Obituaries

Ms. Jacqueline Marie Simpson, age 53. Sunrise June 12, 1970 and Sunset August 2, 2023.

Please revisit this page and pray for the Simpson and Smith Family as they write her obituary.

Visitation 9:00 AM and Funeral Service 10:00 AM Saturday, August 12, 2023 at The Original Glorious Church, 2030 Joyce Ave.. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J....

Dorothy “Dot” Mae Butler was born in Dixon Mills, Alabama, to the late Ervin and Laura Bell Agee on December 16, 1943.

She attended Marengo city schools, She graduated from Marengo High School in 1961 and moved to Columbus, Ohio shortly thereafter.

She soon met and married her husband, Johnnie Butler Sr. They had 3 Children, Tanya, Jacklyn,...

Ricky was born in Crestline, Ohio on August 9, 1964 to Cornelius and Jeannette (Brown) Walker who preceded him in death.

Ricky was a 1983 graduate of Bucyrus High School where he made lifelong friends and excelled in athletics. In 1986, Ricky joined the United States Navy where he became a licensed boiler operator until 1990.

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Inez (Robinson) Swann was born to Channie Robinson on November 30, 1925, in Elkhorn, Maybeury, McDowell City, WV. She moved to Columbus, Ohio when she was 3 years old. Inez attended Pilgrim Elementary, Champion Middle and East High Schools before moving back to West Virginia. Inez married the love of her life, Edward W. Swann in 1947. The first if...

Martha Irma Pearson Lawrence completed her labor on earth and continued her peaceful journey to her reward on August 1, 2023. She was born on May 25, 1925, to William Pearson and Elmina King in Asheville, North Carolina.

At the age of eight, she joined her first church, Wilson Chapel Methodist Church, in Asheville. She attended Allen School, a...

Reverend Dr. Sharron Frances Tucker, age 81, of Columbus, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on July 31, 2023. A called and ordained preacher of the Gospel – Dr. Tucker will be remembered as a servant of God, a champion of the marginalized, a lover of nature, and a woman hopelessly in love with her husband.

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Stanley W. Thompson, age 67. Sunrise December 18, 1955 and Sunset August 1, 2023.

Visitation 9:00 AM and Funeral Service 10:00 AM Saturday, August 19, 2023 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.).

Interment at TBD Cemetery.

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Eugene Dave Bell was born in Alliance, Ohio on July 20, 1948, to Harrison Dempsey and Olivia Townes Bell. Both preceded him in death. Eugene was affectionally known as “Dave” by his family and friends. Dave passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023, surrounded by his family. Dave was a big man in stature and in attitude. Once you got...

Jeffery Bell 1He attended Benton Harbor High School. Jeffery loved his family, and he had a special way of showing it. He was the Life of any party he attended.

Jeffery moved to Columbus, Oh in 2009, where he met his wife, Amy Easley. They married in 2013 in South Carolina. They were happily in love.

Jeffery leaves to cherish...

Dereon Draper – Robinson was born to Ebony Robinson and Dorrin Draper on June 17, 2008.

Dereon was the 2nd oldest of 20 children. Dereon attended East High School in Columbus, Ohio. Dereon was an excellent student and he would have graduated in 2027. Dereon had a passion for HipHop music. He used to always say he was going to...

Rene Ramirez Contreras nació el 5 de septiembre año 1996 en San Diego, California A sus padres Sagrario Contreras y Ramiro Ramirez. Partio el 31 de julio del 2023. Rene procreo un hijo Rene Ramirez. Respetado y querido por su familia y amistades. El fue un buen hijo, padre, tío y amigo. Fue un hombre trabajador incansable, con la fe...

Eva M. Cantrell, “AKA” Mama Eva, was born on November 12, 1926, to Annie B., and Mort Johnson in New Catle, PA. Eva departed this earthly life on July 27, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Eva was married to the late Home Cantrell Jr. and to this union, Barbara Cantrell-Taylor, was born.

Eva was an avid traveler and enjoyed gambling...

Ronald Ernest Thompson (DJ Buka), age 50, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 22, 2023, in Knoxville TN. Ronald was born December 17, 1972, to Lynn Thompson and Ronald Darling in Columbus, Ohio.

A husband like you is rare Ronald, one that’s so generous, smart and kind. A husband like you is what everyone needs, full of smiles and laughter, always...

Dollie Birdsong Thurman Holt was born on October 8, 1950 in Rome, Georgia to Earnest Birdsong and Annie Birdsong. She went home to be with the Lord after several health issues on July 25, 2023.

She was the Bishop of A Better Way of Life Ministries, a ministry that she was devoted to and loved. If you knew her...