Obituaries

William Haven Gardiner II, also known as “Willie” and “Brother” was born on November 28, 1954 and departed this life on August 14, 2021.

He will be remembered for his great sense of humor and big personality. He attended South High School in Columbus, Ohio.

He met Pamela (Chapman), and they were married in 1972. He liked to play chess...

Wanda “Faye” Chapple, age 61 was born March 12, 1960, in Anniston, Alabama. Wanda was the eldest of four. Wanda moved to Columbus, OH in 1972.

She was baptized and received the Lord at a young age. On Friday, August 13, 2021, Wanda was called Home to be with the Lord. Wanda was a faithful member of Jerusalem Tabernacle Baptist...

The heavenly Dawg Pound has another loyal fan now that Dwight has joined them. He was born, March 31, 1951, in Greensboro, Alabama to Albert and Annie Lou Britford. He peacefully went to rest on August 13, 2021, age 70, surrounded by loved ones.

Dwight was a graduate of Mohawk High School, eventually making his way to settle in Columbus,...

Mr. Robert Owens, 73, passed away on August 12, 2021. Robert was born on August 26, 1947 in Birmingham, AL to Eugene Owens Sr. and Erma Owens.

Robert was a graduate of Mansfield Senior High School class of 1965, enlisted in the U.S. Army and attended North Central State College. He was self employed and enjoyed preparing taxes.

He is...

Ernestine Barker (Stennie) Williams was born July 28, 1938. In Loganville, Ga. Born to parents of Blondine Catlin and Farris Hammonds. Ernestine moved to Columbus Ohio in 1960.

She married Alfred W. Williams, Jr. in 1985. She was employed with The Ohio State University Hospital, as Surgical Sterile Tech where she retired after 28 years of employment. After retirement she...

Flora Ann Steptoe Leftwich was born on October 17, 1930, in Columbus, Ohio. She preceded in death by her parents Arnold “Bunch “and Gertrude Steptoe and son Carlo V. Leftwich. Flora leaves to cherish her memory her son, Bartone Corvair “Corleone” Leftwich, granddaughter, Carlesha Valentine, grandson, Antone D. Leftwich; and great grandchildren, Antone M. Leftwich, Miyah Dunlap, and M. Amir...

Nicole Renee Rakes, 51, was born to Harry J. Goins and Patricia C. Rakes on July 1, 1970 in Columbus, Ohio. She went home to be with the Lord, unexpectedly, on July 20, 2021.

Nicole graduated from Independence High School, class of 1989. She attended Ohio Dominican University. Over the years she worked in a variety of office-related positions. She...

Donna Mae (Howard) Ross was called home on July 31, 2021. Donna was born November 12, 1944. She is the fourth daughter of William and Dorothy Howard.

Donna attended Central High School. She and her first love Abraham Craig were the parents of William B. and Eric L. Howard. Later, she went on to marry William Everett and Kimberly Everett...

Roy Arlan Woodson-Levey Jr., was born May 19, 1944 in Evanston, Illinois to Roy and Elaine Williams Woodson-Levey. In 1963, he received his high school diploma from Chicago’s Englewood High School. Upon graduation from Englewood, he enrolled in Chicago Vocational Trade School. Roy successfully completed the program and received a collision repair technician certification. Roy relocated to Columbus, Ohio with...

Doris Jean Hickman Goodwin was born July 31st, 1932, to the parents of Otis and Mary-Bell Hickman in Shuqulak, Mississippi. Doris received her formal education through the Shuqulak public school system. After high school she attended Mary Holmes College in West Point, Mississippi, where she excelled in her studies and graduated with an Associate Degree in Education. After graduating she...

Bertha Mae Board, 89, passed away on August 5, 2021. Bertha was born on November 29, 1931 in Glen White, WV to John Little and Mary Little.

Bertha was a member of Mansfield First Assembly where she served with the Sick and Shut In Ministry. She loved to spend time with her family, fishing and sewing. She is preceeded in...

Mother Alma Ivery was born on June 27, 1927 and at 94 years of age passed back into the Arms of God on August 2, 2021.

Mother Ivery is retired from DCSC (DSCC) in 1994 and worked part time at the Ohio Dept of Taxation where she made more friends, but her joy was serving the Lord and her church...

Norwood Meredith Faison aka “Steve”. A caring partner, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, departed this life on August 1, 2021 at the age of 75.

Steve was born to Annie Faison on December 1, 1945 in Richmond, Virginia. After high school, Steve enlisted in the U.S Air Force where he served his country proudly for four years before an...

Richard “Patch Eye” Lane was born on July 21,1964 to Ethel Lane in Columbus, Ohio.

Richard was a great brother, a great uncle and friend. He had a very kind, wonderful spirit and did no harm to no one. All He had for you was love, encouragement and jokes he loved to draw and would draw often with his great...

Precious J. Holliday passed away at the tender age of 26, with her loving mother by her side.

Precious, affectionately known as “Presh”, was born in Columbus, Ohio. She was not only one of three children, she was also the eldest and served as her two younger brothers “Momma Too”.

Precious attended Linden McKinley S.T.E.M. Academy in Columbus, Ohio. During...

Mother Ruth E. Qualls, age 97. Sunrise October 2, 1923, and Sunset August 3, 2021. She was the first born of six children to the marriage union of William Hunter and Mattie (Gates) Hunter. She was born and raised in Columbus, Oh.

On October 11, 1940. Ruth Elizabeth Gates married James Edward Qualls Sr. James and Ruth spend years building...

Cheryl Lynn Bryant, 64 of Mansfield, passed after a 13-year battle with Cancer. Despite receiving an innovative Car-T Cell Treatment her smile, faith, and character never wavered. Born June 10, 1957 in Mansfield to the late Henry and Celestine (Moffett) Shepard, she was a lifelong resident and graduated from Mansfield Sr. High in 1975. She earned an Associates of Arts...

William Benjamin Robinson of Columbus, Ohio was born August 15, 1965 to Joyce Robinson and Jimmy McQueen both of Youngstown, Ohio.

 

He unexpectedly transitioned on August 3, 2021 at the age of 55.  William was sweet, kind and a pleasant child with a huge smile on his face and a big heart, but he could be mischievous at...