Obituaries

Augustus George Spears Jr., a.m. Gus unexpectedly departed this earth on Monday, October 19, 2020 sleeping peacefully in his home in Columbus, Ohio. He was 83 years old.

Mr. Spears was born to Lieutenant Colonel Chaplin Augustus George Spears Sr. and Francis Roberta Spears on December 9, 1936 in Baton Rouge, LA. As a child of a military Lieutenant, moving...

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Jonathan Vincent Redmond was born on January 6, 1981 and was raised by his mother Sylvia Redmond. Jonathan was a very caring and loving husband.

He was preceded in death by his mother and 2 brothers, Bob and Greg.

His life was cut short, but he will always be remembered.

Jonathan is survived by his wife, Shawnta...

James Roosevelt Griffith was born to the union of Harry and Melvina Griffith in Turkey Knob, WV. After Graduating from High School, he made the decision to join the United States Marine Corp. He served his country proudly in the state of Hawaii. James was honorably discharged, earning the title of US Marine Veteran.

One of the most joyful times...

Sylvia Caye McNeal, age 62. Sunrise May 30, 1958 and Sunset October 8, 2020.

PRIVATE Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Thursday, October 29, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

A MASK IS MANDATORY.

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.

Please keep the family in...

J.D. McCauley Jr., 75, of Gahanna, Ohio passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 at Otterbein Senior Life-Gahanna. J.D. was born March 24, 1945 to J.D. Sr., and Sarah McCauley (Jones).

He was married to his best friend, Betty McCauley, for 42 years. J.D. was the biggest Buckeyes and Browns fan and enjoyed spending time with his buddies at the...

Wilma Carter, 68, of Columbus, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 surrounded by family.

She was born to the late Ardamon Binford and Ophelia Johnson on September 18, 1952 in Brownsville, Pennsylvania.

Wilma was a lifetime member of Rehoboth Temple Church of Christ. She was on the usher board, greeting committee, hospitality committee, church of Jesus Christ...

D’Metri Evans, age 36. Sunrise October 28, 1983 and Sunset October 16, 2020.

Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.

Eugene Franklin Veal, age 70. Sunrise August 17, 1950 and Sunset October 9, 2020.

Please revisit this page and pray for the family as they write the obituary for Mr. Eugene Veal.

Private Visitation 9:00 AM and Funeral Service 10:00 AM Saturday, November 7 , 2020 at New Life Tabernacle Ministries, 5585 Summit Rd. Ticket, Mask and Social Distancing...

Bryon Todd Roberts was born August 26, 1964 in Columbus, Ohio. He was called home by the Lord on October 12, 2020 after a great fight most would have been lost.

Bryon was a product of the Linden area, a Windsor Terrace “Vet”.

Byron is preceded in death by his parents, George and Bessie Roberts; and brother, Brian “Big...

Elder Willie Perkins, 78. Heaven Sent July 31, 1942 – Heaven Bound October 15, 2020. Willie was born in Gordo, AL and later moved to Mansfield, OH where he met and married the love of his life Rosa (Smith/Feagin) Perkins. Willie retired from Abbott Laboratories where he worked as a Serviceman for Department 46. He also served God at Greater...

Marquell Blair, age 25. Sunrise December 30, 1994 and Sunset October 10, 2020.

Public Visitation 4-5:00pm and Private Funeral Saturday, October 24, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Juanye Hawkins-Payne, age 19. Sunrise October 22, 2000 and Sunset October 9, 2020.

Public Visitation 9-10:00am and Private Funeral Saturday, October 24, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Jonathan Dwayne Davis, Jr., “Jon Jon or Jizzle”, was born to Brittainy Gabrielle Wright and Jonathan Dwayne Davis, Sr. on March 10, 2001 in Columbus, Ohio and departed this life on Sunday, October 11, 2020. He was baptized on September of 2009 at Heart of Christ Community Church by Bishop Larry Cochran.

Jonathan was a senior at South High School....

Mildred Olga Markham, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all she met, a healthy, spirited and kind soul, died unexpectedly in her home on October 9, 2020 at the age of 76.

Mildred was born on November 10, 1943 in Colón Panama, Central America and emigrated to the United States in 1966. She worked for Columbus City Schools...

Martin Mitchell, age 71. Sunrise September 4, 1949 and Sunset October 11, 2020.

Dontey Jacquce Wiley went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at the age of 26.

Dontey is preceded in death by sister, Angel D. Edwards; nephew, Isaiah Tucker Jr.; cousin, Kendrick Wilkerson; grandparents, Wiley Ross, Rhonda Butler, Donald Edwards, and Ethel Edwards; great grandparents, Sarah M. Thompson, Alton Thompson, and Carl E. Wiley Sr.

Dontey...

Olayinka Bolaji Ruffus was born on February 15, 1968 in Lagos, Nigeria. She was the first daughter and child of Mr. Sikiru and M Falilat.

Olayinka is a devoted Christian. Olayinka was very energetic and passionate with her job. She is a seamstress and fashion designer. Olayinka enjoyed cooking, hospitality, and spending time with friends and family.

Olayinka...

Ronald G. Avery, better known as Sugar Bear, Shug, and Bear, was born in Columbus, Ohio on December 11, 1970.

Ronald attended Columbus City Schools. Shug also served in the Navy. He enjoyed cooking. He loved to laugh, party, and have a good time. Most of all, he loved his family.

Shug is preceded in death by his parents...