Obituaries

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...

Dec 14, 2024

Amanda Brazelton, a remarkable woman whose heart was as wide as her enduring faith, entered into eternal rest on December 14, 2024. Born to Henry and Martha Ridgill in Manning, South Carolina, she lived a life characterized by devotion, love, and service.

After graduating from Manning Training School, Amanda courageously migrated to Akron, Ohio. Two years later, she completed her secretarial...

Dec 13, 2024

Dec 13, 2024

Samuel Barnhart, 89, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024. A proud United States Air Force veteran, he dedicated his life to service, family, and faith. Samuel was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Allie Mae (Jackson) Barnhart, and his siblings, Johnny Edward Barnhart Jr., Betty White, Tina “Pinkie” Barnhart, and Alice Tine Barnhart. He...

Dec 13, 2024

Dec 11, 2024

Our beloved mother Flossie (Mask) Wade sadly passed away on December 11, 2024, at the age of 88 at Ohio Health Mansfield, surrounded by family, friends, and lots of love. She was born February 29th, 1936, in Stanton, Tennessee to Joe and Callie Mask. She was one of 12 children born to the union. Affectionately called Sis by her twin...

Dec 10, 2024

Dec 9, 2024

Lawrence Prysock, age 87. Sunrise February 15, 1937 and Sunset December 9, 2024. Visitation 1:00 PM and Funeral Service 2:00 PM Monday, December 30, 2024 at Chapel of Peace - East, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. LIVINGSTON AVE. To read the complete obituary, order...

Dec 9, 2024

Linda A. Dixon born March 7, 1949, to Robert and Marcellene Massey in Springfield, Ohio was the oldest of the “Massey Girls”. Growing up Linda was called upon to help take care of the house and keep an eye on and watch over her younger sisters Bonnie and Cheryl, with some assistance from Jaynie. The responsibility of caring for a...

Dec 9, 2024

Thomas Lee Downs was born on February 23, 1947, to Jozzie Bell Stone in Columbus, Ohio. He attended Columbus Public Schools and later served in the U.S. Army with his childhood friend Herman Walker. 

 

In 1973 he met the love of his life Mattie Holeman, and they were united in Holy Matrimony on May 18, 1974. Thomas worked for Buckeye Steel...

Dec 8, 2024

Angela "Angie" Denise Smith was born to the late Harold "Thrasher" Elijah Smith, Sr. and late Patricia Ann (Black) Smith on May 18, 1956 in Cherry Point, North Carolina. She transitioned peacefully to eternal rest on Sunday, December 8, 2024 in Largo, Florida.

"Grandma" Angie leaves to cherish her loving and precious memory, her son, Cornell (Dawn) Brown; grandsons, Trejen McDougald,...