Obituaries

Paulette Christian, age 58. Sunrise August 22, 1957 and Sunset March 23, 2016. Paulette was a graduate of Linden McKinley High School and earned degrees in Business Management and Fashion Merchandising from Bliss College. She was the founder of Dream Lovers Motorcycle Club and cofounder of Nasty Boys and Nasty Girls Motorcycle Club. Paulette was preceded in death by her...

JOHNSON

Tyron A. Johnson Sr., age 53.  Sunrise July 8, 1962 in Columbus, OH and Sunset March 22, 2016 in Lakeview, MI.  Tyron was a graduate of Mifflin High School.  He owned a landscaping company and was a art distributer.  Tyron was preceded in death by his father Thomas Myrick, sister Keyya Carpenter, brother Orlando Johnson, and grandmother Nettie Johnson. ...

Terry L. Johnson, age 51. Sunrise November 7, 1964 and Sunset March 22, 2016. Terry is predeceased by his parents, Betty and Charles Dawson and sister, Rhonda Johnson. Left to cherish his memory, sisters, Tammy Roberts and Wanda Dawson; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation 11am and Funeral 12pm Thursday, March 31, 2016 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL...

Russell Duane Little, age 66.  Sunrise March 8, 1950 in Lorain, OH and Sunset March 21, 2016 in Columbus, OH.  Russell  was preceded in death by his father William Joseph Little, nephew Gregory Michaux and grandparents Lula Mae and Jesse Chisholm.  Left to cherish his memory, mother Mollie Mae Little, daughter Nikole L. Rose, son Russell D. Davis, sisters Stephanie...

Jacquelin A. Craig, age 62. Sunrise March 9, 1954 and Sunset March 21, 2016 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Jacquelin graduated from Mifflin High School in 1971 attended Central State University where she joined The Delta Sorority and graduated from The Ohio State University in 1975. She was employed at The Ohio State University Medical Center and The Ohio State University...

HALE

Jerrie Hale, age 69. Sunrise January 4, 1947 and Sunset March 21, 2016. Jerrie was a graduate of Central High School. She was preceded in death by her parents Jerry and Lavie Hairston Ervin, sister Donna Ervin and brother Gregory Ervin. Left to cherish her memory, husband Cornell L. Hale Sr., sons Cornell L. (Margaret) Hale Jr., and Mark...

Larry Smith, age 65. Sunrise August 21, 1950 and Sunset March 17, 2016. Larry is predeceased by his mother, Jessie Smith and brother, Charles Smith. Left to cherish his memory, father, Lonnie Smith; sons, Mark Smith and Morrie Smith; brother, Bernard Smith; sister, Patricia Saunders; one grandchild; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation 10am and Funeral 11am...

Sherri Lynn Lighty, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Clifton and Alberta Lighty and birth parents, the late Leroy Payne and Geraldine Williams, was born on March 9, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio. At age 53 she departed this life on Friday March 11, 2016 at Mt. Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital.

Sherri attended St. Francis DeSales High School and would...

THE OBITUARY

Mable Hodge was born September 27, 1937 to mother, Queen Ester and father, George W. Edwards. She departed this life on March 12, 2016 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

 Mable was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who loved life and loved her family and friends. She was the kind of person...

WILSON,

John Wesley Wilson Jr., age 74.  Sunrise August 18, 1941 in St. Louis, MO and Sunset March 14, 2016 in Columbus, OH.  John was a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis and a 50 year member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.  He was an avid golfer and longtime member of The Little Turtle Golf Club.  John was...

MULLINS,

Glenn Orson Mullins, age 65. Sunrise July 2, 1950 and Sunset March 13, 2016. Glenn was a graduate of East High School and retired from Harrison House after 39 years.   He was preceded in death by his parents Mary Lee and James C. Mullins Sr., daughter Lena Mullins and brother James C. Mullins Jr. Left to cherish his memory,...

GREEN,

Mother Rosetta N. Green, age 85. Sunrise July 13, 1930 in Payton, WV and Sunset March 14, 2016 at her residence in Columbus, OH. Mother Green was a member of Calvary Tremont Missionary Baptist Church where she served as President of Mothers Board, Prayer Warrior Mission, Gospel Choir, and Usher Board. She was also on the Board of the...

KELLEY

Cubey Kelley, Jr., age 64. Sunrise October 18, 1951 and Sunset March 7, 2016. Cubey is predeceased by his mother, Cornelia Lanier and father, Cubey Kelley, Sr. Left to cherish his memory, daughters, Katherine Davis and Tarinda Davis; son, Terrence Davis; brothers, Allen Hobbs, Leon Hobbs, and Shead Hobbs, Jr.; sisters, Earline Munobe and Geraldine Hobbs; and a host...

 

BLAKE,

Charles G. Blake II, age 47. Sunrise May 1, 1968 and Sunset March 11, 2016. Charles was a graduate of Columbus Technical Institute. He worked at Huntington Bank and Hughes International. Charles was a member of Triedstone Baptist Church where he served with the Male Chorus, Men’s Praise Team, The Media Ministry and feeding the seniors. He enjoyed...

JOAB

Caleb Joab, aka, Harry R. Kincaid Jr., age 77.  Sunrise July 17, 1938 in Garrard County, KY and Sunset March 12, 2016 in Columbus, OH.  Caleb was a graduate of Mason High School, a Veteran of The U.S. Army, a member of NOTC Lodge, retired from The Ohio State University and a member of Second Baptist Church where he...

Leon Howard, age 72. Sunrise December 2, 1943 and Sunset March 8, 2016. Leon is predeceased by his mother, Ann Barnett; father, Hozzie Howard; son, Lamont Howard; and brothers, Wilard Barnett, Bret Barnett, and Marty Barnett. Left to cherish his memory, wife, Bettye Howard; daughters, Latasha Howard, Anniesa Howard and Anette Howard; son, Tony Howard; brothers, Wendal Barnett and David...

Desmond Gary Fitzhugh, age 31. Sunrise January 18, 1985 and Sunset March 8, 2016. Desmond is predeceased by his father, Gary Gilbert; grandfather, Charlie Fitzhugh, Jr.; and uncle, Charles Bernard Fitzhugh. Left to cherish his memory, mother, Cherry Fitzhugh; grandmother, Bernice Fitzhugh; brothers, Devin G. Fitzhugh and Dominick G. Fitzhugh; cousins, Charlene, Shannon, and  Charles Fitzhugh; special aunt, Charlotte McCurdy;...

Cubey Kelley, Jr., age 64. Sunrise October 18, 1951 and Sunset March 7, 2016. Cubey is predeceased by his mother, Cornelia Lanier and father, Cubey Kelley, Sr. Left to cherish his memory, daughters, Catherine Davis and Torinda Davis; son, Terrence Davis; brothers, Allen Hobbs, Leon Hobbs, and Shead Hobbs, Jr.; sisters, Earline Munobe and Geraldine Hobbs; and a host of...

JENKINS,

Helena Louise Jenkins, age 53. Sunrise August 17, 1962 and Sunset March 2, 2016. Helena was a Medical Assistant and attended Kingdom Embassy Church. She was preceded in death by her brother Jeremiah Sanford, grandson Ricardo Mills, sister Sandy Sanford, and grandparents George and Catherine “Honey” Powell and James and Nellie Sanford. Left to cherish her memory, husband Antonio...

Marie Elaine Childs-McCrory, age 66.  Sunrise December 17, 1949 in Cleveland, OH and Sunset March 1, 2016 at The Manor of Whitehall. Marie graduated from East High School, attended Friendship Baptist Church and retired from CDC Head Start as a Bus Driver after 31 years of service. She was preceded in death by her mother Edna Sims and first husband...