Obituaries

James E. Smith Sr, 78 departed this life on Friday August 31, 2018. He was born in Spartanburg South Carolina to Frank Smith Sr and Nannie Smith.

He attended and Graduated from Carver High School, Spartanburg South Carolina. In 1959, He relocated to Columbus Ohio.

James worked for Ohio Meat Packers Outlet for many years until he retired.. 

James...

Karen Denise Bell, affectionately known as “Sweetie” was born February 11, 1955, and went home to be with the Lord August 30, 2018. Karen was born to Cameria Knox Bell and Willie Bell in Anniston, Alabama. After her birth, the family moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1956.

A lifelong Christian, Karen gave her life to Christ at the age of...

Lorenzo Lamar Miller commonly and affectionately called Lil Renny by those that he loved and by those that loved him. He began this earthly life on February 1, 1983.

 He was the child that was always warm, kind and loving. Whenever he entered a room he would surround me with his sunshine of a smile and radiant the beauty of...

The wonderful gift of life was given to Betty Jo Thompson on the 22nd of October 1944 in Rocky Gap Virginia to Lorenza C. Robinson (father) and Betty J. Robinson (mother), who preceded her in death. She passed in peace, Thursday, August 30, 2018 at the age of 73 in Columbus, Ohio.

Betty grew up in Rocky Gap, Virginia. and...

Rita J. Megerle, age 74. Sunrise April 16, 1944 and Sunset August 31, 2018.

Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Monday, September 10, 2018 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.

Gail “GiGi” Walker, age 63. Sunrise April 10, 1955 and Sunset August 29, 2018.

Visitation 9:00am and Funeral 10:00am Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Love Zion Baptist Church, 1459 Madison Ave.

Entombment at Union Cemetery.

Michael E. Hicks, age 29. Sunrise February 8, 1989 and Sunset August 19, 2018.

Visitation 11am and Funeral 12pm September 7, 2018 at the MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Linda Rae Daniels, loving sister, aunt and friend, age 65 was born on January 22, 1953 in Wellsville, OH.  She departed this life on August 23, 2018 in Athens, Ohio.  Her homegoing celebration will take place on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at The Chapel of Peace East, 5456 E. Livingston Avenue, Columbus, Ohio (One block east of Noe Bixby, turn...

Carol Taylor, age 76. Sunrise August 1, 1942 and Sunset August 28, 2018.

Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at New Birth Christian Ministries, 3475 Refugee Road.

Interment at Dayton National Cemetery.

Dorothy L. Waddleton, age 89. Sunrise December 25, 1928 and Sunset August 28, 2018.

Visitation 5:00pm and Funeral 6:00pm Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Higher Ground AAA, 870 St. Clair Ave.

Interment 11:00am Monday, September 10, 2018 at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.

CLARENCE WILLIAM BELL was born in Columbus, Ohio on Wednesday, July 4, 1934, and was the only child of Mary Louise Cox (nee Griffin). Clarence was educated in the Columbus City Schools, where he graduated from Champion Avenue School before attending East High School. He loved sports of all kinds. Clarence was an accomplished basketball player at Champion and East...

Tamara Lynette Dodson also known as “Rudy” was born February 27, 2003 in Columbus, Ohio. She went home to be with the Lord August 25, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio.

Rudy was a very talented dancer, and a great leader. Rudy started her dancing career at the age of 8 with Platinum Divas. Dancing was her passion, it came so easy...

Fred Diggs Jr., Age 85.  Sunrise January 17, 1933 and Sunset August 26, 2018.

Visitation 1:00pm and Funeral 2:00pm Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Greater Christ Temple, 701 Sunbury Rd.

Darcell “Darcia” Moncrief, age 60. Sunrise May 11, 1958 and Sunset August 17, 2018.

Visitation 12:00pm and Funeral 1:00pm Thursday, September 6, 2018 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Charles Milton “Kidney Beans” Kinney, age 73. Sunrise February 13, 1945 in Anniston, Alabama and Sunset August 20, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio.

Charles graduated from East high school. He was on the swim team and dive team in his younger years. He was a very talented man. He loved backgammon and chess and once won a backgammon tournament. He lived...

Betty Jo McCurdy departed this earth on August 21, 2018. She was born on August 26, 1933 in Anniston, AL. At a young age she and her family moved to Ohio. She was educated in the Columbus Public School System. Betty was raised Baptist and in her teen years she joined Love Zion Baptist Church, where she, along with her...

Roberta Estice-Gilbert, age 82. Sunrise December 13, 1935 and Sunset August 16, 2018.

Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Thursday, August 30, 2018 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Interment at Dayton National Cemetery.

Minister Robert A. Taylor was born July 26, 1964 to Dorothy F. Taylor and Edward C. Taylor. Minister Robert accepted his wings from Heaven above on Saturday, August 18, 2018.

Minister Robert graduated from Marion Franklin High School and soon after went to serve in the U.S Army. He was employed with the State of Ohio for many years, where...

Jordan Charlese Victorya Williams, age 19. Sunrise February 24, 1999 and Sunset August 15, 2018 

Visitation 11:00am and Celebration of Life 12:00am Friday, August 24, 2018 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.