Obituaries

Pearl Solomon Carmon was born January 17, 1927 to the parents of Dietrius and Nancy Dixon Solomon.

Pearl lived a long adventurous life. She loved to travel by car, train or motorcycle. She saw a lot of the country on her Indian Motorcycle, she loved her bike. She enjoyed riding as the passenger on the back of her husband’s Harley...

Natasha Renee Christian, 34 of Groveport, Ohio passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019 in Select Specialty Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.

She was born March 9, 1985, in Buffalo, New York. She was born to Carolyn Louise Christian (deceased) and George Alexander Christian Jr. of Gansevoort, NY. She is survived by her 7 children: Camille Woods, Carmyn Woods, Caniya Woods,...

John Christopher Mason, age 51. Sunrise April 27, 1968 in Columbus, OH and Sunset September 23, 2019 in Mesa, AZ.

Visitation 6:00- 8:00PM Monday September 30, 2019 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Donna Jean Carr was born on Wednesday, March 28, 1951 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Charles and Inez Burns. She was called home to be with the Lord on September 23, 2019 peacefully surrounded by family.

Growing up with eleven siblings, Donna was born to stand out and grew up to be a woman of all trades with many different talents...

Pastor Lemmie Ruth Jordon was born on June 1, 1929, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Elder Oscar Hall and Mother Ruth Hall. She attended Columbus City Schools, graduating from East High School in 1947. She was married for 15 years to Albert Steele, who passed away after a long illness. They had 6 children together.

Lemmie Ruth Jordon...

John Albert Cobb Sr, age 73. Sunrise August 24, 1946 in Brownsville, TN and Sunset September 20, 2019 in Ontario, OH.

John lived in Mansfield, Ohio most of his life and attended Mansfield Senior High. He worked at Brosco, Coll Tool and Die and Chrysler. Mr. Cobb is a U.S. Army Vietnam War Veteran.

He was preceded in...

Terry Lee Carr, 63 years old, gracious and loving brother, uncle, great-uncle, cousin, and beloved friend, made his transition from this earthly existence to his heavenly home on September 24, 2019, at Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born in Chicago Illinois and raised in Columbus, Ohio. He was an avid reader, very intelligent, and relished being...

Mildred Smith, age 71. Sunrise July 4, 1948 in Ponce, PR and Sunset September 24, 2019 in Groveport, OH.

Mildred was a praiser. She loved to praise the Lord and did so through her last days. She was a great example of a woman and a Christian. Mildred let many to the Lord in her lifetime. She loved her...

Mother Carrie Johnson Age 91 of Columbus, Ohio was born February 26, 1928 in Majestic, AL. She went home to be with the Lord in the presence of her loving family on September 22, 2019.

She was a faithful member of Higher Ground AAA and worked for Drs. hospital North and retired as a health care professional after 30...

Olan Reggie Epps, better known as “O’Lando or Mr. O” was born May 13, 1936 in Logan, West Virginia to the late Clarence and Magnolia Epps; finished his course Saturday September 21, 2019 surrounded by his children.

He was a graduate of Excelsior High School then received an honorable discharge from the United States Air force, after serving four years.

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Mary F. Sherrill was born on January 24, 1943 in Johnson City, TN. to Earl and Hattie Hale.

She attended Langston High School. When she was 21 years old, she moved to Columbus, Ohio with some family.

She got a job working at Kroger and Bucket of Nails for awhile then she got hired on at Buckeye Youth Center working...

Bessie Mae Jenkins, age 89 of Columbus, Ohio. Sunrise January 30,1930, Sunset September 22, 2019. She was born to the late Mack and Viola Hogan in Augusta, Georgia.

She was married to the late Wilford Jenkins Sr. Bessie was a long time member of Lincoln Park Baptist Church until her health wouldn’t allow her to attend any longer. She...

Stephan L. Butler, 59, went peacefully to be with the Lord, September 19, 2019 at his home in Columbus, Ohio. Stephan was formerly employed by The Columbus City Schools as a custodian ll. Known to his family and friends as “Ice Jr.”, he was an extraordinary grill master who enjoyed feeding his family and friends.

He was an avid...

Irvin Paul Hill, age 77, life-long resident of Columbus, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on September 19, 2019, at Grant Medical Center.

Irvin was born on July 25, 1942 to the late Prentiss Floyd and Dorothy L. Hill, and was the eldest of two children. Irvin attended West High School and was a member of their first wrestling team. He graduated...

Mr James Kirkland, 68, passed away on September 11, 2019. James was born on May 18, 1951 in Cinderella, West Virginia to Nathaniel and Alberta Kirkland. He lived in New York for several years until he relocated to Columbus,Oh. He enjoyed fishing and playing the lottery.

He is preceeded in death by his parents Nathaniel and Alberta Kirkland;sisters,Thelma and Theresa...