Obituaries

May 4, 2026

Earnest Lee Hill, age 79. Sunrise July 11, 1946 and Sunset May 4, 2026. Visitation 1:00 PM and Funeral Service 2:00 PM Monday, May 18, 2026 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.). Interment at Dayton National Cemetery. To read the...

May 2, 2026

Sandra Kay Dalton, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend was called home to be with the lord on May 2nd, 2026. She was born on November 15th, 1949, to George and Elizabeth Dalton Sr.

From an early age, San accepted Christ and was a member of Antioch Baptist church in Ridgeway, Virginia. After moving to Columbus, she became a...

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Apr 27, 2026

Patricia A. Cochran, 88, of Columbus, OH, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026. She was born on February 18, 1938, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Sam and Nana Witherspoon. Patricia was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George Cochran, and her daughter, Nanette Nash.

Patricia was a woman of deep faith who loved God wholeheartedly. She was...

Apr 27, 2026

Sheila Kaye Prillerman, age 73, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2026. Born February 6, 1953.

Family will receive friends Friday, May 15, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Marlan J. Gary Funeral Home, The Chapel of Peace - East, 5456 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, Ohio.

The Omega Omega Service of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will begin at...

Apr 27, 2026

Apr 27, 2026

Born May 5, 1939 in Evergreen Alabama to the late James and Laura (Jones) Thomas Mary Belle also affectionately known as May Bell and The Bell Bell became a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church where she received Christ at an early age and baptized!!

She graduated from Conecuh County Training School in 1958. She relocated to Chicago, Illinois where...

Apr 27, 2026

Miriam Jean Ellis (Dudley), 74, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026. Born in Bessemer, Alabama, on May 10, 1951, Miriam was raised in Columbus, Ohio. From an early age, her mother knew she was destined for great things

Miriam attended Central High School, graduating in 1969. After graduation, she dreamed of becoming an airline stewardess and was accepted into a...

Apr 26, 2026

Elder Charles Wayne Snell, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend, transitioned on April 26, 2026 at Mount Carmel Grove City Hospital. He was one of seven children born to Charlie Wayne and Ruby E. Snell on December 6, 1953 in Harris County, Texas. He attended Houston ISD schools and his spiritual journey began at an early age...

Apr 25, 2026

Algonto Grant Jackson, age 52. Sunrise July 3, 1973 and Sunset April 25, 2026. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers. 

Apr 25, 2026

Harold Melton Rutherford, 82, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026. Born in Nebo, North Carolina, to the late Gilbert and Lottie O'Neal Rutherford, Harold was raised with strong values, a love for family, and a work ethic that stayed with him throughout life.

After graduating from Mountainview High School, he made his home in Columbus, where he owned and...

Apr 24, 2026

Pastor Teresa Griffea Rembert passed away on April 24, 2026. Teresa was born on December 28, 1964 to the late Superintendent Givan Griffea and Mother Gloria Elizabeth Griffea.

She was a former member of the Temple of Faith COGIC under the leadership of the late Pastor L.G. Maddox. Teresa received Christ at an early age. Teresa was also a member...

Apr 23, 2026

Our beloved Beautiful Martha Jewel Hairston, age 80. Sunrise July 16, 1945 and Sunset April 23, 2026. Visitation 1:00 PM and Funeral Service 2:00 PM Friday, May 15, 2026 at Chapel of Peace - East, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. LIVINGSTON AVE. To read...

Apr 23, 2026

Apr 21, 2026

Deacon Larry Joe Riley Sr. departed this life on April 21, 2026. Larry was born in Columbus, Kentucky, to the late Fred Douglas and Julie Marion Riley.

He received his education at Franklin Junior High School and began his career at DCSC before spending many fulfilling years at Buckeye Steel. Larry completed individualized training program at Gram Tech. Larry joined...

Apr 21, 2026

Rosetta Wilson-Anderson was born on September 18, 1931 in Glen Alum. WVA. She departed this life on April 21, 2026 at the age of 94.

Over the years she worked as caregiver. Her faith was Holiness. She was the mother of five children.

She loved baseball, wrestling and music.

She is preceded in death by parents: Harden and Bertha Wilson; brothers: Bennie, Walter...

Apr 21, 2026

Kimberly Nicole Livingston, age 38. Sunrise May 9, 1987 and Sunset April 21, 2026. Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Rhema Christian Center , 2100 Agler Rd.. Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estates. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave. To read...

Apr 21, 2026

NaShelle Monique Mitchell, 33, passed away on April 21, 2026. She was born on June 28, 1992, in Mansfield, Ohio, to Jasen Mitchell and Cydney Yarbrough-Parence.

She was a proud graduate of Mansfield Senior High School, Class of 2010, and later continued her education at Madison Adult Education Center, where she earned her certification as a phlebotomist-an achievement that reflected her...

Apr 20, 2026

Erica Anita Robinson was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 6, 1975 and departed this earthly life suddenly on Monday, April 20, 2026. Erica received her formal incremental education from Columbus Public Schools and graduated from Eastmoor High School in 1994.

Spending years employed at Children’s Hospital in Behavior Health, she enjoyed the opportunity to serve and help others. Her last...