Obituaries
Leonard Copeland
Aug 5, 2024
Leonard Ronald Copeland was born May 26, 1946, to Adell and Eddie B. Copeland in Cincinnati, Ohio.
As a young child Leonard attended church with his grandmother and became an usher. Leonard went to Hughes High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy
shortly after graduation in 1965. While in the Navy, Leonard served as a Fleet Marine Corpsman during the Vietnam...
Doial Ann Macklin
Aug 5, 2024
Doial Ann Macklin was born August 9, 1933 to Thomas and Coleman Emerson in Huntsville, Alabama. Doial passed away on August 5, 2024 at her nieces home in Youngstown, Ohio.
Doial retired from Abbott Laboratory. She was a member of Providence Baptist Church. She served on the Building Fund, Willing Workers, Vacation Bible School, Thanksgiving Dinner and MLK Breakfast.
Doial enjoyed going...
Jerome Goodwin
Aug 5, 2024
We gather to celebrate and remember Jerome Keith Goodwin who peacefully transitioned from this life on August 5, 2024. Jerome was the last sibling born to his late parents, George Edward Goodwin and Doris Jean Goodwin (Hickman) on October 23, 1964, in Marion, Ohio.
In his earlier years he attended and graduated from River Valley High School and Tri-Rivers Vocational in...
Ruby L. Staples
Aug 4, 2024
Ruby Lee Staples, born on December 4, 1927, in Jackson, Mississippi, earned her heavenly wings on August 4, 2024. A beacon of love and strength, Ruby relocated to Mansfield, Ohio, where she met the love of her life, her husband Ernest "Eckie" Staples.
Mother Ruby Staples, was a devoted member of Mount Herman Baptist Church and later Judah Redeemer COGIC, under...
Ja'von Bondurant
Aug 4, 2024
Ja'von Lamar Bondurant, age 29. Sunrise September 19, 1994 and Sunset August 4, 2024.
Jeffrey O. Price, Sr
Aug 4, 2024
Jeffrey Odalis Price Sr. was born on October 10, 1964, in Brooklyn, New York to James Odalis Price and Carol Leontyne Price. He departed this life on Sunday August 4, 2024, at the age of 59.
Jeffrey graduated from South High School in Columbus, Ohio. Jeffrey attended and graduated from Franklin University Columbus, Ohio after receiving three bachelor degrees in marketing,...
Michael Christian
Aug 3, 2024
Michael Lamont Christian was born on October 25, 1968, in Columbus, Ohio and passed away on August 3, 2024.
Michael was a graduate of Marion Franklin High School, where his passion for creative and performing arts first took root. While Michael learned to play the piano as a child, it was the electric guitar that ultimately captured his heart. As a...
Jacquelyn Chilton
Aug 2, 2024
Jacquelyn Porter Chilton, age 68, of Beavercreek, Ohio, passed peacefully in her sleep at Hospice of Dayton on August 2, 2024. She was born on September 7, 1955 and was the only child of the late Albert and Louise Coles Porter.
Jacquelyn attended Yellow Springs High School and was a cheerleader all four years. She earned a B.S. in Business Administration...
John Darryl Mason
Aug 2, 2024
John (Darryl) Mason, age 61, transitioned from this life on August 2, 2024 at his home in Pickerington, Ohio. He was born January 4, 1963 to Johnny Frank Burks and Delores Mason, both deceased. Also preceded in death by Edward Shepherd, Willie Mason, Ricky Mason, Michael Mason, Terrie Mason, Keith Mason and Kendall Williams.
Darryl loved his family and friends, was...
Elder Michael Warren Oden Sr
Aug 1, 2024
The Obituary
Elder Michael Warren Oden Sr. was born on April 19, 1960 in Cleveland, Ohio to the parentage of Donald and LaVerne Oden. He received his education in the Cleveland Public Schools System. Elder Oden accepted the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ into his life as a teenager and was baptized. After graduating from Glenville High School in 1978, Elder...
John Cameron
Aug 1, 2024
The Story of “Johnny’s” aka “John Boy’s” Life
John “Johnny” Edward Cameron went home to be with the Lord, Thursday August 1, 2024 at 2:32 a.m. at the age of 59 years in Springfield Regional Medical Center’s (SRMC) ICU in Springfield, Ohio surrounded by his loving mother, sister, and cousin. He was born on September 22, 1964 in Springfield, Ohio, the...
Edward Earl Hayes
Aug 1, 2024
Edward Earl Hayes, was born to the union of the late Luther S. Hayes, Sr. and Elvy M. Hayes on June 3rd, 1952. He transitioned to his final resting place on August 1, 2024. Eddie, as he was affectionately known, is preceded in death by his parents, Luther, Sr. and Elvy Hayes, siblings; Gilford B. Hayes, Rickey P. Hayes, Sylvia...
John Henry Wright
Aug 1, 2024
John Henry Wright was born to James and Luttie Wright on January 19, 1946 in Wilcox County, Alabama. He worked various jobs throughout his life before retiring in 2011, including FARO and Nutis Press.
He enjoyed fishing, sports, mechanics, and spending time with his family. He found a purpose in collecting and recycling aluminum cans. He would cash in the can...
Johnny Henry Wright
Aug 1, 2024
John Henry Wright, age 78. Sunrise January 19, 1946 and Sunset August 1, 2024. Visitation 9:00 AM and Funeral Service 10:00 AM Friday, August 9, 2024 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one block east of Noe Bixby, turn North on Lonsdale Rd.).
Gracie Mae Turner
Jul 31, 2024
Gracie (Grace) Mae Turner was born on November 17, 1941, to Elizabeth Miller and Eli Wells in Williston, FL. She was married to Eddie Turner who preceded her in death in 1995.
Grace attended Williston Vocational High School and obtained her GED from Northwestern High School in Detroit, MI. She attained an Associate Degree in Accounting from Wayne County Community College.
Striving...
Charles H. Leath
Jul 31, 2024
Charles Hue Leath was born April 13,1942 in Noma, Florida. Charles attended Roulhac High School in Chipley Florida. Charles moved to Columbus, Ohio in the early 70s.
He was a dedicated employee with the Columbus Schools as a bus driver. After retirement, he later accepted a job with SMB Company and retired due to illness.
Charles loved sports, and he spent hours...
Shuwn Edward McDearmon
Jul 29, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Shuwn McDearmon, who was born on May 21, 1970, in Columbus, Ohio. Shuwn left us on July 29, 2024, after bravely battling pancreatic cancer for 18 months, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and dedication.
Shuwn moved to Minnesota in his mid-teens, a pivotal moment in his life. He...
Hattie McKinney
Jul 29, 2024
Blessed with 86 years of life, Hattie was called to eternal peace on July 29, 2024.
Hattie B. McKinney was born in Appalachia, Virginia on November 5, 1937, to Cleo and Hazel Mitchell. Hattie was one of six siblings. Hattie relocated to Columbus, Ohio at the age of 18.
In the early 70’s she united in holy matrimony to her late husband,...
Annie Ruth Payne
Jul 28, 2024
Mrs. Annie Ruth Payne of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, July 28, 2024. She was born December 3, 1940 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Mr. Ulysses Harris, Sr. and Mrs. Hessie L. (Montgomery) Harris who she met at the pearly gates of Heaven.
Mrs. Payne attended the public schools in Youngstown, Ohio as well as...
Shirley Hunter
Jul 27, 2024
Shirley Hunter, beloved mother, proud grandmother and great-grandmother, aunt and cousin, and cherished member of the community, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on July 27, 2024. Born on September 20, 1936, Shirley lived a life filled with love, resilience, and unwavering dedication to her family, friends, and the Lord.
As a young woman, Shirley married Maurice Jones,...
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