Obituaries
Tondalaya R. Nation-Trammell
Tondalaya Regina Nation-Trammell was born January 30, 1956, in Brookside, Alabama to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur and Bettie Nation.
Tondalaya preceded in death by her parents, Bettie and Arthur Nation; Godmothers Rubie Marcus and Idella Gaffney; sisters Althea (Alfred) Bufford, Beulah Coleman; brother-in-law, Robert Trammell; and sister-in-law, Corine Mayfield.
Tondalaya departed this life Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at 12:00pm.
Tondalaya...
John Robert Hairston
Brother John Robert Hairston Jr., 87 of Columbus, Ohio entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 10, 2022.
Brother John, affectionately known as “Dad”, “Gramps”, “Grandpa” and “Big Brother” was born August 14, 1935 in Weirton, W.VA. to the late John Robert Hairston Sr., and Clara Esther Clark-Hairston. He was raised and educated in Steubenville, Ohio. He enlisted in the...
Debra S. Holmes
Debra Sue Holmes of Columbus, Ohio was called to be with the Lord on December 13, 2022, passing away peacefully in her home. Her final wishes were honored and fulfilled by her beloved son, Michael, who lovingly cared for her daily.
Debbie was born on July 19, 1951, to Zelma and Roscoe Holmes in Ironton, Ohio. At 23, she enlisted...
William M. Kyle
William Michael “Mike” Kyle passed away suddenly on December 8, 2022 in Columbus Ohio at the age of 40. He was born to Mary N. Kyle on March 12, 1982 in Columbus, Ohio. At Doctor’s North.
Mike played little League football for the Linden Eagles and East Linden Patriots. He also attends Ashland University. “Mike” as everyone knew him, had...
Brian Keith Mitchell
Brian Keith Mitchell was born May 7, 1963 to Winifred (Donette) Mitchell-Jackson and Jacob Long. He departed this life December 10, 2022, after suffering a very brief illness.
Brian attended Columbus public schools, proudly graduating from East High School, class of 1981. During his high school years, Brian made several lasting friendships that remained in place even today.
In the...
Eldrado D. Patterson
Eldrado D. Patterson was born to Lee Curtis Brown and Geraldine Patterson Robinson on August 18, 1972 in Sylacauga, Alabama. Eldrado Devore “Curt” Patterson was the eldest of nine siblings.
Eldrado attended Whetstone High School. He loved drawing and spending time watching movies with the family. He was a private and straight to the point young man.
Eldrado departed this...
Lois Vaulx
Lois Ann Vaulx age 62 Born January 26th, 1959. Passed away December 3rd, 2022 unexpectedly at OSU Hospital North.
Lois was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Vaulx; father, Willard Vaulx; brothers, Charles Weatherspoon and James Weatherspoon; sisters. Gail Malbon and Gena Weatherspoon; and nephews, Roger, James Weatherspoon.
Lois leaves to cherish her memory of loving, son, Quwan Vaulx;...
E. Yvonne Harrell
Elsie Yvonne Harrell (Danner) 71 of Columbus, Ohio passed early in the morning December 1st, 2022. She was born in Catawba County, NC but migrated to Ohio with her parents while very young, making their home in the Fly Town neighborhood just northwest of downtown Columbus.
Yvonne was a graduate of Central High School, the Ohio State University...Anton R. Draughon
Anton Draughon was raised on the mean streets of Columbus, Ohio. Those that knew him, know he was a true “OG” who always kept it real. You couldn’t help but respect a man who refused to be phony for the sake of other people’s opinions. He loved fishing, driving, women, and cooking, almost as much as he loved his family....
Evelyn I. Brown
Evelyn Irene Brown departed this life on December 5, 2022 at home surrounded by loved ones.
Evelyn was born on July 3, 1931 to Cliff and Julia Simmons, 1 of 9 children. Evelyn graduated from Carver High School in 1950 and attended Virginia State College in Petersburg, Virginia.
Evelyn married the love of her life Cedric W. Brown. They moved...
Kenya D. Mitchell
Kenya Djon Mitchell, age 44. Sunrise August 26, 1978 and Sunset November 23, 2022.
Please pray for the family as they prepare the obituary.
Visitation 1:00pm and Funeral 2:00pm Saturday, December 10, 2022 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave.
Marcus D. Bullard
Marcus Devon Bullard, name meaning warrior, bravery, honor, strength, and courage, was born to Sonya Grace Palmer-Griffie and Richard Samuel Bullard Jr on September 26th, 1987, in Springfield Ohio. He was absolutely perfect. He will always be our family treasure.
Marcus was raised by both parents in Springfield and later moved to Columbus in his early twenties.
On November 28th,...



