Obituaries

Rochele Rene Balams, age 43. Sunrise July 17, 1973 in Manassas, VA and Sunset April 8, 2017  in Columbus, Ohio.

Visitation 6:00 P.M. and Funeral 7:00 P.M. Thursday, April 20, 2017 at the MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Avenue.

Fred Allen, age 57. Sunrise December 3, 1959 and Sunset April 10, 2017.

Fred Allen was the son of Delores Allen and the Late John Allen. Fred was born December 3, 1959 in Columbus,

Fred accepted Christ at an early age and was united with Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. He was a graduate of East High School. Fred was a...

Robert Dupree Smith, age 31, was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 5, 1986. He passed away surrounded by his family and friends at Mt. Carmel West Hospital on April 5, 2017. He was considered one of the nicer siblings. He loved his children and his family very much!

Robert is preceded in death by his grandparents, Lillian Mae Smith,...

Lula Mae Shumate, age 90. Sunrise April 26, 1926 in Anderson, SC and Sunset April 5, 2017 at St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville.

She retired from American Electric Power after working for over 30 years. She loved to cook, fish and play bingo.

Lula was preceded in death by her parents, John H. and Naomi Watson; brothers, Charles and John...

Charles “Woo” Staten, age 38. Sunrise, September 13, 1978 Sunset April 7, 2017.

He is preceded in death by his grandmothers, Sophronia Staten, Laura Baumgardner; uncle Bobby Tredway and cousins, Terry and Mack Tredway and Mimi Ward.

He is survived by his mother, Althea (Eddie Sr.) Davis; father, Charles Baumgardner; daughter, Ashley Staten; sons, DeVaughn Davis, Jaylen Robinson; brothers, Michael...

Hubert Warren Brown Jr., also lovingly known as, “ June Bug” 66 of Columbus OH, departed this life on April 4, 2017 at Heartland of Dublin, nursing facility in Dublin, OH.

Hubert was born April 25, 1950 and raised in Anawalt, WV most of his young life.   He was the son of the late Hubert Warren Brown Sr. He was...

Visitation 11:00 A.M. Funeral Service 12:00 P.M. Friday, April 14, 2017 MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Avenue.

Visitation 11:00 a.m. Funeral 12:00 p.m. Monday, April 10, 2017 MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Avenue.

To order flowers and offer condolences to The NEWELL Family, visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com

 

Delphine A. Burston, age 82.  Sunrise September 30,1934 in Columbus, Ohio and Sunset April 4, 2017.

She departed this life with family by her side following a short-term illness.  Her hobbies were singing, watching television, and “playing the numbers”.

Delphine was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Burston and Annabelle Porter; sister, Susie Burston and brother, Charles (Slick) Burston.   ...

Judy Burrell, age 70. Sunrise October1, 1946 and Sunset April 1, 2017.

Visitation 11:00am Funeral 12:00pm Friday April 14, 2017 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

 

Corey La’Paul Brown, age 29.  Sunrise May 1, 1987 and Sunset March 27, 2017.

Corey was preceded in death by his grandparents, Pamela Brown Jackson, Steve Jackson and Paul Brown; and great grandmother, Mildred Terry.

 

He leaves to cherish his memory, mother, Tracy Brown; father, Mark Hurt; sons, Cincere Hairston, and Zyair Brown; daughter, Corissa Brown; brothers, Cameron Brown,...

John Melvin Grant, age 70. Sunrise August 12, 1946 in Westminster, SC and Sunset April 4, 2017 in Columbus, OH.

John  was a former member of Canaan Baptist Church and currently attended Christian Valley Baptist Church.  He retired from DCSC and played with The Active & Retired Government Employee Bowling League.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Willie...

Cheryl Turner, age 66. Sunrise June 25, 1950 and Sunset March 31, 2017.

Cheryl is preceded in death by her parents, Edna and Homer Harvey, Sr; daughter, Andrea Files; and brother, Homer Harvey, Jr.

She leaves to cherish her memories, son, Demond(Delana)  Turner; sisters, Norma Jean Smith, Velda Jefferson and Elaine (Steve) Harris ; grandchildren, Tatiana Files, Xzavier Files, Cheyenna...

LeDale Murphy Sr., age 72.  Sunrise October 13, 1944 in Cincinnati, OH and Sunset March 28, 2017 in Columbus, OH.  LeDale attended East High School and is a Veteran of The U.S. Marines.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lindsey Murphy Sr. and Eleanor Jackson Smith; stepfather, Grant Smith; son TyYuan Cupe and brother Lindsey “Billy” Murphy Jr.

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Wanda Jean Walton, age 59, Sunrise June 5, 1957 and Sunset March 31, 2017.

Wanda is preceded in death by her father, Earnest Walton Sr and brother, Jimmy Walton.

She leaves to cherish her memory, mother, Lula Walton; children, Shirley and Ronnie Walton; brothers, Earnest Jr and Frank (Lisa) Walton; sisters, Dianne Walton, Loretta (Calvin) Walton-Kidd, Lola (Frankie) Walton-Edwards, Martha...

Vivian Josette Thompson, age 67, sunrise October 13, 1949 and sunset March 30, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio surrounded by her family. Vivian was a graduate of East High School and The Ohio State University. She retired from the State of Ohio where she worked for 20 years. She was a lifetime member of Christ Memorial Baptist Church where she sang...

Leartis C. Day, III, age 17. Sunrise June 23, 1999 and Sunset March 30, 2017.

Leartis attended Independence and Fort Hayes High Schools. He enjoyed listening to music, working and being with family. Leartis is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Gary Hood and Leartis C. Day, Sr.

He is survived by mother, Adrena Foster; father, Leartis C. Day, Jr;...

L’Ailah A’Nai Jeanice Green was granted her angel wings on March 23, 2017, while in the loving arms of her mother Chynna Green.  L’Ailah’s life would seem so short to many but those who were touched by her life will forever remember the long lasting memory of her life.  L’Ailahs beautiful brown eyes would melt the hearts of those around...

William Cowan was born on March 3, 1940 in East Cleveland Ohio to the late Alex and Velda Cowan.

William lived most of his life in Cleveland, OH. On his last birthday William turned 77 years old. William attended and graduated from high school in Cleveland, OH.

William worked as a brick layer and was a lifetime member of the...

Tisa M. Davis was born on December 13, 1970 in Columbus, Ohio to Sharon Davis & Willie Seals.  She was a proud South High School bulldog but ended up receiving her high school diploma from East High School. She was employed at ServiceMaster Clean.  Tisa was known for loving her family & spending a lot of time with them. She...