Obituaries

Kieshawn Malik Hartley was born January 8, 1997, and was taken from us suddenly on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at the age of 24.

Kieshawn was a handsome, loving, and humorous son, brother, father, uncle, and friend. He loved his mother, sisters, and children more than anything. He was thrilled to embark on a new chapter in his life and...

Charlene Reed affectionately known as “Nanny” was born on January 29, 1945, in Columbus, Ohio to Pearl Williams and Thomas Howard.

Charlene attended the Columbus Public School system and graduated from Central High School and later received her Associate Degree in Medical Assisting from Central Community College.

Charlene was introduced to church at an early age and was a faithful...

Joyce Ann Taylor was born on March 9, 1948 and departed this life unexpectedly on Sunday, September 12, 2021.

Joyce Ann Taylor is predeceased by her parents John and Eloise Virginia Harris.  Sister, Willa Mae Haskins; Sister-in-law Barbara Jean Hudson, Brother-in-laws William Taylor, Harold Taylor, Hayward Taylor and Valentine Gwinn.

Joyce is survived by her loving husband of 56 years...

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all of them also that love his appearing.”                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ~II Timothy 4:7-8

Rita (Reta) Ann...

Carla Jackson, age 56. Sunrise January 23, 1965 and Sunset September 11, 2021.

Please pray for the family as they prepare the obituary.

Visitation 9:00am and Funeral 10:00am Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Power of Prayer, 2155 Curtis Street.

Interment at Green Lawn Cemetery.

Robert “RJ” Steed, age 46. Sunrise July 1, 1975 and Sunset September 10, 2021.

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Visitation 1:00pm and Memorial Service 2:00pm Friday, September 17, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Stella Uvette Boyd, affectionately known as Monk, 59, left us in the early morning of Thursday September 9, 2021. Stella was born May 25, 1962 in Columbus, Ohio to Norma and Cecil Boyd. The fifth child born of a family six, Stella had no problem finding ways to stand out and set herself apart from her siblings.

Stella’s zest for...

Claretta Bennett (Clemons) departed this life on September 9, 2021 at the young age of 80. Claretta was born on November 15, 1940 in East St. Louis, IL. She moved to Detroit, MI in the early fifty’s where she resided with her dearly departed husband Johnnie Clemons Sr. They moved to Toledo, OH shortly after the birth of their first...

Christian L. Dawson unexpectedly passed on September 3, 2021 in San Antonio Texas. He was born to Anita Cotton and Steven Dawson on April 11th, 1987 in Columbus, Ohio.

Christian was a 2005 graduate of Independence High School. After graduation Christian’s love for Computers and Technology landed him various jobs in the Technical Industry.

Christian loved WWE, loved to cook,...

Lula Mae Walton was born on October 12,1932 in Jones, Alabama to the late Jackson “Jack” and Essie Lou Elder.

Lula is carried in spirit by Triedstone Baptist Church where she was a member. She moved to West Virginia where she married Earnest Walton and had 10 children. “Granny” was her nick name; she loved to go to bingo, play...

On September 10th, 2021, Hugh Macy Favor, Jr. passed away quietly after a long illness, surrounded by family. We mourn his passing, and at the same time celebrate his life. Macy, born to Hugh Macy Favor, Sr. and Jacqueline Dupree Favor, was raised in Buffalo, New York, the second of three children, sister Sharon (nieces Raven and Rayna) sister Dietra...

Alexis Ashley Dominique Whitson, age 30. She was born February 4, 1991 in Mansfield, Ohio to Cynthia J. Whitson and Rodney J. Bronson and went Home to be with The Lord September 8, 2021 at MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio.

Alexis was a graduate of Ashland High School, attended University of Toledo and graduated from Cleveland State with a BA...

Beverly J. White, age 75. Sunrise May 6, 1946 and Sunset September 8, 2021.

Please pray for the family as  they prepare the obituary.

Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.

Melvin L. McCoy, age 71. Sunrise November 26, 1949 and Sunset September 4, 2021.

Visitation 10:00 am and Service 11:00 am on Monday, September 13, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE MANSFIELD, 753 McPherson St. Interment at Mansfield Cemetery.

Please pray for the family as they prepare the obituary.

Savanna M. Jackson departed this life on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Savanna was the first born of Cedric and Consuelo “Tiny” Jackson on June 26, 1942.  Savanna was born and raised in Mansfield, Ohio. Savanna accepted Jesus Christ into her life at an early age.

Savanna loved reading, writing, western movies and watch football. She also loved spending time with...

Leigh Ann Gray, age 57. Sunrise October 16, 1963 and Sunset September 6, 2021.

Leigh Ann Gray was a gift to this world. The scriptures teach that “all good and perfect gifts come from the Father of lights,” and those who knew Leigh Ann found that she was both a gift and a light from our Father. Leigh Ann was...

James Curtis (J.C.) Fitz was born on July 17, 1932 in the Chaires Community in Tallahassee, Florida.  James was the thirteenth child born in this union to Nathaniel “Partner” and Dallie Mae Harris Fitz.  James transitioned into eternal rest on Saturday, September 4, 2021.

James confessed Christ as his personal savior at St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church at an...

Torian Davis Bailey, affectionately known as “Tory” was born May 1, 2000; and passed away September 1, 2021.

Tory graduated from Pickerington Central High School in 2018. He went on to study at Ohio University, where he majored in Business Finance. He attended Grace Fellowship Church in Pickerington Ohio with his friends. Attending service was not only enjoyable but was...

Roy David Draughon, Sr., born August 28, 1949, was the 14th of 15 children born to Reverend Eddie and Avetta Draughon in Dunn, NC. He moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1963 and matriculated through Franklin Junior High School and graduated from East High School in 1967. At East High School he played football and also was so fast on the...