Obituaries

Dec 28, 2024

Clifford Wesley Nurse, age 62. Sunrise April 3, 1962 and Sunset December 28, 2024. 

Dec 28, 2024

Brent Maynard Porter was born in Columbus, Ohio to his parents George and Marcella Porter on July 18, 1969. He was educated in the South-Western City Schools system and graduated from Westland High School in 1987. Brent’s computer programming and technology career expanded over 30 years, including highlighted positions working as a Manager for Data Center Operations at the Nationwide...

Dec 26, 2024

Dec 25, 2024

Obituary

Mary Ann (Caldwell) Stephens

(May 15, 1942 – December 25, 2024)

 

Mary Ann (Caldwell) Stephens, was born in Dothan, Alabama, and was a 1960 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School. She was a remarkable individual whose life was characterized by her deep faith, creativity, and commitment to serving others. Her parents, the late Herbert Daniel Caldwell Sr. and Thelma (Saffold) Caldwell...

Dec 25, 2024

Malcolm Keith Johnson, age 62. Sunrise July 28, 1962 and Sunset December 25, 2024. 

Dec 24, 2024

Johnnie B Davis, 79, of Mansfield, Ohio, peacefully passed away December 24, 2024, at the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by family after an extended illness.

 

He was born on February 4, 1945, in Rich, Mississippi, to the late Bennie and Walter Lee Davis. As a young child, he moved to Mansfield, where he was affectionately known as “Johnnie B”...

Dec 23, 2024

Lillie Bell (Hampton) age 85, of Columbus, Ohio, was born February 6, 1939 in Augusta Georgia; the oldest daughter of John and Lizzie Lou Hampton, raised by Aunt Lillie Mae Kendrick. 

She was preceded in death by her loving husbands Howard Andrew Jackson and James Kirk, parents John and Lizzie Hampton, Aunt Lillie Mae Kendrick, brothers Johnnie Simmons, Nathaniel and John...

Dec 23, 2024

Opening Act: 

Isaac (Ike) Harper entered this life on September 5, 1940, in Hancock County, Sparta, Georgia, to the Union of John Wesley and Lula Harper. In 1952, his mother decided to move to Columbus, Ohio, to be close to her brother, Arthur Brown, and son, Louis Harper. After settling down in Columbus, Ike attended Starling Middle School and Columbus Central...

Dec 23, 2024

Gwendolyn Juanita Smith, 84, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, transitioned to her Heavenly home on Monday, December 23, 2024. She was the daughter of the late William M. Smith and Bertha E. Smith. Ms. Smith was born and raised in Bluefield, West Virginia, where she graduated from Park Central High School. Prior to moving to Columbus, Ohio, she graduated from Bluefield State...

Dec 22, 2024

Patricia Ann Bradley-Rooks, age 75 passed this life on Dec. 22, 2024. Patricia was born Dec. 2, 1949 in Birmingham, AL to the late Johnnie and Katie Pipkins. She graduated from Mansfield Senior High School in 1968. 

 

Patricia married Henry Bradley Jr. in November of 1968 and to this union six children were added. Patricia later attended and graduated from North...

Dec 21, 2024

Dec 21, 2024

DeNease Nolan Hightower (Dansby) was born to the union of William A and Ina Pearl Dansby on February 18, 1940. DeNease passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital.

 

DeNease attended Mansfield Senior High School where she was a cheerleader and the second woman of color to serve on the Queen's Court. She was a member of Mitchell Chapel...

Dec 18, 2024

Our Precious Mother Milbur J. Francis was born into the union of Wells Douglas Keys and Viola Manns Keys on October 3, 1944. She was born one of 16 children. After graduating from Stratton High School in Beckley, West Virginia, she continued her education in business at Columbus Technology Institute. Milbur was an affectionate, devoted, and gentle mother to her children....

Dec 18, 2024

Denise Louise Rheubottom, age 61. Sunrise November 4, 1963 and Sunset December 18, 2024. Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Friday, December 27, 2024 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave. Interment at Evergreen Burial Park. To read the complete obituary, order flowers, view video tribute and offer condolences to the...

Dec 17, 2024

Mrs. Mitzie King, 84, went to be with her savior Jesus Christ the Lord, on December 17, 2024, with her daughter, sons, granddaughters, and close friend by her side during the last week of her life at OSU Main Hospital 460 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, Ohio.

Mitzie was born January 6, 1940, in Shrevport, Louisiana to Sarah Markray Boston (mother) and...

Dec 16, 2024

Johnnie Lee Banks was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 16, 2024. He was born on July 10, 1943, to AB and OD Banks on Wolfe Lake Plantation in Yazoo City, Mississippi, as the 11th of 22 children. He was preceded in death by 18 of his siblings, his wife Catherine Banks (Broomfield), his daughter Youmeakia...

Dec 16, 2024

James B. Wimbush, 90, of Columbus, OH, died December 16, 2024. “JB” Wimbush, son of Buford Wimbush and Dora Manns Williamson, passed away at his home from health complications. He was a long-standing member of Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies, Inc.

JB was born in Henry County, Virginia. He left VA early in his career and lived in Detroit, MI, and...

Dec 16, 2024

 

In Loving Memory of Charles E. Newton Sr.- "Pooh Pooh", born on October 23, 1979 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Charlie Newton Jr. and Virginia Newton. 

 

Charles grew up attending Shady Grove Baptist Church of Christ Ministries under to leadership of the late Bishop C.M. Davis. In his youth, he played football for Mohawk. He graduated from South High School....

Dec 15, 2024

Edgar David Chanchavac Xiloj, age 21. Sunrise November 14, 2003 and Sunset December 15, 2024. Visitation 11:00 AM and Funeral Service 12:00 PM Sunday, January 5, 2025 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, SPRINGFIELD CHAPEL, 823 S. Yellow Springs St. Interment at Aldea Tierra Blanca. To read the complete obituary, order flowers, view video tribute and offer condolences to the...

Dec 14, 2024

Pastor Johnny Lewis Griffin, Jr. was born on December 2, 1937 to parents Johnny L. Griffin, Sr. and Bessie Cornelia Griffin in Williamson, West Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Mary Griffin and Rosa Lee Howard, daughter Debra Jean Carr and sons-in-laws Elijah Barrett and Stanley Thompson. To cherish his memory, he leaves his wife...