Obituaries

Dr. Gerald Lowery, Sr.

Sunrise, July 1, 1943-Sunset, June 7, 2018, twenty-four days shy of his 75th birthday. He attended Columbus Public Schools and obtained his degree in Business Administration from Niagara Falls University. He later earned his Master’s degree in Theology from Peeksville University and his Doctorate of Di-vinity in Theology from the Ohio-California Diocese Theology Seminary School of...

Quantaine Jamone Tate born February 12, 1984 in Columbus, Ohio departed this life on June 6, 2018. Also, known as “QT or “Q” by friends and family. He received his General Education Diplomas in 2012. He was the owner of Tate’s Cleaning Services from 2012 thru 2014.

Quantaine was an avid Ohio State buckeye and North Carolina Panther fan. He...

Gwendolyn Marie Gillard, age 68. Sunrise July 25, 1949 in Powhatan, WV and Sunset June 5, 2018 in Columbus, OH. Services are pending with Marlan Gary Funeral Home, The Chapel of Peace North 2500 Cleveland Ave. Donations can be made below.

Desean Rondel Bonet was born June 27, 1999 in Detroit MI. At the age of 5 he found his permanent residence and became part of the Bonet family in Columbus, Ohio.

Though faced with many obstacles in life Desean was an over-comer. He was very independent and strong-minded. He was a high school graduate, and was interning in the construction...

Anna Marie Gaston born January 03, 1953 in Los Angeles, California, went home to be with the Lord on June 5, 2018.

At the age of ten Maria’s family moved to Columbus, Ohio. She grew up in the Brentnell area. Maria was an exceptional athlete, she was good at track and had a passion for softball. She participated in the...

 

Paul Michael Leith Green was born on March 13, 1996 to Jackie N. and Paul W. Green in Westerville, Ohio. He attended and graduated from Pickerington Central High and Eastland Career Center in 2014.

Paul enlisted in the Army National Guard (Honorable) soon after graduating from high school. Earlier this year a recruiter from the Army Reserve spoke...

Minnie Lee Malone, daughter of the late Thomas and Lizzie (Whiting) Denson, was born in Como, Mississippi on May 29, 1943. She went to be with the Lord June 3, 2018 at Riverside Hospital surrounded with love.

Minnie Malone accepted the Lord at an early age at Lakeview Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee. She sang in the choir and served...

Mesha Scott age 36, Sunrise June 14, 1981 and Sunset May 30, 2018.

SUNRISE: June 14, 1981 ~ SUNSET: May 31, 2018

Mesha Scott age 36 went home to be the Lord on May 31, 2018. She was a graduate of Marion Franklin High School.

Mesha was such an exceptional person, always went out of her way and took initiative...

Clarence Edward Towns, age 53, passed away on June 4, 2018. Clarence was born on April 23, 1965 in Columbus, OH to Cleveland Towns, Sr and Cora Towns. Clarence attended Columbus City Schools and graduated from Marion Franklin High School.

Clarence married the love of his life Tonya Towns of Reynoldsburg, Ohio on November 8, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio. Clarence...

Kendrick Dayqwon Wilkerson, age 27. Was born January 18, 1991 in Dayton, OH. to Kenneth Wilkerson and Linnie Edwards.

As kids Kendrick and his brother were a handful but also known by Rev. Legget as the “Street kids.” A graduate from Columbus City Schools and formely employed at central Aluminum. Kendrick better known as “Moo-moo” became a member of Family...

Leroy Purcell Jr. was born August 12, 1953 in Welch, West Virginia to proud parents Laura Elizabeth and Leroy Purcell, Sr. Born with an independent spiritand nicknamed “Buster,”he moved to Columbus, Ohio at the age of 14. Buster excelled in football and wrestling at Linden McKinley High School and enjoyed reading and writing. After graduation, he followed in his father’s...

Tony Andre Turner Sr. departed this life May 29th, 2018. He was born January 5th,1978 to Blanche Harris and the late Clifford W. Turner of Bedford Virginia.

He attended Whestone High School and after school began to work with his step dad painting and also had a position at KFC.

At the age of 17 he met the lovely woman...

Williams Thomas came into our lives on July 21, 1949 and departed this life on June 1, 2018.

William had a flair for fashion and was an avid jazz fan. He served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged.

Due to disability from an injury, he has spent the last 15 years in Circleville, OH. in the care...

Jordan Carper, age 25. Sunrise October 1, 1992 and Sunset May 31, 2018.

Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Friday, June 8, 2018 at Unity Temple COGIC, 52 Reeb Ave.

Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estates.

Michael Sean Lake was born May 10, 1972 and left this earthly life on May 25, 2018.

Sean grew up with many cousins who were more like brothers and sisters. He graduated from Gahanna-Lincoln High School in 1990. Upon completion of high school, he attended DeVry University. He had various jobs and most recently was attending Columbus State Community College.

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Johncie Mae Rhodes, age 81. Sunrise April 21, 1937 in Cumberland Furnace, TN and Sunset May 26, 2018 in Columbus, OH.

Visitation 10:00am and Home Going Service 11:00am Saturday June 2, 2018 at Living Waters Christian Fellowship, 1824 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery.

Mary Frances Cessor, age 101. Sunrise April 12, 1917 in Baltimore, MD and Sunset May 27, 2018 in Columbus, OH.

Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Friday June 1, 2018 at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church 1775 W. Broad St.

Interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.