Obituaries

Antoine Lyndale Neal was born on February 4, 1988 to Kim and Anthony Neal in Columbus, Ohio.

Antoine attended Beechcroft High School where he played on the football team. He loved playing all types of sports like football, basketball, and bowling.

Antoine was always making people laugh and smile. He also went by the name “Tweezy”.

He departed this earthly...

Harry W. Wright Jr., was born on June 4, 1965 to Harry W. Wright, and Sandra Alexander in Columbus, Ohio. A loving son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend was called home on February 6, 2018.

Harry’s heart was always filled with love. There is nothing he wouldn’t do for anyone. Harry was a peacemaker who had a great...

Karen Howard, age 63. Sunrise June 12, 1954 and Sunset February 12, 2018.

Visitation 2:00pm and Funeral 3:00pm Saturday, February 24, 2018 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Nekoda Leftenant, age 59.  Sunrise March 31, 1958 in Freeport, NY and Sunset February 3, 2018.  Koda was a well-known and respected for his punching power Light Heavyweight Amateur Boxer and a phenomenal drummer. Koda was also a private sub-contractor for AABLE Roofing for over thirty years.  He loved his kids and family immensely.

Nekoda is preceded in death by...

Mary Alma Irvine, at age 82 went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 8, 2018. She was born September 12, 1935 to parents Alma and Charles Irvine.

Mary was a member of St. Dominic’s Catholic Church. She was a pillar in the community and fed all that came to visit her. She was employed at the Juvenile...

Virginia M. Johns, age 82. Sunrise December 20, 1935 and Sunset February 7, 2018.

Visitation 11:00am and Funeral 12:00pm Friday, February 16, 2018 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.

James McKnight Jr. also known as “Mack” or “Main” was born September 30, 1949 to the late James and Ideila McKnight. He was called home to be with the Lord on February 8, 2018 at his residence peacefully sleeping.

He accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of the late Rev. E.N Jude at St. Luke Baptist Church...

Marilyn Mildred (Wilson) Moore

August 25, 1933 – February 7, 2018

Born to the late Wilbur and Harriette Wilson – Marilyn was the 10th out of 11 children born in Delaware, Ohio, where she attended Delaware County public schools.

One day her cousin Charles “Manny” Woodson brought his best friend William Moore to Delaware, Ohio to meet some of his...

Harry Fickling, age 76. Sunrise July 9, 1941 and Sunset February 11, 2018.

Interment with Military Honors at Eastlawn Cemetery.

Mike Thornton, age 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at Mount Carmel East Hospital, West. He was born on December 2, 1931 in Columbus, Ohio to Mike Thornton, Sr. and Lucy L. Thornton who both predeceased him. Mike, who was affectionately called Junior, attend public school in Columbus, Ohio and served in the U.S. Air Force. He...

Allen Brown, Jr. aka “Junior” was born on October 14, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Allen Brown and Jeanette (Woodard) Brown. He was the third of five children born to this union.

Junior was kind hearted and a very giving man. As many would say, “he was good people.” He was willing to share whatever he had with...

Shawn Lee Patilla was born on June 28, 1968 to Sammie Lee Patilla and Josephine Draughon at grant medical center in Columbus, Ohio. He was called home on February 5, 2018.

Shawn was educated at Linden McKinley High School. He was formerly employed at Oakland Park Bar and Grill and many other places of business. He was a very dedicated...

Yusuf O. Afoxè, age 51. Sunrise January 30, 1967 and Sunset February 1, 2018.

Visitation 2:00pm and Funeral 3:00pm Saturday, February 10, 2018 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Nellie Pearl Kendrick aka Ms. Nell was born April 3, 1921 in Warren County, Georgia to the late Elzie and Rosa King. She was the youngest of nine children. She had a very high spirit and a deep passion for cooking, fishing, conversing with friends and family, and was so loving. She could make a complete stranger feel like family....

Delores Smith, age 80. Sunrise April 28, 1937 and Sunset January 30, 2018.

Delores is preceded in death by mother, Bessie Shaw Robinson; father, Carl Robinson Sr. ; sons, Paul L. Smith Jr. and Derrick R. Smith; grandson, Paul L. Smith lll; sisters, Mildred Clark and Marilyn Robinson; brothers, Carl Robinson Jr., Charles Robinson, Benjamin Robinson and Kenneth Robinson.

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Michael Anthony Jackson passed away January 27, 2018 at Riverside Methodist Hospital after battling a ongoing illness.

Michael was born August 17, 1960 to Nelta Mae Jackson and Jeff Thomas Jackson in Mansfield where he spent his life. He attended Mansfield senior high school and worked a host of jobs until he became employed at general motors’ in the late...

Yvette F. Gordon was born on March 27, 1944 in Crown, West Virginia to the late Harry and Thelma Gordon.  She departed this life on January 23, 2018 in the comfort of her home. God looked upon his angel and said, “Well done my child, come home”.

Awaiting her in Heaven are her parents, Harry and Thelma Gordon; grandmother, Mattie...

Walter Gadison V, was born on August 3, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio to Cherron Clark and Walter Gadison IV. Walter was the third born. He had two siblings Rashaan Gadison and Ray’Auna Gadison. we enjoyed every moment with him. Walter was only 5 months old when he left us on January 18, 2018. He was a very happy and playful...

Thomas, Jeffrey L. 47 “Jeff “, Sunrise August 31, 1970- Sunset January 24, 2018. He attended South High School and studied at Grambling State University. Jeffrey was a member of Power Of Faith Church. He was preceded in death: Mother Donna M. Thomas; Sisters, Carla R. Thomas and Chaka Lynn Henderson; Nephew, Roger Weatherspoon Jr.; Grandparents, Orville and Lucille Thomas,...