Archives for January 2021

Lillie G Smith, age 104. Sunrise March 24, 1916 and Sunset January 8, 2021. Visitation 1:00 PM- 3:00 PM Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one block east of Noe Bixby, turn North on Lonsdale Rd.)Columbus, Ohio. Interment at Todd Cemetery in… Read complete obituary here.

Dailey Shepherd Jr, age 83. Sunrise March 9, 1937 and Sunset December 22, 2020. Private Visitation 10:00 AM and Private Funeral Service 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one block east of Noe Bixby, turn North on Lonsdale Rd.). Mask… Read complete obituary here.

Erica Marie Barnes, 55, was born May 22, 1965 in Columbus, Ohio to the late James and Antoinette Ethel Braford Barnes, passed into eternal life January 1, 2021, at Mount Carmel East Hospital. Erica attended Columbus Public Schools and graduated from Marion-Franklin High School, where she was a member of the Marionettes Drill Team. Erica… Read complete obituary here.

William A. Tanksley, age 76. Sunrise January 20, 1944 and Sunset January 5, 2021. PUBLIC Visitation 9:00 AM. PRIVATE Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Thursday, January 14, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one block east of Noe Bixby, turn North on… Read complete obituary here.

Loretta McLaughlin, age 86. Sunrise November 18, 1934 and Sunset January 5, 2021. Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Columbus Christian Center, 2300 N Cassady Ave. Interment at Evergreen Burial Park. Offer Condolence for the family of Loretta McLaughlin Print Obituary & Condolences

Kenneth Rashawn Palmer born September 6, 1989 in Columbus, Ohio. Kenneth went home to be with the Lord on January 1, 2021. “God’s Gift” was entrusted to Charles and Barbara Palmer to parent Kenneth, also he was nurtured by late grandparents, Betty and George Watkins. Kenneth graduated from Marion Franklin high school in 2008 and… Read complete obituary here.

Jessie (Flo Jo) Denise Tatum was born in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, August 16, 1958 to Mary Grace Woodruff and Robert Williams. Jessie received her High School Diploma from Marion Franklin High School. She went on to attend Norfolk State University where she received her Bachelor Degree in Business. Jessie continued her educational pursuit by… Read complete obituary here.

John Millard Whatley, Jr. entered life on March 7, 1954, to the late John M. and Lousie Whatley, Sr. of Mansfield, Ohio. John, Jr. entered eternal rest on December 24, 2020 with his loved ones by his side. John had many passions, and he loved helping others in any way that he could. In 2004,… Read complete obituary here.

David Andrew Gaines was born on July 7, 1958, to Chauncey Wills and Brunetta Gaines in Columbus, Ohio. David was a graduate of Mifflin High School. Upon graduation, David enjoyed a diverse career in quality control for Mercedes Benz, construction, and, most recently, a devoted caregiver to family and friends. David had a zeal for… Read complete obituary here.

Taniqua P. Thompson was born in Columbus, Ohio on April 21, 1982. She was a loving mother, sister, aunt, and friend. Taniqua Thompson went to be with her Lord on Monday, January 4, 2021 at the age of 38. Taniqua was a graduate of North High School and worked for the US Post Office. Taniqua… Read complete obituary here.