Obituaries

Joe Daniel (Danny) Rawls transitioned to our Heavenly Kingdom on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at the age of 74.  He was born in Mansfield, Ohio, on November 6, 1946.

After graduating from Malabar High School in 1965, he joined the Air Force and served in Thailand during the Vietnam War. Upon returning, Danny married his childhood sweetheart, Evelyn J. Reed....

Christian Davion Slattery, affectionately known as “Ooh” was born to Aleasia Revels and Donald Slattery on March 24, 1995, at Grant Hospital.

Christian attended Westerville North High School, and later obtained his GED. He was accepted to the Ohio State Barber College, where he graduated and was board-certified. He was happily employed with Psychobilly Barbershop at the time of his...

Julius Mosley was born January 20, 1980. Julius was named after his grandfather. He was so full of life. Julius was a former student of Columbus Public Schools.

Julius was a father of five, with four girls and one son. Julius loved his children and had a good relationship with them. Julius also loved animals and was a certified...

Jessie Mae Nichols was born in Bonnie Blue, VA on June 2, 1934 to the late George and Ethel Thompson. She departed this life on October 2, 2021. She attended Williamson High where she graduated in 1951. Thereafter, she wed Carl Nichols in Columbus Ohio on March 24, 1956. They welcomed their daughter Kathy E Talbert (Nichols) on June 7,...

Kinnetha Woods was born November 21,1955 to Ronald and Alberta Wade in Columbus Ohio, and later married Wayne Woods Sr. Kinnetha departed this life October 2, 2021. Kinnetha proceeded in death by husband Wayne Woods Sr., Mother Alberta Wade, Father Ronald Wade, and Sister Toya Wade.

Kinnetha leaves to cherish her memory Brother Michael Wade, Daughter Fatina (William) Richards, Son...

Mable June Sias was born Monday, June 1, 1925 in McNab, Arkansas, to the late Blanche William Nelson and I. V. Nelson. She surrendered peacefully to God’s will and transitioned on Friday, October 1, 2021 to rest in His arms of eternal life with her daughter Blanche by her side. Family that greeted her with open arms are parents; husbands,...

Van Lee Smith, 51 of Columbus, Ohio passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 at St. Ann’s Methodist Hospital. He was born July 5, 1970 in Delaware, Ohio to Robert Russell and the late Flora Lynn Smith.

Van worked for Wheels Transportation for a year. Van was an avid fan of Ohio State Buckeyes and Pittsburg Steelers. He loved family gatherings,...

Flander “Blue” Davis was born on April 3, 1934 in Blair, SC to the late Joseph and Mary (Camak) Davis. Flander passed this life quietly on Thursday, September 30, 2021 after a brief illness at Avita Ontario hospital.

In 1954, Flander moved with his parents and siblings to Mansfield, OH. In his youth, he helped on the family farm where...

Rosa Lee McDaniel passed away on October 1, 2021. She was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on February 22, 1943.

Rosa Lee retired after 17 years with New York State Dept. of Mental health. Rosa Lee loved to cook and listen to R & B music and enjoyed gambling and playing cards.

Rosa was called home by her Lord and...

Thelma L Ayler, age 99.

Sunrise May 6, 1922 and Sunset September 29, 2021.

Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Monday October 11, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. Interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.

On Sunday, September 26, 2021, Cordella Reese, loving Mother of four children, passed away at age 70. Cordella was born on July 7, 1951, in Columbus, OH to Lucille Reese Hall and Cordell Reese.

Cordella was a phenomenal woman, and she knew it. She was bold, strong, fearless, and beautiful. Growing up she attended South High School. She married David...

Me’Eisha Estell Barnett, was born to Ivette Harris (Barnett) & Dwyane Barnett on October 6, 1982; A woman of God with a warm and inviting spirit for those that knew her. Always happy and smiles throughout her life no matter what situations, she lived life on her terms no matter what life brought her she stayed Godly and upbeat.

Brilliant...

Erica DeShaye King, of Columbus, Ohio stepped into the loving arms of Jesus on September 24, 2021. She is deeply loved and will be forever missed.

Erica was born July 31, 1981 to the late Lucille King and Martin Smart. She graduated from Franklin Heights High School in 1999. She then went on to earn a bachelor’s degree and two...

Comiyyah Nachelle Wilder – August 13,1991 – September 28, 2021. Comiyyah Wilder of Mansfield, OH passed this life September 28,2021 at Avita Health System, after a short illness. She was born August 13, 1991 to the late Veronica “Punkin” Toddie, and Corey Wilder Sr. Comiyyah enjoyed cooking in her spare time and  spending time with her family, & friends. Her...

Fredina Lee Eskridge was born May 25, 1968, to Fred Sr. & Jean Eskridge. She gave her life to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ while attending services regularly.

Fredina, more affectionately known as “Dina”, lived a full and beautiful life. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Ohio University, where she took on many adventures including becoming a Sigma Sweetheart....

Alvin L. Freeman Sr. was born in Mansfield, Ohio in 1945 to parents John Freeman and Pauline Goss. Alvin went Home to be with The Lord on September 28, 2021.

Alvin is survived by his daughter, Monecka T. Freeman of Columbus, Ohio; son, Anthony J. Freeman and Antione Bosley; sister, Paula Singleton of Mansfield; brothers, John Singleton of Zanesville, OH...

Mechele Shawn Cromartie, age 53, ws born on April 23, 1968, in Sharon, PA to his mother Christine Hooker and James Hampton. On Friday, September 24, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio he closed his eyes and passed on to glory.

Mechele attended Hubbard High School in Hubbard, Ohio. While at Hubbard High he was an all-star MVP for football. Mechele moved...

Toddia Marie Johnson, 33, of Columbus, OH transitioned peacefully on September 25, 2021.

Toddia was born May 4, 1988 in Columbus, Ohio to Reesa (Davis-Johnson) Carter and Todd B. Johnson. She attended West High School and was employed by Panera Bread and McDonald’s.

Toddia had a vibrant, outgoing personality evidenced by the many lives that she touched. Tido, which she...

Ms. Rosezetta Black, age 63.

Sunrise March 31, 1958 and Sunset September 28, 2021.

Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Monday, October 4, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE MANSFIELD 753 McPherson St. Masks and social distancing are required.  Interment at Mansfield Cemetery Association.

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