Obituaries

Chris L. Cartlidge was born on October 2, 1969 in Toledo, Ohio to Matilda Cartlidge. He passed from this life on Sunday August 9, 2015; He was preceded in death by his mother Matilda Cartlidge.

Chris accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. He attended St. John’s High School and in 1988 graduated...

Clarence Anderson Jr. “Uncle Boy” passed peacefully in his sleep on August 4, 2015. He was born in Bramwell, West Virginia February 8, 1932 to the union of Mary Callie (Holland) and Clarence Anderson, Sr. both preceded in death. Other family preceding him in death are his wife, Thelma (Cook) Anderson; son, Avalieo Slate; brothers: Norman and Jerry Jenkins, Joseph...

COMBS,

Deacon John D. Combs, Sr., was surrounded by his children when the Lord called him Home on August 6, 2015 at Grant Medical Center. He was born in Homer, LA to the late Jimmie and Selma Scott Combs, Sr. on September 6, 1945. Deacon Combs graduated from Central Consolidated High School in Dubberly, LA and served in the U.S....

BANNISTER,

Marion Elizabeth Bannister, 94, passed away peacefully August 5, 2015. Marion was born January 23, 1921 in St. Paul Minnesota to Joseph and Grace (Harris) Bannister. Marion received her MSW degree from Ohio State University. While attending OSU Marion pledged Delta Sigma Theta Sorority which she was President from 1964-1966. Marion was employed by the Franklin County Child Welfare...

John Henry White, Jr., age 76, went home to be with the Lord on August 4, 2015. He passed away peacefully at Grant Medical Center. John was born on March 1, 1939 in Welch, Virginia to John Henry Sr. and Juanita White.

 

John accepted Christ at an early age. He retired from AT&T after a lengthy employment history. John...

McLIN,

Sharlene McLin, age 66. Sunrise June 6, 1949 in Tanner, AL and Sunset August 6, 2015 at Zusman Community Hospice in Columbus, OH. Sharlene was a Production Assurance Specialist at J.P. Morgan Chase. She was a member of Praise Temple Church where she sang in the choir, was a Sunday school teacher, former trustee and church secretary. Sharlene was...

Iyanna Unique “Yanni” Moss age 18. Sunrise August 23, 1996 and Sunset July 5, 2015.

 

Ms. Iyanna Moss graduated from Beechcroft High School in 2014. Yanni enjoyed singing and writing songs with her aunt Teeyonna and her father Torrey. Yanni was well known for her beautiful voice and the ability to express herself by writing songs with ease. Iyanna...

William A. Davis Jr., know as “Pee Wee:”, “Will”, “Dad”, “Uncle” and “Son”, was born in Columbus, Ohio in 1973 to parents William A. Davis Sr. and Norma J. Davis. Our beloved William departed this life on Wednesday July 22, 2015.

Growing up in Columbus, William loved fishing, RC racing, and recreational football. At the age of 14, he met...

DUNCAN,

Baby Jayceon Alee Duncan was born November 21, 2013 and joined the Angels in Heaven on July 27, 2015. He leaves to cherish his memories, parents Morgan Ashlee Duncan and Lonnie L. Johnson Jr., brother Lonnie Johnson III, sisters Leiloni Johnson and Lemiah Johnson, grandparents Tina Duncan and Lee Gill, great grandparents Barbara Ware ,Michael Duncan, Brenda Garcia and...

ANGEL,

Tiavon S. Angel, age 52. Sunrise January 30, 1963 and Sunset July 26, 2015. Tiavon was a graduate of Independence High School. She was preceded in death by her mother Norma Jean Ross and grandparents Pauline and William Thomas. Left to cherish her memory, sons Travon Angel and Dwayne Angel, brothers Juan Angel (Donna Jefferson) and Demico Ross, sisters...

WOODS,

Rodney Lamar Woods was born in Ashville, Alabama on September 23, 1955. He was the son of IdaMae Woods and Willie Lee Woods. Rodney was the third eldest of six children. The Lord called Rodney Home on July 23, 2015.

Rodney was a natural born leader. In his late teens, he served as a member of the Columbus City...

JONES,

Richard Garfield Jones, age 70. Sunrise April 11, 1945 in Wytheville, VA and Sunset July 17, 2015 at Mt. Carmel Hospital West in Columbus, OH.  Richard was a Veteran of  The U.S. Army and a retired truck driver.  He was preceded in death by his parents Virgie and Kelly Jones, brother James Kelly and son Eric Nowlin.  Let to...

Kay Ellen Mock DeBerry departed this life on Saturday, July 18, 2015. She was born in Huntington, West Virginia on July 23, 1960 to the late James and Eleanor Mock. Kay was the 9th child of 13 children!

 

She attended South High School and became a member of Columbus Bibleway Church with her family during the 70’s. Kay started...

MATHEWS,

Stephaine Mathews, age 49. Sunrise July 18, 1965 and Sunset July 1, 2015. Visitation 1:00pm and Funeral 2:00pm Friday July 24, 2015 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE 2500 Cleveland Ave.

MULLINS,

Lena Marie Mullins, age 38. Sunrise September 19, 1976 and Sunset July 21, 2015. Lena was a 1994 graduate of Eastmoor High School, earned her Associates Degree at Columbus State, a Bachelors of Science and Masters in Business Administration at Franklin University and Masters in Public Administration at Waldon University. She worked at the State of Ohio and was...

MILLER,

Selina Renee Miller, age 50. Sunrise September 5, 1964 and Sunset July 19, 2015. Selina was a graduate of Columbus State and Bliss College. She was a member of Second Baptist Church and a Substitute Teacher with Columbus City Schools. Selina was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Lilly Mae Miller and Vernon Miller and aunts Betty Burgess...

THOMAS

Dominique DeShawn Thomas was born November 4, 1991 to Mary Ellen Wallace and Henry Thomas in Columbus, Ohio. Dominique attended East High School; he enjoyed music and spending time with his family .  On Saturday July 11, 2015, Dominique was called home to be with the Lord. Dom is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Nathaniel and Margaret...

HAYES William L. Hayes Jr., age 55.  Sunrise September 25, 1959 in Manhattan,  NY and Sunset July 16, 2015 in Columbus, OH.  William was a Veteran of The U.S. Airforce and attended The University of North Carolina and Montreat Anderson College.  He was the founder of The Columbus Steel Boys.  William was preceded in death by his parents Evelyn and...