Obituaries

Terry Lynn Wade was born December 22, 1953. She was called home on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at OSU Ross Heart Hospital after a brief illness with her family by her side

Terry will always be remembered as a friendly, hard working, and dedicated to her family.

Terry is preceded in death by her parents, Joyce and Hop of Lodon,...

Edwina Portis age 60, went home to be with the Lord on Friday April 6th 2018 .

She is preceded in death by brother Tommie Portis Sr. uncle Calvin Portis grandmother Rosalie Portis and grandfather Philip Portis.

She leaves to cherish her memory with mother Cora Mae Friend twin brother Edwin Portis sister Jennifer daughter Coronda Portis grandson Cordell Calloway...

Thomas Jefferson Huddleston IV, age 49. Sunrise July 18, 1968 in Yazoo City, MS and Sunset March 27, 2018 in Columbus, OH.

Visitation 9:00am and Funeral 10:00am Saturday April 7, 2018 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Interment at Green Lawn Cemetery.

Dacee’ Obray Fisher was born to the proud parents of John Grace and LaTonya Fisher-Grace on April 28, 1978 in Cleveland, OH. Dacee’ affectionately known “Squeaky” was the second of seven children.

Dacee’ attended grade school in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District before moving to Bedford City Schools where he graduated high school in 1995. Naturally being good with his...

Rena Diane Beverly Dunlap was born October 20, 1952 in Rand, West Virginia to Willie and Leola Dunlap. She entered into the arms of Jesus on March 22, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio.

Rena loved to fish, bowl, and play tag with the kids. She had a big heart with lots of love that she shared with family friends. She also...

George Garrett, age 81. Sunrise November 21, 1936 and Sunset March 19, 2018.

Visitation 2:00pm and Funeral 3:00pm Friday, April 6, 2018 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Gerald W. Conley was born on May 26, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio to Alonzo and Eula Carroll Conley. He went home to be with the Lord on March 22, 2018.

Gerald is preceded in death by daughter Ebony Carroll.

He leaves to cherish his memory with son John Henry Conley, daughters Tiffany and Jerica Farrington, sisters Diane M. McCullough, Mary...

Sunrise March 27, 1945 ~ Sunset March 27, 2018

Visitation 6pm and Funeral 7pm on Wednesday, April, 4, 2018 at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church.

Lorraine Russell was born on June 5, 1925 in the small town Chatham in Pittsylvania County, Virginia to Frank Walker and Rebecca Smith Walker. On Sunday, April 1, 2018 Lorraine slipped away to be with God. Lorraine was 1 of 14 children.

Lorraine got married January 22, 1960 to the late Roscoe Russell. For most of her life, Lorraine was...

Susie Mae Humphrey, 85, born May 8, 1932 in Colquitt County, Georgia passed away on March 27, 2018.

Susie was known for her service in hospitality. Cooking was her passion. She fed many at work and home. She loved music, singing, and dancing.

Susie is preceded in death by parents William S. Patilla Sr., Gertrude (Hawkins) Patilla, husband Thomas L....

Robert Shawn Betton Sr. affectionately known as “Bobby Shawn” or “Bob” Sunrise April 15, 1963 and Sunset March 26, 2018 in Columbus Ohio.

 

Bob was the type of man who helped others before he wouldhelp himself. Despite his challenges, he was a loyal son, brother, loving caring father, and a loyal friend.

Bob graduated from Central High School, always...

Kayzon Homer Phillips Sr. was born on January 26, 1945 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to the late Lonnie and Ella Mae Phillips. He departed this life on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at St. Ann Hospital.

Kayzon was a graduate of Nashville High School in 1964. He served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam war. He retired from...

Johnnie Jeanette Sellers-Logan was born on March 18, 1950 in Six Hollow, W.VA.

She graduated from Big Creek High School in War, W.VA. She was a loyal member of the Abundant Love Tabernacle and a former employee of Schottenstein Department Stores.

On March 20, 2018, at the age of 68, Jea”Net”te peacefully departed from this earthly life.

She is preceded...

Norman Gene Hunter was born March 24, 1956 to Nanie Hunter in Dansville Virginia.

He attended Linden McKinley High School. He was employed at Ernie Green Industries as a press operator.

He is preceded in death by mother Nanie Hunter, brother Tyrone Hunter, and nephew Dwayne Hunter.

He leaves to cherish his memory with daughters Lisa Harden, Orrel Knaff, grandkids...

Vivian J. Smith, age 90, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2018 at OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. She was born June 27, 1927 in Springfield, West Virginia to Humphrey and Pearl (Fairfax) Lantz.

Vivian truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures, spending time with family, capturing memories through photos, and shopping.

Vivian is survived by...

Serenity Irene Stuckey was born on March 21, 2018 at Grant Hospital, Columbus Ohio. During her brief time with us, she touched many lives in a profound way.

Serenity transitioned to her eternal home on March 22, 2018 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. She was resting in her mother’s arms. We celebrate her life and know that she is...

Johnnie Lee Nelms Jr., age 52, was born November 23, 1965 at University Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He unexpectedly departed his life on Sunday March 18, 2018. Johnnie was known as Jr.

He graduated from North Education Center, was a veteran of the U.S. Army and member of the Free Masons. Johnnie was an entrepreneur owning Q’s Trucking. He...