Obituaries

Judy Duff daughter of the late Samuel Lawless Gregory Sr and Janet Arlene Gregory Malone was born August 7, 1963 in Columbus, OH. Judy was a graduate of Briggs High School and Columbus Technical Institute (now known as CSCC) where she earned an Associate’s degree and became licensed as a Registered Nurse. Judy served her community working in hospitals, group...

Loretta Ellen Busbee Willis, born April 24, 1938, went home to the Lord December 14, 2021.

Loreta came to Ohio in 1970, where she worked as a nurse at different hospitals, private duty patients, and with the county working with the disabled. She worked with the Red Cross, Civil Defense Disaster Relief and First Aid, as well as taught. She...

Brian Jackson Sr, age 51. Sunrise April 30, 1970 and Sunset December 4, 2021.

Brian Keith Jackson, Sr., age 51, departed this life on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at Doctors West Hospital.

 

Brian was born April 30, 1970.  He was the seventh of eight children born to the union of Raynol Jackson, Sr. and Martha Jackson in Columbus, Ohio.

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Charley Booth Jr affectionately known to friends and family as “Charley Boo” went home to be with Our Lord, Friday December 10, 2021 at the age of 68.

Charley was born to Geraldine Small (Surratt) January 30, 1953. Charley was a lifelong resident of Columbus, OH and a graduate of Linden McKinley High School. Charley was a faithful member of...

Tianna Lajuan Ransom, age 50. Sunrise August 18, 1971 and Sunset December 8, 2021.

Visitation 9:00 AM and Funeral Service 10:00 AM Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Judah Christian Community Church, 972 Beechwood Road.

Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estates.

Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. To...

Rose Marie Dunson was born July 14, 1930, in Columbus, Ohio. She went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 10, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Manuel and Laura Ingram, husband of 57 years, Olas Dunson, brothers; Rudolph, Irven and Norman, sister; Imogene.

Rose was a woman full of pride and dignity. Rose accepted...

Michael Parnell Cochran, 45 of Columbus, OH departed on Friday December 10, 2021. The third of four children, Michael was born July 31, 1976 to Parnell and Deborah Cochran. Michael is preceded in death by his son, Noah Cochran 12/31/01, and daughter, Ava Cochran born on 10/06/05.

Michael was a loving husband and father. He met the love of his...

Gregory Brannon was born May 14, 1954 to Evelyn and Nathaniel Brannon. Greg, as he was affectionately called by family and friends, was called home to be with the lord on December 12, 2021 at the age of 67.

Greg graduated from Mohawk High School in 1972. After graduation, Greg and some of his high school friends were recruited by...

Shirlene Calloway, age 58. Sunrise April 19, 1963 and Sunset December 10, 2021.

Please pray for the family as they prepare the obituary.

Visitation 1:00pm and Memorial Service 2:00pm Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Ernestine Battle Granderson Owens was born on June 1, 1936, in Columbus, OH to Veada Flint Battle and William Battle. She had two sisters, Mary Lyle and Barbara Covington. She married Huey P. Granderson in 1952 to 1973 and to this union four children were born, Huey William, Gail C., Tony P. and Michael R. Granderson.

Ernestine was baptized at...

Celestine “Tiny” Martin’s love for life didn’t come to an end with her death. She simply gained exclusive access to the party at the pearly gates. Greeting her upon her arrival were her Parents, Usy and Fannie Mae Flint, Brothers, H.T, Sherman (Laurce) Clarence and L.M Flint; Sisters, Veada Battle and Gladys Jones; Great-Grandson, Torian Bailey.

Tiny was born and...

Lavenia Marilyn “Venia” Frost of 2009 Westbrook, Columbus, Ohio went to be with the Lord on December 7, 2021. Venia was born January 8, 1959, a daughter of the late Oscar and Alean May Frost.

Venia was a 1978 graduate of Warren Western Reserve High School. Venia enjoyed cooking, listening to music, traveling, and spending time with her family, children,...

Rayel Wellman, age 24. Sunrise October 23, 1997 and Sunset December 2, 2021.

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Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Friday, December 17, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Pamela Crosby Miller was born on November 15, 1950 in Pensacola, Florida to the parents Grace and William Crosby. She was raised with her siblings Ernest, Michelle and Alice Crosby.

Pamela was raised in New Your City with her siblings by her parents, where they settled, her father was in the Navy. She was the mother of 5 children. But...

Darlinda Ann Thompson, age 52. Sunrise January 10, 1969 and Sunset November 26, 2021.

Please revisit this page and pray for the Thompson family as they write the obituary for Darlinda.

Private Visitation 1:00pm Private Funeral Service: 2:00pm Wednesday February 02, 2022 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one block east...

John Boykin, age 63. Sunrise November 12, 1958 and Sunset December 7, 2021.

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Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery.

Mr Leroy Craig Roberts, age 58. Sunrise August 15, 1963 and Sunset November 19, 2021.

A TIME TO BE BORN

Leroy Craig Roberts was born on August 15, 1963.  He was the fifth of five children born to Sarah Elizabeth and James Henry Roberts.  Leroy Attended Northland High School in Columbus Ohio and later went to earn his GED.

 

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James L. Minor, age 91 passed peacefully at his residence on December 4, 2021. James was born in Harrietville, Ohio, where he grew up and went to High School. He then joined the Army and fought in the Korean War.

James loved telling stories about growing up in the country. When you attended the family reunion, he would have to...