Obituaries

Dec 13, 2024

Dec 11, 2024

Our beloved mother Flossie (Mask) Wade sadly passed away on December 11, 2024, at the age of 88 at Ohio Health Mansfield, surrounded by family, friends, and lots of love. She was born February 29th, 1936, in Stanton, Tennessee to Joe and Callie Mask. She was one of 12 children born to the union. Affectionately called Sis by her twin...

Dec 10, 2024

Dec 9, 2024

Lawrence Prysock, age 87. Sunrise February 15, 1937 and Sunset December 9, 2024. Visitation 1:00 PM and Funeral Service 2:00 PM Monday, December 30, 2024 at Chapel of Peace - East, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. LIVINGSTON AVE. To read the complete obituary, order...

Dec 9, 2024

Linda A. Dixon born March 7, 1949, to Robert and Marcellene Massey in Springfield, Ohio was the oldest of the “Massey Girls”. Growing up Linda was called upon to help take care of the house and keep an eye on and watch over her younger sisters Bonnie and Cheryl, with some assistance from Jaynie. The responsibility of caring for a...

Dec 9, 2024

Thomas Lee Downs was born on February 23, 1947, to Jozzie Bell Stone in Columbus, Ohio. He attended Columbus Public Schools and later served in the U.S. Army with his childhood friend Herman Walker. 

 

In 1973 he met the love of his life Mattie Holeman, and they were united in Holy Matrimony on May 18, 1974. Thomas worked for Buckeye Steel...

Dec 8, 2024

Angela "Angie" Denise Smith was born to the late Harold "Thrasher" Elijah Smith, Sr. and late Patricia Ann (Black) Smith on May 18, 1956 in Cherry Point, North Carolina. She transitioned peacefully to eternal rest on Sunday, December 8, 2024 in Largo, Florida.

"Grandma" Angie leaves to cherish her loving and precious memory, her son, Cornell (Dawn) Brown; grandsons, Trejen McDougald,...

Dec 8, 2024

Shirley Waddleton-Washington 72 was born March 1, 1952. She transitioned this life December 8, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leander and Geraldine Waddleton; brothers, William L. Waddleton and Leander Waddleton Jr.; and nephew, Gregory S. Russell.

She leaves to cherish her memory sons, Michael L. Waddleton and Alfred A. Washington; sisters, Gloria A. Howard, Phyllis Waddleton and...

Dec 8, 2024

Gwendolyn Elaine Singleton was born to the late Rosie Bradfield—Singleton and William Singleton on December 17, 1952, in Columbus, OH. On December 8, 2024, she went to be with the Lord. She is preceded in death by her parents, her sisters Linda Singleton—Thompson (Ronnie Thompson), Mary Hammonds—Miller, Wilma Jean Singleton—Hinton, niece Sherri Hines, and nephew Jerry Hammonds. 

 

She leaves to cherish...

Dec 7, 2024

Crystal Russell, age 46. Sunrise December 4, 1978 and Sunset December 7, 2024. Visitation 1:00 PM and Funeral Service 2:00 PM Friday, December 20, 2024 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). To read the complete obituary, order flowers, view video...

Dec 6, 2024

On December 6, 2024, the world lost a beacon of light, love, and individuality. Cornell “Bink” Rhodes III, born on September 7, 1990, in Columbus, Ohio, to June and Cornell Rhodes Jr., was the cherished firstborn of two children. He lived a life filled with vibrancy, resilience, and authenticity that touched the hearts of everyone he encountered.

From an early age,...

Dec 6, 2024

Renee’ Arleen Braxton was born July 31st, 1951 in Columbus, OH to the union of David Braxton and Grace Lear. She attended East High School where she joined the cheerleading squad. She later attended Central High School where she later graduated. Renee continued her education at The Ohio State University. Renee’ was a loving and caring mother who worked 3 jobs...

Dec 6, 2024

Dec 6, 2024

Dec 5, 2024

Gerald K. Jackson, born August 27, 1986 in Columbus, OH. He accepted Christ at a young age at Calvary Tremont Baptist Church. He graduated from Eastmoor Academy High School where he played football his junior and senior year. He then went on and worked as an intake clerk at the men & women shelter down town Columbus, for a number...

Dec 4, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Tay’Marshaun Dajuan. Davis, born on March 14, 1991, in Columbus, Ohio, to Tisa M. Davis and Anthony Bennett.

Tay was a beloved son, father, sibling, and friend who touched the lives of everyone he encountered. Known for his smile, goofiness, and sense of humor, Tay had a unique ability to...

Dec 3, 2024

Diamond Jerrell Lewis, age 32. Sunrise April 30, 1992 and Sunset December 3, 2024. 

Dec 3, 2024

Dec 3, 2024

Brenda Marie Morgan passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024. She was born to Clarice Jones and James Morgan on February 2, 1956. She will be remembered for her generosity to others and her calm and quiet demeanor.

Brenda served as a Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign bellringer and spent time volunteering with the elderly at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church. When...

Dec 2, 2024

Hubert Eugene Woodfolk, age 63. Sunrise June 18, 1961 and Sunset December 2, 2024. Visitation 1:00 PM and Funeral Service 2:00 PM Thursday, December 19, 2024 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). To read the complete obituary, order flowers, view...