Obituaries

Da’Quawn Keyon Champ, age 24. Sunrise March 22, 1996 and Sunset June 16, 2020.

Visitation 1:00 PM and Funeral Service 2:00 PM Monday, June 22, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

A mask is mandatory.

Please keep the family in prayer as they complete the obituary.

Banisha McGhee was born on August 23, 1977 in Columbus, Ohio to Jerome M. McGhee Sr. and Alfreda Renee Harper-McGhee. She received formal education within the Columbus City Schools System and attended Linden McKinley High School in Columbus, Ohio. Banisha started a business called Jar Junkies Ice Cream Desserts & Drinks and was pursuing education and training for a career...

Charles E Ward, 72 gained his wings and joined the Lord on Sunday June 14, 2020. He was born in Birmingham, AL to Helen Ward.

Charles was born and raised in Birmingham, but spent the majority of his life in Columbus, Ohio after relocating there in the mid-sixties. Shortly after, he met the love of his life, Purtina. They were...

Lawrence Woodard, age 59. Sunrise June 7, 1961 and Sunset June 12, 2020.

Private services Visitation 1:00 PM and Memorial Service 2:00 PM Saturday, June 20, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. A mask is mandatory.

Ruth Ann Thompson, age 81, departed June 5, 2020 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital after fighting COVID-19 and Pneumonia.

Ruth was born November 11, 1938 to parents, Norine and Willie Gibson in Zanesville, OH where she later attended ICS Newport/ Pacific High School.

Ruth was a fun-loving person that enjoyed many things including singing, dancing, shopping, traveling, and going to...

Thomas Brooks Yates was born August 9, 1947 in Lexington, KY to Thomas Payne and Jean Elizabeth Brooks Yates. He departed this life on June 15, 2020 in Columbus, OH.

Thomas graduated from Henry Clay High School in Lexington, KY. He went on to serve in the US Army and was stationed at Fort Riley, KS during the Vietnam War.

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Ida L Brown, age 91. Sunrise November 19, 1928 and Sunset June 14, 2020.

Please pray for the family as they work on the complete obituary for Ida L. Brown

Graveside Service 11:00 AM Friday, June 19, 2020 at Greenlawn Cemetery, 1000 Green Lawn Ave.

Samuel R. “Skipper” James was born March 27, 1937 in Columbus, OH to John F. and Florine James. He departed this life on June 13, 2020 in Columbus, OH.

Skipper received formal education in Columbus Public Schools and graduated from North High School. He went to college at Syracuse University.

Skipper enlisted in the United States Air Force for a...

A loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, Margene Wilson Lyons, age 81, departed this life to rest in the Lord and our Father in heaven, May 28th, 2020.

She is preceded in death by her parents Flonnie and Dorothy Wilson, siblings Bobby Wilson, Doncie Matthews and Beverly Hughes and devoted and loving daughter Sherry Ann Lyons.

She leaves...

Luther Carl “Richard” Conner was born September 10, 1940 in lake Cormorant, MS to Maggie Lee (Bush) Anthony and Gus Conner. He departed this earthly life of June 12, 2020 at his home in Columbus, OH.

Luther is preceded in death by his parents Maggie Lee Anthony and Gus Conner; son, Richard Conner; sister Dorene; and 3 brothers, Charlie, McArthur,...

Christopher Meeks, age 31. Sunrise July 23, 1988 and Sunset June 3, 2020.

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

David Dixson of Columbus, Ohio was born June 8, 1958 and departed this earthly life on June 6, 2020.

David was born to Dr. Sammie Dixson and Earlene McCall.

David was very fond of the chorus director Deacon Bruce Fletcher and enjoyed singing in the male chorus.

David is preceded in death by daughter, Sebali Dixson.

David...

Nikesa “Nikki” Phoenix was born June 28, 1975 in Columbus, Ohio and unexpectedly passed away on June 8, 2020.

Nikesa graduated from Whetstone High School and went on to work for Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority, State of Ohio Bureau of Workman’s Compensation for sixteen years, and most recently Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. She performed as an outstanding employee and...

Corey De’John Brown was born on September 21, 2000 in Columbus, Ohio at Ohio State University Hospital. Corey was born to Bernadette Brown and Corey Barr. At the young as of 3 years old Corey was raised and resided with his great aunt Dorothy M. Ransom whom he called Grandma. Corey attended Shady Lane/ Sherrwood Elementary, Buckeye Middle School and...

Thomas Wright, age 84 was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 8, 2020. Thomas was born September 30, 1935 in Sardis, Mississippi to parents, James and Henrietta Lee (Barksdale) Wright. In 1944 James relocated his family to Chicago, Illinois. Spending his formative years there, Thomas attended Wells High School, and was a Chicagoan through and through....

Natausha Marie Sullivan, age 37. Sunrise February 24, 1983 and Sunset June 2, 2020.

Natausha Marie “Tator Tot” Sullivan, age 37 was born in Columbus, OH to Sherri Gavin and Gregory Sullivan on February 24, 1983. She departed this earthly life on June 2, 2020.

Natausha went to school at Central High School in Clifton, IL. She worked as...

Harry E. Hawkins Jr., age 94. Sunrise December 9, 1925 and Sunset June 4, 2020.

Private services Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Monday, June 15, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. A mask is mandatory.

Interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.

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Portia J Dyson, age 92, was born July 21, 1927. She departed this earthly life on June 7, 2020.

Portia raised four children single-handedly, due to her husband’s passing. She dedicated her life to helping anyone in need. She was the first African American to graduate from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Portsmouth, OH, her hometown.

Portia worked...