Archives for September 2018

Sharon Lynette Bowers was born May 15, 1964 in Winston Salem, NC. She went home to be with the Lord on September 5, 2018 at Mt. Carmel East hospital Columbus, Ohio. Sharon graduated from Central High school in Columbus, Ohio. Sharon received her ministerial certification under Elder Jerome Bostic. Sharon loved to care for people… Read complete obituary here.

Lona Alease Lilly was born in Pageton, West Virginia on April 29, 1933 and was raised in Stuart, Virginia. After graduating high school, she relocated to Roanoke, Virginia where she met her future husband, Vivian Lilly. Lona Alease was the oldest of 5 children born to the late Mildred Hagwood. Her first born, Lauranita Moore… Read complete obituary here.

Christine Jo DeLaurentis, age 63, beloved daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother, was born December 23, 1954 in Grove City, Pennsylvania. Christine moved with her family to Mt. Vernon, Ohio in 1969 and was a 1972 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School. A gifted artist, Christine graduated from Bridgeport University in Bridgeport, Connecticut with a degree… Read complete obituary here.

Henry L. Laws was born January 23, 1947 to Woodie B. and Henry E. Laws. He passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Woodie B. and Henry E. Laws. Henry is survived by his loving wife, Beverly A. Laws; children, Antonio L.P. Tucker, Corey L. Tucker, Rochelle Y…. Read complete obituary here.

Zera Lee Gray, age 67. Sunrise July 2, 1951 in Clarksdale, MS and Sunset September 7, 2018 in Mansfield, OH. Zera was preceded in death by her mother, Margaree Gray; sisters, Christine Prince and Vivian Attaway and brothers, Joseph Gray and Keith Williams. Left to cherish her memory; children, Martin Rawls III, Lamont, Delastradious, Cornelius,… Read complete obituary here.

On Wednesday, September 5, 2018, Willie McKnight Jr., loving son, brother, and father of two, passed away at age 53. Willie James McKnight Jr. was born January 15, 1965 in Brooklyn, NY. to Willie James McKnight Sr., and Earther Lee Dunlap-McKnight. He was the third of six children born to his mother. As a child… Read complete obituary here.

Fannie K. Holley, age 78. Sunrise February 4, 1940 and Sunset September 7, 2018. Visitation 11:00am and Funeral 12:00pm Thursday, September 13, 2018 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave. Offer Condolence for the family of Fannie Holley Print Obituary & Condolences

Katherine Frances Craig (Holman) “Kathy” Sunrise July 17, 1946 Sunset  September 3, 2018 Kathy Craig possessed a wondrous and childlike joy of seeing the world that made her beloved by all who knew her. Kathy was born in Columbus, Ohio and raised in Worthington, Ohio. She was the daughter of Mildred Jean Jackson (Johnson) of… Read complete obituary here.

Mary Elizabeth O’Cain, Age 91. Sunrise January 16, 1927 and Sunset September 2, 2018   Visitation 11:00am and Funeral 12:00pm Monday, September 10, 2018 at Love Zion Baptist Church, 1459 Madison Ave.   Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estates Offer Condolence for the family of Mary Elizabeth O’Cain Print Obituary & Condolences

Charles Lee Williams, Age 89 took his wings on August 27, 2018. Mr. Charles Williams was a loving man, and had some hobbies that he enjoyed. Fishing was one, and having a good time with his friends. He loved working and cooking as well and having cookouts bought joy to him. He is preceded in… Read complete obituary here.