Obituaries

 Jonathan Curtis Robbins, Sunrise May 14, 1968 and Sunset April 12, 2017. Jonathan graduated from Walnut Ridge High School and received his Paralegal and Business Management Degree from Ashford University and studied at Columbus State University. Jonathan had a passion for encouraging and teaching young men to be entrepreneurs and self- starters.

Jonathan was the CEO and Founder of Stambaugh...

Brysan Eric Alan Lewis, age 16 months. Sunrise December 18, 2015. Sunset April 19, 2017 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Bryson is survived by mother, Mariah Lewis; father, Brian Eric Deering, Jr.; grandparents, Teresa  (Glenn) Stanley and Tracey Scott; aunts, Loretta Scarberry, Brittany Scott, Jessie Deering and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation 10:00 a.m. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m....

Azzie Lee Tilley-White Sunries July 13, 1922 Sunset April 14, 2017.

Visitation 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service 12:00 p.m. Friday, April 21, 2017 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 1171 S. Yellow Spring Street Springfield, Ohio. Interment Ferncliff Cemetery.

 

Howard was born the tenth and youngest child of Tichmon and Ozzie (Jenkins) Pope, on December 18, 1939, in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. At the tender age of 18 months his mother passed away and he went to live with the Triplett family of Library, Pa.; close friends of his parents and respected people of the community. His primary care givers were...

Lakisha Denise (Alexander) Palmer blessed the world with her presence on July 4, 1974 at St. Ann’s Hospital – gifted to Barbara and Charles Alexander. They knew at first sight that Lakisha, also known as Kisha, was going to be their beautiful, feisty child who would not take “no” for an answer.

Lakisha, a very vibrant spirit, had an energy...

Visitation 2:00 P.M. Funeral Service 3:00 P.M. Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH,  2500 Cleveland  Avenue

Visitation 9:00 A.M. Funeral Service 10:00 A.M. Saturday, April 22, 2017 in the MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Avenue. Interment Eastlawn Cemetery.

Donna Mae Farrow (D-Mae; Ms. Donna), age 54, of Columbus, Ohio, received her home-going wings on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. She was at home surrounded by her loved ones after a long battle she so desperately tried to fight. She was born in Radford, VA on October 29, 1962 to the late Latiney C. and Mollie L. (Austin) Farrow.

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Mother Elizabeth Marlene Ashford, age 95.  Sunrise March 15, 1922 in Pensacola, FL and Sunset April 12, 2017 at Winchester Terrance in Mansfield, OH.

She was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church where she served on the Mothers Board, Nurses and Choir Ministries.  Elizabeth worked as a Home Health Aide and volunteered at The Red Cross.

She was preceded...

Dianna Ann “Cookie” Radford, age 66. Sunrise May 28, 1950 and Sunset April 12, 2017.

Cookie was a native of Dayton, Ohio when she lived for most of her life. Cookie relocated to Columbus, Ohio where she resided with her sister and son.  She attended Dunbar High School in Dayton, Ohio. She was a devoted mother and family member. She...

Visitation 1:00 P.M. Funeral Service 2:00 P.M. Thursday, April 20, 2017 at the MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Avenue. Interment Eastlawn Cemetery

Teira Nicole “Era” O’Bannon, age 21. Sunrise February 19, 1996 in Columbus, OH and Sunset April 11, 2017 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH.

Teira attended Centennial High School and graduated from ECOT Program. She worked for Girl Scouts of America and Doc Popcorn in Polaris Fashion Place. Her passions were vocal music, animals and photography.

Teira was preceded...

Timothy Karl “Timmy” Westmoreland was born to Robert Thomas and Daisy Westmoreland on June 27, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio. At the age of 55, he went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.

Timothy was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Thomas Westmoreland and Daisy Westmoreland Elzie James; brother, Robert Westmoreland; and nephew Paris Westmoreland.

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Robert Dupree Smith, age 31, was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 5, 1986. He passed away surrounded by his family and friends at Mt. Carmel West Hospital on April 5, 2017. He was considered one of the nicer siblings. He loved his children and his family very much!

Robert is preceded in death by his grandparents, Lillian Mae Smith,...

Hubert Warren Brown Jr., also lovingly known as, “ June Bug” 66 of Columbus OH, departed this life on April 4, 2017 at Heartland of Dublin, nursing facility in Dublin, OH.

Hubert was born April 25, 1950 and raised in Anawalt, WV most of his young life.   He was the son of the late Hubert Warren Brown Sr. He was...

Charles “Woo” Staten, age 38. Sunrise, September 13, 1978 Sunset April 7, 2017.

He is preceded in death by his grandmothers, Sophronia Staten, Laura Baumgardner; uncle Bobby Tredway and cousins, Terry and Mack Tredway and Mimi Ward.

He is survived by his mother, Althea (Eddie Sr.) Davis; father, Charles Baumgardner; daughter, Ashley Staten; sons, DeVaughn Davis, Jaylen Robinson; brothers, Michael...

Rochele Rene Balams, age 43. Sunrise July 17, 1973 in Manassas, VA and Sunset April 8, 2017  in Columbus, Ohio.

Visitation 6:00 P.M. and Funeral 7:00 P.M. Thursday, April 20, 2017 at the MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Avenue.

Lula Mae Shumate, age 90. Sunrise April 26, 1926 in Anderson, SC and Sunset April 5, 2017 at St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville.

She retired from American Electric Power after working for over 30 years. She loved to cook, fish and play bingo.

Lula was preceded in death by her parents, John H. and Naomi Watson; brothers, Charles and John...

Crystal Standifer, age 52. Sunrise February 21, 1965 Sunset April 9, 2017.

She was preceded in death by mother, Latalia Standifer; grandson, Joe Summerall III and cousin, Danielle Standifer.

She leaves to cherish her memory, husband, Mark Hunter; daughter, LaTasha (Joe Summerall, Jr.) Standifer; sons, Marcus (Brittany Luckett Standifer) and Dontay Standifer; grandchildren, Kesean Standifer, Ayanna Summerall, Savannah Standifer; father,...

Tondalaya Davis, age 42. Sunrise July 9, 1974 and Sunset April 8, 2017.

Visitation 10:00 A.M. Funeral Service 11:00 A.M. Friday, April 21, 2017 at the MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Avenue.