Obituaries

Walden “Butch” Jefferson, 72, passed away on January 10, 2022. Walden was born on March 3, 1949 in Mansfield, OH to W.B. Jefferson Sr. and Pearl Jefferson.

Butch was a graduate of Mansfield Senior High School, U.S. Army Veteran, Bronze Star Recipient serving during Vietnam War and Dessert Storm and retired from AK Steel. Mr. Jefferson served 16 years...

Floyd E. Norris Jr, passed away on January 5, 2022 in Mansfield, Ohio. Floyd was born in Brooklyn, New York on February 17, 1960 to Loretta and Floyd Norris Sr. He moved to Mansfield as a child and returned to New York City as a young adult. Floyd returned to Mansfield in 2016 where he lived until his passing.

Floyd...

Henry C. May, age 28, born December 16, 1993 in Columbus, Ohio, and departed this life January 7, 2022. He was a graduate of West High School.

Henry enjoyed cooking and was an avid fan of The Ohio State University football team.

Henry is preceded in death by his grandmother, Mary Briggs.

Henry leaves to cherish his memory, his mother,...

Jennifer was a devoted daughter, loving and caring sister and an amazing aunt and friend. Jennifer was soft-spoken, easy going, quick to laugh, smile and lend a hand. You could always count on her to bless you and brighten your day with phone calls ending with “I love you” and text messages that would always end with “I love you...

Christian Kofi Amamoh, age 57. Sunrise August 27, 1964 and Sunset December 28, 2021.

Please revisit this page and pray for the Amamoh Family as they write Christian’s obituary.

Private Visitation 10:00 AM and Private Funeral Service 11:00 AM Friday, January 21, 2022 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave. Interment at Blendon...

Stephanie Ruth Hoy, 42 of Kalamazoo, Michigan departed this earthly life on December 26, 2021.

Stephanie was preceded in death by her mother Deborah Ruth Hoy, her fraternal grandparents Bell Sr. and Nancy Hoy and her maternal grandmother Naomi Ruth Easley and her Uncles Lester Hoy and Tyrone Hoy.

Stephanie graced this earth in Waukegan, Illinois the first child of...

Robert L. Caudle, age 82. Sunrise February 4, 1939 and Sunset January 10, 2022.

 

Visitation 11:00 AM and Private Memorial Service 12:00 PM Monday, January 17, 2022 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).

 

Please keep the family in...

Mrs. Pearl Howard, 79, passed away on January 9, 2022. Pearl was born on July 12, 1942 in Bucyrus, OH to Nelly and Washington Carter.

Pearl was a member of Oasis of Love where she served on the Mothers Board and Missionary Board Ministries. She retired from Mansfield City Schools as a Social Worker and Secretary.

She is preceeded in...

Eva I. Ingram, age 92. Sunrise December 22, 1929 and Sunset January 5, 2022.

PLease revisit this page and pray for the Ingram family as they write the obituary for Eva.

Visitation 5:00 PM and Funeral Service 6:00 PM Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies. Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estates January 17, 2022 at 10am....

This is the story of Sonya (Sonie) Jean White.  Sonie was a Beautiful Soul who was born September 8, 1970 to Charles Lee Givens and Delores Givens in Columbus Ohio. A member of the National Honor Society, she graduated from Mifflin High School in 1988; prior to attending Columbus State Community College for an Associate Degree.  Sonie was employed with...

James G. Weatherspoon, age 80. Passed away on January 9, 2022, with his wife and family by his side. He was born September 18, 1941, to Dorothy Black and Henry Weatherspoon in Columbus, Ohio.

Jim’s formal education went up to the 10th. grade. He began working at an early age.  At age 13 he began working for Weishemer Company, while...

Allen Hairston, 71, of Columbus, Ohio passed away January 7, 2022, at home of COPD.

Allen was born in Columbus, Ohio on June 4, 1950, to Jessie Hairston and Helen Robison. He attended Champion and graduated from Linden McKinley High School. After high school he attended CTI and was employed by the State of Ohio as a records officer.

Allen...

Teirsa Henry Martin was born on July 13, 1977 in Columbus Ohio to Sonja Eberhardt and Ronald Allen Peaks Sr.

Teirsa went to Fort Hayes Career Center, studying Criminal Law to be a police officer. Teirsa was also a part of the Gifted and Talented in music and art. She was employed by YMCA. Teirsa was known for her amazing...

Betty Joan Scruggs, age 80. Sunrise May 11, 1941 and Sunset January 9, 2022. Betty is preceded in death by both of her parents Ballard and Dollours; siblings, Mary Louise Wilson-Morgan and Lelia Ann Wilson-Smith. Survived by her children, Walter L. (Lucy ) Scruggs, Bonita D. Scruggs, Rodney R. (Victoria) Scruggs Sr., Lanere L. (Tobious) Byrd; siblings, Ilona Mason and...

Mary Elizabeth Barrett, age 67, was born November 20, 1954 in Beardsfork, WV. She departed this life on January 7, 2022.

Mary was always there to assist with others and in the time of their needs and had a charitable heart. Mary always baby sited for family members and for other families in the community. Mary loved to clean wanted...

Douglas was born July 13, 1966, the firstborn child of Douglas Sr. and Jacqueline McDowell, in Columbus, Ohio.

He leaves a massive hole in the hearts of his family and friends, who were entertained by his sense of humor, hilarious laughter, and advice. He truly was the life of the party and a Big Brother to all who knew him....

Edward Pyfrom Sr, age 84. Sunrise July 21, 1937 and Sunset December 27, 2021.

Please pray for the family as they prepare the obituary.

Visitation 11:0am and Memorial Service 12:00pm Friday, January 14, 2022 at The Potter’s House, 3220 Lowell Drive.

Rebecca, also known affectionately as “Becky” was born April 18, 1935 to Charles and Marie Barnes in McDonough, Georgia. As a young child her family moved to Columbus, Ohio and became part of a close-knit community called Burnside. Rebecca was a graduate of West High school.

On November 26, 1957 she married her childhood sweetheart Earl Redman with whom she...