Obituaries

William C. “Billy” Wheatley Jr. was born March 10, 1967 to Eileen and William Wheatley. He departed this earth on February 11, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Billy grew up in Marion, Ohio and attended school at St. Mary’s and Marion Catholic until the 10th grade when he transferred to Rock Island High School in Illinois.

Billy graduated from...

Eugene Cowan was born on December 7, 1935 to Robert and Rebecca Cowan in Alcoa, Tennessee. Eugene moved to Columbus as an early teen and attended Central High School. He worked and retired from the City of Columbus Sanitation Department in 1987 after 30 years. He was an avid Bowler and a member of various leagues and social groups over...

Fraser Foster was born in Twin Falls, Idaho. His parents, Dr. A.J. Foster and Eunice Foster and his brother Alfonso Foster precede him in death. He is survived by his daughter, Toya L. Foster and Grandchildren; Anthony Foster, Teela Foster, Khaliah Morris Great grandchildren: Khari Thomas, Mekhi Sherrel-Foster and J’khyla Foster. Fraser graduated Nampa H.S., Nampa Idaho and North Carolina...

Sadie (Russell) Houston was born on April 14, 1923 in Lake, MS to the late John and Emma Page. Sadie accepted Christ as her savior at an early age at the Galilee Baptist Church, in Lake, MS, where she was also baptized. Sadie was a faithful member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church for over 60 years.

Sadie was raised...

Mary Jackson was born May 21, 1945. She went home to be with her Lord and King February 7, 2020. Mary was the daughter of Henry W. Jackson and Elizabeth M. Jackson. She was the third of four siblings; Henry Jr. (Violet) Jackson, Harry (Vera) Jackson, and Viola (Lawrence) Price.

Mary worked for Franklin County Sheriff’s Department where she...

Catherine Pullen, age 60. Sunrise March 20, 1959 and Sunset January 31, 2020.

Visitation 9:00am and Funeral 10:00am Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Trinity Baptist Church, 461 St. Clair Ave.

Tanya Marie Wyche, also known as “Muff”, 48, of Columbus, went home to be with our Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, February 2, 2020. Tanya was truly known to be a ball of fun. No matter who surrounded her, she was making you laugh. She loved to sing and had a voice of an angel. She sung through any circumstances...

Bryan L. Holloway, age 57 was born August 3, 1962 in Columbus, Ohio to WilDonna and John Holloway. He went home to be with the Lord on February 5, 2020 at his residence.

Bryan graduated from Brookhaven High School, class of ’80. Bryan always had a feisty spirit about himself. He lived his life each day striving to do better,...

Carroll Lorenzo Pritchett was born in Crumpler, West Virginia, to the late Livingston and Coakley Pritchett on July 11, 1949. Carroll loved to talk and meet new people. His military background made him firm and direct, but those that knew Carroll knew he had a big heart and a jovial demeanor.

Carroll graduated from Henry County Schools in 1967....

Joseph Lee Howell, age 68. Sunrise March 11, 1951 and Sunset January 31, 2020

Visitation 9AM and Funeral Service 10AM Saturday, February 15, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery

Janie Lee Mackey, age 81. Sunrise October 10, 1938 and Sunset February 1, 2020.

Visitation 10AM and Funeral Service 11AM Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery

EMILY JEAN MAYE, affectionately known as “Jean” to many, was the youngest of 10 children born to the late William and Emmaline Brown in Switchback, West Virginia. In 1946, she graduated from Aracoma High School, Logan, West Virginia.

As a teenager, Emily was baptized after she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior. In 1990, she joined Tabernacle Baptist...

La’Kita Jeanette Weather, was born March 29, 1986 in Louisville, KY., to Sheila Weathers and Robert Guy. She unexpectedly passed away Friday, January 31, 2020.

La’Kita resided here in Columbus for the past 29 years. She attended and graduated from Whetstone High School in 2004. La’Kita put herself through school at COTC in the medical field and became a successful...

Juanita E. Hill was born May 11, 1926 in Holder, WV. to the late Rev. Jones Hallie and Annie B Thomas.

She was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Juanita was also a member of several different clubs and lodges including Kenmore Community Action.

Juanita met her husband James while working at St. Anthony Hospital as a Dietician. She worked...

Jeremy Thornton was born November 9, 1979 and went home to be with the Lord January 30, 2020.

We are comforted with the assurance that he is at peace with our heavenly father.

Jeremy is preceded in death by his loving mother Deborah Faye Thornton.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories; father Gerald Brown, brother Clarence Thornton, sisters Geralanda,...

Kevin Bowers, age 58. Sunrise August 17, 1961 and Sunset January 31, 2020.

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

Jenifer R. Dewitt, age 63. Sunrise November 26, 1956 and Sunset February 1, 2020.

Visitation 9:00 AM and Funeral Service 10:00 AM Friday, February 7, 2020 at Rhema Christian Center, 2100 Agler Rd.

Interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.