Obituaries

Anthony Dwight Dazzlen Butts Sr., affectionately known as Ant was born to Patricia Ann Butts and Vincent D. Moore in Columbus, Ohio on April 27, 1991. Anthony departed this life at the age of 30 on May 15, 2021.

Anthony was a graduate of Whetstone High School.

Anthony loved his family and friends very much. Anthony spent most of his...

Claudia M. Posey, age 95, took a flight out Saturday evening as a result of renal and heart failure. She was surrounded by her family and caregiver. Claudia was born in Shreveort, Louisiana on September 19, 1925 to John Henry and Adell Jones. Claudia graduated from Bossier High School in Louisiana.

 

Living in the south like many others, she...

Britten Mathew Jones Sr., 36, affectionately called “BJ” was born on May 2, 1985 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Brigitte A. Lisath and John D. Jones. He transitioned from this earthly life on Thursday, May 13, 2021.

BJ attended and graduated from Groveport Madison High School in 2003.  He loved music and was a recording music artist.  BJ had a big...

Phyllis Jean Rawlings was born June 21, 1954 to Evelyn and William Rawlings, Sr. in East Beckley, West Virginia.

Phyllis graduated from Cleveland Glenville High School. Phyllis was born the third child out of four. She was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend.

Phyllis worked at Clairmont, Hyatt, and Ohio State over the years. Phyllis retired after 31...

Carlin Pursely,  age 46. Sunrise December 21, 1974 and Sunset May 7, 2021.

Please pray for the family as they write the obituary.

Visitation 1:00pm and Funeral 2:00pm Monday, May 24, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Barry Upchurch, Sr., son of Eddie-Lee and Rudell Upchurch was born January 2, 1966 in Tuscaloosa, AL.

Barry loved his Dallas Cowboys and the Alabama Rolling Tide. He also loved playing tunk and dominos with his family and most importantly fishing, always saying “whoever doesn’t catch a fish has to walk home”. His favorite type of music was jazz and...

Carolyn Ann (Sanders) Williams, passed away on Thursday May 13, 2021. She was born to parents, Marshall and Wilma (Hosey) Sanders Sr. on March 8, 1955, in Laurel, Mississippi.

 

She graduated from Mifflin High School, Columbus, OH, in 1974 and went on to attend Columbus State Community College (formerly known as Columbus Technical Institute) and Mount Carmel College of...

Adam Spellman was born on June 26, 1982 in Columbus Ohio. He departed this life at the age of 38 on May 13, 2021.

Adam was known to some of his friends as “OJ”.

Adam loved his family very much and he knows they loved him. If Adam loved you, he loved you hard; and that is something that we...

Jeryll S. Eiland transitioned unexpectedly on Friday May 7, 2021 at his residence.

Jeryll was the son of Genola and Robert Lee Eiland, Jr.

Jeryll was educated in the Columbus Public Schools and graduated from Brookhaven High School. He later went on to serve four years in the United States Navy. He was a dedicated member of Abounding Praise Worship...

Charlotte A Blake, age 77. Sunrise October 5, 1943 and Sunset May 10, 2021.

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Graveside Service 10:00 AM Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Mansfield Cemetery, 389 Altamont Ave. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE MANSFIELD,...

Frank Wigfall Jr., age 70. Sunrise September 20, 1950 and Sunset May 4, 2021.

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PUBLIC Walk-through Visitation 9:00 AM and PRIVATE Memorial Service 10:00 AM Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Chapel of Peace – East, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Interment at Sunset Cemetery....

Franklin Louis Douglas (Frank), age 65, was born on May 17, 1955 in Columbus, Ohio. Frank was born to Mary Douglas and Clyde Dalton. Frank fought a good fight while going through his medical conditions until he went home to the Lord on May 6, 2021. We all say that he “fought a good fight” because never in life couldn’t...

Thomas “Creek” Marion Penn, passed away May3,2021 at Select Specialty Hospital after a long stay at Mount Carmel East Hospital.

He was born July 3,1951 in Columbus, Ohio to Mabel “Dumplin” Taylor and Thomas Lowe. His middle name was also his grandmother’s name, and the nickname “Creek” was given to him by his only Aunt, Ida Mae. She said he...

Barbara Wilson was born July 15, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio. She departed this life Monday, May 10, 2021.

Barbara attended Linden McKinley High School.

Barbara loved drawing, cooking, spending time with her kids, grandkids, family, and friends.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, R.L. and Clara Dickerson; daughter Lisa Bass; granddaughter, Lakeisha Pleasant; brothers, Leonard Dickerson, Charles Dickerson,...

Kenneth Lee Wright, age 68. Sunrise March 1, 1953 and Sunset April 21, 2021.

Interment services Monday, May 24, 2021 1:45 PM Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery 10175 Rawiga Road Seville, Ohio 44273.

Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. LIVINGSTON AVE.

Ray Christopher Stanley Sr., age 35. Sunrise September 4, 1985 and Sunset May 7, 2021.

Private Visitation 1:00 PM and Private Preview 12:00 PM Thursday, May 13, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.

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Deacon Larry J. Copeland was born on March 20, 1953, in Columbus Ohio, and entered eternal rest on April 29, 2021. Larry became a faithful and loyal member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in June 2004. He trusted and kept his faith in God and became a Deacon in the church on September 25, 2011. He loved serving as...

Bonnie Evans, 67, passed away on May 4, 2021. Bonnie was born on January 17, 1954 in Bluefield, WV to Joseph Mercs (Deceased) and Cathleen Mercs.

Bonnie was married in 1975 to Ernest Evans, with whom has preceded her in death. To this union two daughters were born: Kariann Ernestine and Chantelle Spring.

Bonnie is survived by daughters Kariann (Eugene)...

Arzella Cobb-Rondo, 75, passed away on May 10, 2021. Arzella was born on October 14, 1945 in Andalusia, AL to A.G Cobb and Annie Mae Mitchell.

Arzella was a graduate of Mansfield Senior High and retired from both ,Tappen Stove Company and Gorman Rupp. She attended Greater Mitchell Chapel AME Church.

She is preceeded in death by her parents; husband,...