Obituaries

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.

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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,...

Joanne Geiger, age 80. Sunrise March 13, 1936 in Griffin, GA and Sunset March 10, 2017 in Columbus, OH.

Joanne retired from The Ohio State University and was a member of First Church of God where she was a proud volunteer with the Senior Lunch Program.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe Zellner and Ruby Robinson Zellner...

Diane Thigpen Bolding peacefully passed on at The Kobacker House on March 3, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio at the age of 63.

Diane was born January 30, 1954 in Jones, Mississippi to AC Thigpen and Elsie Thigpen Estrada. As a child, the family migrated to Dayton, Ohio where she graduated from Dayton Dunbar High School. In 1971 she brought a...

Kenyon Vashawn Lawson, age 42. Sunrise August 6, 1974 and Sunset March 8, 2017.

Kenyon was a graduate of Brookhaven High School and was owner/operator of Kenyon Cleaning Solution.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Madden; grandmothers, Angel Lawson and Neva Spiller; grandfather, Stanford Lawson and father in law, John Dunlap.

Left to cherish his memory, wife...

Mark Richard James, age 56. Sunrise June 21, 1960 and Sunset March 8, 2017.

Mark was a graduate of Cicero High School in Syracuse, NY. He loved motorcycles and was a great handyman.

Mark was preceded in death by his mother, Carole L. Bass Carter; grandmothers, Catherine V. James and Bernadette Bass; brothers, Kim G. James and Michael James; sisters,...

Susie B. Littlejohn, age 81. She was born March 22, 1935 in Fayetteville, WV and passed away peacefully in her sleep, Sunday, March 5, 2017 .

She loved the Lord and was a faithful member of Bethany Baptist Church until her health began to decline. She had a sincere heart for service and she loved to cook. Susie worked at...

Tracy Davis, age 54. Sunrise August 15, 1962 and Sunset March 13, 2017.

Tracy is preceded in death by his parents, Henry Davis and Mary Thomas; brother’s, Louis “Sonny” Thomas, Richard “Pops” Thomas, Ralph Hudnell, and Dave Thomas; and sister, Elgetha Thomas.

Tracy leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Virginia Kendrick; sons, Charles (Yvonne Edergton) Kendrick, Tracy Kendrick, and Jordan...

Viola Bosley, age 84. Sunrise March 9, 1932 and Sunset March 5, 2017.

Viola is preceded in death by her parents, George and Vandella Jordan; husband, Ernest Bosley, Sr; daughters, Mona Marie Bosley and Shirley Mendenhall; siblings, Irene Zeller, Lennie Boyd, David, Amberose, Jerrylee, Homer, and Floyd Jordan.

Left to cherish her memory, daughters, Roxanne and Shelia Bosley; son, Ernest...