Obituaries
Tyon C. Hickerson
Jul 15, 2024
Our beloved son, Tyon C. Hickerson, was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm in January 2024. He gained his wings and joined his mother, Sheena Charley-Hickerson, in eternal peace. Tyon leaves behind his father, Charles Hickerson; stepmother, Michelle Hickerson; twin sister, Tyiona Hickerson; brother, Charles Hickerson IV; stepsister, Natalie Stewart; and stepbrother, Kiko Rhynehardt. He is also survived by his grandmothers,...
Lillie Mary Williams-Neal
Jul 15, 2024
Lillie Mary Williams Neal age 95. Sunrise, August 8, 1928, in Johnson City, Alabama and Sunset, July 15, 2024, in Irvine, California. Lillie was born to Ethel Williams and Andrew Martin. Her journey began in Johnson City, Alabama as an only child. Due to circumstances at that time, her father had to seek employment outside of Johnson City and she...
James Edward Prince Sr.
Jul 14, 2024
James Edward Prince Sr., age 65. Sunrise May 25, 1959 and Sunset July 14, 2024.
Willie James Wilson
Jul 14, 2024
Willie James Wilson, age 87. Sunrise August 14, 1936 and Sunset July 14, 2024. Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Saturday, July 27, 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.). Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery.
Pecolia Dunson
Jul 14, 2024
Pecolia Dunson, 85, of Groveport, Ohio, peacefully departed this life at home on Sunday, July 14, 2024.
Mother Dunson was born on February 22, 1939, in South Hampton, Virginia. She was a faithful and dedicated member of Rehoboth temple church where her presence and contributions were deeply valued. Pecolia was a woman of many talents, excelling in fashion and the arts....
Robert Boyde, Jr
Jul 14, 2024
Robert Joseph Boyde, Jr. was born on December 26, 1954 to the union of the late Robert J. Boyde, Sr. and Beverly (Rhea) Boyde in Dayton, Ohio.
Robert accepted Christ at an early age and attended Maynard Baptist Church. He graduated from St. Francis DeSales Catholic High School and studied Art at Dakota Wesleyan University. Robert worked for General Motors on...
Pamla Tominisa Norman
Jul 12, 2024
Pamla Tominisa Norman was born to Thomas and Earlena Harris in Columbus, Ohio on July 7, 1945. Her parents precede her in death; sisters, Charlene Harris of Columbus, OH, Ivette Harris of Columbus, OH; brother and sister-in-law, T Michael and Roxie Harris of Pataskala, OH; brother and sister-in-law, Trent and Ccinnie Harris of Gahanna, OH; survive their sibling Pam.
Pam graduated...
Amari Tolliver-Taylor
Jul 11, 2024
Amari Renia Imani Tolliver-Taylor (aka) “Mimi”, unexpectedly passed away on July 11, 2024 at age 21. Amari was born on January 12, 2003 at OSU North in Columbus Ohio.
Amari graduated from Reynoldsburg High School on June 1, 2021. Amari also graduated on June 1, 2021 from Eastland Fairfield Career Center for Pre-Nursing. Amari received a Successful Completion for Nurse Aid,...
Joseph Shoulders
Jul 11, 2024
Joseph Shoulders, a proud and resilient individual, who embodied the essence of hard work and commitment, departed this life and transitioned to eternity on July 11, 2024, at Crystal Care Center. Born on May 9, 1935, in Athens, AL, to the late John and Idell Shoulders. He was a distinguished alumnus of Trinity High School, the pioneering black high school...
June Jones
Jul 10, 2024
June Ann Jones, age 77. Sunrise March 12, 1947 and Sunset July 10, 2024. Visitation 1:00 PM and Funeral Service 2:00 PM Friday, July 19, 2024 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave. Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery. To read the complete obituary, order flowers, view video tribute and offer condolences to the Jones...
Hester Harper
Jul 10, 2024
Deaconess Hester Harper, was born on December 30, 1936 in Bethel, Kentucky, to the union of James E. Harper and Mary Anna (Triplett) Harper. Hester completed her early education, K- 10 at DuBois City Schools in Mt. Sterling Kentucky. It was also in Mt. Sterling that she gave her life to Christ and was baptized at Kee Tabernacle CME.
Leaving Kentucky...
Brod Gregson Muse
Jul 10, 2024
Brod Gregson Muse, age 58, Sunrise December 6, 1965 and Sunset July 10, 2024.
Brod was a graduate of Rayen High School. In 1987, he enlisted into the United States Air Force where he worked as a Financial Service Specialist. After the Air Force, he eventually moved back to Columbus, Ohio where he worked for the State of Ohio in Worker’s...
Carolyn Williams
Jul 9, 2024
Reflections of Life
Carolyn Alexander Williams, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and cherished friend departed this life and entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 9, 2024.
Carolyn, affectionately known as "Pug", was born on June 17, 1946, in Columbus, Ohio. She was the youngest child of the late Mattie and Chester Alexander. She grew up in Columbus and received her...
Dwaine J Chapman
Jul 9, 2024
Mr. Dwaine J. Chapman, age 41, went home to be with the LORD on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Mr. Chapman was born on Monday, February 21, 1983, in Mansfield, Ohio, to Dwaine J. Owens and Perrise A. Chapman.
As a young child he resided in Cleveland, Ohio, but later moved back to his hometown of Mansfield, Ohio. Dwaine attended Mansfield City...
Artis Porter Brown
Jul 8, 2024
Artis Porter Brown, born on July 5, 1938, in Mason County, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2024, in Guilford County, North Carolina, at the age of 86.
After a long and fulfilling career, Artis retired from Borden in 1997, having dedicated 25 years of service to the company. In her leisure, she found immense joy in cooking, savoring delicious...
Betty Jean Hess
Jul 7, 2024
The Hess family announces the forthcoming celebration of the life of their beloved Betty Jean Hess, born on September 27, 1940, in Brownsville, TN, a devoted nurse from Mansfield, Ohio. Betty's earthly journey reached completion on July 7, 2024, due to natural causes.
Predeceased by her parents Joseph and Josephine Hess; siblings Linda Hess (her best friend), John Hess, James Hess,...
Luther Wayne Mixon Sr.
Jul 6, 2024
Luther Wayne Mixon Sr., age 77. Sunrise February 9, 1947 and Sunset July 6, 2024.
Tanya Underwood
Jul 6, 2024
Tanya Marie Underwood, age 48. Sunrise December 13, 1975 and Sunset July 6, 2024. Visitation 1:00 PM and Funeral Service 2:00 PM Saturday, July 13, 2024 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave. To read the complete obituary, order flowers, view video tribute and offer condolences to the Underwood Family, visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com
Ichia Quiana Ramseur
Jul 5, 2024
Ichia “Peaches” Ramseur was born on October 1, 1980, to Cynthia Walker and Eric Colon in Newark, New Jersey.
As a child Ichia enjoyed playing hopscotch, hide-and-seek, and barbies with her little sister, Jaritza. Additionally, Ichia enjoyed spending time with her pet pig, chicken, and Mexican Python with her siblings, Jaritza and Dinero. She enjoyed writing and singing but modeling was...
Darrell Lennale McKee
Jul 4, 2024
Darrell Lennale McKee was born on November 14, 1964 in Columbus, Ohio. He attended East Linden Elementary, Weiland Park, Mifflin Junior High, and Brookhaven High School, where he not only graduated, but was on the basketball team. Darrell was also an Army Veteran.
Darrell was active in church in his early years, and baptized by Rev. Al Mason. He sang in...



