Obituaries

Helen McDowell was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend who went home to be with the Lord on December 7, 2016 at the age of 88 years old. She was born in Griffin, Georgia on February 27, 1928 to the late Clifford Patrick, Sr. and Anna Mae (Robert) Ison.

Helen moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1953...

Linda Jean Brasher, age 60, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at St. Ann’s Mount Carmel Hospital.

Linda was born on April 6, 1956, to the parents thelate Evelyn B. Conley, and Robert Conley Jr. in Columbus, Ohio.

Linda accepted Jesus Christ at an early age. Linda was a member of the City of...

Charles R. James Sr., age 62. Sunrise February 22, 1954 in Atmore, AL and Sunset December 2, 2016 in Columbus, OH. Charles was a member of First Church of God and retired from Pickaway County Correctional Institute.

Charles is preceded in death by beloved wife, Pamela R. James; son, Charles R. James, Jr.; sisters, Zola Mae Rease and Bessie Mae...

Stephen “Steve” Eugene Jackson, age 70. Sunrise September 19, 1946 and Sunset December 4, 2016. Stephen was a graduate of Marion Franklin High School and a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies and worked at Lovelace Commercial Trucking and DCSC.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene...

James Thomas Sanford, Jr., age 73.  Sunrise September 9, 1943 in Cincinnati, Ohio and Sunset December 1, 2016 at Riverside Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.  He was a U.S. Marine Veteran.  James was a COTA Bus Driver and member of Kingdom Embassy Columbus.

James was preceded in death by his parents, Nellie (Smith) and James T. Sanford Sr.; grandparents, George and Julia...

Karina Louise Smith, age 32. Sunrise June 25, 1984 and Sunset November 30, 2016.

Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Friday December 9, 2016 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (1 block east of Noe Bixby, Turn North on Lonsdale Rd).

Mary D. Howard, age 96, was born June 28, 1920 to the late James and Mammie Dabbs in Pope, TN. At the age of 15, Mary married Tony Howard and to that union they had seven children. Mary and her husband relocated ot Columbus, Ohio in 1950.

Mary dedicated her life ot Christ at a young age. She was a...

Franklin Eugene Hayden

Sunrise March 1, 1966 ~ Sunset November25, 2016

Franklin was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. He was the first grandchild by my sister Jamesetta. Such a blessing to the entire family. When Frank was fourteen his mother moved to Chicago, IL and began their life there. While living in Chicago he met Ms. Sandy Rodgers through...

The Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00am, Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Rhema Christian Center, 2100 Agler Road, Columbus, Ohio 43224 where family will receive friends from 10:00am until the start of the service. Those who wish in lieu of flowers, may offer a monetary contribution directly to the family.

James Thomas Joyner Sr., age 78. Sunrise September 24, 1938 in Sulphur Springs, AL and Sunset November 27, 2016 in Columbus, OH. James retired from Abbott/Ross Labs and was a member of Greater Ebenezer Cathedral of Praise, where he served as an Associate Minister and on the Usher Board; he was also a Tahitian Noni Distributor. James was preceded in...

Patsy Aliece (Mosley) Bates, age 85, was born to Frank and Mildred (Weaver) Mosley December 16, 1930, in Chillicothe, Ohio. Her faith became sight when she went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 23, 2016.

Patsy was a devoted and loving Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother and friend. She enjoyed music and traveling. She loved the Lord and was...

Valorie Lynn Davis, age 57. Sunrise February 15, 1959 and Sunset November 20, 2016. Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Friday December 2, 2016 at New Life Apostolic Church 2559 Mock Rd. Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.

Josephine Battle Draughon, age 79. Sunrise August 12, 1937 in Goldsboro, NC and Sunset November 26, 2016 in Columbus, OH. Josephine is preceded in death by her parents, Preston and Bernice Battle; son, Kenneth Draughon; daughter, Deborah Draughon; and brother, Preston Battle. Left to cherish her memory, sons, Reginald E. Battle, Willie Benard Draughon, Jr., and Shawn Patilla; daughters, Delphine...

Warren A. Love, age 85.  Sunrise March 29, 1931 and Sunset November 16, 2016.  Visitation 2:00pm and Funeral Service 3:00pm Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Diane Marie Spinner, was born on August 24, 1997, in Columbus, Ohio to Pauline Spinner –Rowan and Everett Dudley. Diane accepted Christ at an early age. She was a member of New Tabernacle Church of Christ under the Leadership of Bishop Ronald E. Davis Sr. She graduated Whetstone High School and attended Northeast Career Center; majoring in Landscaping. She enjoyed...

Torrontae’ Everett Tyjuan Spinner was born May 15, 2003, to Diane Marie Spinner. He was a very loving child. He loved to play football and played with the CLC. Buckeys. Torrontae’ was a very outgoing young man; he attended Linden McKinley 7-12 Stem Academy. Torrontae loved to go tochurch and rarely missed a Sunday. He tried hard to heep his...

George Mitchell Walker, Age 80. Sunrise January 24th, 1936 in Miami, FL and Sunset November 21, 2016, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus Ohio. George was a devoted member of Ss. Augustine & Gabriel Catholic Church in Columbus. After 27 years of working Association George M. Walker Sr. retired as the Assistant Director of St. Stephen’s Community House where he started...

Cyril Kirkland age 61 earned his wings after a long courageous battle with cancer on November 13, 2016 at McNaughten Pointe. He was a graduate of East High School class of 1974. He was a solider in the Salvation Army East Maine Corps. Cyril was employed by the city of Atlanta and worked in the construction field.

Cyril is preceded...

James Thornton Sr. a native of Columbus, Ohio was born June 5, 1927 to the late Mike and Lucy Ellis Thornton. He passed away peacefully at Crown Pointe Care Center on Monday November 21, 206.

James affectionately known as Cool Crash attended Columbus Public Schools, and graduated from Central High School. He served in the US Army during the Korean...

Brenda M. Letlow, age 62.  Sunrise August 13, 1954 in Charleston, WV and Sunset November 17, 2016 in Columbus, OH.  Brenda was a STNA at Winchester Place.  She was also a member of Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies where she served with the Deaconess, Bishops Choir, Nurses and Nursery Attendant Ministries.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Helen...