Obituaries

Pastor Franklin O’Bryant, age 86. Heaven Sent July 5, 1934 in Orangeburg, SC and Heaven Bound April 30, 2021 at Avita Healthcare. Franklin grew up in Wilmington, DE and moved to Marion, OH in 1968. Son of the late Julius and Lucinda O’Bryant, he graduated from Howard High School in Wilmington before serving in the the U.S. Marine Corp for...

Ulrica V. Glover, 88, of Columbus, passed away on April 27, 2021, with her loving daughters at her side. She lived on the east side of Columbus and graduated from East High school with the class of 1951.

She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother to 3 daughters, 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandson. She...

Mr. Lawrence R. Parsons, 82, passed away on April 26, 2021 at his residence with his loving children. Lawrence was born on August 20, 1938 in Mansfield, OH to William Parsons and Maebell Walker.

Mr. Parsons graduated from Mansfield Senior High School, served honorably in the U.S. Army and retried from Empire Detroit Steel. He was a member of at...

DANIELLE MARIE LIPKINS, “Dani”, was born Friday, February 14, 1997 at The Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus Ohio. Dani accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior on July 18, 2004 and was baptized at New Life Tabernacle Ministries. At New Life she served in Youth Ministry, Youth Usher, Youth Choir, and Praise Dance.

Dani attended Licking Heights Middle School;...

Willie Mae Scott, age 72.

Sunrise August 31, 1948 and Sunset April 20, 2021.

Private Visitation 11:00 AM and Private Funeral Service 12:00 PM Monday, May 3, 2021 at First Church of Christ, 1911 Oakland Park Ave. Mask and Social Distancing are required.

Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estates.

 

Lachell Marie Tillman was born June 27, 1990 in Columbus, Ohio to Angel L. Tillman and Lamar D. Peoples Sr. She gained her wings on April 25, 2021 at the age of 30 in Columbus, Ohio surrounded by the prayers and love of her family.

Big Baby attended South High School and later worked within the culinary industry which allowed...

Bobbie Jean Simmons, age 84. Sunrise November 20, 1936 and Sunset April 21, 2021.

Please revisit this page and pray for the Simmons family as they write the obituary for Bobbie.

Public Visitation 9:00 AM- 10:00 AM Saturday, May 1, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one block east of...

Jeffrey “Jeff” Lamar Owens, Sr. was born September 12, 1961 and departed this life on April 16, 2021.

Jeff attended Columbus Public Schools and worked for Columbus Steel Drum until becoming disabled. Jeff is a huge sports fan and loved spending time with family, as he was always the center of attention.

Jeff was a loving father, grandpa, son, brother,...

Betty Lou (Bosley) Peele was born September 8, 1938 to Walter Henderson and Albertina Graham in Winston Salem, North Carolina. She peacefully departed this life on Sunday, April 25, 2021 in the comfort of her home.

Betty’s mother died at an early age, and she quit school to care for all 5 of her siblings. Betty retired from Columbus Public...

Born on Wednesday, November 29th, 1989 and ascended to heaven on Tuesday, April 20th, 2021. He is survived by his parents, Steven and Pamela Scott (Reynoldsburg, OH), siblings, Mariah (Brooklyn, NY) and David (Reynoldsburg, OH) Scott, nephew, Daniel Scott (Reynoldsburg, OH), and niece, Bri’lyn Scott (Reynoldsburg, OH).

Darrell was a selfless young man with a quiet, gentle spirit. He was...

Ma’Khia Zhi’Riana Ty’Lea Bryant, age 16. Sunrise September 29, 2004 and Sunset April 20, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio.

Ma’Khia attended Independence High School as an 11th grade student. She was currently on the honor roll. Making Tik Tok Videos doing her hair was her favorite past time. She enjoyed cooking and music.

Ma’Khia had a great sense of humor; always...

Miles Jackson, age 27, was born on December 5, 1993 in Chicago, Illinois to his loving parents, Daniel Mark Jackson and Melody Bowers Jordan. He went home to be with the Lord on Monday April 12, 2021 at St. Ann’s hospital in Westerville, Ohio.

His mother gave him to Christ at an early age. Miles was a spiritual person who...

Joseph Richards, age 92 was born to the late France Richards and Elizabeth Norton Richards on February 23, 1929, in Ashland, Mississippi, the fifth of eleven children. He transitioned to his Heavenly Father, peacefully at his home on April 17th, 2021.

In 1948, Joe traveled to Columbus, Ohio to care for his late uncle Joe Mathews for a year due...

Man Maya Sarki, age 64. Sunrise January 1, 1957 and Sunset April 26, 2021.

Public Visitation 9:00am and Private Funeral 10:00am Saturday, May 1, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery.

Sun Tamang, age 102. Sunrise January 1, 1919 and Sunset April 22, 2021.

Funeral 10:00am Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Mifflin Township Cemetery.

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Michael “Big Mike” Combs, age 59, was born on March 14, 1962, in Columbus, Ohio.

Mike was a proud graduate of Brookhaven High School and Columbus State University. He was a published author and frequently scribed motivational essays for friends and family. Mike epitomized perseverance throughout his life. He fought through many adverse conditions to reach goals; tackled road...

Nina was the youngest daughter of two children. She is the beloved wife of Jerry White.

Nina loved to cook and share childhood stories with her children. As a family, we all enjoyed reminiscing about the good ole days, laughing and eating together.

Nina was kind and unselfish. She always sacrificed and helped to care for others. She was special...

Cynthia Bailey, who loved to be called momma by her kids, departed from her loving family on April 22, 2021.Cynthia was born in Dayton Ohio on October 15, 1961.She was the baby of 5 children born to Barbara Jean Bailey.

Cynthia is survived by her five children, Antwone Devoise, Sherita Devoise, Carlos, Bailey, Kelly Armstrong, and Storm Patterson; grandchildren, Allonia...

Edward Alexander Bishop, 57, passed away on April 22, 2021. Edward was born on October 9, 1963 in Mansfield, OH to Mose Bishop and Sarah Bishop. He attended Mansfield City Schools, graduated from West High School in Columbus, OH and attended Barber College in Marion Ohio. He was also employed at The Holiday Inn. Edward is preceeded in death by...

Jewel Elaine Campbell was born on June 23, 1966 and passed away on April 21, 2021.

Jewel, who was affectionately called “Missy” by our mother, graduated from Columbus South High School (with Distinction) in 1984.

She was employed by several banking institutions before obtaining a position with The Ohio Attorney General’s Office in 1995, where she was currently employed.

Jewel...