Obituaries

Fannie Brown passed quietly at her residence on Friday, September 17, 2021. She was born October 29,1950 in Cumberland Furnace, Tennessee.

Fannie was a proud graduate of Central High School and later attended Columbus Business College where she earned an Associate Degree in Business.  Later she ventured out to explore other career opportunities, she graduated from Kathleen Busch Modeling School...

Ruby P. Shoulders, age 80. Sunrise January 9, 1941 and Sunset September 19, 2021.

Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Thursday, September 23, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE MANSFIELD, 753 McPherson St. Interment at Mansfield Memorial Park.

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Olusolo Akinrinola, age 73 Sunrise July 14, 1948 and Sunset September 19, 2021.

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Visitation 9:00am and Funeral 10:00am Saturday, October 23, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Blendon Central Cemetery. 

Charles Earl Loggins was born to the union of Sylvester and Para Lee (Smoote) Loggins on November 19, 1943, in Sunflower Co., MS. He accepted Jesus Christ as the head of his life at a young age and joined Hayes Creek Missionary Baptist Church. He married Mattye Jo Dunn, his lifelong sweetheart and literal “girl next door”, in 1965.

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Larry L. Treadway 69, of Columbus passed from this life into eternal life on Thursday September 16, 2021 at home surrounded by his family.

Larry was born on December 4, 1951 in Monroe, Louisiana to Blanks Treadway and Sophronia Staten.

Larry moved to Columbus Ohio in 1971 at the Young age of 21. He attended church services with his family...

 

James Harold Jones was born April 6,1940 to John and Bertha Jones in Lynchburg, VA.  He peacefully departed this life on September 16, 2021 at the home he shared with his wife, Margaret Hines Jones.

Among work at previous jobs, James retired from the insurance industry where he rose to such heights that he received many awards; and was...

Larry Terrell Moton, 58, passed away on September 14, 2021. Larry was born on May 27, 1963 in Mansfield, Ohio to Johnny and Dorothy Hobbs.

He is preceeded in death by his parents; grandparents, Bert and Bernice Moton, Rosie Lee and Johnny Hobbs; niece, Kieara Hobbs; uncle, Joe Holley and aunt, Julia Faye Danzy.

Larry is survived by fiance, Gloria...

Dora Yvette Anderson (also known as Sally) was called home on September 9, 2021 at the age of 47.

Dora was born and raised on the southside of Columbus, Ohio, December 22, 1973. She passed away in the comfort of her home.

Dora was born to Donna Bozman. She was the sibling of Marjorie Anderson and Dairita Luckett. Dora was...

Anna Ruth Hazley-Seals, also known as Bootsie/Bootleg/Momma Seals, was born on Saturday, February 22, 1943 in Akron, Ohio. She was born the fourth of five children of her parents Sweetie Mae Bridges-Hazley and Robert Houston Hazley II. As a child Bootsie was feisty, independent, and strong-minded child. She would live her life as she saw fit, and no one could...

Bertha Blackwell, age 78. Sunrise November 3, 1942 and Sunset September 11, 2021.

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Visitation 10:00am – 12:00pm  Thursday, September 23, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Michael Wayne Hines Sr, 66, of Columbus, Ohio, passed on September 09, 2021 at Doctors West Hospital. Michael  was born on August 07, 1955 to Beulah Mae Hines in Adairville Kentucky. Michael attended Adairville High School.  He was an outstanding basketball and baseball player and was active in 4H. Michael was united in marriage with Patricia Bowers and they raised...

Mrs. Martha Ann Mosley, age 70. Sunrise December 1, 1950 and Sunset September 12, 2021.

Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Monday, September 27, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE MANSFIELD, 573 McPherson St., 44903. Interment at Mansfield Cemetery. Masks and social distancing required.

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Kieshawn Malik Hartley was born January 8, 1997, and was taken from us suddenly on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at the age of 24.

Kieshawn was a handsome, loving, and humorous son, brother, father, uncle, and friend. He loved his mother, sisters, and children more than anything. He was thrilled to embark on a new chapter in his life and...

Charlene Reed affectionately known as “Nanny” was born on January 29, 1945, in Columbus, Ohio to Pearl Williams and Thomas Howard.

Charlene attended the Columbus Public School system and graduated from Central High School and later received her Associate Degree in Medical Assisting from Central Community College.

Charlene was introduced to church at an early age and was a faithful...

Joyce Ann Taylor was born on March 9, 1948 and departed this life unexpectedly on Sunday, September 12, 2021.

Joyce Ann Taylor is predeceased by her parents John and Eloise Virginia Harris.  Sister, Willa Mae Haskins; Sister-in-law Barbara Jean Hudson, Brother-in-laws William Taylor, Harold Taylor, Hayward Taylor and Valentine Gwinn.

Joyce is survived by her loving husband of 56 years...

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all of them also that love his appearing.”                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ~II Timothy 4:7-8

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Carla Jackson, age 56. Sunrise January 23, 1965 and Sunset September 11, 2021.

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Visitation 9:00am and Funeral 10:00am Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Power of Prayer, 2155 Curtis Street.

Interment at Green Lawn Cemetery.

Robert “RJ” Steed, age 46. Sunrise July 1, 1975 and Sunset September 10, 2021.

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Visitation 1:00pm and Memorial Service 2:00pm Friday, September 17, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Stella Uvette Boyd, affectionately known as Monk, 59, left us in the early morning of Thursday September 9, 2021. Stella was born May 25, 1962 in Columbus, Ohio to Norma and Cecil Boyd. The fifth child born of a family six, Stella had no problem finding ways to stand out and set herself apart from her siblings.

Stella’s zest for...