Obituaries

Aug 24, 2024

Of Sunbury Ohio, born October 27, 1955 in Mansfield, OH passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024. The 2nd of four children, and the only female born to the late Otis (OT) Watkins and Hattie Sue (Wellington) Watkins.

Valerie was a graduate of Mansfield Senior High, Class of ‘73. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Mt....

Aug 23, 2024

Aug 23, 2024

Rickey K. Shepard: A Faithful Journey to Eternal Rest 

Rickey K. Shepard, born on December 7, 1957, to the late Richard and Ernestine (Wade) Shepard, entered this world as a blessing and left it in the peaceful embrace of the Lord on August 23, 2024. Affectionately known as "Rick", he was the youngest of four siblings and was preceded in death...

Aug 23, 2024

Aug 23, 2024

William Blaine Caldwell was born September 29, 1937 to the late Cora Hamilton-Caldwell and Harry James Caldwell in Midway, KY.

William, better known as Bill or Bunk to all his friends and loved ones, departed this life on August 23, 2024. At an early age Bunk confessed his life to Christ and became a member of St. Matthew A.M.E. in Midway,...

Aug 22, 2024

Mr Homer Franklin Roberts Jr, age 60. Sunrise April 5, 1964 and Sunset August 22, 2024. Visitation 2:00 PM and Funeral Service 3:00 PM Friday, August 30, 2024 at Greater Grace Temple, 380 W Leffel Ln. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, SPRINGFIELD CHAPEL, 823 S. Yellow Springs St. To read the complete obituary, order flowers,...

Aug 22, 2024

Jonathan Philip Harris was born on October 17, 1958 to David and Classie Harris in Mansfield, OH. He departed this life on August 22, 2024.

Johnny, as he was affectionately known, loved basketball, baseball, bowling, jigsaw puzzles, and outdoor events. He also loved watching westerns on TV. His favorite shows were Gunsmoke and The Big Valley. In addition, Johnny also loved...

Aug 22, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lorene Pollard, who passed in peace on August 22, 2024, at the age of 86. Born on February 18, 1938, in Opelika, Alabama, she was a loving wife, beloved mother, grandmother and sister who touched many lives with her warmth and dedication.

Lorene was a passionate gardener and a meticulous...

Aug 22, 2024

Ray Anthony Malone, affectionately known as, "Tony," passed away on August 22, 2024, at the age of 63. He was born to Hattie Louise Malone and Eugene Childs on August 15, 1961, in Columbus, Ohio.

Ray attended Columbus City Schools and graduated from Linden McKinley High School in 1979. He entered the United States Army November 1980 and was honorably discharged...

Aug 22, 2024

Visitation is at 1:00pm/Service 2:00pm on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at the Marlan J. Gary Funeral Home, The Chapel of Peace, 5456 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43232

Aug 21, 2024

Ernest James Hillmon, born on May 15, 1946 to the late Ernest L. and Ethel Hillmon, was peacefully called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.

Ernest will be dearly missed by his children Ernest Hillmon III, Tracy Montgomery, Wesley Hillmon, and Kentray Hillmon. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 30 years, Cynthia...

Aug 21, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Burton Age 64, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away on August 21, 2024. Elizabeth was born on August 2, 1960 in Central City, Kentucky, the daughter of Bender Louis Hampton and Clara Ann Barnhill and the sister of Brenda Barnhill. 

Elizabeth graduated from Malabar High School in the year of 1980. Elizabeth got married to her loving husband, Clifton Burton...

Aug 21, 2024

Evangelist Jessie M. Drake, 78, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on August 20, 2024. Born on March 14, 1946, in Jackson, Mississippi. Jessie was the second born of six children. She went on to marry Jerome Drake in 1973. They were married for 19 years until his passing in 1992.

Jessie dedicated her life to...

Aug 20, 2024

Donna Marie Thornwell was born on November 1, 1957, in Columbus, Ohio, to Ophelia Peacock and James Ray Thornwell Sr. She departed this life on Tuesday, August 21, 2024, at the age of 66. 

Donna is preceded in death by her parents, Ophelia Peacock and James Ray Thornwell Sr.; her grandmother, Mary Moss; her grandfather, Elwood Moss; her uncle, Joseph Woods;...

Aug 20, 2024

David Junior Jennings, 75, of 427 Woodridge Dr. passed this life on August 20, 2024 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was born February 2, 1949, in, Newbern, TN and moved to Mansfield, OH as a youth, where he met the love of his life, the late Ebbie Lee Jennings. 

He was a retired employee of the Mansfield Foundry. In...

Aug 19, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Deandra, who left us on August 19, 2024 at the age of 32. Deandra was a cherished daughter, sister, mother, and friend to many. Deandra was born on January 13, 1992 in Columbus, Ohio raised in the infamous Brittany Hills (BHP) and attended Beechcroft High School, where...

Aug 18, 2024

Hercules Hezekiah Taylor Frazier was born Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 9:20am to parents, Rebecca Taylor and Elijah Frazier. He was born 23 weeks premature and immediately rushed to Nationwide Children’s Hospital. He lived 3 hours and peacefully passed away at 12:23pm.

He is survived by his parents, Rebecca Taylor and Elijah Frazier; siblings, Evah Frazier and Hajile Frazier; maternal grandparents,...

Aug 18, 2024

Jamel Van Lawrence, affectionately known by many as "Mellie Mel," "The Mayor," and "J Pay," passed away on August 18, 2024, at the age of 46. Born on April 14, 1978, in Brooklyn, NY, Jamel was a man whose life was deeply intertwined with the evolution of Hip Hop, a culture he held close to his heart.

Jamel was a man...

Aug 17, 2024

A much-loved son, brother, and uncle, James Turner Anderson, age 75, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in his home on August 17, 2024, to receive his Heavenly Rest.

James was well known at “JT” as well as “Donnie” by family and friends. He was born on July 15, 1949, in McAlpin, West Virginia to Evelyn Jackson and James “June” Anderson. His...

Aug 17, 2024

Edmund Gerard Morgan, born on November 2, 1971, in Memphis, TN, passed away on August 17, 2024, in Port Richey, FL. Edmund's life was a testament to resilience and dedication, as he navigated through various joys and challenges each day brought. Growing up in Mansfield, Ohio, he completed his education in the local schools before courageously enlisting in the U.S....