Obituaries

Keshawn Lamar Pittman was born to loving parents Kenneth J. Pittman and Julieta D. Harris at Grant Hospital on August 30, 1998. Since childhood, he always had a smile on his face and loved to have a good time, even if he was by himself. He was fond of sports and played little league football for the West Mound Stars...

Mrs. Mary Ellen Smith, age 83. Sunrise September 9, 1940 and Sunset May 12, 2024. Eastern Stars Ceremony 9:30 AM, Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Friday, May 24, 2024 at Good Shepherd, 1555 E Hudson Street. Interment at Northlawn Memory Gardens. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500...

This obituary was written with L. Steve Clayborn’s personality in mind. We’re not allowed to do it any other way. Lester Steve Clayborn was also known as Clayborn. Coach Clayborn, Uncle Stevie, Dad, Daddy, Pops, Da, and Stevie. Basically, anything but Lester. Just to be safe we will call him “Clayborn” today! Even though this is extremely painful to write...

Judith Ann Mullins, age 52. Sunrise February 17, 1972 and Sunset May 12, 2024. Visitation 2:00 PM and Funeral Service 3:00 PM Saturday, May 18, 2024 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave. To read the complete obituary, order flowers, view video tribute and offer condolences to the Mullins Family, visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com

Edward Wiafe-Annoh, age 72. September 15, 1951 and Sunset May 5, 2024.

Please pray for the family as they prepare the obituary.

Funeral 10:00am Friday, June 7, 2024 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Blendon Central Cemetery.

Pamela Denise Whitson age 54, of Columbus, Ohio gained her wings May 10, 2024. Known as “Pam” to some or “Mom” to many. She was born June 6, 1969 to mother, Arnell Whitson. She Attended Beechcroft High School.

Pamela married her then best friend, Catherine Jackson June 6, 2001. The two of them moved to St. Petersburg, Florida, then after...

Born on September 21, 1994 to Yvonne P. Hall at Bronx Lebanon Hospital in the Bronx. Emmanuel was 14 months old when he came into his stepdad’s life and was truly a blessing to Darreyl Williams.

At an early age Emmanuel showed a keen ability to learn and comprehend things on his own. He became known to his mother as...

Jack Edward Norris transitioned to his next life on May 6, 2024 after an extended illness. Jack was born at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn, New York on February 24, 1962 to Loretta Crews and Floyd Norris Sr. Jack moved to Mansfield, Ohio as a youth and is a graduate of the Mansfield Senior High School, Class of 1980.

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Smart, curious, cautious and determined best describe Lynnette as a child. Born June 29, 1976, to Celeste Perry (Garrett) and Bryant Houston. She would ask questions, but if you didn’t give a satisfactory answer, she’d try to figure it out on her own.

Growing up as an only child who always wanted a sibling, living in an apartment complex with...

Our beloved Debbie C. Rhodes peacefully slipped away to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 9, 2024. She was born March 22, 1955, in Laurel, Mississippi, to the late Edd and Hattie Rhodes.

Debbie’s love for her family was unwavering. After moving to Columbus, Ohio in 1968, she dedicated herself to raising her family and working at...

Larry Allen Lee, 76, of Columbus, peacefully finished his earthly journey on Saturday May 4, 2024 at the Meadows of Scioto Rehabilitation Center. Born in Columbus, Ohio on March 12, 1948, to the late Mary Alice Lee and the late Edward C. Walker. Larry is also preceded in death by his bonus mom Constance (Connie) Walker Scruggs, sisters Melva Johnson,...

James Herbert Lee Thomas, age 81. Sunrise October 26, 1942 and Sunset May 4, 2024. Visitation 1:00 PM and Funeral Service 2:00 PM Saturday, May 18, 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). To read the complete obituary, order flowers,...

Anita Michelle Peaks, age 62, of Columbus, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on May 6, 2024, at the Ohio State Hospice Facility. She was born on January 20, 1962, in Columbus, Ohio, to Cary Leonard and Helen Marie Peaks.

Anita graduated from Central High School in June 1980, receiving an award from the City of Columbus for...

Bernard Lavon Stephens was born on December 29, 1969 to the late Roosevelt Jackson and Peggy Samuel-Brooks in Andalusia, Alabama. Bernard gained his wings peacefully on May 4, 2024 at Ohio Health Mansfield.

Bernard was an employee of Blevins Fabrication. He adored his mother, children, grandchildren and siblings. Bernard loved fishing with his cousin, Walter Bonham and son, Bernard Jr.,...

Jonathan Hopewell was born on January 2, 1975 to Leila Rucker and Atlee Brown. Jonathan attended and graduated from South High School in June of 1995.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alice Rucker, Howard Rucker. Jonathan is survived by his 3 uncles, Howard, Michael (Cindy), and Mark Rucker; cousins, Martina and Howard Rucker.

Visitation 10:00 AM...