Obituaries

May 25, 2026

Judith Marie Ross, 64, passed away on May 25, 2026. Judith was born on February 14, 1962 in Brewton, AL to David Harrison and Arulene Harrison.She is preceded in death by her spouse, Victor Ross Sr.Judith is survived by her parents, son Victor Ross II and daughter Chanler Ross;Visitation 10:00am followed by 11am Memorial Service Friday, 5th of June, 2026 at...

May 22, 2026

Marilyn Jean Phelps, age 76. Sunrise September 19, 1949 and Sunset May 22, 2026. Please keep the family in your prayers as they prepare Marilyn's obituary.

May 22, 2026

Pamela Bonita Kirtley, age 68. Sunrise March 2, 1958 and Sunset May 22, 2026. Please keep the family in your prayers as they prepare Pamela's obituary.

May 21, 2026

Brent Avery West was born on August 22, 1963, in Cadiz, Ohio, to the late Clarence "Brazzie" West, Jr. and Virginia "Ginny" Wheeler Hython West. On the 21st day of May 2026, God called him home to be with the Lord.

Brent graduated from Cadiz High School in 1981. After graduation, he moved to Cambridge, Ohio, where he married Edwina West and welcomed...

May 19, 2026

Teronne De'Allen Lockett, age 43. Sunrise May 19, 1983 and Sunset May 19, 2026. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers. 

May 18, 2026

-----------------Erselle Cain, age 68. Sunrise January 29, 1958 and Sunset May 18, 2026. Visitation 1:00 PM and Funeral Service 2:00 PM Saturday, May 30, 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.). Monday, June 1, 2026 12:00 Noon Interment at Green...

May 17, 2026

May 17, 2026

Jocelynn C. Moree made her grand exit on May 17, 2026, at the age of 56 - and if you knew Jocelynn, you already know she probably had the angels laughing before she even made it through the gates.

Born November 15, 1969, with her little sister on her tail, literally! She lived life with style, spice, and just enough...

May 16, 2026

Mr. Luther Galvin Hutchinson Jr, age 84. Sunrise December 25, 1941 and Sunset May 16, 2026. Inurnment with military honors will take place 1:00 PM Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Dayton National Cemetery. To read the complete obituary, order flowers, view video tribute and offer condolences to the Hutchinson Family, visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com

May 16, 2026

Voncile Brown, age 87. Sunrise September 12, 1938 and Sunset May 16, 2026. 

Please revisit this page and pray for the Brown Family as they write her obituary and plan her Home Going Service.

May 15, 2026

Markeiths Rhodes, 45, of Columbus, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and deep devotion to his family.

Markeiths had a love for the simple but meaningful things in life-good food, making money, and most importantly, spending time with his family . He was a proud father and a loving pawpaw, as well as a loyal son, brother...

May 13, 2026

Debra Ann Cunningham-Reese, was born February 1, 1960 to Shirley Ann and Wallace Woods Sr. in Man, West Virginia. Debra returned home to the Lord on May 13, 2026, at the age of 66.

Debra was the oldest of five siblings. She loved the Lord, her family, friends, and helping and praying for others. She loved spending time at home...

May 13, 2026

Teresa Lynn Newkirk was born on April 11, 1970, in Vallejo, Solano County, California, to Charles Michael Hillman and Marylean Armstead. She was preceded in death by her mother, Marylean Armstead Hillman; her brothers, Charles Lester Hillman and Michael Steven Hillman; and her grandparents, Major and Helen Armstead and Charles and Ruth Hillman.

Teresa attended public school in Charleston, South Carolina, and Groton,...

May 12, 2026

Barbara J. “BJ” Jones Easley, age 86, of Columbus, Ohio, transitioned peacefully into God’s loving arms on May 12, 2026, surrounded by the presence of the Holy Spirit and the love of her family. She was born on March 30, 1940, in Thomaston, Georgia, to the late Anthony and Bessie Mae Jones.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; her...

May 11, 2026

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the beautiful life of Martha Thompson, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and woman of unwavering faith whose presence brought warmth, wisdom, laughter, and strength to all who knew her.

Born on April 12, 1949, in Columbus, Ohio, Martha was raised in the historic Poindexter Village community, a place that helped...

May 11, 2026

Maceo Ve'Aundreas Burton

Sunrise April 10, 1978 - Sunset May 11, 2026

Columbus Ohio



He was educated in Columbus City Schools; beginning with St. Peters Head Start. His favorite teacher was, Ms. Phylis Flood, whom he loved and talked about all his life. Upon entering high school they begin to call him "Big Mace"

Maceo loved music of...

May 11, 2026

May 10, 2026

Britian Jaquin Oates was born August 9, 2009 to Brandi J. Oates in Columbus, Ohio. On May 10, 2026 he went to be with his heavenly father at the young age of 16.

Britian grew up in Columbus and attended Odela online High School. He was a proud and dedicated member of the ROTC program. Britian loved serving people and people...

May 10, 2026

"Lula Mae Price was born on April 2, 1935, in Stoneville, North Carolina, to Lottie M. Smith and Jesse B. Zeigler. She was the youngest of nine children.

At a young age, Lula found the love of her life, James O. Price, whom she married on April 14, 1951. Together they built a loving union that spanned 78 years, beginning...

May 10, 2026

Reflection of Her Life

Mrs. Zelma Bond Taylor was a woman who loved people and possessed characteristics of extreme honor and grace. Her life was a reflection of kindness, generosity, patience and understanding. She possessed the "spirit" of Proverbs 31; a virtuous woman. She was deeply respected by her family as the oldest matriarch of the Bond Family.

She departed this life...