Obituaries

Dec 29, 2024

John Thomas Hairston, 74, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. John, one of 13 children, was born into a family full of energy and warmth on August 30, 1950, in Maybeury, West Virginia, to Robert Lee and Virginia Hairston.

After graduating from Park Central High School in 1970, he...

Dec 29, 2024

Kenneth “Kenny” Dwight Gray Jr., affectionately known by his friends and family as KG, was born on June 9, 1991, in Columbus, Ohio, to his devoted parents, Kenneth D. Gray Sr. and Andrea P. Gray. He left this world for eternal rest on Sunday, December 29, 2024. His influence and spirit live on in the hearts of everyone who knew...

Dec 28, 2024

Cary James (CJ) Peaks, age 66, of Columbus, Ohio, departed this life on Saturday,

December 28, 2024 at his home in Logan, Ohio. He was born on April 19, 1958, in Columbus, Ohio to Cary Leonard and Helen Marie Peaks.

He grew up in "Flytown" a close-knit community which is known today as Victorian Village. He graduated from Central High School in...

Dec 28, 2024

Charlene Green was born to the proud parents Paulene Fair and Shelly Bassett on April 17th 1939 in Columbus, Ohio. Charlene departed this life surrounded by her loved ones on December 28th at 10:57 AM at OSU East Hospital. 

Charlene was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend. Charlene graduated from East High School, which was where she met...

Dec 28, 2024

Clifford Wesley Nurse, age 62. Sunrise April 3, 1962 and Sunset December 28, 2024. 

Dec 28, 2024

Brent Maynard Porter was born in Columbus, Ohio to his parents George and Marcella Porter on July 18, 1969. He was educated in the South-Western City Schools system and graduated from Westland High School in 1987. Brent’s computer programming and technology career expanded over 30 years, including highlighted positions working as a Manager for Data Center Operations at the Nationwide...

Dec 26, 2024

Dec 25, 2024

Obituary

Mary Ann (Caldwell) Stephens

(May 15, 1942 – December 25, 2024)

 

Mary Ann (Caldwell) Stephens, was born in Dothan, Alabama, and was a 1960 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School. She was a remarkable individual whose life was characterized by her deep faith, creativity, and commitment to serving others. Her parents, the late Herbert Daniel Caldwell Sr. and Thelma (Saffold) Caldwell...

Dec 25, 2024

Malcolm Keith Johnson, age 62. Sunrise July 28, 1962 and Sunset December 25, 2024. 

Dec 24, 2024

Johnnie B Davis, 79, of Mansfield, Ohio, peacefully passed away December 24, 2024, at the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by family after an extended illness.

 

He was born on February 4, 1945, in Rich, Mississippi, to the late Bennie and Walter Lee Davis. As a young child, he moved to Mansfield, where he was affectionately known as “Johnnie B”...

Dec 23, 2024

Lillie Bell (Hampton) age 85, of Columbus, Ohio, was born February 6, 1939 in Augusta Georgia; the oldest daughter of John and Lizzie Lou Hampton, raised by Aunt Lillie Mae Kendrick. 

She was preceded in death by her loving husbands Howard Andrew Jackson and James Kirk, parents John and Lizzie Hampton, Aunt Lillie Mae Kendrick, brothers Johnnie Simmons, Nathaniel and John...

Dec 23, 2024

Opening Act: 

Isaac (Ike) Harper entered this life on September 5, 1940, in Hancock County, Sparta, Georgia, to the Union of John Wesley and Lula Harper. In 1952, his mother decided to move to Columbus, Ohio, to be close to her brother, Arthur Brown, and son, Louis Harper. After settling down in Columbus, Ike attended Starling Middle School and Columbus Central...

Dec 23, 2024

Gwendolyn Juanita Smith, 84, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, transitioned to her Heavenly home on Monday, December 23, 2024. She was the daughter of the late William M. Smith and Bertha E. Smith. Ms. Smith was born and raised in Bluefield, West Virginia, where she graduated from Park Central High School. Prior to moving to Columbus, Ohio, she graduated from Bluefield State...

Dec 22, 2024

Patricia Ann Bradley-Rooks, age 75 passed this life on Dec. 22, 2024. Patricia was born Dec. 2, 1949 in Birmingham, AL to the late Johnnie and Katie Pipkins. She graduated from Mansfield Senior High School in 1968. 

 

Patricia married Henry Bradley Jr. in November of 1968 and to this union six children were added. Patricia later attended and graduated from North...

Dec 21, 2024

Dec 21, 2024

DeNease Nolan Hightower (Dansby) was born to the union of William A and Ina Pearl Dansby on February 18, 1940. DeNease passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital.

 

DeNease attended Mansfield Senior High School where she was a cheerleader and the second woman of color to serve on the Queen's Court. She was a member of Mitchell Chapel...

Dec 18, 2024

Our Precious Mother Milbur J. Francis was born into the union of Wells Douglas Keys and Viola Manns Keys on October 3, 1944. She was born one of 16 children. After graduating from Stratton High School in Beckley, West Virginia, she continued her education in business at Columbus Technology Institute. Milbur was an affectionate, devoted, and gentle mother to her children....

Dec 18, 2024

Denise Louise Rheubottom, age 61. Sunrise November 4, 1963 and Sunset December 18, 2024. Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Friday, December 27, 2024 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave. Interment at Evergreen Burial Park. To read the complete obituary, order flowers, view video tribute and offer condolences to the...

Dec 17, 2024

Mrs. Mitzie King, 84, went to be with her savior Jesus Christ the Lord, on December 17, 2024, with her daughter, sons, granddaughters, and close friend by her side during the last week of her life at OSU Main Hospital 460 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, Ohio.

Mitzie was born January 6, 1940, in Shrevport, Louisiana to Sarah Markray Boston (mother) and...

Dec 16, 2024

Johnnie Lee Banks was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 16, 2024. He was born on July 10, 1943, to AB and OD Banks on Wolfe Lake Plantation in Yazoo City, Mississippi, as the 11th of 22 children. He was preceded in death by 18 of his siblings, his wife Catherine Banks (Broomfield), his daughter Youmeakia...