Obituaries

Sep 17, 2024

Please revisit this page and pray for the Swann Family as they write Mr. Swann's obituary.

Sep 17, 2024

Please revisit this page and pray for The Miller Family as they write the obituary for Lady Grace Mille

Sep 17, 2024

Sep 17, 2024

It is said that it’s not the years in your life that matter, but the life in your years — Russ had both.

RUSSELL T. DRAUGHON………..5/8/33 to 9/17/2024

Russ was preceded in death by his parents, Reverend Eddie and Avetta Draughon; sons, Leon and Thomas Draughon; daughters, Chrisolene Johnson and Terri Reed; grandsons, Dimitri and Anton Draughon; granddaughter, Tamlyn McCrary; brothers, James,...

Sep 15, 2024

Sep 12, 2024

Sep 12, 2024

Sep 12, 2024

Eliza Mae Swain, age 98. Sunrise May 12, 1926 and Sunset September 12, 2024. Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Monday, September 23, 2024 at El-Bethel Temple, 2049 Clifton Ave.. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, SPRINGFIELD CHAPEL, 823 S. Yellow Springs St. To read the complete obituary,...

Sep 12, 2024

On January 7, 1958, in Mansfield, Ohio, the Lord saw it fit to loan his son, Anthony Bernard Nabors Sr to this world. The eldest son of 6 born to Carlene Nabors and his father Alvin Roane. 

Anthony received his formal education at Crestview High School where he achieved many accolades for his athleticism. He received his trade school education at...

Sep 11, 2024

Pearl Randolph Edwards, August 18, 1966 - September 11, 2024 of Columbus, Ohio. Pearl Randolph Edwards 58 years old was unexpectedly called home on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. He was born from a beautiful union of his parents, Pearl Jones and Kathryn Edwards.

He was free spirited, charismatic, big hearted with an infectious smile, loud, and a diehard buckeye fan. He...

Sep 11, 2024

Sep 9, 2024

Ethel Alma Ruth (Holliday) Scofield was born on April 27, 1936 and departed this life on September 9, 2024. Ethel was born the second of five children to the union of Charley and Allie Holliday in Cedartown, Georgia. 

She attended Cedarhill Elementary and Cedarhill High School. She and her family relocated to Columbus, Ohio in 1968. She was employed  at OSU...

Sep 9, 2024

Our beloved Mother and Grandmother, Vanessa Bowles departed this world unexpectedly on September 9, 2024. Vanessa was the heart of our home and family. She raised three children; Rachel, Bryce, Mryon, Jr. in a happy and loving home to be independent and thoughtful adults. 

Vanessa was born October 31, 1953 to the late George and Maxine Wilhelm in Mansfield, Ohio. She...

Sep 9, 2024

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: (2 Timothy 4:7)  

Sandra Kay Jackson was born on April 3, 1958, in Harpersville, Alabama to the late Walter and Mary Lee (Kennedy) Reynolds, of Praco, Alabama. Sandra was the seventh child of twelve children. 

She was raised in a loving home and was very...

Sep 6, 2024

Sep 4, 2024

James Robert Smith, born May 28, 1925, to Helen and Columbus Smith, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2024, at the age of 99.

James served his country honorably in the Army during World War II. Following his military service, he worked for Navistar (International Harvester) and retired from the Springfield News-Sun after a long and dedicated career.

He leaves to cherish...

Sep 3, 2024

Alicia Minique Kate Weaver was born on November 27, 1980, in Mansfield, Ohio, to loving parents Cynthia and Charles L. Weaver. She was welcomed into the world by her adoring and protective older brother, Dion, marking the beginning of a close-knit family.

At the age of eight, Alicia was baptized at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Mansfield, where she attended services...

Sep 2, 2024

ODeacon Oliver Cameron, 66 was born July 28, 1958 the middle child of the late Will Cameron and Jo Doris Corey in Mansfield, Ohio passed away Monday, September 2, 2024. 

Oliver attended Mansfield City Schools and was on the wrestling team at Malabar High School and graduated with the class of 1976. After school he joined the Navy and served his...

Sep 2, 2024

Charles Leroy Fields was born May 6, 1924, to the union of Grant U. Fields and Mary E. Fields. He was the fourthout of six children where he and his siblings lived in the community called The American-Addition. He attended East High School and in1942 was drafted into the United States Army to fight in World War II. He was...

Sep 1, 2024

Arlene Marie Holman-Tartt was born October 21, 1944 in Columbus, Ohio to father, Eugene Holman and Elizabeth Holman. Arlene, 79, departed this life and went on to glory, September 1, 2024, surrounded by family.

Arlene retired from The State of Ohio – Food Service Department in 2009. Arlene loved helping others, crossword puzzles, watching Judge Mathis and dancing to old and...