Obituaries

Mr. Don White Sr. affectionately known as “Don Juan” throughout the city and surrounding area, passed away on June 22, 2023, at the age of 62. He was born on August 7, 1960, in Marion, Ohio, to Josephus and Ruth White. Don will be remembered as a loving family man, a skilled contractor, and a passionate music enthusiast.

Don attended...

Donna Annette Tribune was born June 4th, 1959, to Loretta Turner (Harris) and Donald Tribune in Columbus, Ohio.

Donna was loved by many who enjoyed her bubbly, fun loving personality. She loved to cook and host gatherings at her place. She would be surrounded by family and friends while laughing and eating good food. She also loved spending as much...

Clara Mae (Gould) Giles was born on September 3, 1936, in Rutledge, Alabama, to John and Clara (Staggers) Gould.

Clara graduated from Crenshaw County Training School in May 1954. She married Moses Giles after her graduation and to their union, had four children. Clara relocated to Columbus, Ohio, in 1961.

She had become an employee of the Central...

Ruth E. Butts, affectionately known as “Ruthie” was born on June 10, 1957, in Nelsonville, OH. To Floyd Wilkes and Patricia Ann Long Walker. Ruthie was called home to be with the lord on June 22, 2023. Ruthie was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Ruthie was a beautiful woman inside and out. Ruthie LOVED her...

Carolyn Maxine Harris, sunrise September 13, 1951 and sunset June 23, 2023.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, Ellis Calvin Harris and Eloise Froe Harris, brothers: Jackie Harris, Isaac Harris, and Charles Harris, sisters: Janet Harris, and Caralee Harris, niece: Amelia Harris, and special friend: David Peters.

Carolyn was a wonderful, loving mother to Alonda Harris, Alan Harris,...

Paula Jean Burgess, lovingly referred to as “Shorty” by her father, was born on February 24, 1953 in Columbus, OH. She departed her earthly home on June 21, 2023.

Paula graduated in the class of 1971 from West High School. She was employed with the United States Postal Service for 29 years as a mail carrier and clerk.

Paula was...

Linda Ann Broadnax Turner was born on September 20th, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio; the third born of Arthur Lee Broadnax and Beverly Jean Johnson (Broadnax) Smith. She was a life-long resident of Columbus.

Linda, was one the matriarchs of the Broadnax-Turner family and a beautiful soul. She knew no stranger, she was a very encouraging God fearing woman, surrogate...

Mother Fannie Gaddy-Woody was born on April 21, 1951, in New York, New York and departed this life on June 19, 2023 at 72 years of age, surrounded by family.

Fannie is a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandma, great-great grandma, sister, aunt and friend. She worked at Paradise Gift Shop at the Columbus Airport for 22 years as a supervisor....

Ricky Antwan McClendon (41) was born on July 17, 1981, in Columbus, Ohio, to Vaynette McClendon and Ricky Allen. He went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 17, 2023.

Ricky attended Groveport City Schools and was a talented basketball player who loved sports. Ricky was a kind and loving person with a contagious smile. He loved...

Diane Ann Rucker was born January 4, 1955, and took Journey into eternity on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at the age of 68. She was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. Diane attended Columbus City Schools and graduated from East High School in 1973. She continued her education at Columbus State Community College. She worked for the Columbus Board of...

Carolyn Littlefield was born on April 13, 1960 to Vernice and Carl Fleming Wade.

She was preceded in death by parents Vernice Margaret Wade, Carl Fleming Wade, (brothers), Michael D Sheridan, Carl Wade Jr., (granddaughters), Imani Vernice Morrison and Kayla K Sigers.

Carolyn knew no strangers with her loving, kind, forgiving, gracious, faithful spirit, which caused everyone she met to...

Connie C. Martin was born into a family of four children on October 4, 1937 in Winston Salem, North Carolina to the late Thurman and Pauline Cockerham.

Connie attended Atkins High School in Winston Salem, North Carolina. After graduation she went on to Winston Salem State University in Winston Salem, North Carolina where she received her Bachelors Degree in Nursing....

Nathan Allen Carroll, 18, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away on June 8, 2023 unexpectedly,

Nathan was born On June 15, 2004 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Duane and Carrie Carroll. Nathan was a student at Connections Academy. He was working hard to become a real estate investor. Throughout his life, he enjoyed building a foundation for his family, Nathan...

Ruth Jeffries, age 91. Sunrise October 10, 1931 and Sunset June 12, 2023.

Visitation 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one block east of Noe Bixby, turn North on Lonsdale Rd.).

Interment at White Chapel Garden Feasterville Trevose, PA.

Please keep the family...