Obituaries

Jasmin, affectionately known as “Jazz” was a phenomenal mother, daughter, wife, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend. Jazz was amazing, she loved her life and adored her family. We knew she loved us!

Jasmin was very outgoing. Anything she put her mind to, she set out to do. She did hair and nails and went to school to become a...

Heaven gained the remarkable angel Serena Loretta Feagin, who gloriously returned home to her Heavenly Father On February 27, 2020. Join us in the celebration of her homecoming on Saturday, March 21, 9 AM for the viewing and 10 AM for the service held at Bethel AME Church located at 2021 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH 43211. Interment Union Cemetery burial...

Roger Lewis Knight Sr., age 67. Sunrise October 21, 1952 and Sunset March 2, 2020.

Visitation 1:00 PM and Funeral Service 2:00 PM Saturday, March 14, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Debra Lincoln Coleman, age 69, was born January 9, 1951 in Marietta, Ohio. She passed away February 28, 2020.

Debra moved to Columbus, Ohio as a young girl. She had a warm smile and personality and could light up a room and make friends with anyone.

Debra is preceded in death by parents, Grafton and Ruth Lincoln; husbands, Quedelles...

Davita Stokes also known as “Vita” or “Sapriz” was born September 11, 1970 in Columbus, Ohio. She left this earthly life on March 1, 2020.

Davita had so many talents such as singing, dancing, and rapping. Whenever she stepped in the room, she always had to make herself known. Her smile and laugh were everything. Mommy lived her life; whatever...

Gene Arthur Branson, fondly known as Geno, was born on July 30, 1942 in Mississippi to Hazel and Arthur Branson. Gene went home to eternal glory on February 26, 2020 at Mt. Carmel hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Megan Braswell; stepfather, Roger Allen, as well as Brian Raymond and Toniqua Curry.

After High School and...

Laverne “Lee” Campbell was born in Bay Springs, Mississippi on February 15, 1943. Lee’s childhood roots traveled from the deep south to Columbus, OH. He attended East High School and started a career in construction with Coady Construction, Inc. and then for many years with Gaddis & Son, Inc. until his retirement. Lee always loved creating masterpiece patios and driveways...

Beverly J Davis, age 72, passed away at her home in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by her loved ones on February 28, 2020. She was born on August 11, 1947 in Laurel, Mississippi to DeWitt and Mary (Campbell) Moncrief.

On May 21st, 1966, Beverly married Richard Davis Sr. and raised 3 sons, Richard Jr., Dathan Sr. & Michael Sr. Throughout...

Charles was born September 26, 1946 to Mary Lyons and Charles Alston in Columbus, Ohio. He is the oldest of two children with his twin sister Charlene Taylor being born minutes after. Charles graduated from East High School in 1965. He attended OSU and Franklin University. He served in the U.S. Army and retired from General Motors after 30 years...

Mrs. Sandra M. Jacobs Brown-Garrison was born on July 13, 1955 to Margaret and Luke Jacobs in Columbus Ohio. Sandra transitioned peacefully to be with the Lord on February 25, 2020 at The Ohio State University Ross Heart Hospital.

Sandra was a dedicated student of the U.N.I.T.Y + Religious Science Movement.

Sandra was preceded in death by her father Luke...

Dyonte Dayon Morgan was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 1, 1994 to Lynette Green and Dwight Morgan. Dyonte departed this life on February 24, 2020 at Grant Medical Center.

Dyonte was educated in the Columbus Public School System attending Briggs High School where he excelled in the classroom as on the football field, earning himself a scholarship to...

Rosemary Anderson, affectionately known” Mrs. Rosemary and Mur” was was born May 16, 1934 in Gilliam, West Virginia. She attended and graduated from Elshorn High School in 1952 and attended Blue State College and Ohio Dominican.

She accepted The Lord Jesus Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mt Ebenezer Baptist in Algoma, WV. She was a member...

Anthony James Edwards departed this life on February 22, 2020. He was born January 20, 1958, the fifth son of Sallie and Willie Edwards. Affectionately called “Tony”, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Scott Edwards, his parents Sallie and Willie Edwards, his son Anthony Edwards, and his brothers, Larry and Albert Edwards.

Tony grew up in Talbotton,...

Robert E. “Robby” Lyles IV, affectionately known as Robby, entered the lives of Robert E. Lyles III and Tara Choate on February 22, 1995.

Robby attended several Columbus Public Schools and classes for the handicapped and disabled. He graduated from West Central Franklin County School of Disabilities on May 24, 2017.

Robby transition from Earth to Heaven on Wednesday,...

Barbara Cooley, age 81. Sunrise March 31, 1938 and Sunset February 23, 2020.

Visitation 11:00am and Funeral 12:00pm Monday, March 2, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Galey Hodge was born on April 25, 1932 in Martinsville, Virginia to John “Johnny” William and Lillie Belle (Penn) Hodge. He unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio.

Galey served in the United States Army. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, and worked for Kal Kan Manufactory for 18 years.

Preceded in death by...

Mother Claudia was the youngest of 12 children born to Lawson Jr. and Geneva Shelton-Foster in Logan, WV. She was raised by her maternal aunt, Beola McDaniel. She was a graduate of Aracoma High School.

Mother Claudia gave her heart to the Lord at an early age. her Godly kind heart gave her many lifelong loving friends.

Mother Claudia later...