Obituaries

The Journey of Jessie L. Woodard Sr., began May 15, 1937, in Ward, Alabama to the Benjamin and Annie Mae Woodard. He was one of fourteen children.

Jessie gave his life to Christ at an early age. He married the late Essie J. Woodard and moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1956. Jessie had one daughter, Annie (Sillis) Rumbley of Mississippi....

Anita Smith, age 64. Sunrise November 4, 1956 and Sunset October 15, 2021.

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Visitation 1:00pm and Memorial Service 2:00pm Friday, October 22, 2021 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Our Beloved Mother Julia M. Banks-Dorsey-Arnold, age 85 was called home to be with the Lord, at home with her Family by her side, on October 13, 2021.

She was born in Riverdale, Georgia to the late Walter Banks and Mary Raven Banks.

Proceeded in death by her Husband Emory Arnold, Daughter Pam (Richard) Green, Son’s Wallace Dorsey and Clayton...

Oretha Garnett, age 60. Sunrise September 30, 1961 and Sunset October 14, 2021.

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SERVICES HAVE BEEN POSTPONED.

In loving memory of Roderick Keith Crenshaw, age 56 who departed this life October 7, 2021

Roderick was born December 11, 1964 in Warren Ohio. He was the son of Henry J. Sr. and Mary E. Jones Crenshaw.

Roderick lived in Columbus Ohio for 40 years. He attended Warren Western Reserve High School class of 1983 and The Ohio State...

Carolyn was born in Granville, Ohio on April 24, 1935 as one of eleven children to the late Lillie Mae (McMillan) and Rev. Augustus “Gus” G. Oliver. Carolyn passed away unexpectedly at her home on March 18, 2020. She was the proud mother of 6 sons and 16 grandchildren.

A longtime resident of Newark, Carolyn worked periodically as a caregiver...

The Journey of Jessie L. Woodard Sr., began May 15, 1937, in Ward, Alabama to the Benjamin and Annie Mae Woodard. He was one of fourteen children.

Jessie gave his life to Christ at an early age. He married the late Essie J. Woodard and moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1956. Jessie had one daughter, Annie (Sillis) Rumbley of Mississippi....

Tiffany Nicole Williams was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 11, 2021 at the age of 35.

Born in Columbus, Ohio, she was the daughter of Chamelle Williams and Landus Turner Sr. She graduated from Columbus West High School in 2005.

Tiffany was loved by many. She will be remembered for her loving and caring personality....

Beatrice Christine Lewis passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at the age of 87. She was born June 29, 1934 in Maxey’s, Georgia. As the youngest of four children, to the late Rev. McKinley and Rosa Lee (Robinson) Stephens.

Beatrice moved to Mansfield, Ohio as a young teenager and shortly after began touring in the Southern Gospel Circuit and...

Pearlie Mae Hudgins “Cookie” entered into eternal rest October 4, 2021, at 79. Born October 27, 1941, in West Virginia to Orlando and Earlie Mae Johnson. She graduated from Aracoma High School in Logan, West Virginia.

Pearlie married Robert L. Hudgins and they had five wonderful children, Deborah Ann Knox, Katie Lee Hudgins, Robert Lee Hudgins, Carolyn Lorraine Hudgins, and...

Ronald T. Knight was born on May 8,1975 in Columbus, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his Mother Dorothy Pitts; Grandmother Adell Knight; Grandfather Ralph Knight Sr.; Uncles Ralph Knight Jr., Raymond Knight, Roger Knight Sr.; He leaves to cherish his memory his sister, Samantha Pitts; his son Teyon Knight and his daughter Ziyonna Lamarr, as well as 2...

Terica (Sweetpea) Shawntell Brown finished life’s race on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Born November 7, 1973, in Mansfield, OH, to the late Darlene Brown and Grady Sambo Coffee, Sweetpea lived life to the fullest in the company of family and friends. She was known for showcasing her culinary skills, decorating and hosting parties to celebrate any occasion. In addition, Sweetpea...

Thomas Vandy, age 51. Sunrise February 14, 1970 and Sunset October 7, 2021.

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Visitation 9:00am and Funeral 10:00am Saturday, November 6, 2021 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Interment at Blendon Central Cemetery.

Princess Mosley was born on August 20, 1989, in Columbus, Ohio. She passed from this earthly life at age 32 to eternal life on September 26, 2021, at Ohio State Medical Center Main Campus.

Princess was raised as a Christian, her mother, Alice kept the children involved in church and various outreach programs. She attended Hubbard Elementary, Rosemore Middle and...

Arther Haynes transitioned to our heavenly Father, Tuesday October 5, 2021. He was the third child born on July 31, 1947 to the late Willie and Daisy (Ballard) Haynes, Sr. in Rich, Mississippi.

Arther was a United States Army veteran who served honorably as a SP4 Sergeant and rose to the rank of E6 who worked in transportation during the...

Cory Alexander was born October 15, 1989. He went home to be with the Lord on October 1, 2021 at the age of 31. Cory lived a life of praise and we believe he is rejoicing with the Lord forevermore therefore we do not mourn as the world mourns because we have a blessed hope to meet him again and...

Rosmarie Jones, 71. Sunrise December 7, 1949 and Sunset October 4, 2021.

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Memorial Service 1-5:00pm Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Bexley American Legion Post, 3227 E. Livingston Ave.