Obituaries

Oct 21, 2025

Eric Scott Smith, age 55. Sunrise January 28, 1970 and Sunset October 21, 2025. Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:30 AM Friday, October 31, 2025 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, SPRINGFIELD CHAPEL, 823 S. Yellow Springs St. To read the complete obituary, order flowers, view video tribute and offer condolences to the Smith Family, revisit www.TheChapelofPeace.com

Oct 21, 2025

Robert Anthony Burel, affectionately known as “Tony,” age 63, of Canal Winchester, OH, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday afternoon, October 21, 2025, at OhioHealth Pickerington Methodist Hospital.

He was born on June 4, 1962, in Fremont, Ohio, to the late Robert E. Burel and Emma Jean (Lomax) Burel.

A 1980 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. He married Frankee Lee on August...

Oct 21, 2025

Leading as a servant, making others’ lives better. This was Charles Ronald Coates’ motto regarding his vision for Rei Lakes.

Charles R. Coates, born August 21, 1938, to George Coates and Edith (Jackson) Moore.

He served in the United States Army, received an honorable discharge, and moved to Harrisburg, PA, with family members. While living in Harrisburg, Charles worked various jobs in...

Oct 20, 2025

Oct 18, 2025

Jacquelyn Jeanette 'Love' Goodwin, age 90, of Mansfield, passed into the arms of The Most High, Yahuah, at her home, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Jacquelyn, known by most as Jackie, was born on September 6, 1935, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Dr. Milas Sloan Love III and Vicki Love. She grew up in...

Oct 17, 2025

Rosa Lee Kent Williams was born to Tom and Mary Harris Kent in Omar, West Virginia on December 22, 1927. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Barney James Warren, Ross McNary, and John M. Williams. Rosa was born the 4th child in a family of 2 daughters and 4 sons. She was preceded in death by her 5...

Oct 17, 2025

Tyger Keyanta Russell-Morris, 39, affectionately known as “TWO” by her mother was born June 4, 1986 to Beatrice Russell-Suber in Columbus, OH. She entered eternal rest on October 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Compassion, perseverance and an unshakable love for others best defines Tyger’s life. From a young age, Tyger’s nurturing spirit shined brightly. She was the kind of...

Oct 16, 2025

Neborah Alexander Walker Ingram was born August 15, 1946, in Pelham, Georgia to Fellom Alexander, Jr. and Emma Lou McCormick. She was the second child born to this union. She had eleven siblings: five sisters, Betty, Frances, Anna, Donna and Barbara and six brothers, Fellom, Paul, Michael, Anthony, Hamilton and Alex.

Neborah grew up in Pelham, a small agricultural town that...

Oct 16, 2025

Betty Ann Palmer-Harris, age 88, of Mansfield, Ohio, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on October 16, 2025. She was born on July 1, 1937, in Brownsville, Tennessee, to the late Leonard T. Taylor and Fannie M. Fain.

In 1956, Betty moved to Mansfield, Ohio, where she built a remarkable life rooted in faith, family, and service. She attended...

Oct 16, 2025

Rosie was born on November 15, 1968 in Columbus, OH. She was 1987 graduate of Whetstone High school. Rosie had one Daughter, Cierra the love of her life. She was a stay at home mother who enjoyed raising and caring her Cierra. 

Rosie joined Triedstone Baptist Church at an early age and enjoyed the preached word, all choirs and special activities....

Oct 16, 2025

I was born Dorothy Marie (affectionally known as Ree) Ditaway on November 20, 1952, in Newbern, Alabama to Carrie Marie Ditaway and Luke Jackson. My maternal grandparents Fannie Belle and Richard Allen Ditaway raised me alongside my cousins Diane (Ditaway) (Edwin) Williams, and Shellie (Ditaway) Carter. I loved playing baseball, outdoors activities, and driving fast. After graduating from West Side...

Oct 15, 2025

Oct 14, 2025

Loving Memory of My Beloved Sister

Today, we celebrate the life of a God-fearing, prayer warrior who walked faithfully with the Lord and touched every life she encountered. She was a woman who always put her family first — loving, nurturing, and supporting everyone around her with a heart full of grace.

Elaine now joins eternal rest, her beloved husband Larry Billings,...

Oct 14, 2025

Laurie Ann Davis was born on July 21, 1961, to Jacqueline Mack Graves and Homer Russell in Cincinnati, OH. She departed from us on October 14, 2025.

Laurie graduated from Brookhaven High School; she attended college and earned her associate's degree in billing and coding. Laurie worked at OSU Hospital doing billing and coding for 15 years. Then Laurie began owning...

Oct 14, 2025

Bishnu Maya Kharel, age 87. Sunrise September 23, 1938 and Sunset October 14, 2025. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers. 

Oct 14, 2025

Robert H. Moore, Jr, affectionately known as Bob Moore, was born to Robert H. Moore, Sr. and Mary Frances Gamble (Moore) on April 1, 1945, in Huddy, KY.

Bob graduated from Liberty High School c/o 1963 in Williamson, WV. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served from October 1964 to October 1968. Bob also served in the...

Oct 13, 2025

Evelyn Turner, age 92. Sunrise August 25, 1933 and Sunset October 13, 2025. Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Chapel of Peace - North, 2500 Cleveland Ave.. Interment at Memory Lane Crematory. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave. To read the...

Oct 13, 2025

Marian Joyce Johnson was born on October 1, 1944, in McRoberts, Kentucky, to James A. Johnson and Fannie D. Johnson (Butler).

In the year of 1949, her family moved to Columbus, Ohio. Graduated from Whitehall Yearling High School, where she played volleyball, basketball, and sang in the girls' glee club. In 1969, she was blessed with a daughter. Marion worked as...

Oct 12, 2025

Robert D. (Bob) Scott Sr., 87, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family. He was born in Xenia, Ohio, on August 30, 1938, to the late Clarence William and Pauline (Sanford) Scott Sr. He retired from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base as Deputy Chief of Supply after 37 years of dedicated service. A...

Oct 11, 2025

George Michael Payton, 72, of Gahanna, Ohio, peacefully passed away on October 11, 2025. Born on September 1, 1953, Michael lived a life marked by purpose, integrity, and a steadfast commitment to justice, service, and family.

Michael is preceded in death by his parents, Marilyn (Milton) Harris and George Payton, sister Cathy Purdy, brother Mo, and sisters-in-laws, Debra Woods, Lynette Woods,...