Obituaries

Evangelist Eugenia Harris Donaldson was born July 2, 1939 to the union of Hillard Harris and Elizabeth (Sawyer) Harris in Vaughn Mississippi. Eugenia accepted Jesus Christ as her savior at a very early age and became a member of Bell Chapel M.B. Church. Eugenia attended High School in Vaughn Mississippi.

Eugenia (Jean) was united in holy wedlock to Bishop Raoul...

Thelma Kent (Nee Harden), age 70. Sunrise July 21, 1946 and Sunset July 4, 2017.

Thelma was a lifelong member of Liberty Hill Baptist Church and retired from HMS Host Airport Food Services.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Henry and Johnnie Mae Love Harden and siblings, Willie Mae Cato, Mack Thompson, John Harden and Charlene Waiters.

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Marcus Lamont Houston, sunrise June 8, 1965 and departed this life peacefully surrounded by his loving family on July 3, 2017. Marcus leaves to cherish his memory the love of his life, his wife, Edda. Together they raised their children, Dr. Maria N. Houston and Marcus L. Houston.

Marcus is also survived by his loving mother, Ennis Ann Houston;...

Sandra L. Locklear, age 54. Sunrise October 10, 1962 and Sunset July 3, 2017. A 1981 graduate of Walnut Ridge High School.

Preceded in death by father, Elmer Locklear; mother, Janice Dowsey; grandfather, John Henry Locklear; grandmother, Alice Fields.

Left to cherish her memory her daughter, Brittani (Jeramy Rogers) Jones; son, Keith Jones; brother, Elmer (Vivian) Locklear, Jr.; sisters, Sherri...

Carolyn A. Upshaw, age 61. Sunrise February 19, 1956 and Sunset July 1, 2017 at Springfield Regional Hospital.

Preceded in death by father, Otis Williams; mother, Mabel Phelps Threats; brothers, Robert and Bruce Threats. Left to cherish her memory, son, Charles Upshaw; daughters, Davisha Upshaw, Talia Brown; brothers, Otis (Carolyn) Williams, Anthony Threats, Bruce (Sharon) Williams, Richard Higginbotham; sisters, Karen...

Cynthia Delores Thomas born on October 4, 1939 and passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on Monday, July 3, 2017 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Cynthia was born in Richmond, Virginia. She was one of three children born to Douglas Todd and Elizabeth Jolly. Cynthia will forever be remembered by her brother and sister,...

Dwayne C. Petty, Sr, age 63. Sunrise June 24, 1954 and Sunset July 1, 2017.

Visitation 11:00 a.m. and Funeral 12:00 p.m. Friday July 7, 2017 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.

Marshaun D. Clark, age 30. Sunrise September 8, 1986 and Sunset June 28, 2018.

Visitation 10:00 a.m. and Funeral 11:00 a.m. Thursday July 6, 2017 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.

Mance L. Booker, age 46. Sunrise July 9, 1970 and Sunset June 18, 2018.

Visitation 6:00 p.m, and Memorial Service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday July 5, 2017 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Janie Mae White, age 72. Sunrise October 6, 1944 and Sunset June 30, 2017.

Janie was a graduate of East High School and attended Columbus State Community College. She was a lifelong member of Mt. Vernon AME Church and retired from Old Town Chiropractic.

Janie was preceded in death by her parents, Fred D. and Bluette Mathews Richardson; daughter, Angela...

Edward J. “Eddie” Anderson, age 56. Sunrise May 1, 1961 and Sunset June 27, 2017. Preceded in death by fathers, Herman Thomas Anderson Sr., Herbert F. Gore; sister, Lynn Gore Holt. Left to cherish his memory, son, Demond Newsom; mother, Doris L.  Gore; brothers, Bryan Gore, Herman Thomas Anderson, Jr., Timothy (Barbara) Gore; sisters, Jennifer L. Anderson, Debra Holloway, Marie...

Melanie Parnell, age 61.  Sunrise November 23, 1955 in Cleveland, OH and Sunset June 24, 2017 in Columbus, OH.

Visitation 10:00 a.m. and Home Going Service 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Rhema Christian Center 2100 Agler Rd.

Alfreda L. Allison, age 50. Sunrise December 18, 1966 and Sunset June 28, 2017. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Preceded in death by grandmothers, Myrtle Lee Landrum, Nora Jones; grandfather, Alfred Jones.

Left to cherish her memory her father, Alfred Jones; mother, Wanda Landrum; sons, Brandon (Jessica) Allison, Cameron (Tiffany McDaniel) Allison, Bobby Jones;...

Kevin was born October 31, 1973 in Philadelphia, PA to Barbara and the late Michael Walker.

On June 22, 2017 he entered into eternal rest.

Kevin graduated from Walnut Ridge High School in Columbus, Ohio in June 1991. Throughout his life he maintained loving relationship with his family and friends. Kevin was active in the church and various activities. He...

Paulette F. Martin, age 47. Sunrise July 3, 1969 and Sunset June 28, 2017.

Paulette is preceded in death by her mother, Doris Chase Blount; father, Rose Frank Williams, Sr.; and brothers, Otis Tucker and Rose Frank Williams, Jr.

Paulette leaves to cherish her memory, husband, Rickie Martin, Sr; son, Rickie Martin, Jr; daughters, Angela, Danlashea, Jazmine, and Rayanna Martin;...

Thomas Neal Mack Jr., age 70. Sunrise January 12, 1947 and Sunset June 26, 2017.

Visitation 9:00am and Funeral 10:00am Saturday July 1, 2017 at Grace Baptist Church 1182 N. 6th St.  Interment with Military Honors at Eastlawn Cemetery.

Ira O’dell Martin Jr., age 58.  Sunrise August 6, 1958 and Sunset June 23, 2017. Ira attended Marion Franklin High School and was owner/operator of By Grace Trans. LLC.

Ira was preceded in death by his parents, Ira O’dell Martin Sr. and Juanita Marie Harris Martin; grandparents, Lawrence and Mabel Harris and Grace Martin; nephew, Phillip Harris and a host...

Bert M. Rosemond, age 91. Sunrise January 15, 1926 in Greenville, TX and Sunset June 23, 2017 in Columbus, OH.

Visitation 11:00am and Memorial Service 12:00 noon Friday, June 30, 2017 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Inurnment at Greenlawn Cemetery.

Olayemi C. Williams, age 72. Sunrise March 1, 1945 and Sunset June 17, 2017.

Preceded in death by father, Chrispin Williams; mother, Maize Williams; brother, Walter Williams; sister, Tanimola Williams.

Left to cherish his memory, daughter, Jestina (Bright) Prince, Rachel (Carlton) Jordan, Melanie (Michael) Aycock; son, Zaki (Ewuniki) Yemi; sister, Jestina Eddy; aunt, Ann Farris; uncle, James Turay; 17 grandchildren;...

Patsy Ann Thomas was born on May 8, 1949 in Charlotte, North Carolina to the parentage of Nelson and Anna Bell (Jackson Thomas. She was the third oldest of a loving family of 10 children. She departed this life peacefully at her residence on June 15, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio at age 68. She was a proud and devoted mother...