Obituaries

Sean Vincent Bryant was born on May 3, 1976, in Toledo, Ohio and was called home to the Lord unexpectedly. Sean Vincent was born to the late Gordon Vincent Bryant and Dorothy Jean Pryor Bryant. Vincent was the youngest of five children: Anthony, Caprice, Evette, all of Toledo, and Bryant of Seattle. Vincent attended Woodward High School in Toledo, Ohio...

Ronald Andre Clayton, aka Ronnie or Tutu, was born on January 10, 1970 in Columbus, Ohio to Kate Cox and Ronald (Ronnie) Clayton. He grew up on the north side of Columbus; and, spent time working or gathering with friends and family. Daily, he shared stories and laughs…especially with his mom. “He was truly a momma’s boy…and always wanted to...

Our beloved mother Marilyn Paulene Alexander “Nan Nan” was born on March 30, 1937 in Washington Court House, Ohio to the late Irene Lowe McCarty. She was called home to be with the lord on July 11, 2022, at the age of 85. She was one of the strongest women to ever walk this earth and we were truly blessed...

Brian Lynne Thornton departed this life to forever be with the Lord on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at OSU Wexner Medical Center. Born March 17, 1956, in Braddock, PA to the parents of Keever Thornton and Marion Hairston Thornton.

Brian is preceded in death by his parents Keever and Marion Thornton and brother, Shawn Thornton, Sr. He is also preceded...

Linda Michelle McBride, age 70. Sunrise January 31, 1952 and Sunset July 8, 2022.

Please pray for the family as they prepare the obituary.

Private arrangements entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Rickey Woodard, age 66 was born September 30, 1955 to Jessie and Essie Woodard. He went home to be with the Lord on Friday July 8, 2022.

Rickey was a faithful and dedicated member of the St. Thomas Baptist Church where he served in many different capacities. He was appointed to be a Deacon and served in that position for...

Janga B Ghimray, age 69. Sunrise October 1, 1952 and Sunset July 9, 2022.

Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Monday, July 11, 2022 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 Evergreen Burial Park. To read the...

Aaron Wess, age 33. Sunrise March 18, 1989 and Sunset June 23, 2022.

Please pray for the family as they prepare the obituary.

Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Shiloh Baptist Church, 720 Mt Vernon Ave.

Inurnment at Green Lawn Cemetery.

HEAVEN’S ANGELS delivered Sa’Riya LeeAnn Marie Taylor her wings, swiftly on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Those who affectionately knew and loved her called her “Red”.

Sa’Riya’s birth on Thursday, January 17, 2013, was a blessing to her parents, Shatera Taylor and Ja’Nei Brightwell. From the very beginning, they knew that Red was destined to be special.  Her vibrant personality was...

Raejean Marie Harris, affectionately known as Sugar, was born June 12, 1947, to James and Helen Harris in Winona, West Virginia.

She married the late Vincent Beasley in 1966 and later welcomed their only son, Jeffrey. Later in 1974, she moved to Columbus, Ohio where she resided for the rest of her natural life.

Raejean was an avid bingo player...

James Lee Craft Jr., age 74. Sunrise June 11, 1948 and Sunset June 30, 2022.

JAMES LEE CRAFT, JR. passed away on June 30, 2022. He was born and raised in Columbus, OH, and was the second of two children born to James L. Craft, Sr., and Thelma (Brown) Craft. James attended the Columbus Public Schools and was a proud...

Anthony Charles Gilford was born April 30, 1963, to Joe L. Gilford and Mary B. (Person) Gilford in Warren, Ohio. The fourth child of seven children and referred to as the glue of the family being the middle child. His educational journey began at Morgandale Elementary School in Warren, Ohio. In the seventh grade he transferred to Ramah Jr. Academy...

Joyce Hairston Graham peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday evening, June 29th  2022 at the Otterbein Senior Living in Gahanna, Ohio. A special thank you to Brooksdales Senior Living and all their staff for their “Tender Loving Care” over the years. She was a lifelong resident of Columbus Ohio where she was born to the...

Deacon Harold Bernard “Bay” Ragland a native of Columbus, Ohio, was born March 8, 1935, to Lucille Marie (Gibson) and Percy Phillip Ragland.  Bay was the middle child of nine that included, Dorothy Ellen, Wilbur Percy, Juanita Bessie, Mildred Marie, Lawrence Charles, Herbert Lloyd,Thelma Veretta and Welma Loretta. Harold graduated from Central High School in 1954; and was a sergeant...