Obituaries

Asia Moné Houston left us on February 28, 2024 at the early age of 32 years old. She was born March 29, 1991 to Cynthia Rawls and William Houston. She lived in Mansfield, OH and later moved to Columbus, OH where she grew up with her brothers William Michael Houston and Dapreis Dominique Owens.

Asia graduated from Mansfield Senior High...

Rhoderick Harden was born September 19, 1959 and passed away on Monday February 26, 2024 in Columbus Ohio. Even though he was taken from us due to a long battle with Cancer. He fought a good fight down to the very end. He left this world surrounded by his immediate family. His loving and quiet heart will remain with his...

Ronnie Eaton, 89, of Columbus, Friday, March 1, 2024. Preceded in death by wife, Norma Jean. Survived by sons, Ronald (Amy) and Tyrone (Monica) of Columbus; 9 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Henrietta Mack of New Jersey; special cousins, Beverly (Kenneth) Chatters of Pickerington and Gwen Howard of Columbus; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation, 11:00 a.m. and...

Ricky was a New Year’s baby born January 1, 1959, to the union of James and Bessie Mackey. Ricky was educated in the Columbus Public School System graduating from East High School in 1977.

Rickey is preceded in death by his parents, James and Bessie Mackey; brother, Phillip Mackey.

Left to cherish his memory, sisters, Jane and Phyllis Mackey; children,...

Derrick Hamilton Broome, son of James and Ethel Broome, was born on January 6, 1965 in Brooklyn, New York. Having attended elementary school in New York and high school at Deerfield Academy (MA), Derrick was a proud graduate of Ohio Dominican University in Columbus, Ohio. Derrick had a long career in the field of logistics, and a very successful stint...

Celestine Harvey Shields affectionally known as “ Tina” was born January 5, 1938 to the late Homer D. and Jessie Mae Brown in Cedartown , Georgia. The community of residence was called Chubbtown. Celestine was the 5th of 13 children. She was a very kind and loving child growing up with her siblings. She had many friends as a child...

Jacqueline Camilla (Williams) Joyce was born September 24, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Edith (Williams) Jefferson and Donald Threatt. Jacky accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and always lived her life as a Woman of God. She is also predeceased by brother, Donald Threatt, Jr. and stepfather, Samuel Jefferson.

Jacky graduated from...

Earline Ross, a beloved member of the Columbus community and a retiree from General Motors, will be celebrated for a life well-lived and memories cherished. Born in Maybeury, WV on June 29, 1944, Earline was a graduate of East High School in Columbus, Ohio and excelled in her career at General Motors.

Family was at the center of Earline’s...

Mrs. Susie Ella Warren was born on July 3, 1935, to the late Richard and Susie Knox in Sparta, Georgia. She was the fourth of ten children born of their union. Susie fought the good fight until the Lord peacefully transitioned her home on February 25, 2024.

Susie put 100 percent effort into all her endeavors. Whether it was her...

Ms. Christy Lashay Brice, born on June 28, 1983, in Columbus, Ohio from the union of William C. Brice Sr. and Cassandra L. Lovejoy, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday February 21, 2024.

Christy Brice attended Walnut Ridge High School in Columbus, Ohio and graduated in the class of 2002. She took her education...

Phillip Leon Dickerson, age 68. Sunrise March 29, 1955 and Sunset February 25, 2024.

Visitation 2:00 PM and Funeral Service 3:00 PM Saturday, March 9, 2024 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one block east of Noe Bixby, turn North on Lonsdale Rd).

Please keep the family in your...

We honor the memory and legacy of Ter-Ran Kenneth De-Shawn Smith, who entered this world on February 21, 1982, in Gallipolis, Ohio, and departed on February 18, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. Born to his loving parents Angelique and Kenneth Smith, Ter-Ran was the cherished brother of Dominique Smith, with a bond unbroken by life or death.

Although his time on...

Richard Leroy Anderson, affectionately known as “Rick,” was born to Henry Lee and Alfredia Anderson on January 1, 1969, in Asheville, North Carolina. He was the second son in the Anderson family, growing up alongside his older brother Lee and younger brother Courtney. In 1971, the family relocated to Columbus, Ohio, where they embraced their new home and became avid...

Calvin Duprea Kwame Keuchler, age 58. Sunrise January 15, 1966 and Sunset February 22, 2024. Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 12:00 PM Saturday, March 2, 2024 at First AME Zion Church, 873 Bryden Road. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. LIVINGSTON AVE. To read the complete obituary, order...

Louise Anice Windham was born on May 6, 1943, in Cleveland, OH, to the union of Thomas James Majors and Carrie Lue (Lindsay) Majors. She was the oldest child to this union.

She graduated in 1961 from Mansfield Senior High School, in Mansfield, OH, and went on to further her education at North Central Technical College (NCTC), and received her...

Mr. David E Kiger, age 79. Sunrise October 16, 1944 and Sunset February 9, 2024.

Visitation 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Monday February 26, 2024 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave. Interment at Evergreen Burial Park. To read the complete obituary, order flowers, view video tribute and offer condolences to the...

Celebration of Life: Helen Marie Dean

Helen Marie Dean, a beloved member of Trinity Baptist Church and retired Food Service Manager at The Ohio State University, will be honored and celebrated for her remarkable life and spirit. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Helen was one of five children, known for her love of music and her impeccable sense of style. She...

“Addie Virginia Long” affectionately known as “Virginia” or “Red” was born Monday, December 18, 1944 in Columbus, Ohio. On Monday, February 12, 2024 at 8:32am “Addie” passed away peacefully with her family and friends by her bedside at the tender age of 79.

“Addie” received her academic education by way of Columbus Public Schools. She was a diligent employee of...