Obituaries

Oct 6, 2025

Stella Elizabeth Smith, 75, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025. She was born on June 24, 1950, in Virgie, Kentucky, to Gaynell Miller and Rev. Shuler Edward Armour. 

Stella devoted her life to caring for others with unwavering commitment and kindness. She began her career in the food industry before finding her true calling as a nursing...

Oct 5, 2025

Weldon Jay Jones Sr., aged 75, was born on June 20, 1950, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Anna Mae and Jay Jones. He took his last breath peacefully at home on October 5, 2025.

Weldon was a loving son, brother, father, and grandfather, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Weldon was preceded in death by...

Oct 4, 2025

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Justin Lee Hawkins, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend. Born on October 29, 1986, He was born to Nicole Hawkins and Tyrone Thompson Jr., Lovingly raised by Yvonne Hawkins and the late Kim Cudgel. Justin had a passion for freestyle rapping, audio speaker systems and fixing things. Whether he was...

Oct 4, 2025

Shirley Ann Spivey was born in Morton, Mississippi on March 16, 1963. After courageously fighting a short battle with a terminal illness, Shirley passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of strength, love, family and friendships on October 4, 2025, in Columbus Ohio. Shirley was of the young tender age of 62.

Shirley was the oldest of the clan of Thomas...

Oct 3, 2025

Oct 2, 2025

Pearlie Mae Tisby was born on August 08, 1964, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

She was called home to Glory on October 02, 2025.

Pearlie has joined her beloved Father, Johnny D. Williams; Mother, Ollie B. Tisby; Brother, John L. Tisby; and her baby Sister, Bertha Mae Tisby.

She graduated from Fremont High School in Los Angeles, CA. Pearlie was baptized at Mt. Canaan Baptist...

Oct 1, 2025

Ivan Scott Moore, born March 12, 1970, in Sumpter, NC, to John Moore Sr. and Carolyn (Woodard) Moore, he passed away on October 1, 2025. He moved to Cleveland with his parents in 1973. Ivan graduated from James Ford Rhodes High School in 1989 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a devoted journeyman butcher.

Ivan was known for his beautiful smile, his...

Sep 28, 2025

LaDorothy Jones was born November 27, 1937, to the late Malachi Jones, Sr, and Persephone Marie Miller-Jones in Midnight, MS. She was the second oldest of 12 children. She was a graduate of Mansfield Senior High School, where she took tap dancing. She was joined in marriage to William H Hunter, Sr, and three children were born from this union....

Sep 28, 2025

Walter Lee Dickerson Jr., age 71, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025. He was born on December 23, 1953, to the late Walter Lee Dickerson, Sr., and Lula B. Stirtmire.

Walter will be remembered for his warmth, strength, and the love he shared with family and friends. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness and devotion...

Sep 27, 2025

Frances D. Mitchell was born on June 17, 1940, in Rand, West Virginia, to the late Martha R. Brown and Hulin Mimms. She later made Columbus, Ohio, her home after moving there in 1968.

Frances dedicated her life to helping others, beginning her career in social work in 1977. She was a proud member of the first committee to open the...

Sep 27, 2025

Sep 26, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Roderick Todd McElwain, who left this world on September 26, 2025, in his beloved hometown of Columbus, Ohio. Born on November 11, 1965, Roderick, affectionately known as Pooh or Rod, lived a life marked by love, service, and unwavering dedication to his family and community. He was 59 years...

Sep 26, 2025

Dashawn Maurice Smith, 47, left this life on the morning of September 26, 2025, at OSU Main Hospital with his sister by his side.

Dashawn was born to Denise (Smith) Lawson and Mark Witcher on July 18, 1978, in Columbus, Ohio, at Ohio University Hospital. Denise married Ricky Lawson, who assumed the role of Dashawn's father and raised him into a...

Sep 25, 2025

Sep 25, 2025

Lorenzo Llewellyn Miller, age 87. Sunrise April 26, 1938 and Sunset September 25, 2025. Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Wednesday, October 8, 2025 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 Miller Family, revisit www.TheChapelofPeace.com

Sep 24, 2025

Our precious son, Tylyn Dior Hampton, was born on July 25, 2025, and in his short time on earth, he brought immeasurable joy and love to everyone who knew him. On September 24, 2025, Tylyn was called home to be with the Lord, leaving behind a legacy of love that will forever live in our hearts.

Though his days were few,...

Sep 23, 2025

Sep 23, 2025

Barbara Jean Wadlington (Babs), 93, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025, surrounded by family.

Although she had spent the past 5 years living in San Jose, CA, Barbara was a native of Mansfield, Ohio, born to Robert and Ethel Staples on July 16, 1932. She was a graduate of Mansfield Senior High School, class of 1950, where...

Sep 23, 2025

Travis D. Curry, 52, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

Travis was born on September 29, 1972, in Andalusia, Alabama, to Mary L. (Johnnie) Henderson. He was a lifelong resident of Mansfield, Ohio.

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Travis Curry. He left this world peacefully, surrounded...

Sep 22, 2025

William Edward Gray, Sr.

Known to his family and friends as “Bill” or “Peaceful,” William was born on May 20, 1944, in Williamson, West Virginia, to the late Katherine Edwards and Herman Holyfield. He was later adopted by the late Walter Gray, Sr. William had one brother, Walter “Sonny” Gray, and was raised in Columbus, Ohio.

William attended West High School, where...