Obituaries

Gordon LeMoine Jones, 65, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. He was born on September 4, 1958 in Springfield to Mamie E. Burks Jones and Nathaniel Moore.

Gordon was a lifetime resident of Springfield. He matriculated through Springfield City Schools at Lincoln Elementary, Hayward Junior High and graduated from Springfield North High in the class of...

Dan Taylor Sr., a beloved member of the Mansfield community, peacefully passed away on December 13, 2023, at the age of 71. He was born on July 18, 1952, in Brownsville, Tennessee to the late Prince Albert and Onger Mae (Bond) Taylor. Dan was a highly respected and cherished individual, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be remembered.

Dan...

Howard Boddie, Jr. was born to Jacqueline and Howard Boddie on May 11, 1957, on Mother’s Day in Columbus, Ohio. Howard came into the world as a gift on this special day. On December 7th, 2023, Howard was called home to be with our Heavenly Father and Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Howard grew up in Columbus, Ohio. As a...

Jeannine Antoinette Jones, age 61, of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully on December 12. Born on July 13, 1962, in Columbus, Ohio. She was the daughter of Margaret and Carl Jones Sr. She was also the daughter of June Jones.

Jeannine Antoinette Jones lived a full and vibrant life. She grew up in Columbus.

Jeannine will be remembered for her...

Darrious D. Riddick, age 39. Sunrise March 20, 1984 and Sunset September 25, 2023.

Visitation 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM 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).

Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.

Domanik was born March 15, 1982, to Larry Kendrick and Cloris Montgomery in Columbus Ohio. He was a wonderful father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. He attended Columbus City Schools and later received his G.E.D.

Domanik loved to cook, especially on the grill. Let him tell it, he was the best. Domanik was a people person who love everyone he...

Ms. Betty Jean, age 89, of Mansfield, OH, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023. She was supported by her loving family. Betty was born on Tuesday, July 17, 1934, to the late Ciscero and Lois (Suttle) Storey in Dalton, Georgia.

Betty was employed at the Ohio Health System as a Dietician. She loved providing hot meals for those in...

Anthony Craig Bridges passed away peacefully on December 8, 2023, at Grant Medical Center. He was born on January 22, 1960, to Tommy, Sr. and Patricia Bridges, the second son and third child born from their union.

Craig graduated from Briggs High School in 1979, and enlisted in the United States Army in 1980, where he served as a mechanic...

Lisa Kay Lester, age 62, of Columbus, Ohio, was born in Washington Courthouse, Ohio July 7,1961, to the union of John Henry Lewis Ford and Janice Carol Ford. Lisa transitioned to rest on Friday December 8, 2023.

Lisa was a graduate of Linden McKinley High School where she was a member of the cheerleading squad and student council. She continued...

Mrs. Lorine Watkins, a dedicated educator, beloved wife, mother, sister, and cherished member of Yellow Springs, passed away on December 8, 2023, at her residence. Born on June 5, 1944 in Cleveland, Ohio, Lorine made a profound impact on the lives of countless students and colleagues throughout her 36-year career in the public school system.

Lorine’s passion for education led...

Sylvia M. Smith, age 65. Sunrise August 15, 1958, and Sunset December 8, 2023.

Her favorite color was purple, she loved camping, and Hallmark movies. Marie was an Ambassador for Lifeline of Ohio.

Sylvia was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Mattie Smith.

Survived by her husband Willie Smith; parents, Kevin and Josie Mundell; brother, Manuel Flores; sister, Barbara Azzi-Loomer...

Quinten “Que” Franklin Sr. passed away unexpectedly. Que enjoyed ridin his motorcycle with his boys and also fishing. Most importantly everyone knew him for loving his children.

Quinten Franklin Sr. was preceded in death by his grandmother, Barbara Watkins; grandfather, John D. Franklin II; stepfather, Marvin Barrett; daughter, Quintonna Franklin, grandson, King Simonton; and nephew, Zion Staples.

Quinten Franklin...

In Loving Memory of Weldon Eugene Fields Sr.

Weldon Eugene Fields Sr. entered this world on February 10, 1943, born to Elizabeth (Phillips-Fields) Reeder and Vernon Stanley Fields Sr. in the heart of Columbus, Ohio’s American Addition. A life-long congregant of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Weldon embraced faith early on, finding solace and strength in his baptism.

His educational...

Troy (Adkins) Ray, 80, went home to be with The Lord on December 7, 2023.

Troy was born October 6, 1943 in Charleston, Missouri, to Green Adkins and Lela (Simpson) Adkins. A loving mother to James Edward Ray, Jr., Troy was an active member of the Mansfield community and a faithful parishioner of the Apostolic Church of Christ where she...

Monica Latrice Cartharn was born September 13, 1984 in Columbus, Ohio to Eddie Cartharn Sr. and Malinda Cartharn. She was under the Pastoral leadership of Pastor K.C. Washington of New Walk Church of God In Christ where she rededicated her life to Christ.

Monica attended Independence High School. After High school, she worked at A.J. Wright, Schottensteins, Ollie’s and later...