Archives for August 2020

Tymir Lydell Wade “Usher” was born in Columbus, Ohio to Wayman Wade and Vickie Swayne Wade on April 17, 1982. He made his transition to be with God on August 21, 2020. Tymir attended Northland High School and was well known by many. Tymir loved basketball, cooking and spending time with his family. Although, he… Read complete obituary here.

Gladys D. Smith was born March 17, 1928 in Bethune, SC, to the late Willie Sr. and Ethel Dinkins. She departed this life on Sunday, August 23, 2020, at the blessed age of 92. In 1948, Gladys was united in marriage to Nathaniel P. Smith and they were the proud parents of two children, son,… Read complete obituary here.

Donald “Griff” Griffin Jr. was born the first child to the late Donald Griffin Sr. and Frances A. Griffin on September 9, 1944 in Columbus, OH. He departed this life on August 20, 2020 after battling pneumonia at the Grant Hospital Medical center. Donald attended East High School for 10th and 11th grade. Donald was… Read complete obituary here.

Carolyn Marie (Frazier) Byrdsong known to her family and friends as Tootie. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 28, 1944 to Mitchell R. and Edna A. Frazier. Tootie transitioned from earth to glory Thursday August 20, 2020. Tootie was preceded in death by her parents Mitchell and Edna Frazier, Sister Norma Wharton, Brothers… Read complete obituary here.

Gary A. Johnson, age 71, a native of Elyria Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 1, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio where he has resided since the late 80’s. He was born on April, 26, 1949 to the late Albert E. Sr. and Etta Mae Johnson. Gary was a 1969 graduate… Read complete obituary here.

Marion Louise Cook, age 89. Sunrise August 14, 1931 and Sunset August 21, 2020. Please revisit this page and pray for the entire Cook Family as they write the obituary, sharing the life story of this amazing wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Private Visitation 9:00 AM and Funeral Service 10:00 AM Saturday, August 29,… Read complete obituary here.

Carlos Singleton was born July 12, 1944 in Savannah, Georgia to Elijah Singleton and Mamie McGirt Singleton. He transitioned from Earth to Heaven on Friday, August 21, 2020 at the age of 76. Carlos was an extremely proud American and honored veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Vietnam War. He was… Read complete obituary here.

Sallie Bell Broady, age 67. Sunrise November 1, 1952 and Sunset August 21, 2020. Please revisit this page and pray for the McCullough & Broady family as they write the obituary for Sallie Broady. Private Funeral 1:00 PM and Public Walk Through 2:00- 3:00PM Friday, August 28, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE… Read complete obituary here.

Deaconess Lorraine Cromwell, age 96. Sunrise September 23, 1923 and Sunset August 20, 2020. Please revisit this page and pray for Deaconess Cromwell’s family as they write the obituary telling the life story of Lorraine Cromwell. Visitation 10:00 AM and Private Funeral Service 11:00 AM Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church,… Read complete obituary here.

Betty Jean Holliday Butler passed away peacefully at the age of 77, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. Betty was born May 26, 1943 in Cairo, Illinois to the late Joe Sr and Mary (Hightower) Turner. Betty was one of seven children and a fraternal twin. The family relocated to Columbus,… Read complete obituary here.