Obituaries

Catherine Vanessa Lee

Catherine Vanessa Lee

Catherine Vanessa Lee, age 70. Sunrise December 10, 1953 and Sunset March 19, 2024.

Please revisit this page and pray for the Lee/Franklin Family as they write the obituary for their mother.

Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Friday, April 5, 2024 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave. To read...

Ky’Aira Shawntay May Cousin

Ky’Aira Shawntay May Cousin

Ky’Aira Shawntay May was born with her brother, Ni’Kyi Donell Jay on May 20, 2023. Ky’Aira fought a great fight from day one and she conquered as her father would say, she was his best friend, his everything, his PRINCESS, and she lived up to that name. She was an angel sent by God to grace us for a short...

Marion Nolen Riley

Marion Nolen Riley

Marion Nolan Riley Age 78 was born in Columbus, Ky on May 5, 1945 to the late Fred and Julia Riley. On Sunday March 10, 2024 he departed this life at home.

Marion was raised and educated in Columbus, Ky graduating from Riverview High School as a star basketball player. He later relocated to Columbus, Ohio working several jobs before...

Mother Madliane Harris

Mother Madliane Harris

Madliane Harris, born in Columbus, Georgia, on December 9, 1927, Madliane dedicated over three decades of her life as a clerical worker in the medical field for Dr. Clarence M. Gallagher, retiring with grace and diligence. She was a dedicated member of the Hebrew Missionary Baptist Church for over 75 years, where her presence on the Usher Board and Mother’s...

Mr. Marcus Ivan Giles

Mr. Marcus Ivan Giles

With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Marcus Ivan Giles, born on December 8, 1960, in Tuskegee, AL. He was the cherished son of Clara and Moses Giles, and the beloved brother of Barbara Binns, Sandra (Robert Sanders) Giles, and Jerone Giles. Marcus departed from this world on March 12, 2024, at Grant Medical Center in...

Mr. Michael Shawn Murphy Sr.

Mr. Michael Shawn Murphy Sr.

We celebrate the life and legacy of our beloved Michael Shawn Murphy Sr., who passed away on March 13, 2024. Born on May 26, 1983, in Chicago, IL, Michael was a dedicated father, son, brother, and friend. Despite his unexpected passing, we gather to honor his memory and the profound impact he had on all who knew him.

Michael was...

Timothy F. Daniel

Timothy F. Daniel

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Timothy F. Daniel, a beloved member of the Jordan Bible Church community and a dedicated family man. Born in Griffin, GA, on October 10, 1965, Timothy touched the lives of those around him with his love for bowling, workouts, golf, and his cherished moments spent with his son and...

James “Jay” Foster

James “Jay” Foster

In loving memory of James William Foster, a devoted father, son, brother, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather and cherished member of the community, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2024, at the age of 80.

Born on April 12, 1943, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, James was a hardworking man who dedicated his career to General Motors as a manufacturer for 30...

Mrs. Vera H. Jones

Mrs. Vera H. Jones

Vera Pearl (Harris) Jones was born on May 15, 1954 in Pickens County, Alabama to the late Walter and Beatrice Todd Harris. She departed this earthly life on March 8, 2024 at the age of 69 yrs.

Vera moved to Mansfield, Ohio in January 1979. She accepted Christ at an early age. She was a faithful member of New Life...

Baby Mi’Heir Kishawn Jaimeer Wilson

Baby Mi’Heir Kishawn Jaimeer Wilson

Mi’heir Kishawn Jaimeer Wilson, peacefully went to be with the lord on March 6, 2024. He was born to parents, Kiomii Yaniaa Sapphire Crumpton and Sidney Deshawn Wilson Jr. on October 26, 2023, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Even though Mi’heirs time here was brief, he was able to leave us with good memories and enough smiles to...

Ronald Cornell Smith

Ronald Cornell Smith

Ronald Cornell Smith was born on March 3, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio to Leo Bernard and Mary Louise Smith. Ronald was one of four children. He received his high school diploma. Ronald joined the Army at the age of 17 and was honorably discharged with 8 years of service. He was a part of the Ohio National Guard and received...

Mr. Benjamin Samuels

Mr. Benjamin Samuels

Benjamin “Benny” Samuels was born in Portsmouth, OH on June 29, 1952, to William and Dorothy Samuels. Benny was a brother to William (Bill), Charles (Shorty), Anna Ruth, Frank, Renee, Earnest (Wayne), Ricky, and Troy. He went home to be with the Lord on Monday March 11, 2024, at the Legacy Village nursing home in Westerville, OH. Benny attended East...

Mr. George Evans Stewart

Mr. George Evans Stewart

George Stewart was born on March 21, 1941 in Columbus, OH to parents Rose Stewart Clark and George Stewart Sr. He was baptized at an early age at Mt. Herman Baptist Church by the late Pastor Shelly Doughty. He graduated from East High School where he ran track and was assistant to the school photographer. He married his high school...

Reuben S. Woods

Reuben S. Woods

Ruben woods was born December 29, 1958. He was called home to be with the Lord on March 6, 2024.

Ruben was the light that never dimmed, the reason the world shined so bright. His personality, love, strength, and courage were just a few of the qualities that made Ruben the man he was.

Ruben loved fishing, cooking, sports...