Obituaries

Ania Cire Clark, affectionately known as NeeBaby, Auntie, Neek-Neek, Nia Boo, Big Neek, or as called by her mom, Big Gal, just to name a few, was born on March 22, 2002 in Columbus, Ohio to Eric Clark and the late Andrea Moorer. She attended FLEX High and (in her words) would “maybe” go to college after graduation. She was...

Deloris Mae Carter Pettigrew, age 78, was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 14, 1943, to Griffin K. and Doris Butler. She became a believer in Christ early in life, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church.

Deloris entered eternal peace on December 25, 2021 at home. She was a graduate of West High School (class of 61), attended The Ohio State...

Michael Keith Duncan, age 65, was born on September 26, 1956 and passed away on December 23, 2021.

Michael loved life to the fullest. He enjoyed traveling, camping, and collecting coins and stamps! Michael also loved and cherished his dog Murphy.

Michael is preceded in death by his grandmother, Earless Reams; father, Charles Duncan; and brothers, Nyle Duncan and Milford...

Honest Sifobela Moyo, age 49. Sunrise March 3, 1972 and Sunset December 24, 2021. Graveside Service 3:00 PM Wednesday, December 29, 2021 Glen Rest Memorial Estates 8029 E. Main St. Reynoldsburg. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one block east of Noe Bixby, turn North on Lonsdale...

Linda A. Lloyd, 66, passed away on December 22, 2021. Linda was born on January 19, 1955 in White Plains, GA to Tommie Chaye and Annie Love Mosley.

Linda was a 1974 graduate of Greene County High School in Georgia. She was a member of Community Temple COGIC where she served on the Mothers Board Ministry, She formerly served as...

Anthony Quan Merchant Sr. “Merch”, age 59 was born December 11, 1962 in Columbus, Ohio to James and Joyce Taylor. He received his invitation to Heaven December 19, 2021.

Anthony accepted Christ at Bibleway Church of our Lord Jesus Christ at the age of 13. He always remembered the word of God and loved to sing. His favorite song being...

Life for Willie Thomas Wall, Jr. began on October 21, 1959. Life ended for him on Sunday, December 12, 2021.

Willie, the first child born to the late Geneva and Willie Thomas Wall, Sr., was one of four sons.

Affectionately called “Porgie” by family and friends,

Willie Thomas was an endearing son and brother who brought much joy and laughter...

Arvin C McGhee Sr. was born June 21, 1960 in Columbus Ohio to the late Otis and Helen McGhee. Arvin departed this life on Friday December 24, 2021.

Arvin’s parents relocated to Cleveland Ohio where Arvin was educated in the Cleveland public schools and later attended Shaw High school.

Arvin then enlisted in the United States Army where...

Bettie P. Wade was born on September 13, 1945 in Selma, Alabama. She was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 21st, 2021. Bettie was a faithful and devoted Christian. She accepted Christ at an early age at Sandridge Baptist Church in Selma, Alabama, where she served as an usher. She is preceded in death by her...

Shade Martin Hunter, age 58. Sunrise February 4, 1963 and Sunset December 17, 2021

Please revisit this page and pray for the Hunter Family as they write the obituary for Shade.

Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Donta Stewart, age 18. Sunrise March 14, 2003 and Sunset December 8, 2021.

Donta R. Stewart was known by his family as “Bud”, and “Tado” by his friends. Donta was born on March 14, 2003 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Donta attended Groveport High School and Reynoldsburg High School. Donta was so driven by football, basketball, boxing, and living in the...

Sepia Nicole Cuthbert was born April 23, 1982, in Columbus, Ohio. She entered her enteral rest Monday, December 13, 2021, at Grant Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

Sepia is preceded in death by her grandparents James (Albertha) Robinson and Thomas (Ella) Cuthbert, aunts, and uncles.

In 1998, Sepia attended Independence High School in Columbus, Ohio and she was employed as a...

Stephanie Ann Smith was a bright light that touched so many people. Stephanie was born on April 25, 1967 (Twin A) at Mt. Carmel Hospital to Paul L. Smith and Estalene McCoy-Smith.

Stephanie went to Whetstone High School. She loved her family. Everyone had a different spot in her heart. She was joined in marriage to Rocky Sanford on May...

Adam Curry Sr., 57, passed away on December 16, 2021. Adam was born on February 4, 1964 in Andalusia, AL to Robert and Mary Curry.

He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing and going to the game room. He was employed at Edge Plastic.

He is preceeded in death by his parents and siblings, Annetta Marshall, Mary Henderson, Mattie...

Timothy Demarco Wash, Jr. was born on September 16,1996 to Tamiah Loyd and Timothy Wash, Sr. in Chicago, IL.  It was shortly after his entry that he became affectionately known to family and friends as “TimTim.”

In his youth, TimTim was mild-mannered and reserved, but you always could tell when he came around because his smile would light up any...

Richard Brisco passed away December 14, 2021 at Mt Carmel East Hospital. He was born to the late J.B Brisco and Theola Brisco in Rayville, Louisiana.

Richard Brisco also known as “Daddy Rich” or Grandfather to all that knew him and loved him.

Daddy Rich came to Columbus, Ohio in 1960, where he worked at several nursing homes as well...