Obituaries

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...

Sep 22, 2025

Catherine Dale Morgan was welcomed into the loving arms of her parents Mamie Elizabeth Tillman Morgan and Herman Dale Morgan on October 6, 1949. Mamie and Herman raised Cathy to love and serve the Lord. She attended Ephesus Academy and later attended and graduated from Columbus Public Schools. She began her studies at The Ohio State University but later graduated...

Sep 21, 2025

Mrs. Ruth M. Williams

March 11, 1935 - September 21, 2025

Ruth Mae (Smith) Williams was born March 11, 1935 to Jimmy and Dealice Smith in Benton Alabama.

Ruth worked many years as a sales clerk before retiring. She also served as a foster parent with Franklin County Children Services. She loved sewing, traveling and spending time with family. Ruth was known for...

Sep 21, 2025

Obituary for Brandon Maurice McDougald

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Brandon Maurice McDougald Sr., 37, of Columbus, Ohio, who joined the Lord on September 21, 2025. Brandon was born on February 23, 1988, in Columbus, Ohio, and from the very beginning, he brought joy, laughter, and love to everyone blessed to know him.Brandon was preceded in death by...

Sep 20, 2025

Larry James Russell, 76, was born on January 1, 1949, and went home to be with his mother and father on September 20, 2025. He was born to the late Erlene Eskridge and William Russell. 

Larry worked at the Ohio Malleable for 14 years until it closed. He then went to the army which he was honorably discharged in 1984. He...

Sep 20, 2025

Honoring the Life and Legacy of

            Pastor Wayne T. Lee, Jr.

                     1954 - 2025

Obituary

Wayne O. T. Lee, Jr., age 71, born April 1, 1954 in Columbus, OH, peacefully went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, September 20, 2025, at The James OSU Wexner Medical Center,...

Sep 19, 2025

Ahsan Joseph Lentes, age 56. Sunrise June 4, 1969 and Sunset September 19, 2025. Please keep the Lentes family in your prayers, as they prepare Mr. Ahsan's obituary, which will be updated at a later date. 

Sep 19, 2025

Cia’Tonya Monique Davis, affectionately known as Cia (Shay) and Punkin, was born on July 7, 1980, to Drusilla Davis and Jeffrey Peaks in Columbus, Ohio. Cia was the beloved mother of three beautiful children: Corey Michael Evans, Jr., her son, and her daughters, Chani Mileah Davis and Cimya Monique Davis. Her greatest joy was being their mother—loving, supporting, and guiding...

Sep 18, 2025

Sep 18, 2025

Janice L. Hawkins transitioned to Eternal life on September 18, 2025, at the age of 85. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on May 28, 1940, to the late Julia Mae and Mascre Williamson.

Janice was preceded in death by parents, Julia Mae and Mascre Williamson, Sons: Darren G. and Maurice W. Hawkins, Sr., Siblings: Jean, Leroy, Rodney, David and Frankie...

Sep 18, 2025

Lillian Ophelia Alexander was born on December 15, 1942, in Starksville, Mississippi, to the late Alfred and Louise Harris. She was the youngest girl of twelve children and grew up in a close-knit, faith-filled family. Lillian confessed Christ at an early age and remained a devoted Christian throughout her life, always expressing her love for the Lord. She was a...

Sep 18, 2025

Mark Sr. was born to James and Rachel Mae Prince in Alliance, Ohio, growing up around family in a close-knit community. In high school, he was a member of the track team before graduating from Alliance High School in 1963. He would later go on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Pacific Western College in California.

He served in both the...

Sep 17, 2025

John Christopher "JT" Turner, age 61, passed away on September 17, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio after a short battle with lung cancer. Born on December 15, 1963, in Ashtabula, Ohio, to Dorothy Turner-Newman and Charles Staples, John brought warmth, laughter, and a deep sense of loyalty to all who knew him. John recommitted his life to Christ on September 8,...

Sep 17, 2025

Della Mae Horton, 78, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Grant Hospital, at 5pm. Della was born on April 22, 1947, in Lexington, Mississippi to Clemon and Rosetta Jones.

Early Life and Education

Della Horton attended Lexington Mississippi Public City Schools. She went on to marry her late husband CF Horton. In union they had three children, then eventually located...

Sep 16, 2025

Betty Thomas Felder was born in Toledo, Ohio, the oldest of three children of Clarence Thomas Sr. and Hazel Thomas, both now deceased. Her family moved to Dayton, Ohio, in 1944 when her father accepted a position as Executive Director of the Linden Community Center.

Betty graduated from the University of Dayton and started her teaching career as the first African...

Sep 15, 2025

Christine Thomas was born to proud parents, Frank and Susie Shelton. She departed this life on September 15, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio.

Christine attended school in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. She cherished her relationship with God. She was a faithful member of Traveler’s Rest Baptist Church, where she served as a mother of the church, Deaconess, and a faithful choir member. Christine served...

Sep 14, 2025

Margarett Louise (Sutton) Thomas was born in Thomaston, Georgia, on May 27, 1936, to the late Roy Sutton, Sr. and Fannie (Knight) Sutton. The eldest of five children, Margarett moved with her family to Columbus, Ohio, at a young age.

Margarett departed this life on September 14, 2025.

She received her education through the Columbus Public School System. After graduation, Margarett met...