Archives for December 2020

Rufus Edward Holmes, age 62, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at Sycamore Run in Millersburg, Ohio. Rufus was born on February 24, 1958 in Saint Louis, MO to the late Johnny Holmes and Ruby Holmes. He graduated from Mansfield Senior High School. Rufus is survived by brother Elijah Holmes; sisters Patricia Brown, Estelle Holmes… Read complete obituary here.

Glenora Jordan was born April 17, 1957, in Columbus, Ohio and was the fourth of five children born to Rev. Robert Sylvester Jordan, Sr. and Sallie Beaulah Jordan. Affectionately known to her family and close friends as “Sister,” Glenora grew up in the Hilltop neighborhood (on Columbus’ west side) where she attended West Mound Elementary… Read complete obituary here.

Yvette Rose Ransom, age 64. Sunrise September 4, 1956 and Sunset December 22, 2020. Please revisit this page and pray for the Ransom family as they write the obituary for Yvette Private Visitation 10:00 AM and Private Funeral Service 11:00 AM Friday, January 8, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE… Read complete obituary here.

SEARCY LEE WHEELER was born November 4, 1955 in Columbus, Ohio to Charles and Eva Mae Wheeler. Searcy departed this earthly life on Thursday, December 17, 2020 surrounded by her family. Searcy attended the Columbus Public Schools where she graduated from South High School. Searcy was employed with several companies until she retired from the… Read complete obituary here.

Veda Blake unexpectedly passed on Dec 17, 2020; she had a long fight. She was a survivor of a kidney transplant. Veda was graduate of Linden McKinley High School and she also attended The Ohio State University. She was a very strong woman, 66 years young birthed to Alberta McClain and Arthur Brown Sr. on… Read complete obituary here.

Tamika Nichole Smith, age 44. Sunrise April 12, 1976 and Sunset December 15, 2020. PRIVATE Visitation 1:00 PM and Memorial Service 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. A MASK IS MANDATORY. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Mrs…. Read complete obituary here.

Willie James Bias was born March 15, 1934 in Oxford, Alabama to the late William and Lillie Mae (Jenkins) Bias. On Friday, December 18, 2020, he went home to be with the Lord. Willie came to Columbus in 1950. He attended Champion Junior High School and was a proud graduate of East High School, Class… Read complete obituary here.

Paula Brice was born in Miami, FL on October 15, 1964 to the parents of Lola Mae Lee and Clarence Paul Brice Sr. She was the proud mother of two children Luther Missick Jr., (Shatonna) and Sherria Brice (Darius Sr.). She has four grandchildren Luther III, Gabriel, Darius Jr., and Janiya. Paula was educated in… Read complete obituary here.

Anthony Fitzgerald Davis was born February 2, 1970 to Lawrence Spiller, Jr. and Muzetta (Davis) Roberts. Our community has sadly lost a great soul Wednesday, December 16, 2020, when Anthony Davis favorably known as AD/Aye Dee passed away peacefully at his residence. After proudly graduating from Linden-McKinley High School, Anthony then joined the United States… Read complete obituary here.

Gregory Binion was born January 9,1955 in Columbus Ohio to the late William Binion and Lilian Binion-Johnson. He was escorted to heaven by the angels on December 6, 2020. Gregory attended Columbus Public Schools and was a graduate of South High School. He was a triathlete and excelled in basketball, football and baseball which landed… Read complete obituary here.