Obituaries

May 6, 2026

Crevonne Doyle, age 71. Sunrise August 15, 1954 and Sunset May 6, 2026. Visitation 1:00 PM and Funeral Service 2:00 PM Thursday, May 14, 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). To read the complete obituary, order flowers, view video...

May 5, 2026

Deacon Philip Eugene Edwards, age 88. Sunrise September 12, 1937 and Sunset May 5, 2026. Visitation 11:00 AM and Funeral Service 12:00 PM Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Second Baptist Missionary Baptist Church, 615 S. Wittenberg Ave.. Interment at Ferncliff Cemetery. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, SPRINGFIELD CHAPEL, 823 S. Yellow Springs St. To read...

May 5, 2026

Shasta Lee Foster, age 37. Sunrise January 16, 1989 and Sunset May 5, 2026. Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Thursday, May 14, 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). To read the complete obituary, order flowers, view...

May 5, 2026

James Edward Amos, age 68. Sunrise March 2, 1958 and Sunset May 5, 2026. 

Please revisit this page and pray for the Amos family as they write James' obituary and plan his Celebration of Life Service

Visitation 9:00 AM and Funeral Service 10:00 AM Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Trinity Baptist Church, 461 St Clair Ave. Interment  and Military Honors at Dayton...

May 4, 2026

Earnest Lee Hill, age 79. Sunrise July 11, 1946 and Sunset May 4, 2026. Visitation 1:00 PM and Funeral Service 2:00 PM Monday, May 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 Dayton National Cemetery. To read the...

May 3, 2026

Mrs A. Marie Brown, age 86. Sunrise August 8, 1939 and Sunset May 3, 2026. Please revisit this page and pray for the Brown Family as they write Mother Browns obituary and plan her Celebration of Life Services.The Family will receive friends at 1005 Linwood Place, Mansfield, Ohio 44906 on Thursday May 14th and Friday May 15th from 7pm -9pm

May 2, 2026

Shanetta Sheree Mickey, age 43. Sunrise December 12, 1982 and Sunset May 2, 2026. Visitation 12:00 PM and Funeral Service 1:00 PM Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Union Grove Baptist Church, 266 N Champion Ave, Columbus, OH. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave. To read the complete obituary,...

May 2, 2026

Sandra Kay Dalton, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend was called home to be with the lord on May 2nd, 2026. She was born on November 15th, 1949, to George and Elizabeth Dalton Sr.

From an early age, San accepted Christ and was a member of Antioch Baptist church in Ridgeway, Virginia. After moving to Columbus, she became a...

May 1, 2026

Anthony “Tony,” also known as “Happy,” was born on December 19, 1956, in Columbus, North Carolina to Bernard Edward Hill and Joyce Elizabeth Hill. As the son of a military veteran, Tony traveled extensively with his family, experiencing various parts of the world before they eventually settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

During his teenage years, Tony attended schools within the Philadelphia School...

Apr 30, 2026

DeShawn Lavelle Ewans, age 51. Sunrise April 19, 1975 and Sunset April 30, 2026. Visitation 10:00 AM and Memorial Service 11:00 AM 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). To read the complete obituary, order flowers, view...

Apr 29, 2026

Apr 27, 2026

Patricia A. Cochran, 88, of Columbus, OH, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026. She was born on February 18, 1938, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Sam and Nana Witherspoon. Patricia was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George Cochran, and her daughter, Nanette Nash.

Patricia was a woman of deep faith who loved God wholeheartedly. She was...

Apr 27, 2026

Sheila Kaye Prillerman, age 73, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2026. Born February 6, 1953.

Family will receive friends Friday, May 15, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Marlan J. Gary Funeral Home, The Chapel of Peace - East, 5456 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, Ohio.

The Omega Omega Service of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will begin at...

Apr 27, 2026

Apr 27, 2026

Born May 5, 1939 in Evergreen Alabama to the late James and Laura (Jones) Thomas Mary Belle also affectionately known as May Bell and "The Bell Bell" became a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church where she received Christ at an early age and baptized!!

She graduated from Conecuh County Training School in 1958. She relocated to Chicago, Illinois where...

Apr 27, 2026

Miriam Jean Ellis (Dudley), 74, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026. Born in Bessemer, Alabama, on May 10, 1951, Miriam was raised in Columbus, Ohio. From an early age, her mother knew she was destined for great things

Miriam attended Central High School, graduating in 1969. After graduation, she dreamed of becoming an airline stewardess and was accepted into a...

Apr 26, 2026

Elder Charles Wayne Snell, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend, transitioned on April 26, 2026 at Mount Carmel Grove City Hospital. He was one of seven children born to Charlie Wayne and Ruby E. Snell on December 6, 1953 in Harris County, Texas. He attended Houston ISD schools and his spiritual journey began at an early age...

Apr 25, 2026

Algonto Grant Jackson, age 52. Sunrise July 3, 1973 and Sunset April 25, 2026. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers. 

Apr 25, 2026

Harold Melton Rutherford, 82, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026. Born in Nebo, North Carolina, to the late Gilbert and Lottie O'Neal Rutherford, Harold was raised with strong values, a love for family, and a work ethic that stayed with him throughout life.

After graduating from Mountainview High School, he made his home in Columbus, where he owned and...

Apr 24, 2026

Pastor Teresa Griffea Rembert passed away on April 24, 2026. Teresa was born on December 28, 1964 to the late Superintendent Givan Griffea and Mother Gloria Elizabeth Griffea.

She was a former member of the Temple of Faith COGIC under the leadership of the late Pastor L.G. Maddox. Teresa received Christ at an early age. Teresa was also a member...