Obituaries

Mary Elizabeth Thornton (affectionately known as “Betty”) was born January 2, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Estella D. Smith and Young Mitchell. She was called to eternal rest on Wednesday, September 23, 2020.

Betty accepted Christ at an early age. Throughout her lifetime, she faithfully served in many ministries, beginning with Bethany Baptist Church, Ebenezer Baptist Church, and...

Lee V. Ogletree was born at Sunrise August 23, 1933 in Ivanhoe, VA. He passed away at Sunset on September 24, 2020 in Columbus, OH.

Lee was a resident of Virginia during his childhood. As a young adult at the age of 18, he joined the United States Army 1954 through 1957.

After serving in the United States Army...

Gilbert H. Jones age 76, of Westerville passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. He was born in Columbus on February 29, 1944; the Son of Earl and Dorothy (Bailey) Jones.

Gilbert is survived by wife, Charlene, daughters Nikki Jones, Stacy (Rob) Hearns, son Herman Jones, granddaughters Tamara, Kyavonna, grandsons Xavier, Robert Jr., Rylan and great grandchildren Jemari, Taniya...

Roberta L. Hughes, age 81. Sunrise February 7, 1939 and Sunset September 23, 2020.

Private Services entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery.

Lorenzo “Zoe” J.D. Reynolds, Jr. 18 of Columbus, Ohio passed away unexpectedly September 19, 2020.

Lorenzo was a graduate of Mason Run High School, where he was an awesome basketball and football player. His dream was to one day be in the NBA or NFL. Lorenzo gave his life to the Lord in 2010 and was baptized shortly after....

David E. Fairrow, age 54, unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 21, 2020.

David was born November 7, 1965 to Robert L. Sr. and Margaret Fairrow.

David graduated from Chillicothe High School and attended Wilberforce University and later served in the United States Army.

David loved the Lord and was an active member of...

June Lowana Carey was born April 23, 1940 in Holden, West Virginia to Wilber, Sr., and Bertha Carey. June graduated from Aracoma High School in Logan, West Virginia and activities included, majorette, attendant to the Queen’s Court and soloist in the school choir. She furthered her education by attending Bluefield, State College and Mansfield Ohio Business College. June married Lovell...

Mr. Lorenzo James Sharp, 60, transitioned on 21 September 2020. Lorenzo was born on January 28, 1960 in Selma, Alabama to Eddie Sharp Sr. and Daisy Lou Coker Sharp. He was a graduate of Marion Franklin High School and a member of New Birth Christian Ministries.

Those of you who knew Lorenzo (affectionately known as Ren) knew he was...

Carole Maxine Gordon, age 94. Sunrise October 16, 1925 and Sunset September 17, 2020.

PRIVATE Funeral Service

Tarry Lee Ellison, was born in Columbus, Ohio. She was the second child born to the late Lemon J and Marion V (Bates) Ellison, on January 2, 1947. Tarry grew up in Flytown (old Westside) and moved to the Westside known as Burnside. Tarry was baptized at an early age at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, and rededicated her life, where...

Gerardo Betancourt Garcia Sr., age 55. Sunrise November 24, 1964 and Sunset September 21, 2020.

Please revisit this page and pray for the Betancourt Garcia Family as they write the obituary.

Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Puerta De Bendicion (Door of Blessing), 382 E. Weber Rd. Interment at Evergreen Burial Park....

Som Maya Subba, age 45. Sunrise January 1, 1975 and Sunset September 19, 2020.

Graveside Service 10:00 AM Thursday, September 24, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave. Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery.

There aren’t many things that could brighten up the room more than Porche’s raspy laugh. Porche Brittany Wilson was born on January 9, 1994 and went home to be with the Lord on September 14, 2020. Porche was born in Cleveland, Ohio at St. Luke’s Hospital to Tracee and Lamont. Porche spent the majority of her childhood growing up in...

Josephine “Jo” Dorsey passed away unexpectedly on September 18, 2020 in Columbus, OH at the age of 76.

Josephine was born on January 5, 1944 in Newton, GA. She later moved to Ft. Lauderdale, FL where she graduated with honors from Dillard High School in 1962. Josephine and Willie Lee Dorsey Jr. married in 1969 and resided in Columbus, OH...

Robert Lewis Brown of Columbus, Ohio at the age of 46 passed into eternal life September 17,2020.

Robert enjoyed: cooking, baking, gardening, bike riding, and spending time with family and friends. Robert worked as a Home Renovator, something he was excited about.

Robert is preceded in death by his nephew, Valdez Brown; uncle, Sylvester Brown; sister, Kennequa Hughes-Gerristen;...

Carrie Ann Edwards, age 66. Sunrise January 5, 1954 and Sunset September 12, 2020.

Please revisit this page and pray for the EDWARDS Family as they write the obituary for Carrie Ann Edwards

Private Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Thursday, September 24, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland...