Obituaries

Cerinity Da'Jour Nicks

Cerinity Da'Jour Nicks

Sep 8, 2026

Cerinity Da'Jour Nicks, age 22. Sunrise October 30, 2003 and Sunset September 8, 2026. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers. 

Robert Eugene Watkins Sr.

Robert Eugene Watkins Sr.

Sep 7, 2026

Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers. 

Marques Jai'metrius Tunstall

Marques Jai'metrius Tunstall

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.

Douglas Mc Thornhill

Douglas Mc Thornhill

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...

Elijah Tommy Beauford

Elijah Tommy Beauford

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...

Jimmie Lee Smith

Jimmie Lee Smith

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...

Preston Ressie Harrison

Preston Ressie Harrison

Sep 2, 2026

-----------------Preston Ressie Harrison, age 90. Sunrise October 11, 1935 and Sunset September 2, 2026. Visitation 9:00 AM and Funeral Service 10:00 AM Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Second Community Church , 311 S Highland Ave. Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estates. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave....

Fredrick Ricardo Johnson Jr.

Fredrick Ricardo Johnson Jr.

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.

Carolyn Denise Mustin

Carolyn Denise Mustin

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...

Hope Elise White

Hope Elise White

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;...

James H. Kendrick Sr.

James H. Kendrick Sr.

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...

Mark Edward Shank

Mark Edward Shank

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...

Former Senator I. Ray Miller Jr.

Former Senator I. Ray Miller Jr.

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...

Annie Ruth Smith

Annie Ruth Smith

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...

Teresa Bush

Teresa Bush

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.

Beverly Jean Hunter

Beverly Jean Hunter

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

Carolyn Catchings

Carolyn Catchings

Aug 25, 2026

Carolyn Catchings, 67, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at the Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital after a short illness.

Carolyn was born May 24, 1959 to the late Kary and Martha Lene (Ataway) Catchings Sr. She made Mansfield her home.

She enjoyed reading, having her Bible study, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, a sister:...

Edward Allen Clay

Edward Allen Clay

Aug 24, 2026

Edward Allen Clay, age 75. Sunrise - May 3, 1951 and Sunset - August 24, 2026. Please keep the family in your thoughts as they prepare Edward's obituary.