Obituaries

Henrietta Conyers, age 65. Sunrise August 11, 1955 and Sunset February 19, 2021.

Graveside Service 2:30pm Monday, March 01, 2021 at Green Lawn Cemetery.

Freddie graduated from Brookhaven High School in 1996 with a specialization diploma in culinary arts. Freddie prided himself on being a good cook. Growing up, he was always experimenting in the kitchen, finally coming up with a household favorite of pita bread pizza (it was REALLY good). Freddie lived life to the fullest and always kept a smile on his...

Jay Shelton, age 44. Sunrise March 1, 1976 and Sunset February 12, 2021.

Visitation 1:00pm and Memorial Service 2:00pm Friday, February 26, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

The late Obed Sarpong was born on July 17th, 1986 at Winneba hospital in the Central Region of Ghana, West Africa to Mr. Samuel Sarpong and wife, Mrs. Esther Ofosuhene Essah. He started his early childhood education at Agona Swedru International boarding school at age five (5).

As devoted Christians, the entire family were members of the local Assemblies of...

Leonard Radford, age 42. Sunrise June 26, 1978 and Sunset February 20, 2021.

Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Thursday, March 4, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Union Cemetery.

Susan Marie Cummings, age 66. Sunrise July 9, 1954 and Sunset February 7, 2021.

Susan was the oldest daughter of 8 children. She attended Pittsburgh Public Schools; and graduated from Oliver High School. She worked and became a student at Carnegie Mellon University.

In 1989, she packed up her family to move to Columbus, Ohio. She persevered though many trials...

Thomas O. Penn Jr, age 65 went to be with the Lord February 18, 2021. Thomas was born in Columbus, Ohio June 15, 1955. Thomas will be remembered for being a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend.

He was a graduate of South High School in Columbus Ohio.  He was a General Motors retiree where he spent thirty...

Shar Singh Biswa, age 84. Sunrise February 1, 1937 and Sunset February 21, 2021.

Graveside Service 11:00 AM Friday, February 26, 2021 at Evergreen Burial Park, 1401 Woodland Ave.

Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Michael Christanson Keith Howard was born April 4, 1990; he transitioned on Thursday, February 18, 2021 surrounded by his loving parents Christopher and Barbara Howard and his grandmother Barbara Thomas.

Michael gave his life to the Lord at a very young age; he recommitted his life to the Lord in recent years. Michael was educated at St. Lucie West Centennial...

Linda Jean Dupree, age 68. Sunrise October 26, 1952 and Sunset February 4, 2021.

Visitation 1:00pm and Funeral 2:00pm Monday, February 22, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave.

 

Lynette “Margie” Cecilia Rainer, age 75 of Columbus, Ohio.

Sunset on February 9, 2021 and went to be with the Lord. Sunrise January 5, 1946 in Panama City, Panama to Elton Aldewin Jones Sr., and Rebeca Smith.

She is preceded in death by siblings Andrea Smith, Elton Jones Jr. and David Jones.

She is survived by spouse, Jimmie D. Rainer;...

Frank Andrew King was born in Steubenville, Ohio on November 15, 1962 to the union of Maxie and Shirley (Royster) King.  

Frank attended Steubenville Schools where he excelled in sports on the state level. Frank enjoyed singing and was a member of the choir in high school and at church.

Frank was a Pittsburgh Steelers Fan. He moved...

Dayvion Kahari Burt was born on March 29, 2006 in Columbus, Ohio to his very proud parents Daquan Conley and Bonnie Burt. As a baby Dayvion was given the nickname “Poe”. This nickname will follow him for the rest of his life.

Poe attended Linden-McKinley High School. Poe was very intelligent and excelled in mathematics. Poe had a great sense...

Jesse “Popinia” Wallace, age 82. Sunrise October 10, 1938 and Sunset February 12, 2021.

Born in Talladega, Alabama moved to Columbus, Ohio around the age of 12. Attended East High School as well as Central High School, and later joined the military serving in the Air force with an honorable discharge. Mr. Wallace was a longtime member of Refuge...

Ghermaine D. Glass Sr. was born April 4, 1982 at 7:30 AM to Mary Ann Glass and Will Norah in Columbus, Ohio. On February 12, 2021, the Lord sent down one of his Angels to bring him home to heaven.

Ghermaine grew up in Columbus, and attended Columbus, Public Schools. He received his GED on March 7, 2017, which was...

Fred Alexander Thomas Sr., age 28. Sunrise January 1, 1993 and Sunset February 5, 2021.

Please revisit this page and pray for the Thomas family as they write the obituary for Fred.

PUBLIC Visitation 9:00 AM PRIVATE Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456...

Joyce Joann Mayne, age 78, was born August 5, 1942 and departed this life on February 7, 2021.

Joyce is preceded in death by her husband, Larry Mayne; parents, Eleanor Wilson and Otto Edwards; son, James Lipscomb, Sr.; sister, Carol Jackson; brother, James Wilson; and granddaughter, Infhon’e Mills.

Joyce leaves to cherish her memory, children, Joylette Dunlap, Henry Dunlap, and...

Deystefano La’Raunce English (also known as (Dey-Dey) was born on December 18, 1997 to Frederick Edwards Sr. and Mary J. English.

He was a loving and devoted father to DeyMyah English whom he loved with all his heart. He enjoyed basketball, music and hanging out with his friends who say he was always full of jokes and made everyone laugh.

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Theresa Elizabeth Kemp went to Heaven on February 9, 2021 to spend her eternal life in the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

She was born on February 22, 1942 to the late Ernest & Mildred Cummings.

She is survived by her husband Rudy Kemp, by her sons Antjuan (Belinda) Jack and Adrian (Christine) Jack, sister Phyllis Tolbert,...