Obituaries

Martha Irma Pearson Lawrence completed her labor on earth and continued her peaceful journey to her reward on August 1, 2023. She was born on May 25, 1925, to William Pearson and Elmina King in Asheville, North Carolina.

At the age of eight, she joined her first church, Wilson Chapel Methodist Church, in Asheville. She attended Allen School, a...

Reverend Dr. Sharron Frances Tucker, age 81, of Columbus, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on July 31, 2023. A called and ordained preacher of the Gospel – Dr. Tucker will be remembered as a servant of God, a champion of the marginalized, a lover of nature, and a woman hopelessly in love with her husband.

Sharron...

Stanley W. Thompson, age 67. Sunrise December 18, 1955 and Sunset August 1, 2023.

Visitation 9:00 AM and Funeral Service 10:00 AM Saturday, August 19, 2023 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.).

Interment at TBD Cemetery.

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Eugene Dave Bell was born in Alliance, Ohio on July 20, 1948, to Harrison Dempsey and Olivia Townes Bell. Both preceded him in death. Eugene was affectionally known as “Dave” by his family and friends. Dave passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023, surrounded by his family. Dave was a big man in stature and in attitude. Once you got...

Jeffery Bell 1He attended Benton Harbor High School. Jeffery loved his family, and he had a special way of showing it. He was the Life of any party he attended.

Jeffery moved to Columbus, Oh in 2009, where he met his wife, Amy Easley. They married in 2013 in South Carolina. They were happily in love.

Jeffery leaves to cherish...

Dereon Draper – Robinson was born to Ebony Robinson and Dorrin Draper on June 17, 2008.

Dereon was the 2nd oldest of 20 children. Dereon attended East High School in Columbus, Ohio. Dereon was an excellent student and he would have graduated in 2027. Dereon had a passion for HipHop music. He used to always say he was going to...

Rene Ramirez Contreras nació el 5 de septiembre año 1996 en San Diego, California A sus padres Sagrario Contreras y Ramiro Ramirez. Partio el 31 de julio del 2023. Rene procreo un hijo Rene Ramirez. Respetado y querido por su familia y amistades. El fue un buen hijo, padre, tío y amigo. Fue un hombre trabajador incansable, con la fe...

Eva M. Cantrell, “AKA” Mama Eva, was born on November 12, 1926, to Annie B., and Mort Johnson in New Catle, PA. Eva departed this earthly life on July 27, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Eva was married to the late Home Cantrell Jr. and to this union, Barbara Cantrell-Taylor, was born.

Eva was an avid traveler and enjoyed gambling...

Ronald Ernest Thompson (DJ Buka), age 50, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 22, 2023, in Knoxville TN. Ronald was born December 17, 1972, to Lynn Thompson and Ronald Darling in Columbus, Ohio.

A husband like you is rare Ronald, one that’s so generous, smart and kind. A husband like you is what everyone needs, full of smiles and laughter, always...

Dollie Birdsong Thurman Holt was born on October 8, 1950 in Rome, Georgia to Earnest Birdsong and Annie Birdsong. She went home to be with the Lord after several health issues on July 25, 2023.

She was the Bishop of A Better Way of Life Ministries, a ministry that she was devoted to and loved. If you knew her...

Roosevelt “Cash2X” Carroll III, age 31. Sunrise August 24, 1991 and Sunset July 5, 2023.

Please keep the family in your prayers.

Edward Lee Minnis Jr. “Eddie”, 35, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on July 25, 2023, at 12:43 pm. He passed unexpectedly from kidney disease.

Eddie was born May 11, 1988, to Cheryl Jack and Edward Minnis in Columbus Ohio. Eddie attended Reynoldsburg high school estem from 2005-2008, he then went to Culinary Arts School where he received his Chef certificate....

Billy Gene Norwood, formerly of East Saint Louis, Illinois passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 26, 2023 at his home in Mansfield, Ohio.

Billy was born October 14, 1942, to the late Guysell and JosephineScales Norwood in Memphis, Tennessee. Growing up in East Saint Louis, he was an avid sports fan and played Semi professional baseball with The Saint Louis...