Obituaries

Late evening on Thursday, November 12, 2020 the angel of silence sealed the lips of Valorie Jean Dillard and took her bright spirit away to a land that is free from sickness, sorrow, pain and death to a place of eternal rest. VALORIE JEAN DILLARD, daughter of the late Mary Frances and Calloway Reeves was born on April 26, 1951...

Mildred Lindsey was born August 26, 1926 in Laurel, MS to Isabella Bender and Luther McGee.

Mildred and her family moved to Columbus, OH in 1966. She worked with special needs in the 80’s at Twin Valley. Mildred was already raising her 13 children. Mildred raised and mothered her grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and people of no relationship. Mildred was a...

Corrine Elizabeth Tanner was born in Columbus, Ohio on April 5, 1948. She went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at the age of 72. She was educated in the Licking Heights and Columbus Public School System where she was a member of the National Honor Society and graduated from Central High School. She attended...

Lailure Beatrice Burton, age 66, was born April 4, 1954 and departed this life on November 9, 2020.

Lailure graduated from Linden McKinley High School in 1972 where she was a part of the drill team. She retired from the City of Columbus Heath Department after 33 years of service to the WIC department. She was an active member...

Wayne Eugene Smith was born February 3, 1949 to the parents of James William Smith and Melzetta (Roberts) Smith in Columbus, Ohio. He departed this life on Friday, November 6th, 2020 at Ohio State University Hospital (North) at 71 years of age.

In his early years Wayne was a member of Refuge Baptist Church. He was educated in Columbus...

Deaconess June Elizabeth Williams, age 75. Sunrise February 11, 1945 and Sunset November 10, 2020.

Please revisit this page and pray for the Williams Family as they write the obituary for Deaconess June Williams.

Private Visitation 10:00 AM and Private Funeral Service 11:00 AM Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST...

Towana Rene O’Bannon was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 16, 1957. She departed this life on October 27, 2020.

Towana graduated with Honors at Linden McKinley High School after that she worked for Lucy Puppets over 15 years, and never missed a pay.

Towana loved church, always willing to help in the kitchen when needed. She also...

Kenneth Wayne Smith, Jr., a business owner and lifelong resident of Columbus, Ohio died unexpectedly on November 9, 2020 at the age of 42.

Kenneth was born to Sherry Malone-Hogue and Kenneth Smith, Sr on July 20, 1978. He is a graduate of Beechcroft High School. Kenneth was baptized in the name of Jesus while attending Shiloh Baptist Church. In...

Yao “Ezekiel” Ekoude Essy was born December 21, 1989 and departed this earthly life on November 1, 2020.

Ezekiel was born in the Republic of Togo to a Ghanaian mother in West Africa. He spent most of his life in Togo before moving to the United States in 2016. He is survived by an aged mother and siblings, all...

Mr. Jerry Nathaniel Broughton was born on August 14, 1957 in Walterboro, South Carolina. He was the second child born to the late Mr. Shadie A.Broughton and Pearl N. Jamison Broughton. Jerry spent his childhood in the rural area of Ruffin, SC (Indian Creek Community). His education began in Colleton County schools. He furthered his education and graduated from Claflin...

Fidel Jonathan Williams unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, November 03, 2020 who lived a healthy and strong life for 34 years.

Fidel was born unto the union of mother, Sally Kemokai and deceased father, Retired Lt. General Samuel O. Williams Sr. in Mattru Jong, Republic of Sierra Leone at the UBC mission hospital on June 13, 1986. His alma mater...

Jasmine was born on November 10, 1989 in Columbus, Ohio to Beverly and Christian Odor. She transitioned from life on November 3, 2020 at the age of 30.

Jasmine, affectionately known by many as “Jazz” or “J”, graduated from East High School and Devry University with an Associates Degree in Computer Technology in 2008. Jasmine was so full of life...

Elder Shawn Kermit Underwood also known as Chops and Chopper City was born on March 27, 1977 to Donna Underwood and Kermit Blair in Columbus, Ohio. He was raised in Nelson Park Apartments. Shawn went home to be with the Lord and his loving mother Donna and grandmother Nancy Jane on November 6, 2020. Shawn attended the Church of Jesus...

Sadie Lea Johnson, age 70. Sunrise July 8, 1950 and Sunset November 3, 2020.

PRIVATE Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Thursday, November 19, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

A MASK IS MANDATORY.

Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estates.

Jeffrey T Hairston went to be with the lord Sunday November 01, 2020. He is proceeded in death by Grandmother Donna K Smith. Survived by parents Kimyahta and Jeffrey A Hairston, Sister Niyana L Hairston, Brother Javion A Hairston, Grandparents Tamara and Jeffrey Hairston and Mark Munnerlyn, Uncle Jajuan Hairston, Aunt Jasmine S Hairston and Barbara (Stacy) Hoover. Cousins Jonathan...

Michael Willie Brown of Columbus, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2020 at the age of 41. Michael was born on May 12, 1979 in Dayton, Ohio.

Michael attended Mifflin High School and continued his education at Columbus State Community College. Mike went on to obtain his CDL and traveled the country driving semi tractor-trailers.

Michael was...

Walter Keel, also known as (Walt Baby Love) was born February 14, 1962 in Bakersfield, California to the late Johnny Keel Sr. and Marilyn Irene Keel. He was the third of 9 children. Walter earned his heavenly wings to be with the Lord on November 2, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio.

Walter loved time with family and friends. His passion was...