Obituaries

Minnie Darlene Reed, age 68. Sunrise September 11, 1955 and Sunset May 22, 2024.

Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Thursday, June 6, 2024 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). To read the complete obituary, order flowers,...

Sha’Ronda La’Trece Foster, affectionately known as Donda, passed away on May 22, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. Born to Earlene Foster and Steve Mathews Sr. on August 1, 1969, in Mansfield, Ohio, she was known for her playful spirit, generosity and was a beacon of light who was loved dearly.

Sha’Ronda graduated from Columbus East High School and obtained her Associates...

Earl Jesse Harris III, age 37. Sunrise February 12, 1987 and Sunset May 21, 2024.

Earl Jesse Harris III is preceded in death by, grandmother, Shirley Barker; paternal grandparents, Ida.Harris and Earl Jesse Harris Sr.; nephews, Zyshonne Jenkins and Talondre Barker; sister, Trina Harris.

Left to cherish Earl’s memory, his wife of 5 years, Diane Lewis; parents, Earl Harris, Bridgett...

Tyler Kenneth Goins, age 34. Sunrise May 17, 1990 and Sunset May 18, 2024.

Please revisit this page and pray for the Goins Family as they write Tyler’s obituary

Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one block east of...

Willie James Thompson, Jr was born January 4, 1942, in Welch, West Virginia, to the late Willie and Patricia (Linville) Thompson. He graduated from Columbus East High School; attended Columbus State (formerly known as Columbus Technical Institute); and Franklin University. Willie had a penchant for knowledge, thus he was frequently enrolled in a class.

Serving his country in the United...

Keshawn Lamar Pittman was born to loving parents Kenneth J. Pittman and Julieta D. Harris at Grant Hospital on August 30, 1998. Since childhood, he always had a smile on his face and loved to have a good time, even if he was by himself. He was fond of sports and played little league football for the West Mound Stars...

Mrs. Mary Ellen Smith, age 83. Sunrise September 9, 1940 and Sunset May 12, 2024. Eastern Stars Ceremony 9:30 AM, Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Friday, May 24, 2024 at Good Shepherd, 1555 E Hudson Street. Interment at Northlawn Memory Gardens. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500...

This obituary was written with L. Steve Clayborn’s personality in mind. We’re not allowed to do it any other way. Lester Steve Clayborn was also known as Clayborn. Coach Clayborn, Uncle Stevie, Dad, Daddy, Pops, Da, and Stevie. Basically, anything but Lester. Just to be safe we will call him “Clayborn” today! Even though this is extremely painful to write...

Judith Ann Mullins, age 52. Sunrise February 17, 1972 and Sunset May 12, 2024. Visitation 2:00 PM and Funeral Service 3:00 PM Saturday, May 18, 2024 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave. To read the complete obituary, order flowers, view video tribute and offer condolences to the Mullins Family, visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com

Edward Wiafe-Annoh, age 72. September 15, 1951 and Sunset May 5, 2024.

Please pray for the family as they prepare the obituary.

Funeral 10:00am Friday, June 7, 2024 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Blendon Central Cemetery.

Pamela Denise Whitson age 54, of Columbus, Ohio gained her wings May 10, 2024. Known as “Pam” to some or “Mom” to many. She was born June 6, 1969 to mother, Arnell Whitson. She Attended Beechcroft High School.

Pamela married her then best friend, Catherine Jackson June 6, 2001. The two of them moved to St. Petersburg, Florida, then after...

Born on September 21, 1994 to Yvonne P. Hall at Bronx Lebanon Hospital in the Bronx. Emmanuel was 14 months old when he came into his stepdad’s life and was truly a blessing to Darreyl Williams.

At an early age Emmanuel showed a keen ability to learn and comprehend things on his own. He became known to his mother as...

Jack Edward Norris transitioned to his next life on May 6, 2024 after an extended illness. Jack was born at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn, New York on February 24, 1962 to Loretta Crews and Floyd Norris Sr. Jack moved to Mansfield, Ohio as a youth and is a graduate of the Mansfield Senior High School, Class of 1980.

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Smart, curious, cautious and determined best describe Lynnette as a child. Born June 29, 1976, to Celeste Perry (Garrett) and Bryant Houston. She would ask questions, but if you didn’t give a satisfactory answer, she’d try to figure it out on her own.

Growing up as an only child who always wanted a sibling, living in an apartment complex with...

Our beloved Debbie C. Rhodes peacefully slipped away to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 9, 2024. She was born March 22, 1955, in Laurel, Mississippi, to the late Edd and Hattie Rhodes.

Debbie’s love for her family was unwavering. After moving to Columbus, Ohio in 1968, she dedicated herself to raising her family and working at...