Obituaries

Lady Geraldine Richey, 69, of Ravenna Township, Portage County was born on March 5, 1955, in Clarksdale, Mississippi. She went from her earthly home on March 22, 2024, to her heavenly home.

Geraldine accepted the Lord Jesus Christ at a young age. She was an active member of Greater St. James COGIC, Fremont Ohio under the leadership of Bishop William...

Joyce was born in Springfield, Ohio on September 14, 1938. She was the 6th and final daughter born to the union of John (James) Thomas Speakes (Ruddles Mill, Kentucky) and Genevieve Rankin Speakes of Paris, Kentucky.

Joyce was educated in the Springfield Public School System. She graduated from Springfield South High School Class of 1956. She was a proud Wildcat...

Join us in honoring and celebrating the remarkable life of Bryan Jermaine Mitchell, a cherished Navy Veteran and loving brother, son, and friend. Bryan was born on August 22, 1977, in Saint Louis, MO, and has touched many lives in his 46 years on this earth. His journey’s final destination occurred on March 22, 2024.

Amidst his endeavors, Bryan demonstrated...

John Maurice Harris (Moe) a life long resident of Columbus, Ohio passed away unexpectedly March 22, 2024 at the age of 52.

John is survived by his mother, Jacqueline Baker; his wife, Gina Harris; his children, John Harris Jr. and Myisha Thomas Harris, John McCrary, Jordan Harris, Jamal Harris, Keyonna Nelson, Breonna Nelson; step children, Aaron Terrell Sr., Kaliyah Terrell,...

Ms. Willie Mae (Tina) Brown, was born November 29, in Uniontown, Alabama and entered into eternity on Sunday, March 24, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. Willie was 78 years old.

Willie Mae was preceded in death by her grandparents, William Croom and Mattie Croom; parents, Willie James Quinnie and lena Custer; brothers, Frank, Alfreeman, Tyrone and Sydney Custer, James...

Eric Edward Echols, 57, of Springfield, Ohio, departed this life on March 18, 2024. Born on May 3, 1966, in Springfield, Ohio, he was the son of Karen S. Echols and William B. Glenn.

Eric attended South High School in Springfield, Ohio and was later employed as a Press Operator at Dillon Manufacturing, Inc.

Eric had a deep love for...

Anthony Blakeley, age 75. Sunrise July 21, 1948 and Sunset March 19, 2024. Visitation 9:00 AM and Funeral Service 10:00 AM Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Unity Temple COGIC, 161 N. Hamilton Rd. Whitehall, OH 43213 Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estates. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave....

Dennis James Williams, 72, of Westerville, OH, passed away on March 16, 2024, 8 years, 3 months and 2 days after doctors diagnosed he would not live 2 weeks past December 15, 2015. What a miracle!

Dennis was born on November 4th, 1951, in Toledo, OH. He was raised by his father Thomas Williams, whom he loved dearly and...

Rickey LaDell Dale was born January 29, 1956, in Winnsboro Louisiana, to the late Cliff and Mary Dale. Rickey moved to San Francisco California with his mother when he was just a young boy. As a young adult, Rickey relocated on his own to his permanent residence of Columbus Ohio. It wasn’t too long after arriving to this new city,...

William L. Hines a loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 84 on Friday, March 22, 2024.

William was born on May 5, 1939, in Columbus, OH to Willie and Millie Hines-Merritt. A veteran of the United States Army, he enlisted right after high school, where he served proudly and was stationed in Germany.

Realizing he...

Lamont Anthony Ware Sr., 45, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away suddenly on January 29, 2024, at Ohio State University Hospital. He was a loving son, father, husband, and friend. Born on May 5, 1978, Lamont leaves behind a legacy of kindness, warmth, and devotion to his family and friends.

Lamont graduated with an honorable G.E.D. Certificate on September 17, 1998....

Marcella A. (Mayo) Sampson age 93, transitioned into eternal rest and peace on March 18, 2024, in the presence of her loving and caring daughter, Marcia. She was the fifth child of nine born to King Agrippa and Hannah Marie (Butler) Mayo in Kingman OH. In addition to her parents, all but four siblings preceded her in death and her...

Constance Louise Wilson 87, of Springfield, Ohio Went home to be with the Lord Sunday, March 17, 2024. She was born on November 17, 1936 in Springfield, Ohio to Charles and Edna (January) Fowlis. She was employed as a House Mother and Caregiver at Osterlin Services. She retired from the same.

She was married to Alfred Jerry Wilson until his...

Anna Hilda Suarez, a beloved homemaker and mother, born on September 30, 1934, in Manhattan, NY, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024, at the age of 89, in Columbus, Ohio. She was a woman of strength and kindness, known for her love of music, joyous parties, and her exceptional care for her family.

Anna’s life was marked by devotion...