Obituaries

Aug 21, 2026

Bobbie O'Neal Woodfork was born on August 5, 1945, to the late Reginald and Helena (Kinney) Woodfork in Chillicothe OH. On August 21, 2026, Bobbie passed peacefully away at the home he raised his children in.

Throughout the course of his life, he enjoyed carpentry-type items, lawncare, and would like to play a good pool game. Bobbie held several jobs,...

Aug 20, 2026

Karen Yvonne Boler, formerly Karen Yvonne Mathews and Johnson, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026, at the age of 65.

Karen was born on November 7, 1960, in Huntington, West Virginia. She spent her childhood and adult years in Columbus, Ohio, where she graduated from Linden McKinley High School in 1978. Later in life, Karen made her home in Temple...

Aug 19, 2026

Fredrick Clay Durr, Age 63, passed away on August 19, 2026 at home in Columbus, Ohio. Freddy was a member of Seventh Ave. Community Baptist Church under the direction of Pastor Emmett Moore Jr. He was also a beloved figure in his community on West Broad Street between Wilson Road and Galloway. There he shared his testimony daily with any...

Aug 19, 2026

Larry Joe Crews, Jr. "Boddie" was Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. Although he lived in the Northend of Columbus, he proudly considered Stambaugh and Elwood his home. He was a graduate of Linden McKinley High School, where he played varsity football and built lifelong memories and friends.

Following in his father’s footsteps after high school, he joined the Ohio Operating...

Aug 17, 2026

Aug 17, 2026

Donald Daniel Douglas, Jr., affectionately known as "Duck," was called home on August 17, 2026, at the age of 64.

Donald was born in Ravenna, Ohio, on March 30, 1962, to Mary E. Wright (Jones) and Donald Daniel Douglas, Sr.

Donald attended Kent City Schools and graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in 1980. He proudly served in the United States Army...

Aug 16, 2026

Chase Jian Howard was born on June 12, 1982, in Columbus, Ohio to Jeffrey and Michelle Howard. He transitioned from this life on August 16, 2026 at the youthful age of 44.

At the age of 11, Chase moved back to Columbus where his love for basketball quickly bloomed (blossomed). He played basketball at Johnson Park, Brookhaven, Northland and Beechcroft. Graduating...

Aug 15, 2026

Norman E. Moten was born on August 19, 1976 to Craig Moten, Sr. and Vyruth Moten. He departed this earthly life on August 14, 2026.

Norman was educated in the Columbus City Scholl System. He obtained his GED then proceeded to earn his Associate Degree from Ohio Christian University. Noman also obtained certification to become a certified personal trainer in which...

Aug 15, 2026

On Saturday, August 15, 2026, Vera Melvia Johnson went home to be with the Lord at the Willow Brook Christian Communities in Worthington, Ohio. Vera was born in Woodstock, Ohio on July 2, 1921 to the late John Thomas Ayers and Loretta Thomas Ayers. Vera is preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert Johnson, brother Cecil Ayers and sister...

Aug 14, 2026

Tia Marie Patrick was born on March 2, 1990 in Columbus, OH to Albert Rogers and Margaret Rogers. Tia was called home to be with the Lord on August 14, 2026.

She graduated from the Focus Learning Academy in 2011. She was employed by Family Dollar and Ohio Health.

Tia was very family oriented and would light up a room just being...

Aug 13, 2026

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Margaret (Brewster) Stephens August 17, 1948 - August 13, 2026

Margaret (Brewster) Stephens, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, church mother, and friend, peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on August 13, 2026, just days shy of her 78th birthday. Born in Dayton, Ohio, on August 17, 1948, she was the cherished daughter of the late...

Aug 13, 2026

Baby Fay'Mier J. Woods. Sunrise August 1, 2026 and Sunset August 13, 2026. Visitation 9:00 AM and Funeral Service 10:00 AM Friday, August 21, 2026 at New Birth Christian Ministries, 3475 Refugee Rd. Interment at Evergreen Burial Park. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. To read the...

Aug 13, 2026

Edna Jane Russell, age 77, of Springfield, Ohio went home to glory on August 13, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. She was born June 28, 1949, she was second of seven children to Velma Lee (Douglas) Russell (1926-2020) and Ralph Herbert Russell, Sr. (1926-2018).She was a woman of faith and loved talking about the Lord to everyone she encountered. She loved...

Aug 12, 2026

Melanie Rose Barrett departed, leaving a legacy of love, honor, family, and cherished memories.

Born on November 30, 1958, in Columbus, Ohio, she was the daughter of Eugene and Delmos Barrett and a proud sister of six.

She was a beautiful, bright, loving soul with an impressionable personality and attitude. She adored her entire family. She was a woman of many layers,...

Aug 12, 2026

Howard Kelton Tyler, Age 91, departed this life on August 12, 2026. Howard was born to the late Estelle M. Calloway and Robert Tyler on July 1, 1935, in Columbus, Ohio.

He is preceded in death by his mother Estelle, father Robert, sister, Ann Robinson and son, Marc Tyler. While living in Columbus, Ohio, Howard attended and graduated from East High...

Aug 11, 2026

Born on March 19, 1948, to teenage parents, Carrie Adella Nall was placed in the devoted care of her adoptive parents, Charlie and Margaret Nall, who raised her in a loving home and in the faithfilled community of Greater St. John COGIC, where she remained a lifelong member. As a toddler, Carrie was reunited with her biological mother, Dorothy Lee...

Aug 10, 2026

Charles James Holliday (KA$H) born March 2, 1989. His life was tragically taken Monday, August 10, 2026 to gun violence.

Charles was very intelligent. At a young age he was an honor roll student, in the gifted youth program. He aspired to be a businessman, have his own trucking co & make music. Throughout his adolescence he faced my challenges that...

Aug 10, 2026

Frederick D. Brown, age 52. Sunrise March 6, 1974 and Sunset August 10, 2026. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers during this time of bereavement. 

Aug 9, 2026

Lance Terell Thomas Jr. passed away on August 9, 2026 at his residence in Mansfield, Ohio.

He was born on May 21, 2007 in Mansfield, Ohio to Lance Thomas Sr. and Seabreania Robertson. He enjoyed playing video games.

He was preceded in death by Tira M. Robertson, Johnny A. Robertson, John A. Jackson, Kalima Jackson, Ar'Razzaag Shakir, Rasheedah Zarif, Patrick...

Aug 8, 2026

In Loving Memory of Sharon Yvonne Smiley

Sharon Yvonne Smiley, better known as Shaye, a beloved mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026, at the age of 69.

Shaye was a woman whose life was defined by the love she gave to the people around her. She was a mother who loved her children, a...