Doris Ann (White) Merchant, 84, passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, October 19, 2015. She leaves to cherish her memory her beloved husband, Mahlon L. Merchant, Sr., son Mahlon L. Merchant, Jr. (Diane); a grandson, Mahlon Conrad Merchant (Senay); a brother, Everett White Jr. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on July 31, 1931, the daughter of Everett and Genevieve White, who preceded her in death. Other loved ones who passed before her include her sister, Sylvia Sue Neil and Sylvia's husband, Allen Neil. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother and will be sadly missed by family members and friends. Doris was a faithful member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Springfield, Ohio. Visitation will be Sunday October 25, 2015 in St. John missionary Baptist Church, Mulberry St. entrance, at 4:00 p.m. with the family present at 4:30 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 5:00 p.m. with Pastor Ernest C. Brown officiating. Graveside service and burial will be Monday, Oct. 26, 2015 at 12:00 noon in Ferncliff Cemetery. Those attending Monday should gather at 11:30 at the Ferncliff Cemetery Chapel located directly inside the front gate and follow to the Patterson Family Mausoleum. Arrangements provided by the Robert C. Henry Funeral Home.