Obituaries

James Herbert Lee Thomas, age 81. Sunrise October 26, 1942 and Sunset May 4, 2024. Visitation 1:00 PM and Funeral Service 2:00 PM Saturday, May 18, 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,...

Anita Michelle Peaks, age 62, of Columbus, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on May 6, 2024, at the Ohio State Hospice Facility. She was born on January 20, 1962, in Columbus, Ohio, to Cary Leonard and Helen Marie Peaks.

Anita graduated from Central High School in June 1980, receiving an award from the City of Columbus for...

Willie J. Briggs, 87, transitioned this life on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the Arbors of Mifflin Nursing Home, Mansfield, Ohio after an extended illness with his daughter, Paula by his side.

He was a very strong man and a great fighter. Mr. Briggs was born in Red Level, Alabama on September 23, 1936, to the late Willie and...

Elder Henry Bryson Jr. was born on December 14, 1933, to Henry Bryson Sr. and Virginia Bryson in Argo, Alabama. A small community that produced a big heart. Elder Bryson graduated from the Walker County Training Shool after serving in the United States Army where he entered at the age of 17, fighting in the Korean war. Elder Bryson entered...

Bernard Lavon Stephens was born on December 29, 1969 to the late Roosevelt Jackson and Peggy Samuel-Brooks in Andalusia, Alabama. Bernard gained his wings peacefully on May 4, 2024 at Ohio Health Mansfield.

Bernard was an employee of Blevins Fabrication. He adored his mother, children, grandchildren and siblings. Bernard loved fishing with his cousin, Walter Bonham and son, Bernard Jr.,...

Jonathan Hopewell was born on January 2, 1975 to Leila Rucker and Atlee Brown. Jonathan attended and graduated from South High School in June of 1995.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alice Rucker, Howard Rucker. Jonathan is survived by his 3 uncles, Howard, Michael (Cindy), and Mark Rucker; cousins, Martina and Howard Rucker.

Visitation 10:00 AM...

Mary Ann King was born November 29, 1946 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Martinsville, VA to Peggy and Andrew King. She departed this life April 30, 2024 in Columbus, OH.

Mary Ann spent over two decades working at D. L. Auld and the Ohio State House, where she was known for her dedication and hard work. Her true pride and...

Nathaniel Vance Clodfelter, age 68. Sunrise October 24, 1955 and Sunset April 18, 2024. Visitation 1:00 PM and Funeral Service 2:00 PM Friday, May 10, 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 Clodfelter Family, visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com

James Edward Greene II was born June 1, 1993, at Mount Carmel Hospital in Columbus, OH. James graduated from Urban Crest High School in Columbus, OH, in 2012. James was baptized in the name of Jesus at the Church by Christ Jesus by Pastor James Perry. James was known by many names, best known as Bay Jay, also known as...

Joyce A. Griffin was born in East Gulf, West Virginia on October 13, 1943 to the late Thomas T. Smith and Margaret Smith. Joyce departed this life on Monday, April 29, 2024 at the James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

Joyce attended East High School and worked at Local 423 as an construction worker as well as an Franklin...

A Beautiful, Devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Sister, went to sleep on April 26, 2024.

She gave her all with what little she had, and what little she did have was so much.

Exar stayed at the ready for her family-get togethers, cook-outs or just to simply talk or listen. She always gave sound advice rather you wanted to hear...

Trina Lynn Alexander passed away at her home on Friday, April 26, 2024. She was born in Mansfield, Ohio on October 31, 1964 to Phyllis (Jones) Tufts and James Alexander III.

Trina ALWAYS was helping others, even when she did not have it to help herself. She was an avid sports fan especially for The Ohio State Buckeyes. She was...