Obituaries

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

Joycelynn C. Moree, age 56. Sunrise November 15, 1969 and Sunset May 17, 2026. Visitation 10:00 AM and Memorial Service 11:00 AM Friday, May 29, 2026 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, MANSFIELD CHAPEL,753 McPherson St. (formerly Williams Funeral Services). To read the complete obituary, order flowers, view video tribute and offer condolences to the Moree Family, visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com

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, age 66. Sunrise February 1, 1960 and Sunset May 13, 2026. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers. 

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

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...

May 6, 2026

Crevonne (Cree) Eyvette DoyleWas born August 15, 1954 in Welch, West Virginia to George and Sylvia Jean (Butler) Harrison she lived in Detroit with her grandparents Oze E. and Mildred R. (Walker) Butler. Until she moved back to Columbus Oh., at a young age to be with her parents and siblings. Cree worked for the Columbus City School bus system...

May 5, 2026

Jewel Brown Strickland (twin) was born on March 15, 1947 to the late Homer D. and Jessie Mae Brown in Cedartown, Georgia. The community of residence is called Chubbtown. Jewel was the 12th of 13 children She was a very kind and loving child growing up with her siblings. She had many friends and didn’t meet any strangers. She loved...

May 5, 2026

It is with heavy hearts yet joyful spirits that we celebrate the life of Philip Eugene Edwards Sr., who passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on September 12, 1937, in Anna, Ohio, Philip was a loving father and patriarch. He was a devout church member, and dedicated veteran who made significant contributions to...