Obituaries

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,...

One October day, a jewel was sent from Heaven in the form of a beautiful baby girl. She was named Winifred, after her mother, and given the favorite middle name of her parents, Donette. One cloudy morning in May, God called this jewel back to himself, as her journey, her mission was complete.

Winifred Donette Jackson, affectionately called Donette or...

Barbara Dell Parks-Raglin, loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother, earned her heavenly crown, Saturday, May 16, 2020.

Even through the toughest battle of her life, she fought hard with pure strength, grace, and courage. Barbara was an East High School graduate, c/o 1964. Her selflessness, her nurturing spirit, and her compassion were the reasons why her home was always filled with...

Keith D. Ellis, age 56, was born March 2, 1964 in Murfreesboro, TN to his proud parents, Bobby R. and Barbara D. Ellis. Keith departed his life on May 14, 2020 at his residence.

He graduated from Marion-Franklin High school and completed the Electrical apprentice program through the Southeast Career Center. He continued his electrical training while working in...

Walter James Palmer, age 38, was born on April 2, 1982 at Ohio State University Hospital. He went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.

Walter, affectionately known to all who loved him as “Buddy”, attended Marion-Franklin High School. He was a quiet, yet kind man and as his...

D. Otis Shepherd, age 85. Sunrise January 1, 1935 and Sunset May 17, 2020.

Visitation 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Thursday May 21, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.(one block east of Noe Bixby, Turn north on Lonsdale Rd.);

Graveside Service at Glen Rest Memorial Estates.

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Evangelist Patricia A. Watkins departed this life for her heavenly home on May 16, 2020 at the age of 72. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God gave her peace in the midst of her storm.

Patricia was a faithful member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. L.C. Brown Sr....

Bennie Lee Parham was the youngest of 8 children born to the late John Jasper and Beulah Bell (Young) Parham. He was born on November 15, 1944 in Petersburg, Virginia and passed away on Wednesday May 13th in Columbus, Ohio.

Bennie worked at Virginia Linen for over 30 years before his retirement. He was also a deacon at the Greater...

Shirley Diana Reid was born on December 28, 1937 in Columbus, Ohio. She was the second of 4 children born to the union of Charles William Franklin and Julia “Trudy” Franklin. Shirley graduated from North High School in Columbus, Ohio. She worked for the Columbus Police Department for years before being employed with Columbus City Schools as a Secretary until...

Robert Lewis Lockett, affectionately known as Bobby was born to the late Henry and Dorothy Lockett on November 24, 1963.

Robert graduated from Walnut Ridge High School. After graduating, Robert joined the United States Army as a photo Lithographer. He was very proud of being an Airborne Ranger who spent 15 years of service in the United States Army...