Obituaries

Kemonie Charnae Ray, age 5 months. Sunrise April 30, 2020 and Sunset October 2, 2020.

Visitation 1:00pm and Funeral 2:00pm Friday, October 9, 2020 at Union Tabernacle Church of God, 1345 Atcheson Street.

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.

Thurman T. Cunningham 76 went home to be with the Lord, October 1, 2020.

Thurman attended Main High School in Floyd County Rome, Georgia and gave his life to Christ at Flat Rock Baptist Church. He was employed with Cmacco for 25 years where he was known as Mr. C. He joined Christ of Apostolic Faith Cols, OH under...

Earnestine E. Bankston, also known as “Earnie”, was born on August 7, 1962, in Columbus, Ohio, to Sylvia E. Bankston and Laverne R. Bankston.

Earnie was an East High School graduate, Class of 1980, where she was a Tigerette. Earnie was an amazing woman to so many people. A mother, grandmother, affectionately known as GG, sister, fiancé, aunt, and...

Sherman Lamar Caldwell Sr. 50 was born September 1, 1970. He was called home September 30, 2020 after a fierce war with cancer.

Sherman was an old soul with the swag of a youngster. Everywhere he went he had a smile on his face and was the life of the party. He known as “Sherm Dog” and touched many hearts…he...

Jacqueline was preceded in death by her Mother, Rosalie Coleman; Brothers, David Coleman and Jerry Coleman; Nephews, Gibson Coleman and Christopher Coleman.

To always cherish her memories are Children, Robert Gore, Lisa Coleman, Pricilla Coleman, Jazmine Coleman; Grandchildren , Christopher Genesis, Amyjhnia, Leslie Hiakeem Laqvantae, Marrieah, Sam, Beatiful, Samuel, Diana, Isaihah, Sidney; Siblings, Gibson Coleman, Roxanne Fredd, Lisa Coleman, Wardell...

Willie Frank “Tuck” Tucker, Jr., was born October 12, 1943 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Willie Sr and Lillie (Roberts) Tucker.

Willie attended Columbus Public Schools and graduated from South High. He developed a strong work ethic at a young age carrying the Columbus Citizen Journal in the morning and delivering the Columbus Dispatch in the evening. Then he...

On September 23, 1990, through the union of Jacqueline Casimire and Trevor Casimire, the world was introduced to an 8lb 14oz, 22-inch baby King named C. Ray Casimire. Straight out of the gate Ray-Ray was a force to be reckoned with. He started playing the conservative sport of baseball, but his big personality proved to be too much for the...

Richard Spencer Blunt, age 73, was born in Columbus, Ohio to Richard A. and Frances E. Blunt on October 23, 1946 and went home to be with the Lord on September 27, 2020. He was a retired employee of The Federal Glass Company, then worked at Buckeye Gypsum, and was last employed with Buckeye Steel Castings in Columbus.

Richard was...

Elder Leroy Leon White, Sr. was born on October 27, 1932 to the late John Richard and Sallie Beatrice White. He is a Columbus native and completed his education in the Columbus Public School System. After completing his education, Leroy enlisted and served in the Army Branch of the military. Upon his release Leroy returned to Columbus, Ohio and started...

Daniel Baffour Agyekum, age 55. Sunrise September 24, 1964 and Sunset September 21, 2020.

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

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park

Breon Alan Kelly, age 33. Sunrise September 12, 1987 and Sunset September 23, 2020.

PUBLIC Visitation 9:00 AM.

PRIVATE (MANDATORY TICKETE IS REQUIRED) Visitation 10:00 am and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Friday, October 2, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

MANDATORY MASK.

Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery....

Darlene LaRue Green (Newby), was born on November 20, 1950 in Braddock, PA to Nicholas Newby and Beatrice Newby. She went home to be with the Lord on September 26, 2020.

Darlene matriculated through the public school system of Clairton, PA and later moved to Columbus, Ohio and completed studies at Columbus State Community College. She enjoyed helping people...

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...