Archives for June 2020

Corey De’John Brown

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Corey De’John Brown was born on September 21, 2000 in Columbus, Ohio at Ohio State University Hospital. Corey was born to Bernadette Brown and Corey Barr. At the young as of 3 years old Corey was raised and resided with his great aunt Dorothy M. Ransom whom he called Grandma. Corey attended Shady Lane/ Sherrwood… Read complete obituary here.

Thomas Wright

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Thomas Wright, age 84 was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 8, 2020. Thomas was born September 30, 1935 in Sardis, Mississippi to parents, James and Henrietta Lee (Barksdale) Wright. In 1944 James relocated his family to Chicago, Illinois. Spending his formative years there, Thomas attended Wells High School, and was… Read complete obituary here.

Natausha Marie Sullivan

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Natausha Marie Sullivan, age 37. Sunrise February 24, 1983 and Sunset June 2, 2020. Natausha Marie “Tator Tot” Sullivan, age 37 was born in Columbus, OH to Sherri Gavin and Gregory Sullivan on February 24, 1983. She departed this earthly life on June 2, 2020. Natausha went to school at Central High School in Clifton,… Read complete obituary here.

Portia J. Dyson

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Portia J Dyson, age 92, was born July 21, 1927. She departed this earthly life on June 7, 2020. Portia raised four children single-handedly, due to her husband’s passing. She dedicated her life to helping anyone in need. She was the first African American to graduate from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Portsmouth, OH,… Read complete obituary here.

Nyomi Stephens

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Nyomi Stephens was born on June 22, 1999 in Columbus, Ohio. She is the beloved daughter of Clive and Kimberly Stephens and the older Sister to Clive Jr. and Elijah “Eli” Stephens. In Columbus she attended elementary school and completed school at Watkins Middle and Watkins Memorial High School in Pataskala, Ohio. She enjoyed and… Read complete obituary here.

Harry E. Hawkins Jr.

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Harry E. Hawkins Jr., age 94. Sunrise December 9, 1925 and Sunset June 4, 2020. Private services Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Monday, June 15, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. A mask is mandatory. Interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Please… Read complete obituary here.

Christine Ann Simons

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Christine Ann Simons, 58 years old, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 after an over 30 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis and an even larger battle with COVID-19. Christine, affectionately called Chrissy or Chris by her family, was born October 15th, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio to her parents David and Martha Rammell. Chris graduated… Read complete obituary here.

Cecil William Washington

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Cecil William Washington was born on August 12, 1946 in Reading, PA and fell asleep in death on May 24, 2020, due to complications from the Coronavirus. At an early age Cecil and his family moved to Pittsburgh, PA where they lived on Mulford Street in Homewood until he joined the Army. In 1979 Cecil… Read complete obituary here.

Delores Ann Shepherd Johnson

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Delores Ann Shepherd Johnson, age 61. Sunrise September 3, 1958 and Sunset May 22, 2020. Please revisit this page and pray for the family as they work on writing the obituary for Delores. On Thursday, June 11, 2020 the procession will depart at 9:30am from MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST,… Read complete obituary here.

KayKimia Marie Ruffin

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KayKimia Marie Ruffin, age 27. Sunrise October 3, 1992 and Sunset June 1, 2020. Please revisit this page and pray for the family as they are working on the obituary for KayKimia. Visitation 11:00 AM and Funeral Service 12:00 PM Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Resurrection Power COGIC, 81 Price Road. Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery…. Read complete obituary here.