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Mahalley Dobyne Obituary

Dobyne Mahalley E. (Martin) Dobyne, age 93, went home to be with the Lord on March 1, 2016. Member of Second Shiloh Baptist Church. Predeceased by parents James and Estelle Young Martin, siblings Willie Martin, Cornelia Craig, Clemastine Glenn, Pearline Spencer, O.D. Martin, Jeff Martin, Minthas Memphis Martin, Addie Ward, James Martin, and Bertha Carey, son James "Billie" Lewis. Survived by loving family, daughter, Ms. Mary "Patty" Lucas; sister, Mrs. Janie Mae Lewis; grandchildren, Pastor Sheila (Pastor Mynnyconjou) Love, Paul (Elizabeth) Lucas, Terrell (Suzette) Lucas, Andre Lewis, Tanesha "Niecy" Lewis, Jamesha Lewis, Le'Ann and Demetrius Terry; great-grandchildren, Anthony, Jada, Nora, and Christopher Lucas, Kaleel, Shareef, Aneesah, Madinah, LaTasha, LaTia, LaTisha; and ten great-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Home-going Celebration 12 noon Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at Second Shiloh Baptist Church, 1295 Faber Ave. Family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time of service. Interment Franklin Hills Memory Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to SMOOT FUNERAL SERVICES, 614-444-1GOD (1463), 4019 E. Livingston Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43227. M.L. Smoot, Funeral Director.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Mar. 7 to Mar. 8, 2016.

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Laverner Harris

March 9, 2016

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

March 9, 2016

My Dearest Mary,
I am sorry to read of Mahalley's passing. However she has recieved her Crown in Heaven. Mom will be glad to see her. May God comfort your heart in the days to come.Love and Prayers to you all.
Pam Campbell

March 9, 2016

Peace be unto you and the family Aunt Mahalley. Your passing is heartfelt and memories of you will be cherished. Sandi Jo (Brown) Turner

Staci Brown

March 9, 2016

Rest in Heaven, dear Aunt Mahalley - we love you and you will be forever missed. Staci and Sandi Jo Brown (Turner)

A. S.

March 8, 2016

Condolences to the family, may the Almighty God of comfort and tender mercies be with you during this difficult time. Isaiah 61 : 1 says of Jesus that he was sent to bind up the brokenhearted, take comfort in these words of wisdom and may you have peace during this difficult time.

Kathy Butcher

March 8, 2016

To Miss Mary Lucas and her family, my heart felt condolences on your loss. May your mother forever reign in your heart and the memories bless you always.

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