Obituaries

Don Allen Sellers, affectionately known as “The Mayor of Linden” was born December 4, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio to Bishop Eli and Mary Louise (Holmes) Sellers. The youngest of three siblings, Don immediately found a knack for sports and music. Don was a loving son, husband, father, stepfather, grandfather and uncle who passed away after a short illness on May...

Danny Lavell Williams, a beautful soul, was called home on Thursday May 11th 2023. He was born in Gary, Indiana on March 2nd 1990 to Charity Williams and Danny Ballard. Danny was 33 years old, he was known by his nicknames “moon” and “Dan Dan”. He will be remembered for being loving, caring, funny, and kind to others. Danny was...

Billie Jean (Prater) Eberhardt went home to be with her ancestors on May 13, 2023, after 68 years in this earthly realm.

Billie was born on February 16, 1955, in Columbus, Ohio. She was raised in a vibrant community on the city’s east side under the loving guidance of her mother, Marcella Prater, in a nurturing neighborhood of aunts, uncles,...

Gladys Vivian Martin, age 52. Sunrise September 6, 1970 and Sunset May 11, 2023.

Visitation 1:00 PM and Funeral Service 2:00 PM Saturday, May 27, 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).

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Linda Lee Johnson was born on June 16, 1953 to Janie Mae Banks and David Lee Banks in Columbus, Ohio. Linda was a devoted mother and grandmother. Her hobbies included cooking and being outdoors, sitting on the porch talking to her neighbors, taking walks and doing yardwork as well as doing anything to stay busy always made her happy.

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Byron Jamal Xenos Wilson, 27, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on May 2, 2023. Byron was born on February 7, 1996, in Springfield, Ohio, to Ruth Ann Sims and Kenneth Wilson.

Byron was a passionate and creative cook, and he loved his job at Chipotle, where he could share his love for food with others. He was also an...

Monica Tara Smith was born on June 18, 1963, to Mattie L. Smith and Morris W. Smith in Columbus, Ohio.

Monica grew up in the Linden area of Columbus and graduated from Linden McKinley High School. She met and married Ronald Hager. Monica later continued her education at Columbus State Community College where she received her licensure as a certified...

Malcolm Devonte Mason, 32, passed this life on May 3, 2023. Malcolm was born on January 31, 1991 in Mansfield, Ohio to Artie and Betty (Blaney) Mason.

Malcom was a proud 2009 graduate from Mansfield Senior High. Malcolm was a loving and loyal young man who loved spending time with his daughter, nieces and nephews. Malcolm had a deep love...