Obituaries

Willie Flowers was born in Columbus, Ohio, to Howard Mitchell and Mildred Marie Flowers on December 21, 1959. After a battle with cancer, he went home to be with the Lord on December 4, 2021. He died surrounded by his family.

Upon graduating from Central High School, Willie enlisted in the Army, serving until honorably discharged. He later graduated from...

On March 24, 1966, Heaven blessed earth, Charles and Brenda King with their baby boy, Charles Stephen King.

Steve, as he was affectionately known, attended both public and private schools, graduating from Beechcroft High School. One of his favorite classes was wood shop, where he made both a stool for his dad to use when doing work as a mechanic,...

David Leroy Green, 70 years of age passed away on November 22, 2021, in Dayton, Ohio. David was born on August 8, 1951, in the city of Dayton, Ohio to Leroy and Annie Lois (Boddie) Green.

David Green grew up in Dayton, Ohio and graduated from Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. He studied at the University of Michigan in Ann...

Sandra Jean Thompson, 75, passed away on December 3, 2021. Sandra was born on August 10, 1946 in Rienzi, MS to Fletcher Clark and Ethel Neal.

She was the owner of Granny’s Down Home Cooking and S & D Janitorial. She was a member of House of Kingdom Revelations.

She is preceeded in death by her parents Ethel and David...

Tommy Davenport, age 36. Sunrise February 9, 1985 and Sunset November 30, 2021.

Please revisit this page and pray for Tommy’s Family as they write his obituary.

Public Walkthrough 9:00am followed by a Private Visitation at 10:00am and Private Funeral at 11:00am Thursday, December 16, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave....

Chris joined the church at an early age and was baptized at the First Church of Christ in Columbus, Ohio. Christ worked several businesses in the community such as, Planks, Donato’s, Kroger, and the Gap warehouse in Grove City, Ohio. He graduated from South High School where he was known for his basketball skills on the varsity team. He also...

Maya Monique Robinson blessed us all with her arrival August 25, 1978. She was a fiercely loyal daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. After a lengthy battle, she peacefully entered eternal rest November 27th, 2021, at age 43.

After graduating from high school, Maya channeled her heart-to-help within the healthcare community as a phlebotomist and nursing professional. She loved...

Willie James Chambliss was born on April 16, 1965, in Ft. Payne, Alabama to the union of Joe L. Chambliss and Ella M. Chambliss. He passed away of natural causes on November 29, 2021.

Willie was a people person and could talk with anyone. He loved going to family gatherings, hanging out with friends, watching cooking shows (Avery Good Chef).

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Kimberly Banner-Richardson was born December 14, 1966, in Columbus, Ohio.

She was employed at Columbus City Schools as an Instructional Aid for more than 20 years as well as at St. Vincent Family Services for over 14 years.

Kimberly had a love for music and a passion for children. She loved the Lord, Life, and spending time with family.

Kimberly...

Karen Yvonne McMillan was called home to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 3, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of Powhatan, WV until February 14, 2011 when she moved to Columbus with her mom Karen was the daughter of the late Rufus and Creola McMillan. She was the oldest grandchild of the late Adam and...

Daniel Beatty, age 70. Sunrise September 14, 1951 and Sunset December 1, 2021.

Please pray for the family as they prepare the obituary.

Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Monday, December 13, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.

Zhakyla Jackson, 19, passed away on November 26, 2021. Zhakyla was born on January 31, 2002 in Mansfield, OH to Shycosta Pigott and Shacoyia Jackson.

She attended Mansfield Senior High and IMAC and was a Dietary Aide at Arbors of Mifflin.

She is preceeded in death by great grandmother, Nelta Jackson.

Zhakyla is survived by her daughter, Nih’Veah Cunningham; mother...

Otis David Hollman Sr., was born on July 6, 1938 in Thomaston, Georgia to George and Bessie Hollman. Thursday, December 2, 2021; he departed this life at OSU East Hospital at the age of 83.

Otis attended Drake High School in Thomaston, Georgia where he was born and raised. In 1957 he left Georgia and made Columbus, Ohio his home....

T’Naya Shanice Douglas, 19, passed away on November 26, 2021. T’Naya was born on March 2, 2002 in Mansfield, OH to Frank Douglas Sr. and Tyshawna Reed.

T’Naya attended Mansfield Senior High and IMAC.

She is preceeded in death by her grandfather, Tyrone Pender and great grandmother, Callie Mae Canada.

T’Naya is survived by daughters, Camarionna Reed and Carmani Douglas;...

George Robert Jordan, age 66, departed this life on Thursday, November 25, 2021.

George was born November 24, 1966 in Columbus, Ohio to the late David Lloyd Jordan and Willa Mae Smith.

George proudly served in the U.S. Army for two years then went on to serve in the Marine’s for a total of 11 years. George was a loving...

Barbara Ann Thomas, 67, passed away on November 23, 2021. Barbara was born on August 11, 1954 in Columbus, OH to Otis Thomas and Viola Thomas.

She is proceeded in death by Otis Thomas (Father), Viola Thomas (Mother).

Barbara is survived by her daughters Latisha Thomas, Mustang, Ok. and Patricia Thomas, Columbus, Oh. Her grandchildren Macario Duncan, Malani Duncan, Brooklynn...

Eugene Alonzo “Jaws” Mangum was born on February 19, 1979 in Columbus, Ohio to Eugene Swanson and Teresa (Mangum) Busby.

Eugene was a unique and adventurous young man. His sister describes him as a firecracker. He talked about cooking a lot and loved to cook and share his recipes. If you knew him, he was funny. He loved his family...

Victoria D. Hughes, born September 14, 1962, in Columbus, OH. She was the youngest of nine (9) children born to Oliver G. Hughes Sr. and Dorothy J. Hughes. She departed this life on Wednesday, November 24, 2021.

Victoria was baptized as a young girl at Union Grove Baptist Church. Victoria was a graduate of South High School Class of 1980...