Obituaries

Aug 19, 2026

Larry Joe Crews Jr., age 54. Sunrise February 1, 1972 and Sunset August 19, 2026. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers. 

Aug 17, 2026

Donald Daniel Douglas, Jr., affectionately known as "Duck," was called home on August 17, 2026, at the age of 64.

Donald was born in Ravenna, Ohio, on March 30, 1962, to Mary E. Wright (Jones) and Donald Daniel Douglas, Sr.

Donald attended Kent City Schools and graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in 1980. He proudly served in the United States Army...

Aug 16, 2026

Chase Jian Howard was born on June 12, 1982, in Columbus, Ohio to Jeffrey and Michelle Howard. He transitioned from this life on August 16, 2026 at the youthful age of 44.

At the age of 11, Chase moved back to Columbus where his love for basketball quickly bloomed (blossomed). He played basketball at Johnson Park, Brookhaven, Northland and Beechcroft. Graduating...

Aug 15, 2026

On Saturday, August 15, 2026, Vera Melvia Johnson went home to be with the Lord at the Willow Brook Christian Communities in Worthington, Ohio. Vera was born in Woodstock, Ohio on July 2, 1921 to the late John Thomas Ayers and Loretta Thomas Ayers. Vera is preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert Johnson, brother Cecil Ayers and sister...

Aug 13, 2026

Aug 13, 2026

Baby Fay'Mier J. Woods. Sunrise August 1, 2026 and Sunset August 13, 2026. Visitation 9:00 AM and Funeral Service 10:00 AM Friday, August 21, 2026 at New Birth Christian Ministries, 3475 Refugee Rd. Interment at Evergreen Burial Park. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. To read the...

Aug 13, 2026

Edna Jane Russell, age 77, of Springfield, Ohio went home to glory on August 13, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. She was born June 28, 1949, she was second of seven children to Velma Lee (Douglas) Russell (1926-2020) and Ralph Herbert Russell, Sr. (1926-2018).She was a woman of faith and loved talking about the Lord to everyone she encountered. She loved...

Aug 12, 2026

Howard Kelton Tyler, Age 91, departed this life on August 12, 2026. Howard was born to the late Estelle M. Calloway and Robert Tyler on July 1, 1935, in Columbus, Ohio.

He is preceded in death by his mother Estelle, father Robert, sister, Ann Robinson and son, Marc Tyler. While living in Columbus, Ohio, Howard attended and graduated from East High...

Aug 11, 2026

Born on March 19, 1948, to teenage parents, Carrie Adella Nall was placed in the devoted care of her adoptive parents, Charlie and Margaret Nall, who raised her in a loving home and in the faithfilled community of Greater St. John COGIC, where she remained a lifelong member. As a toddler, Carrie was reunited with her biological mother, Dorothy Lee...

Aug 10, 2026

Charles James Holliday, age 37. Sunrise March 2, 1989 and Sunset August 10, 2026. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers. 

Aug 10, 2026

Frederick D. Brown, age 52. Sunrise March 6, 1974 and Sunset August 10, 2026. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers during this time of bereavement. 

Aug 9, 2026

Aug 8, 2026

In Loving Memory of Sharon Yvonne Smiley

Sharon Yvonne Smiley, better known as Shaye, a beloved mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026, at the age of 69.

Shaye was a woman whose life was defined by the love she gave to the people around her. She was a mother who loved her children, a...

Aug 7, 2026

Aug 7, 2026

Ja'Shon Tamir Cobbs, age 18, was born on August 17, 2007. He departed this life on August 7, 2026, leaving behind cherished memories and a lifetime of love that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

Ja'Shon was a beloved son, brother, grandson, family member, and friend. He was known for his intelligence, energetic personality,...

Aug 7, 2026

On August 7, 2026, Love Ever Moore made her exit from this life into eternal rest. Born on September 15, 1982, Love was preceded in death by her parents, Linda and William "Billy" Moore. Love, who attended Columbus East High School, was known for her contagious smile. There was no one she met who didn't feel encouraged by her loving...

Aug 7, 2026

Patsy Ann Rambo, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, August 7, 2026, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital following a short illness. She was 75 years old. Born November 6, 1950, in Shreveport, Louisiana, Patsy was the daughter of the late Aaron Haley and Francis M. Woodard Haley.

Patsy's faith was an important part...

Aug 7, 2026

Dorothy Jenkins was born on October 5, 1938, in Rembert, South Carolina, to Isaac and Sylvia Jenkins. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers Isaac (AL), David (DJ), and Clifton (Cliff) Jenkins.

Educated in the Sumter County school system, Dorothy graduated in 1957 from Ebenezer High School in Dalzell, South Carolina. Though she never had biological children,...

Aug 6, 2026

Paul Roger Briggs, Age 86 departed this life on August 6th, 2026. Paul was born to the late Charlie Briggs and Faye L. Briggs on February 28th, 1940 in Gallipolis OH.

He was preceded in death by his Parents Charlie and Faye Briggs Pettis, sister Audra Scott, and brothers George, William “Teddy”, Charles, and Dayton Briggs.

Upon moving to Columbus, OH Paul...

Aug 5, 2026

Mary Louise ColesMary Louise Coles passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday August 5, 2026 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital.Mary, affectionately known as Louise by family, was born December 13, 1960 to Joseph Lee and Mary Jean Coles of Columbus, Oh. She was the ninth of ten children, 4 sons, six daughters.Mary graduated from East High School. She was an employee of...