Obituaries

Mar 14, 2026

Mar 14, 2026

Mar 14, 2026

Isaac N'namdi Turner was born on March 23, 1978 to James Edward Turner (Andrea Gail Turner) and Khadijah Lanai Ashé (Kujenga Eliyah Ashé). He was a beloved son, father, brother, and friend whose presence touched many lives. He is survived by his Siblings: James Chapman, Pamela Moore, and Shawana Turner. He is preceded in death by his brothers; Nathaniel "Hasaan"...

Mar 14, 2026

Gala Adair Scott-Walker was a beloved mother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was surrounded by her sister, Judith, and her son, Julius, during her final moments.

Gala Adair Scott-Walker, age 58, was born on February 4, 1968, in Columbus, Ohio, and passed away on March 14, 2026. A native of Columbus, Gala later relocated to Phoenix, Arizona, where she lived for...

Mar 14, 2026

Mar 14, 2026

Shawn Demetrius Beard age 49 passed this life on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at home after a brief illness.

Shawn was born on November 29, 1976, to the late Renetha (Beard) Reuer, and Elder Marcus Hood, in Mansfield Ohio, and was a lifelong resident. Shawn was employed at The Mansfield Friendly House where he loved working with children. He attended college...

Mar 14, 2026

Denise Faye Jefferson, age 69, was lifelong resident of South Linden, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on October 7, 1956 in Indianapolis, Indiana, to George H. Jefferson and Julia Alice Booth Jefferson.

Denise graduated from East High School and later attended The Ohio State University, where she studied economics. She later dedicated many...

Mar 12, 2026

Cornelius "Pop" Tucker Sr. went home to be with the Lord on March 12, 2026, at the age of 72. He was born on June 18, 1953 in Gunnison, Mississippi, to the late Albert and Ossie Tucker.

Pop graduated from Broad Street High School in Shelby, Mississippi, he was extremely skilled in woodwork. He moved to Columbus, Ohio in the 1970s...

Mar 9, 2026

Mr Ozzie T Jones, age 84. Sunrise June 7, 1941 and Sunset March 9, 2026. Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Maddox Memorial COGIC, 1148 Walker Lake Rd. Interment at Mansfield Memorial Park . Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, MANSFIELD CHAPEL, 753 McPherson St. (formerly Willams Funeral Services)....

2026

Vanessa R. (Carter) Brown entered this world in Pensacola, Florida, a radiant soul born to Robert Carter, Sr. and Katherine Carter. From her earliest days, her light was unmistakable. As a young girl at Damascus Missionary Baptist Church in Flomaton, Alabama, she gave her life to the Lord -beginning a lifelong walk of faith, leadership and music.

A gifted student and...

Mar 8, 2026

Norma Jean (Grier) Thurman was born on October 8, 1944, in Columbus, Ohio. She was the fourth child of 5 children born to Ike and Elizabeth (Gilstrap) Grier. She departed this life to be with the Lord on March 8, 2026, at the Select Specialty Hospital Columbus South.

Jeannie (as she was fondly called) was raised in a wonderful and loving...

Mar 7, 2026

Laura Mae Roberts, age 97, went Home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Laura Mae Winton was born on December 2, 1928 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to the late Mertie (Brewer) and late Ollis Winton. She was the youngest of her siblings.

Laura Mae married the late Evans Roberts in 1944, and of that union they...

Mar 6, 2026

Gary E. Chilton was born in Warren, Ohio on May 9,1962. He was the beloved son of Charles and Mattie Chilton. Gary passed away on March 6, 2026 at his home with family.

Gary was a proud graduate of Warren Western Reserve High School's class of 1980. After graduation he joined the United States Army where he proudly served his country...

Mar 5, 2026

James (Jamie) Lamar Moore, age 49, of Columbus, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on March 5, 2026. His passing has left a deep void in the hearts of his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him. 

James was born in Columbus, Ohio, to Mark Barnes and Glynnda Moore. He graduated from Columbus Alternative High School and...

Mar 5, 2026

Suni was born on August 27, 1977, in Salis, Mississippi, to Rosie Mae Greene and Rufus Grier.

Suni worked various jobs throughout his career, including Sundowns Landscaping, Suga Ray’s Restaurant, Williams & Marlon Gary Chapel of Peace Funeral Home, and the Richland County Juvenile Detention Center. He received his G.E.D. and was extremely proud of that accomplishment.

He attended New Community Temple...

Mar 4, 2026

Dyke Malone Christine born Oct 29, 1954 in Thomasville, North Carolina to Dewitt and Annie Mae Christian. Dyke attended Linden McKinley High School where he played football. He retired from Csx railroad in 1997.

He is proceeded in death by parents Annie Mae and Dewitt Christian Sr, brother Walter Christian Jr , son Demetrious Drum , nephews Marshawn and Quaniel Sr...

Mar 4, 2026

Elouise Armstrong - known and loved by so many simply as MawMaw - left this world at the beautiful age of 82, taking with her a laugh that could fill any room and a warmth that never let anyone feel like a stranger. She didn't just welcome people into her life - she pulled them in, held them close, and...

Mar 4, 2026

Gregory (Frankie) Franklin age 69, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 4, 2026.

Gregory was born in Columbus, Ohio on February 17, 1957, to Raymond and Louise Berry Franklin. He was a graduate of Marion Franklin High School, Columbus, Ohio. He served in the Navy and was honorably discharged after 10 years. He married Paulette Lawson...

Mar 4, 2026

Kenneth Ray Gossett, 95, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the VA Hospice Center in Dayton, Ohio.He was born on October 19, 1930, the youngest son of Cloice A. and Dorothy (Peppers) Gossett. Kenneth was reared in rural Clark County, Ohio.He graduated from Mechanicsburg High School in Mechanicsburg, Ohio. After graduating from high school, Kenneth enlisted in the United...

Mar 3, 2026

Doris Louise Ervin, age 61, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on March 3, 2026.

Doris was born on August 1, 1964, in Mansfield, Ohio, to John and Emily McDowell. She attended West 5th Elementary School and John Simpson Middle School before graduating from Malabar High School in 1982. She later continued her education at the University of Akron, where she majored...