Obituaries

Mar 20, 2025

In Loving Memory of

Aaron Michael Holley Shumate

Also known as "Big A"

December 23, 1985 - March 20, 2025

Aaron Michael Holley Shumate, 39, of Columbus, Ohio, transitioned to eternal life on Thursday, March 20, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born just two days before Christmas on December 23, 1985, Aaron was a treasured gift to his family. His parents, Alex and Sharon,...

Mar 20, 2025

Graze Edgar (G.E.) Embry. The Embry-Woods family lost a distinguished senior statesman in Graze Edgar Embry. Graze, referred to as G.E. and Erby was born Oct. 5, 1929, in Springfield, OH. He passed on Mar. 20, 2025, in Norcross, GA. Graze was the last surviving son of William Lewis & Alice (Cunningham) Embry and grandson of Gabriel Lewis & Laura...

Mar 18, 2025

Kenyatta “Yatta” Bosley, 52, passed away on March 18, 2025. Born on May 20, 1972, in Columbus, Ohio, Kenyatta was a vibrant and loving soul who brightened the lives of everyone around him.

Kenyatta attended Brookhaven High School. Kenyatta worked as the Head Cook and was known as the Best Cook at both McDonald’s and Wendy’s and always brought his signature...

Mar 18, 2025

OBITUARY

To know Joanne Sylvia Parks was to witness a life lived with purpose, unwavering faith, joy, and boundless love. A devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, and loyal friend, Joanne departed this world peacefully on March 18, 2025, at her home in Mansfield, Ohio, just two weeks after celebrating her 76th birthday. Born on March 2, 1949, in Baltimore, Maryland,...

Mar 18, 2025

Seigle Lanier Jr., age 87, better known as 'Larry' went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Seigle was born November 22, 1937, in Bessemer, Alabama to the late Seigle and Essie Lanier.

Seigle was baptized at an early age at Macedonia Baptist Church in Bessemer, Alabama and was involved in many church activities. His biggest joy...

Mar 17, 2025

Linda Simpson Williams

It is with great sadness that our family is mourning the departure of our beloved mother and wife, Linda Simpson Williams. We were inspired by her unwavering courage and strength as she faced life's greatest challenge with grace, ultimately answering God's call to come home on March 17th, 2025. Linda lived with purpose, always putting family, friends, and...

Mar 17, 2025

Darvale Lamar Thomas was born September 28, 1988, in Kankakee, IL to Gwendolyn Thomas. He was a very smart man who wanted to explore life. He loved to travel when he had the opportunity. He was a cook and construction worker.

Darvale will be remembered for his vibrant personality and his beautiful smile. He loved to tell jokes. And most of...

Mar 17, 2025

Ashley Nicole Anderson was born on Thursday, December 13,1984 in Jackson, MS to Mary M. Anderson (Smith) and Anthony C. Anderson.

Ashley attended Eastmoor Academy and Wright State University where she studied Criminal Psychology and African American Studies.

Ashley was an extremely compassionate and caring person, who loved her family and friends deeply. On December 31, 2006, Ashley gave birth to her...

Mar 16, 2025

Mar 16, 2025

In Loving Memory of Richard Rodell Cochran

October 11, 1962 - March 16, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Richard Rodell Cochran, who left this world on March 16, 2025, at the age of 62. Richard was a man of strength, kindness, and endless talent-a loving father, a caring brother, and a true friend to many.

Born on October 11,...

Mar 16, 2025

Alexanderia Desiree Walton, affectionately known as “Alex” was born on July 4, 1996, and took her last breath on March 16, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio.

Alex was educated through the Columbus Public School system and graduated from Eastmoor Academy High School. She furthered her education at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, studying International Business. Alex’s artistry and creativity shifted her...

Mar 15, 2025

David George Reid was born on April 29, 1940, in Columbus, Ohio, and went home to be with the Lord on March 15, 2025.

Also known as David Reid, Mr. DGR, Pop Reid, Pops, Unc, Uncle Dave, and, according to Poke (Darla), the Best Dad Ever, David was a man of many names and even more love.

He was a proud graduate...

Mar 15, 2025

Mr. Kyle Lamont Woolfolk, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully at the Kobacker House on March 15, 2025. Funeral services will be conducted at Marlan Gary Funeral Home-Chapel of Peace North on Friday, March 28, 2025. Visitation will be held at 10:00 A.M and Funeral services will be from 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Pastor Deborah A. Benford of Hephzibah,...

Mar 15, 2025

Mar 14, 2025

Larry Leo Gore was born on March 3,1950 at 721 Stambaugh Ave in Columbus, Ohio and

transitioned to be with be the Lord on March 14, 2025 at the Wexner Heritage Rehabilitation Center on College Ave in Columbus Ohio. Larry was a prodigy of the Columbus Public School System where he attended Himendale and Fair Avenue Elementary Schools and was a...

Mar 13, 2025

Charles Opuni, age 64. Sunrise April 10, 1960 and Sunset March 13, 2025. Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Friday, March 21, 2025 at Chapel of Peace - North, 2500 Cleveland Ave.. Interment at Northlawn Memory Gardens. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave. To read the...

Mar 13, 2025

Mildred Marie Miree, age 95. Sunrise October 5, 1929 and Sunset March 13, 2025. Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Friday, March 21, 2025 at Zion Baptist Church, 565 E. Main St. Interment at Valley View Memorial. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, SPRINGFIELD CHAPEL, 823 S. Yellow Springs St. To read the complete...

Mar 11, 2025

Mar 11, 2025

“With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Gianna Jaimani Finch who was taken from us too soon on 3/11/2025 at the tender age of 10 months. She brought immeasurable joy and light into our lives with her kind heart, and infectious smile. Bringing joy and happiness to everyone she touched.

Gianna Jaimani Finch was a beautiful soul, full...

Mar 11, 2025

Kennetta Renee Williams was born (nee′ Dowdell) on Thursday, March 2nd, on the sixty-second day of 1972 during an early taste of spring at 55⁰ in Columbus, Ohio. On another early spring day Tuesday morning March 11, 2025, she sailed into her heavenly eternal life.

She was educated in the Columbus Public School System. She attended Deshler Elementary, Franklin Middle School...