Obituaries

Christine Alice Harris, affectionally known as Chris, was born on October 18, 1949 in Mansfield, Ohio. She was the fourth child of David and Classie Harris. She departed this life on June 5, 2022.

Chris graduated from Mansfield Senior High School and later continued her education at The Ohio State University. She worked for 28 years at The Ohio State...

Carlyle King, 59, passed away Sunday, May 29th at home, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on July 23rd in Columbus, Ohio and attended Beechcroft High School.

Carlyle is preceded in death by his father, Bert King; stepfather, Arthur Edwards; maternal grandmother, Emelda Dunbar; great-grandmother, Louise Davis; paternal grandmother, Virginia King; paternal grandfather, Clyde Edward King, Sr.; uncle, Clyde...

Willie Mae Johnson, 72, passed away on May 31, 2022. Willie Mae was born on June 20, 1949 in Moorhead, MS to Sam Anderson and Ethel Wallace.

Willie Mae grew up in Mississippi and worked at Chicago Mill. She lived between Chicago and Mississippi and recently relocated to Mansfield to be closer to her family and became a member of...

Brian Maurice Hamlin, age 56.  Was born August 7, 1965 and passed away unexpectedly on May 15, 2022.

Brian was a Graduate of Whetstone High School. Class of 1983. He was also member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. Brian was a 34 year employee of the Industrial Commission of Ohio. Brian is survived by mother, Barbara Hamlin; brother, Michael (Michelle)...

Mr. Lee “Buck” Lenorrise Nared, 68, passed away on May 27, 2022. Lee was born on February 5, 1954 in Evergreen, AL to J D Nared and Leola Nared.

Lee moved from Alabama to New York before relocating to Mansfield. He retired from the City of Mansfield and was a Deacon at Latter Rain COGIC. He was a jack of...

Shella Diane (Russell) Pinkney, was born on May 11th, 1948 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Lois (Terry) Russell and Clinton Russell. She was called home to be with the Lord on May 25th, 2022. Growing up in the church she loved to praise the lord, singing in the choir and being very active in her church. She graduated from...

Leroy Junior Jordan suddenly departed this world and entered into eternal rest on May 22, 2022. He was the oldest of four children born to Petria Parker and Leroy Johnson. He was born July 8, 1973 in Columbus, OH.

At a very early age he was baptized at East Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. In 2005, Jordan was united in holy...

Stanley D. Chatman was born December 2, 1952 and departed this life May 24, 2022 at Majestic Care Center.

Stanley graduated from Central Night School. He was a bus driver at CPS for 32 years where he retired. He was a founding member of C&D Racing, which included his brothers and nephews. He enjoyed life to the fullest. He was...

Gloria Jean Eskridge, affectionately called Jean, was born in Hazard, Kentucky to Luther and Lucy Jackson on June 29, 1946. She transitioned from this life on May 24, 2022, at age 75 in Columbus, Ohio where she lived most of her life.

When she was a young child, her parents moved to Columbus, Ohio. Here she attended and performed well...

Ethel Mae Wilson, was born on March 15, 1946 in Hogansville (Troup County), Georgia. Mrs. Wilson, was brought to Dayton, OH at a young age by her Mother Annie Maude Jennings. She confessed a hope in Jesus Christ in her teenage years and united with the Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church and was baptized by the late Rev. David McFarland.

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Phillip S. Thorpe age 62. Sunrise April 23, 1960 and Sunset May 23, 2022.

Phillip, known as Lil Bit, was born in Baltimore, MD to Willie G. and Carolyn Thorpe. He grew up in Columbus, Ohio and attended East High School.

Phillip always expressed an interest in the arts; he loved music, fashion, and could draw just about anything. He...

Mother Dorothy D. Lynch was born on July 4, 1935 and went home to be with our heavenly Father on May 21, 2022, after a dedicated and inspirational life. She was the daughter of Arthur Lambert and Eliza Lambert.

Mother Lynch was the definition of faithfulness. She served the through her church for 60 plus years. She served as a...