Obituaries

Sep 12, 2026

Robert Lee Harrell, age 98. Sunrise September 5, 1928 and Sunset September 12, 2026. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers. 

Sep 8, 2026

Cerinity Da’Jour Nicks passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026, at the age of 22. Born on October 30, 2003, in Huntington, WV, Cerinity departed this world the same way that she lived it, surrounded in love by her closest family and friends.

Cerinity was a perfect example of resilience, determination, independence and goal setting. As a 2022 graduate of KIPP...

Sep 7, 2026

Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers. 

Sep 6, 2026

Marques Jai'metrius Tunstall, age 20. Sunrise May 11, 2006 and Sunset September 6, 2026. Please keep the Tunstall family in your prayers, as they prepare Marques' obituary.

Sep 5, 2026

Douglas Mc Thornhill, age 66. Sunrise September 17, 1959 and Sunset September 5, 2026. Visitation 9:00 AM and Funeral Service 10:00 AM Thursday, September 17, 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 Green Lawn Cemetery. To read the...

Sep 5, 2026

ELIJAH THOMAS BEAUFORD, affectionately known to family and friends as Tommy or Unk was born in Garnett, South Carolina on March 9, 1944, and was the sixth child of the late Carrie Beauford. On September 5, 2026, Tommy with Vicki by his side, transitioned peacefully following a long and courageous personal health battle.

Tommy was a fun loving, and quick-witted child...

Sep 2, 2026

Peter Lewis Hill Jr., age 71, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026, surrounded by his dear friend and neighbor, Judy Barker. He was born on September 10, 1954, in Salina, Kansas, to the late Rev. Dr. Peter and Lillie Mae Hill.Peter was a proud member of the Meadowdale High School class of 1972, and he went on...

Sep 2, 2026

Jimmie Lee Smith, age 71. Sunrise September 16, 1954 and Sunset September 2, 2026. Visitation 12:00 PM and Funeral Service 1:00 PM Friday, September 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 Eastlawn Cemetery. To read the complete...

Sep 2, 2026

Preston Reese Harrison, admired by many, and loved by countless more, entered this world on October 11, 1935, in Derby, Virginia. Born to Alexander (AD) and Dirlee Grace Harrison to whom eight children had already been born. He added number nine to the Harrison team which would eventually grow to a beautiful dozen.

The Harrison family relocated to Holden, West Virginia,...

Sep 1, 2026

Fredrick Ricardo Johnson Jr., age 50. Sunrise June 14, 1976 and Sunset September 1, 2026. Please keep the family in your prayers, as they prepare Fredrick's obituary.

Aug 31, 2026

Carolyn Denise Mustin was affectionately known as a loving mother, grandmother, caregiver, and friend. She was born on October 27, 1977, in Xenia, Ohio. She departed this life on August 31, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories that will forever live in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

Carolyn was a woman who could bring laughter into...

Aug 30, 2026

Hope Elise White-Jones, age 48, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026.

Hope was born on April 21, 1978, in Columbus, Ohio, to her mother, Marva "Toby" Jones-White, and her father, Bobby White.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Toby; and her brothers, Kevin, Eric, and Carl.

She is survived by her devoted Husband: Ralph; Brothers: Art and Paul; Sister-in-Law: Rita;...

Aug 29, 2026

James H. Kendrick, Sr. was born March 16, 1933 in Hopkinsville, Kentucky to George and Lucille Kendrick. He peacefully transitioned this life on August 29, 2026 in the comfort of his home. James relocated to Columbus, Ohio with his mother as a teenager. He completed his education at Central High School in Columbus, Ohio taking night courses to receive his...

Aug 28, 2026

Mark E Shank was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from Reynoldsburg High School and attended The Ohio State University. Win, lose, or draw, he was a die-hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan! Mark knew no strangers. He always greeted people with a smile, a kind word, and some type of funny joke/saying.

He was a faithful member of Mt Zion...

Aug 28, 2026

Every life experience mattered to Inus Ray Miller Jr. Each place he lived, every person he encountered, every lesson he learned, and every opportunity he was given became part of a life devoted to faith, family, service, leadership, and the uplifting of others.

Inus Ray Miller, Jr. was born April 6, 1949, in Hampton, Virginia, to Inez and Inus Ray Miller...

Aug 28, 2026

Annie Peewee Smith, age 82, passed away on August 28th, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. She was born June 28th, 1944, in Laurel, Mississippi, to the late Ed and Hattie Rhodes. Annie was the true heart and anchor of her family.

On September 21, 1963, Annie married her best friend, George W. Smith, and later moved to Columbus, Ohio. Annie and George...

Aug 28, 2026

Teresa Bush, age 61. Sunrise - January 29, 1965 and Sunset - August 28, 2026. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers as they prepare Teresa's obituary.

Aug 28, 2026

Beverly Jean Hunter, age 82. Sunrise December 21, 1943 and Sunset August 28, 2026. Please keep the family in your prayers, as they prepare Mrs. Hunter's obituary

Aug 27, 2026

Aug 26, 2026

Please keep the family in your thoughts an prayers during this time of bereavement.