Obituaries

Jan 28, 2026

Jan 28, 2026

Jan 26, 2026

Tommy Swan was born on October 10, 1940 in Thorpe, West Virginia, where he spent his early years and laid the foundation for a life built on hard work, responsibility, and devotion to family.Tommy was a proud graduate of Gary District High School class of 1957. He began his working life in the coal mines of West Virginia before relocating...

Jan 25, 2026

Jan 25, 2026

Tambria Kay Ellis ("Tammy"), born November 21, 1970, in Lockport, New York, passed away on January 25, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. She was the beloved daughter of David Russell Freeman (Cora) and Katherine Faye Freeman.

Tammy is survived by her loving parents; her husband, Willard Ellis; her brothers, Bishop Anthony Freeman (Karohnda) and David Freeman; her children, Melita Freeman, Quentin Frazier...

Jan 25, 2026

Please revisit this page and pray for the Forte Family as they plan services and write James obituary.

 

Jan 25, 2026

Pastor Robert Earl Riley Sr., age 70. Sunrise January 16, 1956 and Sunset January 25, 2026. Visitation 9:00 AM and Funeral Service 10:00 AM Saturday, February 14, 2026 at The Word Church of God in Christ Church, 115 Wilson Ave. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. LIVINGSTON AVE. To...

Jan 24, 2026

Please revisit this page and pray for Mona's Family as they plan her Home Going Service and write her obituary.

Jan 23, 2026

Geraldine Short, age 90. Sunrise November 15, 1935 and Sunset January 23, 2026. Please keep the family in your prayers, as they prepare Mrs. Short's obituary.

Jan 23, 2026

Colette Elizabeth Jenkins born Oct 21, 1956, in Columbus, Ohio, to Coble Jenkins and Esther Jenkins. She departed this life on January 23, 2026 at the age of 69, surrounded by her loved ones and family.

Colette attended Milo Elementary, Everett Junior High, and Central High School.

She entered the medical field at a young age, securing a position at the Columbus...

Jan 22, 2026

Tommie Martin III, age 63. Sunrise December 9, 1962 and Sunset January 22, 2026. Visitation 1:00 PM and Funeral Service 2:00 PM Thursday, February 5, 2026 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave. To read the complete obituary, order flowers, view video tribute and offer condolences to the Martin Family, visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com

Jan 21, 2026

Vernon was a graduate of East High School, Class of 1973, and later attended the University of Rio Grande. He was a creative soul who expressed himself through art throughout his life. Vernon enjoyed listening to jazz music, dancing, fishing, and gardening, and he was a devoted Cleveland Browns fan. He also loved to cook. Above all, he cherished the...

Jan 21, 2026

Lisa Renee Pleasant-Turner, age 54. Sunrise December 29, 1971 and Sunset January 21, 2026. Visitation 2:00 PM and Funeral Service 3:00 PM Sunday, February 1, 2026 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave. To read the complete obituary, order flowers, view video tribute and offer condolences to the Pleasant-Turner Family, visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com

Jan 21, 2026

Jan 21, 2026

Please keep the Tellis family in your prayers as they complete the obituary for Loreather.

Jan 21, 2026

Jan 20, 2026

Kathryn Louise Posey was born on September 29, 1942, in Harrisburg, Mississippi, to Lucille (Burkett) June. Kathryn was the second oldest of three children and received her education in the Hattiesburg, Mississippi, school district. She went home to be with the Lord on January 20, 2026.

In 1970, Kathryn moved to Columbus, Ohio, where God led her to relocate her family....

Jan 19, 2026

Tomika Thomascine Taylor, lovingly known to family and friends as Mika, peacefully transitioned from this life on Monday, January 19, 2026, at the age of 52, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born on June 3, 1973, in Mansfield, Ohio, Tomika was a woman whose life was marked by strength, resilience, loyalty, and a deep, abiding love for her family. She...

Jan 19, 2026

Cassandra Belle Thomas, age 82. Sunrise October 24, 1943 and Sunset January 19, 2026. Visitation 1:00 PM and Funeral Service 2:00 PM Saturday, January 31, 2026 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). To read the complete obituary, order flowers, view...

Jan 19, 2026

William Merle Jackson Jr., “Bill,” age 49. Sunrise January 9, 1977, and Sunset January 19, 2026.

William, affectionately called Bill, was born to William Merle Jackson Sr. and Vendetta Jackson in Columbus, Ohio.

Bill attended Columbus Public Schools and was a graduate of Independence High School and the Radio Broadcasting Program at Fort Hayes Career Center. Following graduation, Bill held positions at...