Obituaries

Annie Bell Berry, age 69. Sunrise February 20, 1947 in Memphis, TN and Sunset December 23, 2016 at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH.

Annie was a graduate of Springfield Senior High School and Central State University.  She retired as a Hearing Officer with The State of Ohio and also worked as a Teacher with Eagle and Dove...

Mark A. Kendrick, age 52. Sunrise May 21, 1964 and Sunset December 23, 2016.

Mark is preceded in death by his father, Mitchell Poindexter.

Left to cherish his memory, mother, Dana Kendrick; brothers, Michael Poindexter and Charles Kendrick, and a host of special cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Visitation 11:00am Funeral 12:00pm Monday January 2, 2017 at MARLAN J. GARY...

Kenneth M. Turner, age 30. Sunrise April 10, 1986 and Sunset December 26, 2016.

Visitation 11:00am Funeral 12:00pm Wednesday January 4, 2016 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE 2500 Cleveland Ave. Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.

Robin M. Madison, age 46. Sunrise December 25, 1969 and Sunset December 20, 2016.

Visitation 10:00am Funeral 11:00am Tuesday January 3, 2016 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave. Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.

Jerry Pettway Jr., age 52. Sunrise October 13, 1964; Sunset December 19, 2016 Columbus, OH.

Jerry, better known as “Pettway” graduated from South High School and served in the U. S. Army. He was employed with YRC Freight for 21 years, and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

Jerry was preceded in death by parents, Patricia (Morgan) Pettway and Jerry...

John Willie McAllister Jr., age 77.  Sunrise January 17, 1939 in Dunn, NC and Sunset December 20, 2016 in Columbus, OH.  John was a graduate of Harnett High School and was veteran of the U.S. Army; he was a Cosmetologist and after retirement worked at Urban Express.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Annie Bertha and John Willie...

Naomi Scipio was born in Lowell, OH on August 22, 1931 to Walter and Volorus Chandler. She graduated from Lowell High School and continued her education at the Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing in Zanesville, OH. She married John C. Scipio on June 28, 1953.

Naomi started taking care of her family members at a young age. Her life...

William V. Collins was born on June 28, 1926 in Rayland, Ohio to the late Frank Collins and  the late Leona (Holmes) Rivers.  William Collins went home to be with our Lord on Monday, December 19 , 2016.

William Collins was a member of Wayman AME church in Martins Ferry, Ohio from childhood until it closed.  Following the closing of ...

Edward Louis Betton Sr., age 77. Sunrise August 4, 1939 in Columbus, OH and Sunset December 16, 2016 in Columbus, OH.

Edward was a graduate of Central High School, and served in the U. S. Army. He was a Police Officer with CPD, a Detective with Columbus Detective Agency, and co owner of B&B Cleaning Service.

Edward was preceded in...

Jonnetta Lee Cobb, age 56. Sunrise August 30, 1960 and Sunset December 12, 2016. Visitation 2:00pm and Funeral 3:00pm Wednesday December 21, 2016 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Annie Belle Horn was born April 18, 1931 in Hazelhurst, Mississippi to Samuel Felix and Mattie Lewis. She grew up on a spacious, beautiful farm with her three siblings, but always had a desire to explore other parts of the country. After attending high school she moved to Chicago, Illinois and studied nursing. It was there that she met and...

Brian D. Spear, age 62. Sunrise April 7, 1954 and Sunset December 19, 2016. Memorial Service 6:00pm Thursday December 22, 2016 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPELOF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Baby Josiah L. Pringle. Sunrise and Sunset December 13, 2016. Visitation 12:00pm and Funeral 1:00pm Wednesday December 21, 2106 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST 5456 E. Livingston Ave (one block east of Noe Bixby, turn north on Lonsdale Rd.)

Lawrence H. Jeter, age 82. Sunrise September 8, 1934 in Dunbar Township, PA. and Sunset December 12, 2016 at Scioto Retirement Community in Columbus, OH.

Lawrence was a graduate of Dunbar High School, a Marine Veteran of the Korean War, and retired from City of Columbus Refuge Department.

He was preceded in death by his parents James H. and Katie...

Shirley A. Davis, age 69. Sunrise July 31, 1947 in Bluefield, WV and Sunset December 13, 2016 in Columbus, OH.

Shirley was a graduate of East High School and she worked at Dorsey International as a Product Inspection Manager.

Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Virginia Miller; daughter, Sonya V. Davis; and brother, William...

Ronald D. Ingram Sr., age 66. Sunrise October 27, 1950 and Sunset December 13, 2016.

Ronald was a graduate of East High School, attended Columbus State Community College and is a Vietnam Veteran of The U.S. Army. Ronald is a member of Unity Temple COGIC.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, Annie and John R. Ingram Sr.; son,...

Hardy Crone Jr., age 72. Sunrise February 19, 1944 in Camilla, GA and Sunset December 10, 2016 in Columbus, OH.

Hardy was a Heavy Equipment Operator at Kokosing Construction, a member of Ohio Operating Engineers Union and attended Faith Tabernacle COGIC.

Hardy was preceded in death by his parents, Hardy and Ola Mae Croomes; wife, Joann Crone; sisters Messie Lee...

Donald Ray Lightner II, age 34. Sunrise August 22, 1982 and Sunset December 11, 2016.

Donald was a graduate of Mifflin High School, attended Devry Technical Institute and was an Office Manager at Equity Central.

He was preceded in death by his father, Donald R. Lightner I; maternal grandmother, Shirley Dunn; paternal grandmother Georgia Mae Hill and paternal great grandmother...

Edith Geneva “Mama G” Fleming, age 88. Sunrise April 29, 1928 in Portsmouth, OH and Sunset December 11, 2016 in Columbus, OH.

Edith was a graduate of The Ohio State University; she was an Educator, teaching cosmetology at and retiring from Springfield JVS and continued to sub at JVS and Sonshine Christian Academy. Edith was also a State Test Administrator...

Shirley Ann Douglas, age 80. Sunrise September 10, 1936 and Sunset December 11, 2016. Shirley was a graduate of East High School and retired from the State Library of Ohio. She was a coordinator of Women’s Pool League and former member of Shiloh Baptist Church.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents Lloyd Williams Sr. and Florence Stewart; brother...