Obituaries

Mattie M. Brown, age 77. Sunrise January 29, 1943 and Sunset January 5, 2021.

PUBLIC Visitation 1:00 PM.

PRIVATE Visitation 2:00 PM and Funeral 3:00 PM Thursday, January 21, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Please keep the family in your prayers as the family write’s the obituary....

Myrtle Faye Wagner , age 77, affectionately called “Faye” was born Monday, September 13, 1943 to Walter Q. and Ruby M. Crisp Peters in Beckley, West Virginia. She gained her wings on Thursday, January 7, 2021.

When she was two years old, they relocated to Lima, OH where she attended the Lima Public Schools. She spent many precious times with...

Larry Wallstrum passed away January 7, 2021 at the age of 75.

Larry was a Vietnam Veteran who retired from the Post Office in 2005 after 30 years.

Larry is survived by his wife of 50 years, Irmgard; children, Wendy (Geoffrey) Bruce, Sarah (Aaron Aufderheide) Tripi, and David (Dauntrica) Wallstrum; brother, Merle (Sandy) Wallstrum; nephews, Timothy (Ruth) Wallstrum and Jeffrey...

Leanna M. Clifford-Terrell, Sunrise January 12, 1960 and Sunset January 8, 2021.

Leanna was a graduate of Briggs High School in 1978 where she ran track and played softball. Leanna always had a knack for numbers which lead her to become an accountant for Grumman Flexible, Inc. Leanna was an avid softball player. She played many years in the local...

Lillie G Smith, age 104.

Sunrise March 24, 1916 and Sunset January 8, 2021.

Visitation 1:00 PM- 3:00 PM Wednesday, January 13, 2021 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.)Columbus, Ohio.

Interment at Todd Cemetery in Youngstown, Ohio....

Dailey Shepherd Jr, age 83. Sunrise March 9, 1937 and Sunset December 22, 2020. Private Visitation 10:00 AM and Private Funeral Service 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 13, 2021 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.). Mask and Social Distancing are required....

Richard Houser Jr, 58, passed away on December 30, 2020 at Grant Hospital, Columbus Ohio. Richard was born July 18, 1962 in Cleveland, OH, a son to the late Richard and Thelma J. Hauser Sr. He graduated from South High School, Youngstown, OH in 1981. Richard was an Air Force veteran who served at Clark Air Base, Philippines; Carswell AFB,...

William A. Tanksley, age 76. Sunrise January 20, 1944 and Sunset January 5, 2021.

PUBLIC Visitation 9:00 AM.

PRIVATE Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Thursday, January 14, 2021 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.).

Interment...

Ballard Justice, age 78.

Sunrise January 24, 1942 and Sunset January 8, 2021.

Private Visitation 10:00 AM and Private Funeral Service 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at God’s Grace Deliverance APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH 175 Fairway Blvd Whitehall, Ohio.

Mask and Social Distancing are required.

Interment at Franklin Hills Memory Gardens. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to...

Kenneth Rashawn Palmer born September 6, 1989 in Columbus, Ohio. Kenneth went home to be with the Lord on January 1, 2021. “God’s Gift” was entrusted to Charles and Barbara Palmer to parent Kenneth, also he was nurtured by late grandparents, Betty and George Watkins. Kenneth graduated from Marion Franklin high school in 2008 and went on to attend the...

Jessie (Flo Jo) Denise Tatum was born in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, August 16, 1958 to Mary Grace Woodruff and Robert Williams.

Jessie received her High School Diploma from Marion Franklin High School. She went on to attend Norfolk State University where she received her Bachelor Degree in Business. Jessie continued her educational pursuit by attending Central Michigan there...

Loretta McLaughlin, age 86. Sunrise November 18, 1934 and Sunset January 5, 2021.

Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Columbus Christian Center, 2300 N Cassady Ave.

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.

John Millard Whatley, Jr. entered life on March 7, 1954, to the late John M. and Lousie Whatley, Sr. of Mansfield, Ohio. John, Jr. entered eternal rest on December 24, 2020 with his loved ones by his side.

John had many passions, and he loved helping others in any way that he could. In 2004, he worked for the...

Alisa Ellen Houston, age 56.

Sunrise January 25, 1964 and Sunset January 1, 2021.

Visitation 11:00 AM and Funeral Service 12:00 PM Monday, January 11, 2021 at Victory Deliverance Church, 1718 Myrtle Ave. Mask and Social Distancing are required. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave. To...

Taniqua P. Thompson was born in Columbus, Ohio on April 21, 1982. She was a loving mother, sister, aunt, and friend.

Taniqua Thompson went to be with her Lord on Monday, January 4, 2021 at the age of 38.

Taniqua was a graduate of North High School and worked for the US Post Office.

Taniqua was preceded in death by...

David Andrew Gaines was born on July 7, 1958, to Chauncey Wills and Brunetta Gaines in Columbus, Ohio.

David was a graduate of Mifflin High School. Upon graduation, David enjoyed a diverse career in quality control for Mercedes Benz, construction, and, most recently, a devoted caregiver to family and friends.

David had a zeal for life and never met a...

Sadie was born to Johnnie and Katie Owens Pipkins on October 28, 1948 in Birmingham, AL. She was raised in Mansfield, Ohio graduating from Mansfield Senior High in 1966 and went on to marry Ronald Boone in 1967, who preceded her in death.

Sadie later moved to Columbus, Ohio where she was a babysitter for parents as well as...