Obituaries

Elder Jerry J. Helms, age 73. Sunrise December 3, 1944 and Sunset October 17, 2018.

She was a graduate of The Ohio State University and retired Educator from Columbus City Schools. Elder Helms was Founder and Lead Servant of Word of Life Teaching Ministry and a servant at Abundant Life Christian Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband...

James E. Kimbro Jr, age 25. Sunrise July 14, 1993 and Sunset October 28, 218.

Visitation 11:00am and Funeral 12:00pm Friday, November 9, 2018 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.

Bettye Jean Howard went home to be with the Lord on October 27, 2018 at OSU Wexner Medical Center. After a long and tiring battle with surgery recovery, Bettye fought the good fight of faith and WON!

Bettye was born to on July 22, 1950 in Mobile, Alabama to her parents Claudia Belle Morris and Willis Mose Jr, who preceded...

Reginal Lewis Smallwood, age 64. Sunrise October 4, 1954 and Sunset October 20, 2018.

Visitation 9:00am and Home Going Service 10:00am Wednesday October 31, 2018 at New Covenant Believers Church 3400 Khor Blvd.

Interment at Dayton National Cemetery.

Cynthia R. Ford, age 76. Sunrise February 22, 1942 and Sunset October 22, 2018.

Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Thursday, November 1, 2018 at the MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 Livingston Ave.

Interment at Glen Rest Cemetery.

Orie Givens III, 68, born on Sept. 9, 1950, left this earth surrounded by loved ones to be with his heavenly father on Oct. 19, 2018 after a short and valiant fight with leukemia.

Orie was a healer, a dreamer, an artist and an avid fisherman who lived his entire life in Columbus. He loved spending time with his children...

Harvey Lee Harper Jr., age 58. Sunrise August 9, 1960 and Sunset October 19, 2018.

Harvey is preceded in death by father Harvey Lee Harper Sr., mother Margaret Ann Harper, and sister Alfreda Renee McGhee.

He leaves to cherish his memory; son Harvey (Danielle) Banks, 3 Grandchildren. brothers Gregory, Craig, and Chris (Renee) Harper, and sister Latonia (Blythe) Lampkins, and...

Irene Clayborne, age 88. Sunrise January 18, 1930 and Sunset October 17, 2018.

Visitation 11:00am and Funeral 12:00pm Monday, November 5, 2018 at Higher Ground AAA, 870 St. Clair Ave.

 

Arnold Eugene “May May” Smith age 54, passed away on October 2, 2018

Arnold was a dedicated and valued employee of Jamestown Cycle Shop. At an early age he was raised alongside many of his 1st cousins as their brother. He had a positive outlook on life and quickly made friends wherever he went. His bright smile and loving heart...

Ronald E. Smith, age 52. Sunrise August 1, 1966 and Sunset October 22, 2018.

Visitation 11:00am and Funeral 12:00pm Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park

George Scott Jr, age 30. Sunrise January 17, 1988 and Sunset October 16, 2018.

Visitation 10:00am and Memorial Service 11:00am Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Christian Valley Baptist Church, 3330 Scottwood Road.

Randi Denise Sanders Graddic, age 43. Sunrise April 8, 1975 and Sunset October 19, 2018.

Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Thursday October 26, 2018 at Marlan J. Gary Funeral Home, The Chapel of Peace East 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.

Tommy R. Hall, age 58. Sunrise May 5, 1960 and Sunset October 11, 2018.

Visitation 11:00am and Funeral 12:00pm Friday, October 26, 2018 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

 

Donald D. Bugg Sr, age 60. Sunrise June 25, 1958 and Sunset October 18, 2018.

Visitation 2:00pm Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park. 

Herman Islar, age 72. Sunrise August 11, 1946 and Sunset October 21, 2018.

Visitation 6:00pm and Funeral 7:00pm Saturday, October 27, 2018 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Curtis J. Moorer, 61.

Sunrise March 21, 1957 and Sunset October 16, 2018.

Visitation 11:00am and Memorial Service 12:00pm Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave

Shamon Curry, age 45. Sunrise October 5, 1973 and Sunset October 18, 2018.

Visitation 9:00am and Funeral 10:00am Saturday, October 27, 2018 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estates.

Asia Sheree Thompson was born July 18, 1984 in Columbus, Ohio to Melissa Woods, and Glenn Thompson.

Asia was a kind and loving person who loved life, enjoyed writing, talking, watching movies, and doing fun activities with her friends and family, especially her two kids Azavier (14) and Saniyah (10) Smith.

In April of 2002, Asia received her certificate of...

Tanya D. Willis, age 56. Sunrise April 1, 1962 and Sunset October 16, 2018.

Visitation 9:00am and Funeral 10:00am Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Mount Lebanon Baptist Church 1775 Eddystone Ave., 43224.

Interment Green Lawn Cemetery.

Travis Tyrea James Jackson, age 31. Sunrise February 28, 1987 and Sunset October 14, 2018.

Visitation 11am and Funeral 12pm October 22, 2018 at the MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.