Obituaries

The Journey of Jessie L. Woodard Sr., began May 15, 1937, in Ward, Alabama to the Benjamin and Annie Mae Woodard. He was one of fourteen children.

Jessie gave his life to Christ at an early age. He married the late Essie J. Woodard and moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1956. Jessie had one daughter, Annie (Sillis) Rumbley of Mississippi....

Tiffany Nicole Williams was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 11, 2021 at the age of 35.

Born in Columbus, Ohio, she was the daughter of Chamelle Williams and Landus Turner Sr. She graduated from Columbus West High School in 2005.

Tiffany was loved by many. She will be remembered for her loving and caring personality....

Beatrice Christine Lewis passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at the age of 87. She was born June 29, 1934 in Maxey’s, Georgia. As the youngest of four children, to the late Rev. McKinley and Rosa Lee (Robinson) Stephens.

Beatrice moved to Mansfield, Ohio as a young teenager and shortly after began touring in the Southern Gospel Circuit and...

Pearlie Mae Hudgins “Cookie” entered into eternal rest October 4, 2021, at 79. Born October 27, 1941, in West Virginia to Orlando and Earlie Mae Johnson. She graduated from Aracoma High School in Logan, West Virginia.

Pearlie married Robert L. Hudgins and they had five wonderful children, Deborah Ann Knox, Katie Lee Hudgins, Robert Lee Hudgins, Carolyn Lorraine Hudgins, and...

Ronald T. Knight was born on May 8,1975 in Columbus, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his Mother Dorothy Pitts; Grandmother Adell Knight; Grandfather Ralph Knight Sr.; Uncles Ralph Knight Jr., Raymond Knight, Roger Knight Sr.; He leaves to cherish his memory his sister, Samantha Pitts; his son Teyon Knight and his daughter Ziyonna Lamarr, as well as 2...

Terica (Sweetpea) Shawntell Brown finished life’s race on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Born November 7, 1973, in Mansfield, OH, to the late Darlene Brown and Grady Sambo Coffee, Sweetpea lived life to the fullest in the company of family and friends. She was known for showcasing her culinary skills, decorating and hosting parties to celebrate any occasion. In addition, Sweetpea...

Thomas Vandy, age 51. Sunrise February 14, 1970 and Sunset October 7, 2021.

Please pray for the family as the prepare the obituary.

Visitation 9:00am and Funeral 10:00am Saturday, November 6, 2021 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Interment at Blendon Central Cemetery.

Princess Mosley was born on August 20, 1989, in Columbus, Ohio. She passed from this earthly life at age 32 to eternal life on September 26, 2021, at Ohio State Medical Center Main Campus.

Princess was raised as a Christian, her mother, Alice kept the children involved in church and various outreach programs. She attended Hubbard Elementary, Rosemore Middle and...

Arther Haynes transitioned to our heavenly Father, Tuesday October 5, 2021. He was the third child born on July 31, 1947 to the late Willie and Daisy (Ballard) Haynes, Sr. in Rich, Mississippi.

Arther was a United States Army veteran who served honorably as a SP4 Sergeant and rose to the rank of E6 who worked in transportation during the...

Cory Alexander was born October 15, 1989. He went home to be with the Lord on October 1, 2021 at the age of 31. Cory lived a life of praise and we believe he is rejoicing with the Lord forevermore therefore we do not mourn as the world mourns because we have a blessed hope to meet him again and...

Rosmarie Jones, 71. Sunrise December 7, 1949 and Sunset October 4, 2021.

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Memorial Service 1-5:00pm Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Bexley American Legion Post, 3227 E. Livingston Ave.

Joe Daniel (Danny) Rawls transitioned to our Heavenly Kingdom on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at the age of 74.  He was born in Mansfield, Ohio, on November 6, 1946.

After graduating from Malabar High School in 1965, he joined the Air Force and served in Thailand during the Vietnam War. Upon returning, Danny married his childhood sweetheart, Evelyn J. Reed....

Christian Davion Slattery, affectionately known as “Ooh” was born to Aleasia Revels and Donald Slattery on March 24, 1995, at Grant Hospital.

Christian attended Westerville North High School, and later obtained his GED. He was accepted to the Ohio State Barber College, where he graduated and was board-certified. He was happily employed with Psychobilly Barbershop at the time of his...

Julius Mosley was born January 20, 1980. Julius was named after his grandfather. He was so full of life. Julius was a former student of Columbus Public Schools.

Julius was a father of five, with four girls and one son. Julius loved his children and had a good relationship with them. Julius also loved animals and was a certified...

Jessie Mae Nichols was born in Bonnie Blue, VA on June 2, 1934 to the late George and Ethel Thompson. She departed this life on October 2, 2021. She attended Williamson High where she graduated in 1951. Thereafter, she wed Carl Nichols in Columbus Ohio on March 24, 1956. They welcomed their daughter Kathy E Talbert (Nichols) on June 7,...

Kinnetha Woods was born November 21,1955 to Ronald and Alberta Wade in Columbus Ohio, and later married Wayne Woods Sr. Kinnetha departed this life October 2, 2021. Kinnetha proceeded in death by husband Wayne Woods Sr., Mother Alberta Wade, Father Ronald Wade, and Sister Toya Wade.

Kinnetha leaves to cherish her memory Brother Michael Wade, Daughter Fatina (William) Richards, Son...

Mable June Sias was born Monday, June 1, 1925 in McNab, Arkansas, to the late Blanche William Nelson and I. V. Nelson. She surrendered peacefully to God’s will and transitioned on Friday, October 1, 2021 to rest in His arms of eternal life with her daughter Blanche by her side. Family that greeted her with open arms are parents; husbands,...

Van Lee Smith, 51 of Columbus, Ohio passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 at St. Ann’s Methodist Hospital. He was born July 5, 1970 in Delaware, Ohio to Robert Russell and the late Flora Lynn Smith.

Van worked for Wheels Transportation for a year. Van was an avid fan of Ohio State Buckeyes and Pittsburg Steelers. He loved family gatherings,...