Obituaries

Mother Lillian Viola Hairston, born to Charley Gravely and Lillie Griggs on January 19, 1922, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 13, 2017. Although she was born in Axton, Virginia, Lillian considered Martinsville, Virginia her home. She fondly spoke of her childhood with her siblings and cousins in the countryside.

In 1948, she married Carty Hairston...

Ebony K.T. Shakes , Born March 5, 1979 in Ozark Alabama.

Survived by parents Glen and Frances Shakes (Black).

Ebony was a graduate of Northland High School, after her transfer from Brookhaven High School.

Ebony leaves to cherish her memory with three beautiful girls Jayana R. Hartley, Jaliya R. Hartley, and Javaya R. Hartley. Sister Demetria (Anthony) Hammonds, and one...

Mary Williams, age 80. Sunrise March 21, 1937 and Sunset July 15, 2017.

 

Mary has lived her life to the fullest. Mary had a special place in everyone hearts. She loved her flowers shopping, Also sitting on the porch. Mary had worked for Ohio University for many of years.

Mary was preceded in death by husband; Arvell Williams, Daughter...

Teresa Ann Malone, age 56. Sunrise September 15, 1960 and Sunset July 13, 2017.

Visitation 10:00 a.m. Funeral 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Rhema Christian Center, 2100 Agler Road.

Raymond Riley, age 24. Sunrise December 8, 1992 and Sunset July 4, 2017 .

Visitation 12:00 p.m. Funeral Service 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Sharon Marie Smith was born in Columbus, Ohio on April 5th, 1952.  JESUS called her by name to go home on Wednesday, July 12, 2017.  Sharon was the oldest girl of eight children to Paul and Ruby Lewis.  She was a graduate of Columbus Public Schools.

She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend who...

Damon Dwuan “Dejuan” Waddell, age 19. Sunrise August 23, 1997 and died, suddenly, at 7:20 p.m., Sunday, July 9, 2017 in the Columbus, Ohio Linden area.

Damon was born August 23, 1997 in Columbus, Ohio. He was employed as a warehouse worker and played football as a favorite pastime. Damon’s talents were many, he sang, danced, and entertained. The highest...

Lisa Barnell Johnson, age 56.  Sunrise November 19, 1960 and Sunset July 11, 2017.

Lisa attended Linden McKinley HS, Whetstone HS and Ohio State School of Cosmetology & Experts Barber School. Predeceased by parents Murphy Sr and Imo Jean Johnson, daughter Kristian Johnson and brother Keith Johnson. Survived by son Daimon (Lanora) Johnson, daughter Jada Johnson (Eric Evans), siblings Linda...

Robert Lee Adams, age 50. Sunrise November 30, 1966 in Pittsburgh, PA and Sunset July 9, 2017 in Columbus, OH.

Visitation 12:00 Noon and Funeral 1:00 p.m. Monday July 17, 2017 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery.

Essie Woodard, age 83. Sunrise May 13, 1934 and Sunset July 11, 2017.

Preceded in death by parents, Willis and Bessie McSwain; son, Willis Woodard; brothers, Albert and Willis McSwain, Jr.; sister, Willie B. Knighton.

Left to cherish her memory her husband of 52 years, Jessie Woodard, Sr.; sons, Ricky (Argenia) Woodard, Jessie (Melanie) Woodard, Jr., Lawrence Woodard, Roland Woodard;...

Martha E. Bell-Hergins, age 50. Sunrise August 12, 1966 and Sunset July 8, 2017.

Worked in Food Service Production for Columbus City Schools. A life long member of Love Zion Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by aunt, Flora Anthony, Mildred Carter; uncle, James “Jimmie” Jackson; mother-in-law, Beatrice Hergins.

Left to cherish her memory her husband, Alan Hergins; parents, Clarence and...

Patricia Lynn Tatum, age 62. Sunrise July 20, 1954 and Sunset July 8, 2017.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Clemon and Edna Mae Cox Tatum; husband, Samuel Duffield; son Michael Anthony Tatum; brother, Lloyd Tatum; and sisters, Clementene Tatum and Merena Cox.

Left to cherish her memory, son Antonio M. (Lisa) Tatum; daughter, Antionete M. Tatum; brothers;...

Mary Ann “Tina”  Hunter- Pettway, age 54. Sunrise June 22, 1963 and Sunset July 9, 2017.

Mary graduated from Franklin University with a Masters in Marketing and Communication. She was a legal secretary with the State of Ohio Department of Natural Resources for over 28 years.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Jerry and Patricia Pettway, Sr; brother,...

Willie L. Cody, age 65. Sunrise May 31, 1952 and Sunset July 7, 2017.

Visitation 6:00 p.m. Funeral 7:00 p.m. Monday July 17, 2017 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Donald Edward Johnson was born September 17, 1948 to Clydia Mae Johnson in Columbus, Ohio. He departed this life on Saturday July 1, 2017. Donald received his formal education through the Columbus Public Schools Districts. Donald accepted Christ as his Savior and was baptized at the Brentnell Church where he attended as a member alongside of his wife Mrs. Elena...

Savon Lamont Ligon, age 20. Sunrise July 9, 1996 and Sunset July 7, 2017.

Preceded in death by mother, Erica R. Whitney; brother, Thomas Dortch; grandmother Crystal Ligon.

Left to cherish his memory; father Kevin Ligon; grandmother, Kimberly Whitney; grandfather, Arliss (Dena) Whitney Jr.; brothers  Da’join and Keon’ta (Whitney) Kevin Jr., Christian, Karmelo (Ligon) ; sisters Keenae Butler, Victoria Ligon;...

Geraldine Smith, age 68. Sunrise September 23, 1948 and Sunset July 10, 2017.

Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Lula Green; husband, Larry Smith; companion Jerry Reeder; sisters, Ora Travis, Mary Green; brothers, Charles Green, William Green; grandson, Kenneth Turner.

Left to cherish her memory, her children, Juan Green, Delia Wilson, Lynnette Green, David Smith, Antwan (Twylia) Bradley, Kia...

Kimberly Yvette Williams, age 55. Sunrise November 1, 1961 and Sunset July 7, 2017.

Visitation 10:00 a.m. and Home Going Service 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 13, 2017 at The Word Church of God in Christ  115 Wilson Ave.

Visitation 12:00 p.m Funeral Service 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at MARLAN GARY FUBERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston (one block east of Noe-Bixby Rd. turn north on Lonsdale Rd.