Obituaries

Jan 4, 2025

Marlon C. Dorsett, age 60. Sunrise March 2, 1964 and Sunset January 4, 2025.

Jan 4, 2025

Mabel L. (Brooks) Williams, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and tireless advocate, peacefully entered the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, at the distinguished age of 92 years old on January 4, 2025.

 

Born on January 21, 1932 in Ankneytown, OH, Mabel lived a life marked by her unwavering faith, resilience, and an unyielding commitment to social change. Baptized at the age...

Jan 4, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Veronique Guylain (Johnson) Ansley, who left us on January 4, 2025, at the age of 67. Veronique was born on February 12, 1957, in Pacey, France to Renee Andree (Le Quellec) Johnson. After Renee met and married Thomas L. Johnson, who was on military assignment and stationed at Evreux-Fauville...

Jan 4, 2025

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Senator Ben Espy was an esteemed lawyer, public servant, distinguished politician, trailblazer, community leader, friend, husband, and father, who made significant contributions to the city of Columbus and the state of Ohio. His life’s story is a testament to his dedication to justice, equality, service, and leadership. 

Bennie “Ben” Eugene Espy was born on July 12,...

Jan 3, 2025

Jan 3, 2025

Jan 3, 2025

Bertha Lorraine Brown, age 74. Sunrise August 7, 1950 and Sunset January 3, 2025. Visitation 1:00 PM and Memorial Service 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 22, 2025 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...

Jan 3, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and sadness that we announce the Homegoing of Paul Lewis Goodwin Jr., age 82 of Columbus, Ohio who journeyed peacefully to his Sunset on January 3, 2025 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Paul was born on June 30, 1942 in Columbus, Ohio to Mabel and Paul Goodwin, Sr. who throughout their lives were known for the...

Jan 2, 2025

Loren M. Council was born on August 23, 1962, to Joseph Council and Garthene Robinson Council in Columbus, Ohio. A proud graduate of South High School, Loren furthered his education at Ashland University.

 A longtime member of Trinity Baptist Church, Loren loved the Lord and embodied the joy of life. Known for his bright smile, sharp sense of style, and ability...

Jan 2, 2025

William Bluford "Bill/Billy/Pop" Luke January 18, 1952 – January 2, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of William Bluford Luke, affectionately known as Bill, Billy, or Pop, who went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the age of 72. Bill passed away peacefully at Laurels of Walden in Columbus, Ohio.-

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Jan 1, 2025

Charles (Cee Jai) Wilton Johnson Jr. was called home on January 1, 2025, at the age of 64.

 

Charles was born on December 14, 1960, to the late Charles Wilton Johnson Sr. and Ruthie Mae Hawkins-Johnson, in Monroe, Louisiana. He later relocated with his family to Ohio, where he graduated from Linden-McKinley High School in 1978. Following his graduation, Charles enlisted...

Jan 1, 2025

Dalyn Lee Sheppard, age 23, joined his family in heaven on January 1, 2025. Dalyn will always be remembered as a loving son, father, brother, uncle, cousin, grandson, and co-worker.

Dalyn was born July 28, 2001 to Brandy Sheppard and Earnest Hall. He was a precocious child who loved to read. At the age of 17, he graduated from both Arts...

Jan 1, 2025

Verta Lynn Harris, 57, departed this life on New Year's Day, January 1, 2025, after battling a long illness. Ms. Harris was born on March 17, 1967, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Mr. Calvin Williams Sr. and Nan Harris.

 

Verta graduated from Mansfield Senior High in 1986. Verta was very outgoing, she loved to have fun, make others laugh, and...

Jan 1, 2025

Mary S. Love, affectionately known as "Mama Love," peacefully transitioned to eternal life on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, after a courageous 11-year journey with breast cancer. Mary was born on June 26, 1957, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, to Emma L. King and Stanley Francis Miller, Sr. and was raised in Columbus, Ohio, where she proudly graduated from Linden-McKinley High School. A...

Dec 31, 2024

Dec 31, 2024

James Randy Love passed away unexpectedly at the age of 68 on December 31, 2024, in Snellville, Georgia. James was the youngest of eight children born to David Lee and Beatrice M. Love in Welch, West Virginia. He was affectionately called ‘Jimmy’ by family and close friends, and he knew he was everyone’s favorite. After his family moved to Ohio,...

Dec 31, 2024

Dorothy J. Riven, age 92. Sunrise June 17, 1932 and Sunset December 31, 2024. 

Dec 29, 2024

Michael Howard Sr., age 74, of Springfield, OH, was born June 12, 1950, the son of Esther (Cooper) and Donald E. Howard Sr.

Michael attended South High School. He was one of the black students chosen, in a movement by Bishop Pratt, to get more young blacks a job at International Harvester. When he was laid off from his job there,...

Dec 29, 2024

 Leslie Malik Rayshawn Lacking January 30, 1997 – December 29, 2024 

Leslie Malik Rayshawn Lacking, lovingly known as Malik, was born on January 30, 1997, in Columbus, Ohio, to Beverly McClendon and Leslie Lacking. On December 29, 2024, Malik passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness, leaving behind cherished memories and countless lives touched by his vibrant presence. 

Malik was a joyful,...

Dec 29, 2024

John William Henderson Jr., age 89. Sunrise August 8, 1935 and Sunset December 29, 2024. Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Christian Valley Baptist Church , 3330 Scottwood Rd.. Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estates. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston...