Obituaries

Clifford “Jack” Jackson Sr., age 86, made his transition to eternal life on March 15, 2022. Clifford was born on June 20, 1935, to Samuel and Toncie Jackson in Bessemer, Alabama. He attended Carver Junior High School, Muscoda Junior High School, and later Dunbar High School where he graduated. Clifford always put God first and was a true servant of...

Marie M. Holland was born February 8, 1933, in Randolph County, Virginia to John and Lucille Morton, the second of five children. She departed March 11, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio.

Marie’s early life and education was in rural Virginia. Marie graduated from Central High School. Charlotte Court House, VA in 1951, as Valedictorian. She attended Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA....

Melione DaWayne Tucker entered this life on December 26, 2005 and returned to the arms of his Lord and Saviour on March 6, 2022.

Melione was affectionately known as “Mel” by friends and family. Melione was a fun and loving young man and enjoyed being surrounded by his family. Melione was his family’s protector. He loved video games and was...

Ruby H. Pegram was born March 2, 1938, to the union of the late Lee and Willie Mae Hayes in Gilmore, AK. She moved to Columbus, OH at a very early age and was educated in the Columbus Public School system. She continued her studies at Bliss Business School.

Ruby confessed her hope in Christ under the leadership of the...

Patricia Banks, 63, passed away on March 11, 2022. Patricia was born on June 10, 1958 in Mansfield, OH to Isaiah Dulin Sr. and Leavie Dulin.

Patricia graduated from John Hay High School in Cleveland and was a Dietary Aide at Oak Grove Manor. She was a beautiful person who loved her family and friends.

Patricia is preceded in death...

Ann Lois Jordan, 83, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Ann was born on May 24, 1938 in Dawson, GA to Willie C and Neva Lee James.

A 1956 graduate of Mansfield Senior High, Ann worked at Mansfield Tire & Rubber but her number one priority was being a devoted wife to her husband...

Sharronda Latease “Tesse” Fuller was the first baby to be born in Polk County, Florida January 1, 1976 to Kathy Watson and Roderick Fuller. She graduated Class of 1994 from Kathleen Senior High School.

Tease decided to leave the Sunshine State and relocate to Ohio and become a Buckeye. She was a kind, loving, and caring mother who would do...

Emmanuel Cole Sr, age 58. Sunrise March 6, 1964 and Sunset March 1, 2022.

Emmanuel Cole Sr was born on March 6, 1964 to Martha and Gehdi Cole in West Africa. He worked as an fisherman and had six children. When he got to America with his wife Anna, one child had passed away in Africa. So he raised the...

George Edward Goodwin was born January 2, 1933, to the parents of Lee Morris and Carrie Bell Goodwin in Shuqulak, Mississippi. George had a nineth-grade education, but with the things he accomplished you would have thought he had his master’s degree because of the wisdom, knowledge and experience gained throughout his years.

George had the privilege of meeting the love...

Marilyn Pinkston, 68, passed away on March 8, 2022. Marilyn was born on March 11, 1953 in Talladega, AL to Perry Jenkins and Leatha McGhee.

Marilyn was a graduate of Mansfield Senior High School; was a member of Shiloh Full Gospel Baptist Church and was a musician at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and many other churches in the city.

Marilyn...

Joyce Ann Bowens, age 63. Sunrise May 14, 1958 and Sunset March 9, 2022.

Please revisit this page and pray for The Bowens Family as they write Joyce’s obituary

Visitation 1:00 PM and Memorial Service 2:00 PM Monday, March 14, 2022 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Genola Silver Eiland born to Horace and Nancy Richardson Silver on August 10, 1937 in Warrenton, NC. She departed this life peacefully in home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Genola was a wonderful wife, mother, and friend. She never met a stranger. She was an adoptive mother to many and a friend to all. She...

Dalin LaRon Green was born August 17, 1980, to Dave Green Jr. and Linda Green.

Dalin was preceded in death by his Father Dave Green Jr., Grandparent’s: Dave Green, Sr. & Delsie Green, Eldridge Walker, John & Christine Thaggard. Brothers: Christopher Lee Long, Dave (Donnie) Green, III.

Dalin leaves cherished memories with his Loving, Wonderful Mother Linda J. Green. Six...

Mary Ellen Tyler born October 13, 1959 in Columbus, Ohio. She went to rest in peace with her son and other family members on March 7, 2022.

Mary is preceded in death by her son, Eric; sister, Candy; brother, James Jr., and little James; and other family members.

Mary leaves to cherish her memories, mother, Saundra; father, James Sr.; son,...

On Tuesday March 8th, 2022, Lenora (Lennie) Faye Orton, age 70 entered an eternal slumber when she answered the summons and kept her appointment with our almighty Lord and Savior. She peacefully passed away in her home surrounded by her children and loving husband Deacon Matthew Orton of 48yrs.

Lenora was born July 28, 1951, to the late Reverend...

Ira Cross Jr. was born on March 25, 1942 in Greenville, Alabama to the late Ira and Ethlene Cross, and was the oldest of four children. In 1961, Ira moved to Columbus, Ohio. He transitioned peacefully on Monday, March 7, 2022 at the Ohio State University at the tender age of 79.

Ira, affectionately known for many names including “Slim”,...

Terry Eugene Reeves was born in Guam on April 18,1955 to Mary and Caloway Reeves Sr. He was the 4th oldest of 13 children. On March 7th, 2022 at Riverside Methodist Hospital he rejoined his loving parents along with two of his brothers and two of his sisters.

Terry attended Columbus Public Schools. He was a Panther, He graduated from...