Obituaries

Eugene Crafter Sr., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at his residence in Springfield, Ohio at the age of 80 years. He was born in Macon, Georgia on October 31, 1939 the son of James Crafter and Sallie Mae (Howell) Crafter.

Eugene was a member of Greater Grace Temple of Springfield, Ohio. He...

Marcus “MJ” Allen Peters Jr., age 15, Sunrise September 12, 2004 and Sunset July 11, 2020.

Marcus is preceded in death by father Marcus Allen Peters Sr.: Uncles Michael Peters, David Peters, Daris Kendrix, Chuck Baker; Aunt Rhonda Bozeman; Grandmother Leona Palmer, Gloria Peters; Grandfathers, Alvin Payne & Michael Bozeman.

Marcus attended Linden McKinley Stem Academy, he played Little League...

Dianna Marie (Cardwell) Chambers, age 69, transitioned from this life on Friday, July 3, 2020 at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.

Dianna was born in Coaldale, West Virginia, November 22, 1950, to William Cardwell Sr. and Arretta (Hunter) Cardwell. At the age of 9, she moved to Columbus to live with her aunt and uncle, Betty Mae and Fred...

Brenda Joyce Curtis was born on September 25, 1947 in Columbus, GA. Brenda’s family migrated North to Canton, OH for better opportunities. Brenda remained in Canton, Oh until the age of 29. In 1978, Brenda took her children and began her life in Columbus, OH.

Anyone who met Brenda, soon learned she had a passion for those that suffered from...

DeloDelores Rose (Smith) Isaac was born March 2, 1942 in Newark, Ohio. She attended East High School in Columbus, Ohio.

Delores was a supervisor for Kroger Bakery for 37½ years. Delores was a lifelong member of Higher Ground. She served as a Deaconess, an usher, and volunteered in the food pantry.

Delores is preceded in death by, parents, Clearence...

Ms. Shaun Estrella Cheatham, age 61. Sunrise June 7, 1959 and Sunset July 18, 2020.

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Visitation 1:00 PM and Private Funeral Service 2:00 PM Friday, July 24, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave....

Samuel Brisco Jr, age 76. Sunrise August 27, 1943 and Sunset July 17, 2020. Sam was born in Rayville, Louisiana To Eliza Patrick and Samuel Lee Brisco Sr.

Sam was a self made man of many blessings. Sam moved to Columbus Ohio when he was 11 years old to live with his father and step mother Sophia Brisco. He...

Natalie Monique Smith was born in Altus, Oklahoma on September 19, 1963 to the late James G. Smith Jr. and Vera Mae Smith (Hairston).

Due to her father being in the military, Natalie resided in several states and countries finally making Columbus, Ohio her permanent home.

She graduated from Eastmoor High School and attended Columbus State and Franklin...

Robert Lee “Bobby” Fuller Sr.,

Former Kansas City resident Robert Lee Fuller, age 75 died Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

Bobby was born November 20, 1944 in Columbus Ohio to John and Laura Fuller. Bobby could light up a room with his contagious heart and pretty smile. At a very early age, Bobby...

John “Jay” Goodman, Columbus, Ohio, was born January 30, 1975 and departed this life on July 17, 2020.

John will be forever and lovingly remembered for his perfect balance of strength and sensitivity, his dedication to his family and friends whom he loved, and his keen sense of humor.

John, the middle of three children, was the most...

Mikayla Renee’ Masters, age 26. Sunrise July 2, 1994 and Sunset July 10, 2020.

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Visitation 9:00 AM and Funeral Service 10:00 AM Saturday, August 1, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

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Carlos A McKinney, age 47. Sunrise June 23, 1973 and Sunset July 11, 2020.

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Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Friday, July 24, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF...

Delano Shyheim Smith was born March 20, 1994 and he left us suddenly on July 11, 2020. Delano was the first of five siblings. As a young boy he enjoyed playing football with the West Mound Stars and the Riverbend Raiders. He later tried out basketball and found out he loved that just as much. He played for a few...

This world is not my home. My home is with my God in the place” He’s” made for me. He’s coming back real soon. The signs are very clear. So when the trumpet sounds, I’ll be out of here.

Kathryn E. Black was born in Mason County, Kentucky on April 29, 1927 to the late Orville and Mary Black. She...

Sharain Alice Scott 29, was born December 12, 1990 at Metro Health in Cleveland, Ohio to Margy Scott and Kelly Williams. During her adolescent years Sharain and her siblings moved to Sacramento, California with their grandmother, Mary Alice Scott, who she admired and truly loved and who has since preceded her in death.

Sharain would eventually travel to Columbus,...

Aljuanta Counts, age 24. Sunrise July 8, 1996 and Sunset July 8, 2020.

Private services Visitation 9:00 AM and Funeral Service 10:00 AM Saturday, July 18, 2020 at COP East, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

A mask is mandatory.

Interment at Evergreen Cemetery.

Please keep the family in prayer while they write the obituary.