Obituaries

Ms. Willie Mae (Tina) Brown, was born November 29, in Uniontown, Alabama and entered into eternity on Sunday, March 24, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. Willie was 78 years old.

Willie Mae was preceded in death by her grandparents, William Croom and Mattie Croom; parents, Willie James Quinnie and lena Custer; brothers, Frank, Alfreeman, Tyrone and Sydney Custer, James...

Eric Edward Echols, 57, of Springfield, Ohio, departed this life on March 18, 2024. Born on May 3, 1966, in Springfield, Ohio, he was the son of Karen S. Echols and William B. Glenn.

Eric attended South High School in Springfield, Ohio and was later employed as a Press Operator at Dillon Manufacturing, Inc.

Eric had a deep love for...

Anthony Blakeley, age 75. Sunrise July 21, 1948 and Sunset March 19, 2024. Visitation 9:00 AM and Funeral Service 10:00 AM Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Unity Temple COGIC, 161 N. Hamilton Rd. Whitehall, OH 43213 Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estates. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave....

Dennis James Williams, 72, of Westerville, OH, passed away on March 16, 2024, 8 years, 3 months and 2 days after doctors diagnosed he would not live 2 weeks past December 15, 2015. What a miracle!

Dennis was born on November 4th, 1951, in Toledo, OH. He was raised by his father Thomas Williams, whom he loved dearly and...

Rickey LaDell Dale was born January 29, 1956, in Winnsboro Louisiana, to the late Cliff and Mary Dale. Rickey moved to San Francisco California with his mother when he was just a young boy. As a young adult, Rickey relocated on his own to his permanent residence of Columbus Ohio. It wasn’t too long after arriving to this new city,...

William L. Hines a loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 84 on Friday, March 22, 2024.

William was born on May 5, 1939, in Columbus, OH to Willie and Millie Hines-Merritt. A veteran of the United States Army, he enlisted right after high school, where he served proudly and was stationed in Germany.

Realizing he...

Lamont Anthony Ware Sr., 45, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away suddenly on January 29, 2024, at Ohio State University Hospital. He was a loving son, father, husband, and friend. Born on May 5, 1978, Lamont leaves behind a legacy of kindness, warmth, and devotion to his family and friends.

Lamont graduated with an honorable G.E.D. Certificate on September 17, 1998....

Marcella A. (Mayo) Sampson age 93, transitioned into eternal rest and peace on March 18, 2024, in the presence of her loving and caring daughter, Marcia. She was the fifth child of nine born to King Agrippa and Hannah Marie (Butler) Mayo in Kingman OH. In addition to her parents, all but four siblings preceded her in death and her...

Constance Louise Wilson 87, of Springfield, Ohio Went home to be with the Lord Sunday, March 17, 2024. She was born on November 17, 1936 in Springfield, Ohio to Charles and Edna (January) Fowlis. She was employed as a House Mother and Caregiver at Osterlin Services. She retired from the same.

She was married to Alfred Jerry Wilson until his...

Anna Hilda Suarez, a beloved homemaker and mother, born on September 30, 1934, in Manhattan, NY, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024, at the age of 89, in Columbus, Ohio. She was a woman of strength and kindness, known for her love of music, joyous parties, and her exceptional care for her family.

Anna’s life was marked by devotion...

Cheryl Denise Smith, age 65, a cherished member of the Columbus, Ohio community, born on January 7, 1959, in Springfield, Ohio to Ernestine Smith and Arthur (Buster) Crossley. Cheryl’s untimely departure occurred on March 16, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio.

In her younger years, Cheryl’s family relocated to Columbus, OH where she attended Franklin Jr. High and East High School. She...

Catherine Vanessa Lee, age 70. Sunrise December 10, 1953 and Sunset March 19, 2024.

Please revisit this page and pray for the Lee/Franklin Family as they write the obituary for their mother.

Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Friday, April 5, 2024 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave. To read...

Ky’Aira Shawntay May was born with her brother, Ni’Kyi Donell Jay on May 20, 2023. Ky’Aira fought a great fight from day one and she conquered as her father would say, she was his best friend, his everything, his PRINCESS, and she lived up to that name. She was an angel sent by God to grace us for a short...