Obituaries

William Cowan was born on March 3, 1940 in East Cleveland Ohio to the late Alex and Velda Cowan.

William lived most of his life in Cleveland, OH. On his last birthday William turned 77 years old. William attended and graduated from high school in Cleveland, OH.

William worked as a brick layer and was a lifetime member of the...

Tisa M. Davis was born on December 13, 1970 in Columbus, Ohio to Sharon Davis & Willie Seals.  She was a proud South High School bulldog but ended up receiving her high school diploma from East High School. She was employed at ServiceMaster Clean.  Tisa was known for loving her family & spending a lot of time with them. She...

Reverend H. Eugene Turner, age 67, met his Savior Jesus Christ face to face on Wednesday March 29, 2017.

He leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Kirby; daughter, Charra Turner; son, Cliffort Turner; stepsons, Lincoln and Alex Thomas; brothers, Howard, Keith, John, and Patrick Turner; sisters, Joyce Turner, Kay Forsythe, Twyla Mayo, and Rita Kearns; 14 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild,...

Donté AnJuan Moorer, aka “Te’Mo”, was the first born to Linda R. Alexander on May 28, 1977 in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from Linden McKinley High School, Class of 1995 where he participated as a “Panther” on the football team.

Donté was a talented pop culture musician and prolific artist. He produced unique music in his production company branded as...

Darnell Felton Sr., Age 34. Sunrise July 24, 1982 in Detroit, Michigan and Sunset March 26, 2017 at OSU Wexner Medical Center, James Cancer Hospital.

He was a former employee at TAT and he was also self employed. He enjoyed spending time with his children and his heart. He could walk into a room and brighten up the whole room....

Johnny Houston, born 1946 in Athens, Alabama, to Oma O’Neal and Dave Houston, accepted Christ at an early age.

Johnny leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife Ennis Ann. Together they raised a family of three children, Marcus (Edda) Houston, Dale (Stephanie) Houston, and LaWonda Y. Houston. Johnny also dearly loved his two grandchildren, Dr. Maria Houston and Marcus...

KEYONNE MONTREL BUSH, SR., born March 22, 1987 in Goldsboro, North Carolina and transitioned to be with the Lord Jesus Christ at Grant Hospital ICU on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, Surrounded by family and friends.

He was the son of Simon Bush, Jr. and Shelia Wright. Keyonne M. Bush Sr. is preceded in death by his grandparents, Simon and Anna...

Henry W. Posey, age 90.  Sunrise September 9, 1926 in Johnston, SC and Sunset March 20, 2017 at St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville, OH.

Henry was a member of Rose Spring Church in Johnston, SC.  He was a veteran of The U.S. Air Force and retired Furnace Tender at Timpken Roller Bearing.

Henry was preceded in death by his mother,...

Lateef Hishim Amison, age 39. Sunrise August 12, 1977 and Sunset March 13, 2017.

Visitation 1:00pm and Funeral 2:00pm, Saturday, March 25, 2017 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Theresa Marie Caver was born February 16, 1960 and wet to be with God on March 18, 2017. She grew up on the west side of Columbus, but eventually moved to Arkansas in 1997. She came back to Columbus in 2012. In 2015 Theresa was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. She was able to maintain high spirits and her...

Roy Hogan Sr., age 68. Sunrise June 17, 1948 and Sunset March 7, 2017.

Roy attended Central High School and was a Veteran of The U.S. Navy. He worked at Grant Hospital and Columbus State Hospital and retired from Jeffreys Forman Club/ Dresser Industries. He was a Deacon at Greater Grace Temple.

Roy is survived by his wife of 43...

Robert Eugene Johnson, age 76.

Sunrise May 14, 1940 in and Sunset March 2, 2017. Robert was the owner of M&R Trucking Co.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Geology Johnson and Mamie Malone Johnson; son James D. Johnson; grandchildren, Michael Lamont Jr., James D. Johnson, Andre Gibbs and Kyle Humphries; sisters Lizzie Mae Seaverson and Dorothy Marie...

Ollie M. Redd, was born February 7, 1930 in Winsboro South Carolina and departed this life on March 16, 2017 in Columbus Ohio.

Mother Redd was a former member of Eliezer Church of Christ and Bibleway Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ. She is currently a member of Philadelphia Deliverance Church of Christ where she was a much respected and...

On June 5, 1969 an angel was born, Shirelle Lynn Collins.  She went home to be with the Lord on March 8, 2017.  Shirelle was a member of the Triedstone Missionary Baptist Church, and also a member of the Flames Motor Cycle Club for over 15 years.  Shirelle graduated from Eastmoor High School in 1987 and attended Devry for Dentistry. ...

Michelle Denise Stirtmire, age 56. Sunrise February 26, 1961 and Sunset March 8, 2017.

Michelle was a 1980 graduate of Linden McKinley High School and 1991 graduate of Ohio State School of Cosmetology. Michelle was a Stenographer, Beautician, and a Foster Adoptive Parent. She was a member of Cornerstone Pentecostal Church where she served on the praise team and choir.

...

Donald Briggs, age 58. Sunrise July 22, 1958 and Sunset March 5, 2017. Donald is preceded in death by his brother, Clarence Briggs.

Donald leaves to cherish his memory mother, Hattie Louise Lindsey; father, John Briggs; daughters, Shanna Farrow, Nakiya Bush, Chermya Johnson, and Majesta Brown; brothers, John, Jerry, and Allen Briggs; sister, Vicky Jones; 10 grandchildren, and a host...

Margaret Jeannien Barnett-Tilley, age 58. Sunrise November 29, 1958 and Sunset March 9, 2017.

Visitation 11:00am and Funeral 12:00 noon Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Kayzetta “Kate” Brown-Pearson, age 77. Sunrise April 15, 1939 and Sunset March 6, 2017.

Preceded in death by her parents Wilma Wade and Ardentries Mason; brothers, Allen Brown, Sr and Leroy Mason; sons, William and David Brown.

Left to cherish her memory, husband, Nathaniel Pearson; daughters, Wilma (Keith) Collins and Afonda (Robert) Johnson; sons, James and Donald Brown and Lawrence...

James A. Ferguson, age 71. Sunrise April 7, 1945 and Sunset March 2, 2017.

James is preceded in death by his parents, Irene Brown and James Ferguson, Sr and his brother, Richard “Dickie” Ferguson.

Left to cherish his memory, daughters, Crystal (Quincy) Storey and Amber Norman; son, Akeem Ferguson; 7 stepchildren; sister, Ricky Ann Ferguson; devoted cousin, Denise Elmore- Jackson;...

Archie Edward Peters, age 70. Sunrise September 21, 1946 and Sunset March 3, 2017.

Archie was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was a conductor with C&O Railroad and Amtrak.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick Peters and Mary Vincent Taylor; and siblings, Andrew, Anna Mae, George, and Fredrick Taylor.

Left to cherish his memory,...