Obituaries

Doreatha J. “Dee” Preston passed away May 19, 2017. She was born in Rendville, Ohio to the late Merrill Preston and Lovarn (John) Fleshman. She is also predeceased by her sister Patricia Boston.

She leaves to cherish in her memory daughter, Latacha Terell and son DeJai Preston Jr.; brother Meril ( Barb ) Preston Sr, Capital Heights , Maryland; sisters,...

Rachel B. Clark, age 95.  Sunrise April 9, 1922 in Highsplint, KY and Sunset May 17, 2017 in Columbus, OH.  Rachel was a member of the Triedstone Baptist Church.  She was a seamstress and a childcare provider and she loved to cook.

Rachel was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Rose Dean Mitchell; daughter, Mary B. Clark Stanley...

Charmaine E. Toran, age 57. Sunrise November 6, 1959 and on Tuesday, May16, 2017, GOD picked a special flower, Charmaine Elizabeth (Gaston) Toran and welcomed her into HIS eternal kingdom.

The late Reverend Theodore R. Gaston and the late Beulah M. Gaston were blessed with a beautiful gift, the birth of Charmaine Elizabeth (Gaston) Toran on Friday, November 6, 1959...

Allen M. Palmer, age 21. Sunrise May 18, 1995 and Sunset May 16, 2017.

Allen is preceded in death by his grandparents, Tammy Palmer and Allan Jackson and great grandparents, Mable Palmer, Freddie Palmer, Dorothy Patterson and Charles Adams.

Allen leaves to cherish his memory, mother, Jamelia Palmer; father, Allan Moore; grandfather, Mychal Patterson; brothers, Sylvester Watkins, Sylvonte Watkins, Christopher...

Lucy Clarissa James, age 89 Sunrise February 16, 1928 Sunset May 17, 2017.

A devoted and dedicated member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church for over 40 years where she served as a Deaconess.

Preceded in death by husband, Zebie D. James; sisters, Elizabeth Campbell, Rebecca Hairston, Mary Willis, Martha Nash, Hattie Pearl Hailey, Tina Rubena LaBon.

Left to cherish her...

Eunice M. Poole, age 68. Sunrise November 27, 1948 and Sunset May 17, 2017.

Eunice is preceded in death by her parents, Juanita and Leegie Hollingsworth; sister, Letha Hollingsworth; and brothers, Derry Cain and Eddie Dean Hollingsworth.

Left to cherish her memory, daughters, Tracy Hollingsworth, Tammy Marsh, and Teresa Hollingsworth; sons, Richard Hollingsworth and Samuel Woods; sisters, Alice Long and...

Sherad Brown, Sr. age 92. Sunrise April 25, 1925. Sunset May 15, 2017.

Retired Master Sergeant of the U.S. Army.

Visitation 2:00 p.m. Memorial Service 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 27, 2017 at the MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Avenue (one block east of Noe-Bixby turn north on Lonsdale Road).

Emma Louise Greathouse Prater, age 74, was born October 22, 1942 in Fort Payne, Alabama and departed this life on May 11, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio.

Emma is preceded in death by her mother, Louise Hollie, husband Earl Frank Prater Sr.; daughter, Carolyn Prater; and grandkids, Ligmund Prater and Maurice Hall.

Emma leaves behind to cherish her memory, brother, James...

Prince Myers, age 58. Sunrise September 27, 1958 and Sunset May 13, 2017.

Visitation 11:00 a.m.  Funeral 12:00 p.m.  Monday May 22, 2017 at  MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Avenue.

Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery.

Shirley Jackson, age 73. Sunrise July 17, 1943 and Sunset May 13, 2017.

Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, Pauline and Edward Justice, and siblings, Pastor Leola Stevens, Charles and Harry Justice.

Left to cherish her memory, devoted husband, William A. Jackson, Jr; son, William A. Jackson III; daughters, Andria L. Williams and Trena Justice; brothers, Ballard and...

Lisa E. Chubb, age 51. Sunrise March 20, 1966 Sunset May 12, 2017. U.S. Army Veteran.

Preceded in death by grandmother, Sarah Barton; grandfather, William Barton; brother, Marlon Chubb.

Left to cherish her memory father, Charles Chubb Sr.; mother, Mary Chubb; sons, Omar Hernandez Jr., Raul Hernandez, Ruben Hernandez; daughter, Chanel Hernandez; brothers, Steven E. (Thelma) Chubb Sr., Charles Chubb...

Victor Migual Grayson, age 20. Sunrise June 2, 1996 Sunset May 14, 2017.

Preceded in death by grandfathers, Michael Coakley-Malone, Edwin B. Hogan. Left to cherish his memory mother, Latasha Gyamfi; father, Kurt Grayson; brother, Christian Grayson; sisters, Cecilia Gyamfi, Sydney Grayson; uncles, Charles Stewart, Maurice Stewart, Brian Jackson; aunt, Edwina “Randi” Hogan and a host of family members and...

Ralph Herman Walker Jr., age 58. Ralph was born February 22, 1959 and Went to be with The Lord May 10, 2017.

Ralph graduated from East High School and was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a HVAC Specialist at Sugar Run Apartments.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Herman Walker Sr. and Pearl Olivia Walker.

Left...

Michael K. Reedy, age 57. Sunrise September 19, 1959 Sunset May 10, 2017.

Preceded in death by mother, Roberta P. Reedy; grandparents William and Luna Phells.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Kimberly Reedy; daughter, Roberta Reedy; brother, Myron K. Reedy; mother-in-law, Anita Crosswhite; father-in-law, Herbert Crosswhite; sister-in-law, Jackie (Rodney) Cosby; brother-in-law, Jerome (Lisa) Crosswhite; nephews, Myron Kenneth...

D’Ante Marshawn Smith, age 15. Sunrise August 28, 2001 Sunset May 11, 2017.

D’Ante attended Mifflin and Columbus Scioto Middle Schools.

Preceded in death by maternal great grandfather, James West; aunt, Myrtle McDaniels; uncle, Martavious Arnold and cousin, Shakeia Terrell.

Left to cherish his memory, father, Dawon Smith; mother, Tyandra West; brothers, Dawon Smith, Jr., Kejuan Smith, Nauj Smith; sisters,...

Troy Lamont Price Sr., age 37. Sunrise January 7, 1980 and Sunset May 13, 2017.

Troy graduated from Mifflin High School and attended Columbus State College. Troy worked as a Direct Care Assistant, helping autistic patients. He recently joined Crossroads Church.

Troy was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Grant Price Sr.; grandfather, James A. Small Sr. and uncles,...

Joseph Norris Jr. Sunrise December 31, 1927 Sunset May 3, 2017.

Visitation 10:00 A.M. Funeral Service 11:00 A.M. Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST. 5456 E. Livingston Avenue (one block east of Noe-Bixby turn north on Lonsdale Rd.) Entombment in Elmwood Cemetery in Detroit, Michigan

Dion Ingram, age 48, was called Home on Friday, May 5, 2017 at The Isabelle Ridgway Care Center. Dion, affectionately known as “D”, was born August 4, 1968 in Welch, West Virginia to Marva Ingram Shelton and the late Mike Martin.

 He attended Kimball Elementary School, Kimball Jr. High School and graduated from Welch High School. “D” was active in...

Margaret Ann Clark, age 91.  Sunrise August 20, 1925 in Knox County, TN and Sunset May 3, 2017.

Margaret retired from The State of Ohio and The Ohio State University Medical Center.  She was a member of Grace New Covenant church where she served as a Church Mother.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Bernetta Hendricks;...

Marissa Jasmine Parks, age 22.  Sunrise September 4, 1994 and Sunset April 29, 2017.

Marissa was a graduate of Mifflin High School where she was a cheerleader.  She was preceded in death by father James Lee Parks and maternal grandmother Marlene G. Ludaway.

Left to cherish her memory, mother, Michelle C. Ludaway; daughters, Mya Leann Peck and Marayah Lashay Peck;...