Obituaries

Ashia Lanette Shepherd was born Wednesday, February 21, 1990 to Rochelle Aikens and Rickey Shepherd in Columbus, Ohio. She was raised by her paternal grandparents, Stella (Alfred) Austin in Warren, OH. Ashia was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday May 24, 2023. She was 33 years old.

Ashia was passionate in everything she interacted in. Ashia attended...

Elsie Marie Hairston was born October 21, 1941, in Circleville, Ohio. She was called home to be with the Lord on May 21, 2023,

Elsie retired from Rosemont School after 26 years of service. On Sunday April 16, 1995, she rededicated her life back to Christ. She was a member of Seventh Ave Community Baptist Church where she was a...

Don Allen Sellers, affectionately known as “The Mayor of Linden” was born December 4, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio to Bishop Eli and Mary Louise (Holmes) Sellers. The youngest of three siblings, Don immediately found a knack for sports and music. Don was a loving son, husband, father, stepfather, grandfather and uncle who passed away after a short illness on May...

Danny Lavell Williams, a beautful soul, was called home on Thursday May 11th 2023. He was born in Gary, Indiana on March 2nd 1990 to Charity Williams and Danny Ballard. Danny was 33 years old, he was known by his nicknames “moon” and “Dan Dan”. He will be remembered for being loving, caring, funny, and kind to others. Danny was...

Billie Jean (Prater) Eberhardt went home to be with her ancestors on May 13, 2023, after 68 years in this earthly realm.

Billie was born on February 16, 1955, in Columbus, Ohio. She was raised in a vibrant community on the city’s east side under the loving guidance of her mother, Marcella Prater, in a nurturing neighborhood of aunts, uncles,...

Gladys Vivian Martin, age 52. Sunrise September 6, 1970 and Sunset May 11, 2023.

Visitation 1:00 PM and Funeral Service 2:00 PM Saturday, May 27, 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).

Please keep the family in your...