Obituaries
John Henry Wright
Aug 1, 2024
John Henry Wright was born to James and Luttie Wright on January 19, 1946 in Wilcox County, Alabama. He worked various jobs throughout his life before retiring in 2011, including FARO and Nutis Press.
He enjoyed fishing, sports, mechanics, and spending time with his family. He found a purpose in collecting and recycling aluminum cans. He would cash in the can...
Johnny Henry Wright
Aug 1, 2024
John Henry Wright, age 78. Sunrise January 19, 1946 and Sunset August 1, 2024. Visitation 9:00 AM and Funeral Service 10:00 AM Friday, August 9, 2024 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one block east of Noe Bixby, turn North on Lonsdale Rd.).
Gracie Mae Turner
Jul 31, 2024
Gracie (Grace) Mae Turner was born on November 17, 1941, to Elizabeth Miller and Eli Wells in Williston, FL. She was married to Eddie Turner who preceded her in death in 1995.
Grace attended Williston Vocational High School and obtained her GED from Northwestern High School in Detroit, MI. She attained an Associate Degree in Accounting from Wayne County Community College.
Striving...
Charles H. Leath
Jul 31, 2024
Charles Hue Leath was born April 13,1942 in Noma, Florida. Charles attended Roulhac High School in Chipley Florida. Charles moved to Columbus, Ohio in the early 70s.
He was a dedicated employee with the Columbus Schools as a bus driver. After retirement, he later accepted a job with SMB Company and retired due to illness.
Charles loved sports, and he spent hours...
Shuwn Edward McDearmon
Jul 29, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Shuwn McDearmon, who was born on May 21, 1970, in Columbus, Ohio. Shuwn left us on July 29, 2024, after bravely battling pancreatic cancer for 18 months, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and dedication.
Shuwn moved to Minnesota in his mid-teens, a pivotal moment in his life. He...
Hattie McKinney
Jul 29, 2024
Blessed with 86 years of life, Hattie was called to eternal peace on July 29, 2024.
Hattie B. McKinney was born in Appalachia, Virginia on November 5, 1937, to Cleo and Hazel Mitchell. Hattie was one of six siblings. Hattie relocated to Columbus, Ohio at the age of 18.
In the early 70’s she united in holy matrimony to her late husband,...
Annie Ruth Payne
Jul 28, 2024
Mrs. Annie Ruth Payne of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, July 28, 2024. She was born December 3, 1940 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Mr. Ulysses Harris, Sr. and Mrs. Hessie L. (Montgomery) Harris who she met at the pearly gates of Heaven.
Mrs. Payne attended the public schools in Youngstown, Ohio as well as...
Shirley Hunter
Jul 27, 2024
Shirley Hunter, beloved mother, proud grandmother and great-grandmother, aunt and cousin, and cherished member of the community, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on July 27, 2024. Born on September 20, 1936, Shirley lived a life filled with love, resilience, and unwavering dedication to her family, friends, and the Lord.
As a young woman, Shirley married Maurice Jones,...
William G. Ferguson
Jul 27, 2024
William G. Ferguson "Calvin", age 87. Sunrise October 16, 1936 and Sunset July 27, 2024.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests making a donation to The Calvin Ferguson Legacy Fund. These funds will create scholarships and a memorial at Calvin's beloved East High School in Columbus, Ohio.
calvinfergusonlegacy.com
Margaret Coleman
Jul 27, 2024
Dean Margaret "Sis" Coleman
Columbus, Ohio
Sunrise July 23, 1929 and Sunset July 27, 2024.
Dean Coleman, age 95, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, an cherished member of the Columbus, Oh community, departed this life to be with the Lord on July 27, 2024 at the Sanctuary at Tuttle Crossing, Dublin, OH. She passed peacefully surrounded by family, having had a...
Danita Harris
Jul 26, 2024
Danita Harris “Nita” was born June 30, 1966, in Columbus, Ohio to Arlillian Anderson-Harris. Raised by her grandmother, Elnora Robinson and William Casey. Danita was a caring, and very helpful child growing up, and known to be quiet, laid back, but would curse you out something bad if she had to.
Nita graduated from Walnut Ridge High School and went on...
Jordan Long
Jul 25, 2024
Jordan Devante’ Long passed away suddenly on July 25, 2024. He was born on December 19, 1994 in Columbus, Ohio to Louise Long and George Miller.
He is preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Ella Christine and Bennie Long of Logan, West Virginia, Louise Lige-Houston and Tom Lige of Logan West Virginia, Lillie and Vernon Miller of Columbus, Ohio; grandfathers, Bennie...
Bob Henry Duckens, Jr.
Jul 25, 2024
Bob Henry Duckens, Jr. (Bobby) of Columbus, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 25, 2024. He was born October 26, 1971, in Houston, Texas to Bob H. Duckens, Sr. and JoAnn Duckens. The second of three children and firstborn son, Bob, Jr. was a PK “preachers’ kid” raised in the knowledge of Jesus Christ by his...
Yolanda Brown-Harris
Jul 23, 2024
Yolanda Marie Brown-Harris was born on April 14, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio to Willis Littleton Brown and Melberta Starks Brown Cole at Grant Hospital.
Following her father’s marriage to Martha Mae Cassimere, Yolanda moved with her older brothers, Glenn and Philip, to Houston, Texas. She attended the Houston Independent School District. Yolanda’s mother married Clayton Cole and had two more brothers,...
Wilma Perez-Rhone
Jul 21, 2024
Wilma Perez-Rhone, born on June 14, 1970, to Efrain and Irma Perez, cherished her upbringing in Lorain, Ohio, where she thrived in the supportive environment of Lorain City Schools. Her early years were marked by a remarkable academic aptitude and an enthusiastic love for learning. Graduating from Southview High School in 1988 with top honors, Wilma continued her educational journey...
Deacon Darren Gene Hawkins
Jul 20, 2024
Deacon Darren Gene Hawkins, age 62. Sunrise September 13, 1961 and Sunset July 20, 2024. Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Thursday, August 1, 2024 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one block east of Noe Bixby, turn North on Lonsdale Rd.).
Denise (Mitchell) Skelton
Jul 20, 2024
Denise Jean (Mitchell) Skelton, Sunrise: June 12, 1953 and Sunset: July 20, 2024.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, resided in Huntsville, Alabama shortly, then moved to Columbus, Ohio. Denise was very motherly to all her younger siblings, she had a very loving, dedicated and giving spirit as a sister and aunt. However, Denise had a very low tolerance level for somethings and...
Larry Matlock Sr.
Jul 19, 2024
Larry Arnett Matlock was born Monday, February 13, 1950. He was the 4th son of Janie Mae (Bruton) Matlock and James L.C. Matlock. Larry passed away Friday, July 19, 2024, at the age of 74. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Janie and James Matlock; stepmother, Jenny Matlock; 2 other brothers, Donn & Lester, and daughter, Cynthia Clayborn.
Larry...
Freddie Mae McKillion
Jul 19, 2024
Freddie Mae McKillion, age 84, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2024. She was born on March 31, 1940, in Aberdeen, Mississippi to the late Walter Lee and Beauty Carruthers. She is preceded in death by her very loving husband, Bobby Joe McKillion; and son Larry Sellers.
Freddie Mae will be deeply missed by her children, Barbara (John) Martin, Karen (Gerald)...
Gabriel Issac Smith
Jul 18, 2024
Gabriel Issac Smith, age 16, blessed us with his presence April 1, 2008, and went home to be with the Lord on July 18, 2024. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Aundarcio Jackson; great grandfather, Lloyd Edwin Jackson; cousin, Xavier Jackson.
He is survived by his mother, Desiree Jackson; father, Phillip I. Smith; stepfather, Justin Almon; siblings, Kian Jackson,...
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