given to Betty Jo Thompson on the 22nd of October 1944 in Rocky Gap Virginia to Lorenza C. Robinson (father) and Betty J. Robinson (mother), who preceded her in death. She passed in peace, Thursday, August 30, 2018 at the age of 73 in Columbus, Ohio.

Betty grew up in Rocky Gap, Virginia. and...

Rita J. Megerle, age 74. Sunrise April 16, 1944 and Sunset August 31, 2018.

Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Monday, September 10, 2018 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.

Gail “GiGi” Walker, age 63. Sunrise April 10, 1955 and Sunset August 29, 2018.

Visitation 9:00am and Funeral 10:00am Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Love Zion Baptist Church, 1459 Madison Ave.

Entombment at Union Cemetery.

Michael E. Hicks, age 29. Sunrise February 8, 1989 and Sunset August 19, 2018.

Visitation 11am and Funeral 12pm September 7, 2018 at the MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Linda Rae Daniels, loving sister, aunt and friend, age 65 was born on January 22, 1953 in Wellsville, OH.  She departed this life on August 23, 2018 in Athens, Ohio.  Her homegoing celebration will take place on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at The Chapel of Peace East, 5456 E. Livingston Avenue, Columbus, Ohio (One block east of Noe Bixby, turn...

Carol Taylor, age 76. Sunrise August 1, 1942 and Sunset August 28, 2018.

Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at New Birth Christian Ministries, 3475 Refugee Road.

Interment at Dayton National Cemetery.

Dorothy L. Waddleton, age 89. Sunrise December 25, 1928 and Sunset August 28, 2018.

Visitation 5:00pm and Funeral 6:00pm Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Higher Ground AAA, 870 St. Clair Ave.

Interment 11:00am Monday, September 10, 2018 at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.

CLARENCE WILLIAM BELL was born in Columbus, Ohio on Wednesday, July 4, 1934, and was the only child of Mary Louise Cox (nee Griffin). Clarence was educated in the Columbus City Schools, where he graduated from Champion Avenue School before attending East High School. He loved sports of all kinds. Clarence was an accomplished basketball player at Champion and East...

Tamara Lynette Dodson also known as “Rudy” was born February 27, 2003 in Columbus, Ohio. She went home to be with the Lord August 25, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio.

Rudy was a very talented dancer, and a great leader. Rudy started her dancing career at the age of 8 with Platinum Divas. Dancing was her passion, it came so easy...