Obituaries

Ossie Mae Tucker, age 85, was born on September 9, 1932 to the late Alex and Maggie Bates. Ossie was called home to be with the Lord on July 24, 2018.

Ossie was a nurse for many years and helped raise loads of children that were not her own. She was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church. She...

Wendell Jackson, age 56. Sunrise August 20, 1961 and Sunset July 21, 2018.

Visitation 11:00am and Funeral 12:00 noon Friday July 27, 2018 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery.

Bobbie Dean Bivens, age 82. Sunrise July 24, 1935 in Cedartown, GA and Sunset July 23, 2018 in Columbus, OH.

Visitation 11:00am and Funeral 12:00 noon Tuesday July 31, 2018 at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church 2283 Sunbury Rd.

Interment at Green Lawn Cemetery.

Tony Marqus Lane was born on June 13, 1959 and transitioned to his eternal life on July 14, 2018 at his home. “Be that as it may”, as Tony would say; “Almighty Jehovah God” commanded him to be the fourth child delivered to Homer Daniel and Shirley Ann Lane in Columbus, Ohio; and the fourth child of that union to...

Crystal Chambliss, age 35. Sunrise April 28, 1983 and Sunset July 18, 2018.

Visitation 2:00pm and Funeral 3:00pm Saturday, July 28, 2018 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Dorothy Hawkins Williams age 71 went to be with the lord on July 17, 2018. She was born to Samuel and Catherine Hawkins on May 17, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio.

She accepted Christ at a young age. She loves family and friends and was loved by many.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents Samuel and Catherine Hawkins...

George Heard, age 83. Sunrise May 18, 1935 and Sunset July 18, 2018.

 

Pearl F. Jennings, age ,  Sunrise April 18, 1927 in Bonaire, GA and Sunset June 28, 2018 in Auburn, CA.

Ecclesiastes: To everything there is a season, a time for every matter under heaven; a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to...

Christina Alliese Rice was born June 04, 1976 in Columbus, Ohio to Stephen Rice and Donna Kincannon.

Christina became a mother of two at a young age. Despite the timing, there wasn’t a time when you saw or spoke to her that you wouldn’t see or hear them right behind her

Christina graduated from Marion Franklin High School, class of...

Shawn Antione Hines was born December 4, 1975 in Columbus, OH to Caroletta Jean Hines and went to sleep eternally in the loving arms of God on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at the age of 42.

Shawn was a graduate of East High School and had an infinite passion for cooking; he traveled frequently with his “portable kitchen” prepared at...

Paul H. Farmer was born August 25, 1940 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Ruth and Paul Farmer.

After completing High School, he relocated to Columbus, Ohio, bringing with him his knowledge of the steel business which landed him employment with Buckeye Steel of many years. He continued his employment with the Ohio Convention where he later retired. After his retirement, he...

Ms Deborah K. Johnson was born June 16, 1949 in Ashville, NC. She retired from Chase Bank after many years of service. Deborah was a diehard Cleveland Browns fan.

She is preceded in death by her Father Earthy Johnson and Mother, Ola Mae Johnson.

Deborah was called home July 15, 2018 at the age of 69. She leaves to cherish...

Arthur George McClain lll

Sunrise: September 9, 1967 ~ Sunset: July 7, 2018

Arthur received his formal education from the Columbus Schools. He worked as a car detailer.

Arthur enjoyed basketball, football and fishing. One of his favorite pastimes was listening to music (oldies) and Gospel Rap. Arthur loved to DRESS!!! Family meant a lot to Arthur and he...

James L Martin passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 8th, 2018. Affectionately known as Pete, he was born in Stuart, Virginia on February 2, 1944.

He is proceeded in death by his parents Elder John Nick and Dorothy B. Martin and his siblings John Martin, Sherdinia Cross and Orlando Martin. Those left to cherish his memory include...

Lataya Denise Bosley was born to Patricia and Curtis Bosley on July 22, 1980 in Columbus, Ohio. Lataya passed unexpectedly on July 11, 2018.

Lataya was a graduate class of 1998 from Eastmoor High School.

Her younger years were spent camping, fishing, and playing with her siblings and friends. As she grew older she enjoyed helping raise her nieces and...

Jayne Hooks, age 62. Sunrise November 25, 1955 and Sunset July 10, 2018.

Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Friday, July 20, 2018 at Zion Christian Assembly, 6930 Motts Place Road.

Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estates.

Thomas Nathan Blackburn, age 70. Was born in Columbus, Ohio on August 9, 1947 and went home to be with the Lord on July 9, 2018.

He enjoyed doing maintenance work, remolding work, and helping people. Thomas was a good hearted and loving person who got along with everyone. He would do anything within his reason to help others. After...

Dorothy passed away July 9, 2018, at Winchester Place Nursing Home, after a long illness. She was born June 3, 1933, in Jackson, TN. She moved to Decatur, IL at the age of 3 and graduated from Stephen Decatur High School in 1950. Her high school prom date turned out to be her future husband. They were married February 12,...

Our beloved Mark Andrew Ware, age 51 went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Mt Carmel East Hospital. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 16, 1966 to Benjamin and Irma Ware.

He was a 1984 graduate of Beechcroft High School and had a great love for music, football and was an advent...

Elijah Buddy Brewster Jr. known to many as “Eli” affectionately known to his family as “Man” was born December 3, 1968 at The Ohio State Hospital to Elijah Buddy Brewster Sr. and Margaret Brewster Stephens. Eli departed this life on July 6, 2018 at the comfort of his home.

At the early age of 8 Elijah discovered the game of...