Obituaries

Michael Gene Stephens Jr., born April 2, 1989 to father, Michael Gene Stephens Sr. and mother, Lisa Faye Burks. He precedes in death with his baby brother, Romeo Romell Kendrick.

Michael Stephens was called home on February 3, 2024. Michael leaves behind two beautiful daughters, Bella Gene Stephens, Amirah Monet Stephens; sisters, Lisa Stephens, Sinyle Simms, Sonya Kendrick, Laporcha Williams,...

Obituary

In loving memory of Steven McClain

Steven McClain, a beloved son, brother, and father, passed away on February 4, 2024, in Mansfield, OH, at the age of 41. Born on June 8, 1982, in Mansfield, he was the cherished son of Benita McClain and Steven Taylor.

Steven was known for his kind and compassionate nature. He possessed a strong...

John Travis Church, was born on March 1,1961, in Columbus Ohio. John was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the age of 62. John accepted Christ at the Temple of Faith Church of God in Christ, where he was baptized, under the leadership of Bishop Roger J. Hairston Sr.

John attended Mifflin High...

Curtis Fine was born October 25, 1953, in Louisiana, raised in Los Angeles, and resided in Columbus, OH. Curtis departed life Wednesday, January 31, 2024.

Curtis received his General Education Development in Ohio. He studied trades for landscaping and janitorial services. Curtis was working janitorial cleaning for Southeast Healthcare (Project Work Crew). He was a devoted worker, where he served...

Toby Germaine Person, a loving father, son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away suddenly January 24, at age 47.

Toby was born February 20, 1976 in Columbus, Ohio to Gloria Sams and Robert Person Sr. He spent his adolescent years putting a smile on his siblings face and being the light in every room. He was an avid sports...

Padam Suji, age 69. Sunrise January 1, 1955 and Sunset February 5, 2024. Funeral Service 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave. Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery

Please keep the Suzi family in your prayers as they write the obituary.

Mr. Dwayne Edward LeNoir Sr. (Booty), age 41. Sunrise November 28, 1982, and Sunset January 29, 2024.

Dwayne is survived by his five children, Shalee Trent (Elizabeth Dyer), Kiarra, Kaianna, Keirstin, and Dwayne LeNoir, Jr., (Shannon Breakall); mother, Gwendolyn Jones; brother, Paul LeNoir, Jr.; and sisters, Dyshira LeNoir, Jamie Jones, and Keyla LeNoir.

Dwayne is preceded in death by his...

Betty Jane Merritt was born on September 3, 1949, in Wheeling, West Virginia, and entered into eternity on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at 74 years old.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Anna J. Lewis, son Jerry Dowd, Jr., brothers Charles and Robert Lewis, and nephew John L. Tisdale.

Betty’s spiritual journey began in her youth,...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of MSG Davon J. Snow, Sr. (50) of Gahanna, Ohio on January 26, 2024. Davon was born in Columbus, Ohio and was a proud graduate of South High School and attended The Ohio State University majoring in Psychology. Davon was a proud active-duty member of the United States Army having...

In Loving Memory of Rodney Benard Fanning

February 5, 1960 – January 20, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Rodney Benard Fanning, aged 63, who peacefully departed this world on January 20, 2024, at his home. Born on February 5, 1960, to the late Juanita Herans and Frank Wilkins Sr., Rodney was a cherished...

Aaromn Felton Tyree Hunt, age 17. Sunrise September 7, 2006 and Sunset January 28, 2024. Visitation 9:00 AM and Funeral Service 10:00 AM Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Temple of Faith Church of God In Christ, 1441 Brentnell Ave.. Interment at Evergreen Burial Park. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500...

David Allen Nettles, 64, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, January 28, 2024. David was born in Mansfield, Ohio on Monday, March 23, 1959, to his parents, Mary Lee (Davis) Nettles and Joseph Alexander Nettles Sr.

David was a proud graduate of the Class of 1977 Mansfield Senior High School. After graduation, he worked various jobs until landing...

Braylon Armande Green, age 19. Sunrise November 17, 2004 and Sunset January 30, 2024. Braylon Armande Green, age 19, lost his battle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and left us to begin the next chapter in his journey at Nationwide Children’s Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Braylon graduated from East High School, class of 2023. He received countless rewards such as...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Russell Junior Matherson, a beloved son, father, brother and friend. Russell “Russ” J. Matherson, age 55, was born January 15, 1969 in Biscoe, NC, but raised in Columbus, OH, passed away surrounded by family on January 25, 2024.

Russell was born to William Russell Matherson and Alma Lois Matherson,...

Joyce Marie Jones entered this world on August 5, 1939 in Louise, MS. She was the third of twelve children born to the late Malachi Jones, Sr. and Persephone Marie Miller – Jones.

The hour glass with its sands of time has slowly, but surely, spilled its contents and with the passing of the last grain of sand went the...

Roger L. Hale, age 83. Sunrise December 4, 1940 and Sunset January 24, 2024.

Please revisit this page and pray for the HALE Family as they write the obituary for their husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle.

Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Saturday, February 3, 2024 at True Love Ministries, 1634 Minnesota Ave. Ministry of Comfort...