Obituaries

Andrew Dion Kelley, age 26, was born March 14, 1994 to Andre and Karla Kelley. Andrew was the older brother to 10 siblings. Andrew had a genuine and loving heart to everyone he came in contact with. He could dance, make music, and put a smile on your face when you were having a bad day. He was a blessing...

Juan Wayne Johnson, age 58. Sunrise May 24, 1962 and Sunset May 31, 2020.

Visitation 1:00 – 3:00pm Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Frances M. Williams was born on December 24, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Albert Shouse, Sr., and Kathleen Wright. She passed away peacefully on May 29, 2020.

In the early part of her life she moved to Detroit. She was always a lady of Love, in everything she did; she loved it, especially her children. She taught...

Danny Ray Draper, age 51. Sunrise August 18, 1968 and Sunset May 26, 2020.

Please revist this site and continue to pray for the Draper Family as they are working on the obituary for Danny Drapper.

Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Friday, June 5, 2020 at Mt. Hermon, 2283 Sunbury Road.

Interment at Glen Rest.

Sonia Marie Walls-Richards, age 58. Sunrise April 15, 1962 and Sunset May 22, 2020.

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

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.

Velinda Ballantine was born on May 17, 1971 in Harlem Hospital, New York City. She was raised in the South Bronx of New York by her parents Anselmo and Hattie Yvonne Ballantine.

Velinda attended CS 67 Elementary, where she graduated as the Valedictorian. She attended IS 70 Junior High School, where she graduated as Salutatorian. Velinda attended Dewitt Clinton High...

Keith Edward Sullivan Jr. “Man-Man” was born September 7, 1986 in Columbus, Ohio, to two loving and adoring parents, Tanya Sullivan and Keith Sullivan Sr. He went home to be with the lord on May 16, 2020.

Man-Man, as he was called by everyone who knew and loved him. He attended East High School. He also attended classes through...

Aquante’ lee Braswell, age 30 (known to many as Q) was born on August 17, 1989 in Columbus, ohio. The lord sent an angel for Aquante’ who transitioned this life on the evening of May 13, 2020 at Hermann Memorial SW Hospital in Houston, Texas. Aquante’ was a graduate of Brookhaven High School, then he continued his education at Texas...

Earnestine Jarrett Lyles was born November 25, 1951 in Grand Junction, Tennessee to Eddie and Ethel Jarrett. Earnestine and her family relocated to St. Louis, Missouri in 1955. Her mother later met and married Willie G. Wallace in 1958, a man Earnestine would learn to love and respect as her father. Earnestine was proceeded in death by her parents, three...

Deaconess Anna Mae Rutland was born June 24, 1930 to the late Winnie and Willie Johnson in Athen, GA. She departed this life unexpectedly ae The Ohio State University, Thursday, May 14, 2020 at the age of 89.

Sister Rutland was converted early in life and was active in her church home in GA. She went to Nursing School in...

Andre Lavelle Brown was born on December 25, 1972 in Columbus, Ohio to Eugenia Caldwell and the late Michael E. Lewis. Andre accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Christ Memorial Baptist Church. Andre attended Briggs High School in Columbus, Ohio. Andre was an avid boxer and he boxed at the Blackburn Recreation Center under Coach Pruitt....

Tyrone Davis Brunner Sr., age 67. Sunrise August 31, 1952 and Sunset May 20, 2020.

Please revisit this page and pray for the family as they work on an obituary telling the life story of Mr. Tyrone D. Brunner Sr.

Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Thursday, May 28, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL...

Shayla D. Turner, age 44. Sunrise January 28, 1976 and Sunset May 16, 2020.

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

Isaiah Webster was born November 10, 1940 to Samuel and Sallie Webster in Jefferson County, AL.

Isaiah moved to Columbus, OH where he resided for many years and worked at the Local 423 until he became ill.

Isaiah is preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Sallie Webster; brothers, William Thomas, Jimmie (Corrine) Webster, Daniel (Geraldine) Webster, Julius Webster,...

Michael Erik Elmore was born June 16, 1987 and departed this life on May 16, 2020.

Michael was a loving father, husband, son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. Working and being a provider and protector was his joy of life. His presence would light up an entire room with laughter and love. He loved to have a great time...

Cleopatra Durr (Horton) was born on December 18, 1933, in Glen Jean, West Virginia, to Eugene and Cleo Tolbert. She was also the big sister to two brothers, Gerald and Howard. After losing her parents at an early age, Cleopatra was raised by her step-Grandmother.

Cleopatra graduated from Stratton High School, in Beckley, West Virginia. As a high school student,...