Obituaries

Carlton Jordan, age 56. Sunrise May 8, 1960 and Sunset January 15, 2017.

Carlton was preceded in death by his parents, Willa Mae Smith and David L. Jordan Sr. and brother David L. Jordan Jr.

Left to cherish his memory, sisters, Diane Zebbs, Monica D. (John) Peck and Tanya E. Felder; brothers David Burke, George R. Jordan, Kevin (Wendy) Jordan...

Michael L. Moore, age 60. Sunrise June 23, 1956 in Bluefield, WV and Sunset January 13, 2017 in Columbus, OH.

Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am, Friday January 20, 2017 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave. Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery.

Carolyn Cross, age 63. Sunrise April 29, 1953 and Sunset January 9, 2017.

Carolyn is preceded in death by her husband, Walter A. Cross and mother, Elizabeth Merritt.

Left to cherish her memory, devoted daughter, Vanessa (Mouritala) Dodo Seriki; brother, Johnny Merritt; sisters, Marilyn Dixon and Barbara Hollins; 4 grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation 9:00am...

Carlos Mandel Bush, the son of Gwendolyn Bush and Mark Dodley, was born on February 25, 1975 in Columbus OH. On Wednesday January 11, 2017, our beloved son, brother, father, cousin, nephew and friend was called home to be with the Lord.

Carlos attended both South and Eastmoor High School and was a graduate of The Ohio State Barber College....

Miada Marquis Holt, age 23. Sunrise October 6, 1993 and Sunset January 10, 2017.

Miada leaves to cherish her memory, mother, Debra Bell; father, Mark Holt; brothers, Marcus Brandon and Mark Holt; sisters, Markea, Michiel, and Addyson Holt; grandparents, Debra Kendrick, Ruth Weaver, and Tom Bell; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation 2:00pm and Funeral 3:00pm  Tuesday...

Milton A. Ware, age 69. Sunrise November 23, 1947 Sunset January 3, 2017.

Visitation 10:00am Funeral 11:00am Friday January 13, 2017 at Trinity Baptist Church, 461 St. Clair Ave.

Eddie Lee Thurman Jr., age 80. Sunrise July 13, 1936 and Sunset January 10, 2017. He was graduate of East High School and was a retired Postal Carrier with The United States Postal Service.

Eddie was preceded in death by his parents, Barnell Ann and Eddie Lee Thurman Sr.; and sister, Joyce Thurman Phillips.

Left to cherish his memory, wife,...

Emma Belle Bias, age 71. Sunrise February 15, 1945 in Carlisle, SC and Sunset January 10, 2017 in Columbus, OH.

Visitation 11:00am and Funeral 12:00pm Monday January 16, 2017 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Carol Wyke, age 62. Sunrise December 7, 1954 and Sunset January 9, 2017. Carol retired from COTA.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Bertha Wyke; sister, Linda Sharpe; and brothers, Dennis and Lloyd Wyke Jr.

Left to cherish her memory, son, Noah M. Wyke; devoted special niece Dawauna L. Sharpe; nephews, James L. Sharpe, Darrick Crosby,...

Thelma L. Davis, age 91. Sunrise August 10, 1925 in Wheelwright, KY and Sunset January 10, 2017 in Columbus, OH. Thelma was a member of Mt. Hermon Missionary Baptist Church and The Liberty High School Alumni Association.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Amelia “Pickens” Turner; sisters, Naomi Gordon, Regina Lacey, and Ethel Carter; and brothers,...

Karim Fard Underdown, age 35. Sunrise June 28, 1981 and Sunset January 7, 2017. Karim was a graduate of Marion-Franklin High School and attended The University of Cincinnati. He attended and was inspired at Muhammed Mosque #43. He was a Customer Service Representative at Avis Budget Rental Car.

Karim was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Mary Lois and...

Serena Marie Hargrove, age 72. Sunrise December 8, 1944 and Sunset January 5, 2017.

Visitation 11:00am and Home Going Service 12:00 Noon Monday January 16, 2017 at The City of Zion Church 527 Wilson Ave. Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.

Marie Gann, age 90. Sunrise August 30, 1926 in and Sunset January 5, 2017 in Columbus, OH.

We are here to celebrate the Going Home of Marie Sardeneta Gann. Also to show her honor for her grace and embracing us with her love, respect, knowledge, and wisdom, during her journey on the earthly plane.

Marie Sardeneta Gann endured a very...

Bettie Jean McGhee Bivens Cleveland Whitaker, 73. Sunrise November 18, 1943 in Gaston, AL and Sunset January 1, 2017 at Select Specialty Hospital in OSU East.

Our beloved mother and her family moved to Charleston, West Virginia shortly after she was born and at the tender age of 17 she moved to Columbus, Ohio. After going through trials and tribulations,...

Joanne Anita Bradley Lawhorn was born on July 9, 1946 to Robert and Juanita Bradley in Columbus, OH. She was a graduate of Columbus City Schools, Columbus Technical Institute and The Ohio State University where she obtained a degree in Social Work. Joanne was a licensed Social Worker for 22 years and was employed by Columbus Mental Health for 17...

Bonnie F. Moseley, age 81. Sunrise June 29, 1935 in Lake, MS and Sunset January 1, 2017 in Hillard, OH.

Bonnie was a member of Friendship Baptist Church where she formerly served with the Loyal Ladies, Scholarship Group, Sunday School Teacher and Vacation Bible School.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, John and Emma Page; husband, Donald L....

Robert Orlando Williamson, age 42. Sunrise July 2, 1974 and Sunset December 29, 2016.

Robert was a graduate of Linden McKinley High School, worked at OSU East and a member of Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies.

Left to cherish his memory, parents, Robert E. Williamson and Elnora (George) Smith; brothers, Vincent (Lula) Grant, Steven (Sonji) Grant Sr. and Clifford Grant;...

Kelly Gertman, age 80. Sunrise July 18, 1936 and Sunset January 1, 2017.

Kelly is preceded in death by her parents, John L. and Elnora Henderson; siblings, Lillie Ruth, John, Dixon, Herbert Hoover, Charles Edward, Robert, Bessie, and Benny Will Henderson.

Left to cherish her memory, daughters, Crystal Poindexter, Cynthia Poindexter Carr, and Kim Gertman; brother, Riley Henderson; sister, Ernestine...

Mother Frances Dubenion, age 90. Sunrise June 25, 1926 in Gainesville, GA and Sunset December 29, 2016 in Columbus, OH.

Frances was a retired seamstress at Walkers Men’s Store. She was a very active member of Christ Memorial Missionary Baptist Church where she served with the Mothers Board, Choir, Usher Board, Deborah Missionary Society, and Willing Workers Ministries.

Frances was...

Reba Gladys Burgess Lofton, age 91. Sunrise December 12, 1925 in Sparta, TN and Sunset December 28, 2016 in Pickerington, OH. Reba was a member of Clair United Methodist Church where she served with the Usher and Nurse Ministries.

She was preceeded in death by her parents, Pearl and Herman Price Sr.; husbands, George H. Burgess Sr. and Richard Lofton;...