Obituaries

Effie Lee Keith, age 84. Sunrise June 18,1932 and Sunset February 5, 2017.

She is survived by her children, Cesar S. (Gwendolyn) Keith, Marilyn R. (Dwight) Steward, Venus M. Keith, Vickie C. Barrett and Sheila L. Jones and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation 9:00am and Funeral Service 10:00am, Saturday, February 11, 2017 MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME,...

Isaiah Hasan Mark Washington, age 18. Sunrise May 5, 1998 and Sunset February 4, 2017.

Isaiah leaves to cherish his memory, mother, Lashaunta (Marantz Guinn) Davidson; father, Dejuan (Shekina) Washington; brothers, Jalen Howard, Michael Coles, Osirus, Qadiym, John, and Shujuan Washington; sisters, Jacari and Zaria Guinn, Dejuana, Zekia, and Audrianna Washington, and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Annie B. McCutchen, age 90. Sunrise May 29, 1926 and Sunset January 31, 2017.

Annie is preceded in death by her parents, Josephine and Henry Clark, Sr; brothers, Henry Jr, Robert, Geroge, and James Clark; sister, Ellene Powers. Left to cherish her memory, son, Karl G. Marshall; sisters, Dorothee Overstreet, Virginia Wilcox, and Bernice Grisby; granddaughters, Ashley Suber and Kennedy...

Dorothea Francine Sharp, age 53. Sunrise January 11, 1964 in Jamaica Queens, NY and Sunset January 18, 2017 in Columbus, OH. Visitation 6:00pm and Memorial Service 7:00pm Friday, February 10, 2017 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Donald Wayne Robinson, age 57. Sunrise August 16, 1959 in Lynch, KY and Sunset February 5, 2017 in Columbus, OH.

Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am, Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Sigsbee Avenue Church of Christ 1322 Sigsbee Ave.

Anthony L. “A.J.” Jeffrey, Jr., age 24. Sunrise December 4, 1992 and Sunset February 3, 2017.

Anthony was preceded in death by his grandfather, Anthony Bennett; and great grandparents, Ada Jeffrey, Curry Cook and Smith Yates. Left to cherish his memory, father, Anthony (Holly R.) Jeffrey Sr.; mother, Marisela Johnson; daughter Amya Jeffrey; sons, Amontae Jeffrey, Andres Jeffrey and Tawan...

James L. Stewart, Sr, age 83. Sunrise April 18, 1933 and Sunset February 2, 2017.

Visitation 11:00am Funeral 12:00pm Friday February 10, 2017 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

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Larry David Gaines, age 68.  Sunrise December 21, 1948 and Sunset February 1, 2017.

Larry was a veteran of The U.S. Army and  retired from The United States Postal Service.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Jean and Purcell Gaines Sr.; and siblings, Ricky Gaines, Esther Gaines Mondale, Purcell Gaines Jr., Louise Gaines and Violet Gaines.   Left...

Pastor Diane Dillard Armistead, age 62. Sunrise December 23, 1954 and Sunset February 1, 2017.

Diane was a graduate of South High School and retired from Diamond Innovations. She was Founder and Pastor of Step By Step Trinity Ministries and Reach Out And Touch Teens & Youth. Diane was preceded in death by her parents Imogene and Theodore Dillard Sr....

Wonetta A. Andrews, age 81. Sunrise February 19, 1935 and Sunset January 27, 2017.

Wonetta was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry S. Andrews Sr; parents, Olaf and Evelyn Hardiman; and 11 siblings. Left to cherish her memory, daughters, Sherry (Paris) Gore, Sandra “Rene” (Walter) Turner, and Muriel “Shelby” Andrews- Stephenson; son, Jerry S. Andrews Jr; sisters, Mary Lou...

Jay Mason Hambric II, age 37. Sunrise November 4, 1979 in Denver, CO and Sunset January 24, 2017 in Columbus, OH.

Visitation 9:00am and Funeral 10:00am Saturday, February 4, 2017 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave. Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.

Cedric Lamont Charles passed into the arms of Jesus on Friday, January 27, 2017.

Cedric was born on September 25, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio to Otto and Josephine Griffith Charles. He graduated from North High School. He was a longtime participant in The National Church Residences Senior Citizens Center.

Cedric is preceded in death by his parents. His is survived...

Jaron Ben-Rasu Thomas, age 36. Sunrise December 14, 1980 and Sunset January 23, 2017.

Jaron attended Eastmoor High School and was a member of Mt. Vernon AME Church. He was a partner at 7th Sign Regine Record Label. He was preceded in death by his mother, Cathy Renee Wiley Thomas; maternal grandmother, Catherine Wiley and paternal grandmother Beatrice Thomas.

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Katherine L. Graveley Nickell, age 93.

Sunrise September 4, 1923 in Huntington, WV and Sunset January 25, 2017 in Columbus, OH.

Katherine was a graduate of Douglas High School in Huntington, WV and was retired as a Therapist at Columbus Developmental Center. She was a member of New Salem Baptist Church where she served with the Usher Board, Seasoned Citizens...

Julius Arthur, age 42. Sunrise July 1, 1974 and Sunset January 10, 2017. Visitation 11:00 am Funeral 12:00 pm Friday, February 3, 2017 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave. Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.

Shira Marie Morris Taylor, age 59. Sunrise December 24, 1957 and Sunset January 18, 2017.

Shira is preceded in death by her father, WC Morris.

Left to cherish her memory, sons, Lamar Morris, Sr and Bryson Taylor; mother, Rutha Morris; sisters, Avis Lamb and Tammy Mitchell; brother, Willie Lacey (Lynetta) Morris; grandson, Lamar Morris Jr. and a host of other...

Fannie B. King, age 93.  Sunrise December 1, 1923 in Camden, AL and Sunset January 22, 2017 in Springfield, OH.

Fannie attended Alabama State Teachers College and was a retired Teachers Aide from Springfield City Schools.  Fannie was a member Greater First Baptist Church where she served with the Deaconess Ministry and Senior Choir  and was  Past President of  The...

Juan Carlos Chavis Sr., age 55. Sunrise September 19, 1961 and Sunset January 20, 2017.

He was graduate of Eastmoor High School and attended California Community College. He held jobs as a cook, car detailer and with animal control. Juan attended Hope City Church and New Ray of Hope Ministry.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacqueline Ann...

Tracy Lynn Ruff, age 54. Sunrise February 3, 1962 and Sunset January 13, 2017.

Tracy grew up at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church and attended Central High School and she was a Home Health Aide.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Nadji Hale; sister, Tonya C. Hale; granddaughter, Kensley Ruff; mother in law, Annie Ruff; father in law, Porter...

Della “Ditty, Auntie” Kee was born on September 9, 1927 to James and Easter Kee in Birmingham, Alabama. Della was one of 18 brothers and sisters, who attended and graduated from Hooper City High School in her hometown. Della accepted Christ at an early age at Christian Valley Baptist Church. Della then married and relocated to Columbus, Ohio where she...