Obituaries

Dr. Walter Earl Jordan II departed this earth on Sunday, January 26, 2020 in Mansfield, OH surrounded by family and friends.

Walter, affectionately known as “Waltman” or “Dr. Walt”, was born April 27, 1968 to Bishop Walter and Co-Pastor Shirley Jordan.

Dr. Walt graduated from Madison Comprehensive High School in Mansfield, Ohio. Walter earned a B.A. in Journalism/Marketing...

A wonderful father, fantastic friend, loving son, and a creative craftsman has left this earth on January 20, 2020. Stephen Eugene Higgins was a man of power and passion and had recently moved from his hometown Detroit, MI., to Columbus, Ohio to fulfill his journey in love. Steve was a very pragmatic and humble man that played the cards of...

Joshua James Brown was born September 8, 1985 in Columbus, Ohio to Crystal Brown and Vernon Dublin. Josh graduated from East High School in Columbus, Ohio in 2004 where he was actively enrolled in the ROTC program as well as a member of the football team.

Josh attended Divers institute of Technology in Seattle, WA. where he received his certification...

Loretta Alexander-Jones, 69, died January 23, 2020 at The James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

Loretta was born to Mack Albert Jones and Johnny Mae Jackson on January 16, 1951 in Man, WV. She retired from Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH. She enjoyed spending time with her family near and far.

Proceeded in death by her parents,...

Mary Lee Reynolds was born on August 9, 1928 in Praco, Alabama to the late Pearl and Mack Kennedy of Kellerman, Alabama. Mary, affectionately known to her family as Madear departed this world peacefully at the age of 91 on January 23, 2020, surrounded by her family at Ohio State University.

Mary was the seventh of twelve children. She attended...

Bhagi R. Gurung, age 90. Sunrise January 1, 1930 and Sunset January 24, 2020.

Funeral 11:00am Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Charles (Charlie) Edward Smith was born on November 13, 1943 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Leroy and Jessie Mae Smith, Sr. Charles grew up in East Liberty, also known as Frog Town in Pittsburgh. He attended Peabody High School and took on the trade of painting homes and businesses.

After living the majority of his life in...

Layona Kendra Hill was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 11th 1975 as the oldest of 3 siblings born of Linda Louise Hill and William Lane. Also included Stepfather Homer Lane.

Layona was a caregiver to many including; many nieces, nephews elderly and neighborhood kids. She lived a selfless life and gave generously to many that was in need. Layona...

Jonathan Aaron Mitchell was born June 12, 1968 in Winston Salem, NC. to Belinda Mitchell-Baker, and Lee Grant Mobiley. He went home to be with the Lord on January 19, 2020 at the age of 51.

Jonathan had a big beautiful personality. Just like his smile, he was the life of any party. Jonathan loved to cook, laugh, dance, listening...

John H. Kelso, age 88. Sunrise October 8, 1931 and Sunset January 19, 2020.

Visitation 10AM and Funeral Service 11AM Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Christ Memorial Baptist Church, 3330 E Livingston Ave.

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.

Walter L. Brown III. was born in Wilmington, Delaware on February 12, 1959. He Attended Wilmington High School. On January 19, 2020 Walter went home to be with the Lord.

Walter was an avid OSU buckeye fan. He also enjoyed playing bingo. One of his favorite past time was cooking for his family and spending quality time with his children.

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Willie Larue Felder Jr., affectionately known as “EBN Roo” was born September 29, 2001 to Raven Parrot and Willie Felder in Columbus, Ohio. From a very early age, Willie had the brightest smile, a shining light, charismatic charm and all attributes of A STAR. He was a force to be reckoned with.

Willie was well loved and admired by many,...

Willie Mae Hopkins, age 79, transcended to the Heavenly Streets of Gold on January 15, 2020. She was born to the late Ervin Holland (Father) and Annie Mae Mokdeep (Mother) on September 10, 1940.

Willie Mae married James Hopkins in 1965. She retired from Marzetti’s and also worked as a maid for the Blavely Family.

Willie Mae was...

Gilbert E. Parnell, age 72 was born August 8, 1947 to James Douglas and Carrie Lee Parnell in Bessemer Alabama.

Gilbert was the most loving and compassionate person you could ever meet. Gilbert admired his brother Eddie James Parnell for joining the Navy which gave him dreams of wanting to join the Military. He joined the Military and served for...

Eloise Jenkins, age 94. Sunrise May 19, 1925 in Pine Bluff, AR and Sunset January 17, 2020 in Columbus, OH. She retired from The OSU Medical Center and was a member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church where she served on the Senior Usher Board.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jewel and Ernestine Hunter; husband, Sidney Jenkins;...

Carl H. Alexander Jr, ‘Cody’, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 16th, 2020 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Cody was born to very loving parents Carl and Robin Alexander in Toledo, Ohio at St. Vincent’s Hospital at 12:46PM on March 19th, 1975. He was a wonderful son, brother, husband, father, nephew, cousin and friend to everyone. He never...