Obituaries

Sep 16, 2024

Cordell Jerome Tatney blessed the world with his earthside arrival on Monday February 5th, 1996. He was the Grand Finale of the fantastic four born to the union of Michael and Chentrel Tatney. While they both were born in the small town of Plaquemine, Louisiana; Cordell and his siblings were born and reared in Columbus, Ohio. This however, did not...

Sep 15, 2024

Rudolph Valentino King, affectionately known as “Sonny Boy”, “Rudy”, and “Grand Daddy was born in Eckman, WV on April 28th, 1931, to parents Mary and Ernest King. Our Beloved Father and Grandfather peacefully departed this life on September 15th, 2024. Rudolph is the descendant of his 2nd Great-Grandfather “Rogers Dodge King”, a tobacco farm slave from Caswell County, North Carolina....

Sep 13, 2024

Sep 13, 2024

Wayne “Ronnie” Hampton was born to Grady Hampton and Gertrude Hampton on May 21, 1947. Ronnie was one of their younger siblings and enjoyed playing football as a youth with his brothers. He worked for 13 years with the City of Columbus. 

Ronnie was a huge fan of NFL football, with his favorite team being the Minnesota Vikings. Ronnie was a...

Sep 12, 2024

Mae Frances Logan, age 81, went home to be with the Lord on September 12, 2024.

A proud graduate of East High School, class of 1962, Mae touched countless lives with her kind heart, gentle nature, and unwavering devotion to her family. She retired from Lucent Technologies (formerly Western Electric) after an impressive 33-and-a-half years of service.

Mae was predeceased by her...

Sep 12, 2024

Eulise Phillips lovingly known as” Nanny” aged 81, was surrounded by family when she passed away September 12, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. Born in Bridgetown, Barbados to the late Geraldine Estwick and Elliott Best.

She was preceded in death by her aunt, Claudine; siblings, Ivan, Velda, Elton; and her beloved grandson Leon.

Eulise went to St. Bartholomew Girls’. After leaving school she...

Sep 12, 2024

Eliza Mae Swain, age 98. Sunrise May 12, 1926 and Sunset September 12, 2024. Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Monday, September 23, 2024 at El-Bethel Temple, 2049 Clifton Ave.. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, SPRINGFIELD CHAPEL, 823 S. Yellow Springs St. To read the complete obituary,...

Sep 12, 2024

On January 7, 1958, in Mansfield, Ohio, the Lord saw it fit to loan his son, Anthony Bernard Nabors Sr to this world. The eldest son of 6 born to Carlene Nabors and his father Alvin Roane. 

Anthony received his formal education at Crestview High School where he achieved many accolades for his athleticism. He received his trade school education at...

Sep 11, 2024

Pearl Randolph Edwards, August 18, 1966 - September 11, 2024 of Columbus, Ohio. Pearl Randolph Edwards 58 years old was unexpectedly called home on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. He was born from a beautiful union of his parents, Pearl Jones and Kathryn Edwards.

He was free spirited, charismatic, big hearted with an infectious smile, loud, and a diehard buckeye fan. He...

Sep 11, 2024

On Wednesday September 11, 2024, the angels came to take our beloved Timothy (Timmy) home to rest in the arms of Jesus. Timothy Charles Watkins was born on January 6, 1962, in Columbus, OH to his loving parents Wilbert Sr. and Barbara Watkins. He attended Columbus City Schools throughout his elementary and high school years and continued his education at...

Sep 9, 2024

Ethel Alma Ruth (Holliday) Scofield was born on April 27, 1936 and departed this life on September 9, 2024. Ethel was born the second of five children to the union of Charley and Allie Holliday in Cedartown, Georgia. 

She attended Cedarhill Elementary and Cedarhill High School. She and her family relocated to Columbus, Ohio in 1968. She was employed  at OSU...

Sep 9, 2024

Our beloved Mother and Grandmother, Vanessa Bowles departed this world unexpectedly on September 9, 2024. Vanessa was the heart of our home and family. She raised three children; Rachel, Bryce, Mryon, Jr. in a happy and loving home to be independent and thoughtful adults. 

Vanessa was born October 31, 1953 to the late George and Maxine Wilhelm in Mansfield, Ohio. She...

Sep 9, 2024

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: (2 Timothy 4:7)  

Sandra Kay Jackson was born on April 3, 1958, in Harpersville, Alabama to the late Walter and Mary Lee (Kennedy) Reynolds, of Praco, Alabama. Sandra was the seventh child of twelve children. 

She was raised in a loving home and was very...

Sep 6, 2024

Sep 4, 2024

James Robert Smith, born May 28, 1925, to Helen and Columbus Smith, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2024, at the age of 99.

James served his country honorably in the Army during World War II. Following his military service, he worked for Navistar (International Harvester) and retired from the Springfield News-Sun after a long and dedicated career.

He leaves to cherish...

Sep 3, 2024

Alicia Minique Kate Weaver was born on November 27, 1980, in Mansfield, Ohio, to loving parents Cynthia and Charles L. Weaver. She was welcomed into the world by her adoring and protective older brother, Dion, marking the beginning of a close-knit family.

At the age of eight, Alicia was baptized at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Mansfield, where she attended services...

Sep 2, 2024

Please revisit this page and pray for the Jones Family as they write Donnie's obituary.

Sep 2, 2024

ODeacon Oliver Cameron, 66 was born July 28, 1958 the middle child of the late Will Cameron and Jo Doris Corey in Mansfield, Ohio passed away Monday, September 2, 2024. 

Oliver attended Mansfield City Schools and was on the wrestling team at Malabar High School and graduated with the class of 1976. After school he joined the Navy and served his...

Sep 2, 2024

Charles Leroy Fields was born May 6, 1924, to the union of Grant U. Fields and Mary E. Fields. He was the fourthout of six children where he and his siblings lived in the community called The American-Addition. He attended East High School and in1942 was drafted into the United States Army to fight in World War II. He was...

Sep 1, 2024

Arlene Marie Holman-Tartt was born October 21, 1944 in Columbus, Ohio to father, Eugene Holman and Elizabeth Holman. Arlene, 79, departed this life and went on to glory, September 1, 2024, surrounded by family.

Arlene retired from The State of Ohio – Food Service Department in 2009. Arlene loved helping others, crossword puzzles, watching Judge Mathis and dancing to old and...