Obituaries

Anthony Quan Merchant Sr. “Merch”, age 59 was born December 11, 1962 in Columbus, Ohio to James and Joyce Taylor. He received his invitation to Heaven December 19, 2021.

Anthony accepted Christ at Bibleway Church of our Lord Jesus Christ at the age of 13. He always remembered the word of God and loved to sing. His favorite song being...

Life for Willie Thomas Wall, Jr. began on October 21, 1959. Life ended for him on Sunday, December 12, 2021.

Willie, the first child born to the late Geneva and Willie Thomas Wall, Sr., was one of four sons.

Affectionately called “Porgie” by family and friends,

Willie Thomas was an endearing son and brother who brought much joy and laughter...

Arvin C McGhee Sr. was born June 21, 1960 in Columbus Ohio to the late Otis and Helen McGhee. Arvin departed this life on Friday December 24, 2021.

Arvin’s parents relocated to Cleveland Ohio where Arvin was educated in the Cleveland public schools and later attended Shaw High school.

Arvin then enlisted in the United States Army where...

Bettie P. Wade was born on September 13, 1945 in Selma, Alabama. She was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 21st, 2021. Bettie was a faithful and devoted Christian. She accepted Christ at an early age at Sandridge Baptist Church in Selma, Alabama, where she served as an usher. She is preceded in death by her...

Shade Martin Hunter, age 58. Sunrise February 4, 1963 and Sunset December 17, 2021

Please revisit this page and pray for the Hunter Family as they write the obituary for Shade.

Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Donta Stewart, age 18. Sunrise March 14, 2003 and Sunset December 8, 2021.

Donta R. Stewart was known by his family as “Bud”, and “Tado” by his friends. Donta was born on March 14, 2003 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Donta attended Groveport High School and Reynoldsburg High School. Donta was so driven by football, basketball, boxing, and living in the...

Sepia Nicole Cuthbert was born April 23, 1982, in Columbus, Ohio. She entered her enteral rest Monday, December 13, 2021, at Grant Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

Sepia is preceded in death by her grandparents James (Albertha) Robinson and Thomas (Ella) Cuthbert, aunts, and uncles.

In 1998, Sepia attended Independence High School in Columbus, Ohio and she was employed as a...

Stephanie Ann Smith was a bright light that touched so many people. Stephanie was born on April 25, 1967 (Twin A) at Mt. Carmel Hospital to Paul L. Smith and Estalene McCoy-Smith.

Stephanie went to Whetstone High School. She loved her family. Everyone had a different spot in her heart. She was joined in marriage to Rocky Sanford on May...

Adam Curry Sr., 57, passed away on December 16, 2021. Adam was born on February 4, 1964 in Andalusia, AL to Robert and Mary Curry.

He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing and going to the game room. He was employed at Edge Plastic.

He is preceeded in death by his parents and siblings, Annetta Marshall, Mary Henderson, Mattie...

Timothy Demarco Wash, Jr. was born on September 16,1996 to Tamiah Loyd and Timothy Wash, Sr. in Chicago, IL.  It was shortly after his entry that he became affectionately known to family and friends as “TimTim.”

In his youth, TimTim was mild-mannered and reserved, but you always could tell when he came around because his smile would light up any...

Richard Brisco passed away December 14, 2021 at Mt Carmel East Hospital. He was born to the late J.B Brisco and Theola Brisco in Rayville, Louisiana.

Richard Brisco also known as “Daddy Rich” or Grandfather to all that knew him and loved him.

Daddy Rich came to Columbus, Ohio in 1960, where he worked at several nursing homes as well...

 

Anthony Devon “Snookie” Miller-Dickerson, age 18, transitioned from Earth on December 3, 2021. Anthony Snookie was born to Erica Miller-Southerland on October 24, 2003.

Snookie was a student at KIPP Columbus High School. He enjoyed playing basketball, soccer, momentum dance, and playing the violin. As he grew older, he became interested in investment trades, writing music, performing his songs,...

Beulah J. Horton, age 62 Sunrise August 1,1959 Sunset December 15,2021. Preceded in death by her mother Betty Horton and father Preston Horton.

Beulah graduated from Rutherford High School in Panama City, FL and leaves behind many classmates who will remember her fondly. She went on to attend Gulf Coast State College as an Art Major. She chased her dreams...

Clifford Jean Barber was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away on December 12, 2021 at the age of 82.

Jean was born on November 19, 1939, in Decatur, Georgia to her parents, Clifford Wingo and Gladys Chase. She was educated in the Columbus Public School System and graduated from East High School. She cherished 52...

Bishop Larry Don Cochran Jr. was born in Columbus, Ohio on December 20th, 1961. He was the son of Anna Ruth Cochran and Larry Don Cochran Sr. He attended Columbus Public Schools and graduated from Central High School in 1980, where he exceled as a member of the track and field team and the school band. An electrician for the...

Arwilda Miller, age 97. Sunrise November 6, 1924 and Sunset December 7, 2021.

Please revisit this page and pray for the Miller family as they write the obituary for Awilda.

Private Visitation 4:00 PM and Private Memorial Service 5:00 PM Saturday, December 18, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave. To read...