Obituaries

Eric Anthony Morgan, 39.

Sunrise September 4, 1973 and Sunset December 15, 2012.

Eric was a member of the Columbus Flames MCC and his club name was Four Play.

He was preceded in death by his father Donald Davis, grandfathers James Morgan and Billy Day, cousin Ronald Scott and stepfathers Doyle Napper and Henry Johnson.

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Kathy Michele “K-Lady” McCoy, age 47. She was born on October 7, 1965 to Charles Hale Sr. and Helen Peck. Kathy graduated from Eastmoor High School. She was a beautician and was previously employed with Columbus Auto Auction. She was a dedicated member of The Columbus Flames Motorcycle Club.

Kathy was preceded in death by her mother Helen Peck, grandmothers...

LEFLORE,“God is our refuge and strength, and ever-present help” Psalm 46:1Myra Nadean (Sullivan)LeFlore entered this life on March 30,1962 in East Chicago, IL. She was the oldest child of four, born to the late Dorothy A. Sullivan, and Arthur Peterson. In the afternoon of December 14, 2012, she slipped quietly and peacefully into the arms of her awaiting Savior.On August...

Charles Sanders was born May 29, 1945 in Charleston, West Virginia to Jessie Kates Miller and Charels Sanders Sr., and went to be with the Lord on December 13, 2012 from Mt. Carmel Hospital East in Columbus, Ohio.

Charles retired from the State of Ohio, Department of Juvenile Corrrections as a Correctional officer.

Charles loved the Lord and served...

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Lillie Bell Avery Rutledge, 61. Sunrise October 14, 1951 in Molena, GA and Sunset December 12, 2012 at Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, GA. Lillie was preceded in death by her grandson Martez Avery. Left to cherish her memory, husband John G. Rutledge, Jr., parents Bertha M. and Rev. Jacob Holloway, Sr., son Clark L. Avery, Jr., daughters...

JAMAR,LaShonda Lynn Jamar, 38. Sunrise February 25, 1974 and Sunset December 12, 2012. LaShonda was a graduate of East High School and employed at Alliance Data. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Versula and Samuel Jamar, Sr., aunt Ann Churchill, and uncles Samuel Jamar Jr., William Jamar and Ernest Boyd, Sr. Left to cherish her memory, mother Deborah...

Marlon Johnson was born to Luella and Edward Johnson, Sr. on September 24, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio. He departed this life on Tuesday December 12, 2012 at The Ohio State University Medical Center East.

Marlon Johnson served in the U.S. Army from September 5, 1972

CARTER,Diane Rose Carter, 65. Sunrise June 24, 1947 and Sunset December 8, 2012. Diane was, a graduate of West High School, formerly employed at Western Electric, former member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church and current member of Refuge Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Raymond Hairston Sr. and Lillie Mae Hairston, and brothers Rev. Raymond Hairston,...

James Dwayne Johnston “Jimmy”, was born September 4, 1962 in Newark, Ohio to Carrol S. Johnston and Mamie R. Elliott Johnston.

After the death of his father Jimmy moved to Columbus in 1969 with his mother and siblings. He attended Linden McKinley High School and served in the U.S. Army.

Jimmy was the owner of “Johnston and Johnston Home and...

MARBURY,John L. Marbury I, 72. Sunrise November 7, 1940 in Clothier, WV and Sunset December 5, 2012 in Columbus, OH. John retired from the City of Columbus and was a member of Gospel Tabernacle UHC. He was preceded in death by his parents Baker and Zolie Marbury, sons John Marbury II, and Jeffrey Marbury and brothers Roy Lee Marbury and...

DINGESS-McCOYBrenda J. Dingess-McCoy, 63. Sunrise August 5, 1949 in Birmingham, AL and Sunset December 4, 2012 in Columbus, OH. Brenda was a graduate of East High School, received her Associates Degree from Franklin University, was a Veteran of The U.S Army Reserves and retired from State of Maryland Department of Taxation. She was preceded in death by her parents Rosa...

CARTER,Anna Nora Carter, 82. Sunrise July 29, 1930 in Pittsburg, PA and Sunset December 2, 2012 in Columbus, OH. Anna was a graduate of Aracome High School in Logan, WV, was a nurse at Children’s Hospital and Emersone North Hospital in Cincinnati and North Central MRDD in Columbus, a member of NAACP, SCLC, Operation Push and Triedstone Baptist Church where...

RUN THURSDAY DECEMBER 6, 2012 WITH PHOTOCOMBS,Norma Jean Combs, 77. Sunrise November 12, 1935 in Beckley, WV and Sunset December 2, 2012 in Columbus, OH. She worked various jobs during her lifetime including a cook and housekeeper and she loved to play bingo. She was preceded in death by her parents Houston Edward Thomas and Catherine Nancy Thomas Hayes, husband...

SCARVER,Gary Scarver, 60. Sunrise February 23, 1952 and Sunset December 1, 2012. Gary was a graduate of South High School, Freight Truck Driver at Magnetic Springs and an active member of New Salem Baptist Church where he served with the Saints of Security and the Men’s Ministry. He was preceded in death by his mother Juanita Scarver. Left to cherish...

MAYFIELD,Carol Ann Mayfield, 55. Sunrise September 15, 1957 and Sunset November 28, 2012. Carol was a graduate of Linden McKinley High School, employed at The Ohio Department of Taxation, and was a faithful member of The Word Church of God in Christ where she served as a Lay Pastor and with the Usher, Adjutant and Hospitality Ministries. She was preceded...

Ricky was a Jack of All Trades, ranging from school bus driver, head Chef and working with MRDD Clients. He was a jokester and always loved to joke around with people.

Ricky was preceded in death by his mother Rosa B. Cousins Claytor, father General Lee Claytor and brothers James Claytor, David Claytor and Henry Lee Claytor.

He will be...

Elder Tommy J. Johnson, age 62, was born in Austin, Texas and answered His Saviors call on Monday November 26, 2012 from his residence.

Tommy is preceded in death by his parents Walker and Thessalonia Johnson.

Tommy was a gifted musician, soloist, choir director and song writer who spent is entire life in music ministry. He traveled the world as...

George Paul Jones was born August 17, 1939 in Billings, Montana. He was the oldest of three children born to Rev. George P. and Grace F. Jones.

On April 17, 1960 George and Marilyn were united in marriage and to their union was blessed with four daughters. Marilyn and George lived the first 10 years of marriage in Dayton,...

STEWART,Theresa E. Stewart, 54. Sunrise January 9, 1958 and Sunset November 22, 2012. She earned an Associate Degree in Business and later became a STNA. She was preceded in death by her husband James a. Robertson, granddaughter Umara Stewart and nephew Reginald Chaz Stewart. Left to cherish her memory parents Minnie Stewart and Bobbie Eugene Stewart, son Otha Robertson, daughters...

Markeith La-Roy Foster was born on August 9, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio at Grant Hospital to parents Frances Roberts and Curtis Foster. As a child he attended Hebrew Baptist Church. Markeith graduated from Linden McKinley High School. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and a very devoted grandfather and true friend. Markeith loved Michigan State football, music,...