Obituaries

Carolyn Maxine Harris, sunrise September 13, 1951 and sunset June 23, 2023.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, Ellis Calvin Harris and Eloise Froe Harris, brothers: Jackie Harris, Isaac Harris, and Charles Harris, sisters: Janet Harris, and Caralee Harris, niece: Amelia Harris, and special friend: David Peters.

Carolyn was a wonderful, loving mother to Alonda Harris, Alan Harris,...

Paula Jean Burgess, lovingly referred to as “Shorty” by her father, was born on February 24, 1953 in Columbus, OH. She departed her earthly home on June 21, 2023.

Paula graduated in the class of 1971 from West High School. She was employed with the United States Postal Service for 29 years as a mail carrier and clerk.

Paula was...

Linda Ann Broadnax Turner was born on September 20th, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio; the third born of Arthur Lee Broadnax and Beverly Jean Johnson (Broadnax) Smith. She was a life-long resident of Columbus.

Linda, was one the matriarchs of the Broadnax-Turner family and a beautiful soul. She knew no stranger, she was a very encouraging God fearing woman, surrogate...

Mother Fannie Gaddy-Woody was born on April 21, 1951, in New York, New York and departed this life on June 19, 2023 at 72 years of age, surrounded by family.

Fannie is a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandma, great-great grandma, sister, aunt and friend. She worked at Paradise Gift Shop at the Columbus Airport for 22 years as a supervisor....

Ricky Antwan McClendon (41) was born on July 17, 1981, in Columbus, Ohio, to Vaynette McClendon and Ricky Allen. He went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 17, 2023.

Ricky attended Groveport City Schools and was a talented basketball player who loved sports. Ricky was a kind and loving person with a contagious smile. He loved...

Diane Ann Rucker was born January 4, 1955, and took Journey into eternity on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at the age of 68. She was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. Diane attended Columbus City Schools and graduated from East High School in 1973. She continued her education at Columbus State Community College. She worked for the Columbus Board of...

Carolyn Littlefield was born on April 13, 1960 to Vernice and Carl Fleming Wade.

She was preceded in death by parents Vernice Margaret Wade, Carl Fleming Wade, (brothers), Michael D Sheridan, Carl Wade Jr., (granddaughters), Imani Vernice Morrison and Kayla K Sigers.

Carolyn knew no strangers with her loving, kind, forgiving, gracious, faithful spirit, which caused everyone she met to...

Connie C. Martin was born into a family of four children on October 4, 1937 in Winston Salem, North Carolina to the late Thurman and Pauline Cockerham.

Connie attended Atkins High School in Winston Salem, North Carolina. After graduation she went on to Winston Salem State University in Winston Salem, North Carolina where she received her Bachelors Degree in Nursing....

Nathan Allen Carroll, 18, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away on June 8, 2023 unexpectedly,

Nathan was born On June 15, 2004 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Duane and Carrie Carroll. Nathan was a student at Connections Academy. He was working hard to become a real estate investor. Throughout his life, he enjoyed building a foundation for his family, Nathan...

Ruth Jeffries, age 91. Sunrise October 10, 1931 and Sunset June 12, 2023.

Visitation 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM 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.).

Interment at White Chapel Garden Feasterville Trevose, PA.

Please keep the family...

Debra Ann McMillan, beloved mother, grandmother, educator, and friend, passed away on June 5, 2023, leaving a void in the hearts of all who knew her. Born on August 25, 1961, in Columbus, Ohio, Debra was the daughter of Frank Green and Mozella Martin. She was a graduate of Eastmoor High School, Class of 1979, and dedicated her life to...

Timothy (Tim) P. Holland was born on May 24, 1961, in Camp Springs, MD, to Constance Poellnitz and Welton Holland. He was raised in Sunderland, Maryland by his late grandparents Rosher and Elnora Holland. On June 8, 2023, God suddenly called Tim home.

Tim graduated from Northern High School and he also attended Charles County Community College, Charles County,...

Gerri Ann Brown, 67, of Columbus, Ohio, departed this life on June 6, 2023, after complications from a heart-related surgery. She was surrounded by her family.

Gerri Ann Brown was born on July 6, 1955, in Toledo, Ohio to Dorothy Riven and Jesse Riven Sr. Musical worship was a part of Gerri’s DNA. Her parents were accomplished vocalists; she regularly...