Eric Alan Gunther was born on January 26, 1967, in Warren, Ohio, to James T. Gunther and Elouise Caldwell-Gunther. Eric was a 1985 graduate of Warren Western Reserve High School. Following his graduation, Eric felt a calling to serve his country. He enlisted in the US Army where he served his country proudly. Upon completing his military service, Eric embarked on a new chapter in his life, where he chose to make Columbus, Ohio, his permanent residency. On June 5, 2000, Eric found his...

On April 9, 2024, God accepted the soul of Beulah Bonner. She was born on October 6, 1935. She was born to Mr. John Lee Billingslea of West Point, Georgia, and Willie Lee Baker Billingslea of Roanoke, Virginia. She was one of nine children born to this union. She met and married Wilbon Bonner, Jr., of West Point, Georgia. The couple moved to Columbus, Ohio. She was employed by Nationwide Insurance and Sodexo. She worked for Sodexo for over 40 years. She won numerous awards and certificates...

Heaven Marie Craig-Simmons was born on July 17, 1998, in Columbus, OH, to Kimberley Heavenly Craig Washington and Michael Simmons. Heaven attended East Haven Elementary, York Towne Middle, and Walnut Ridge High Schools in Columbus, OH. She later attended Job Corps, where she obtained her High School Equivalency and degree as a Radiology Technician in July of 2020. Heaven confessed her life to Christ at an early age and attended Cornerstone Pentecostal Church in Columbus, OH, under the...

Dawn would like to let you know that her work here is done. On March 30,2024, God opened the skies and guided Dawn to Heaven. Born on January 12, 1970, in Columbus, Ohio, throughout her life she resided in several states, including California and Washington DC. But has always been a life-long resident of Columbus, and a devoted Ohio State University Fan. She was a member of the Sickle Cell Anemia Association. Though she battled sickle cell anemia, she was able to lead a very eclectic life....

DWAYNE DUPREE DOWDELL, was a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many. Dwayne was born December 28, 1962, in Columbus, Ohio, to William and Ruth (née Balkcom) Dowdell. He departed this life at age 61 at Grant Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, on March 30, 2024. Dwayne excepted Christ at a young age. While attending high school, Dwayne learned to play the drums, and he played for local events and churches. Dwayne attended Columbus Public Schools; Koebel Elementary and...

Charles Alan Brown departed this life on March 29, 2024. He was surrounded by his family at Mt. Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville, Ohio. Charles was born on May 1, 1966, in Columbus, Ohio. He was the youngest of four children born to the union of Raymond and Allice Brown. Charles attended Columbus public schools and graduated from West High School. He then took some college courses at Columbus State. He worked for Lazarus Macy’s for many years in the fur...

Marcia Lynn Hardy was born on February 26, 1958, in Columbus, Ohio, to Shirley and Morris Pollard. She was the second eldest child. Marcia was a collector of all things, to include shoes, purses, and elephants. Marcia was saved at Zion Hill Baptist Church at a young age. She was a committed member of the Greater Bethlehem Temple Church under the leadership of Suffragan Bishop David E. Norman. She was a member of the Ministerial Staff, Choir, Hospitality Committee, and the Missions team....

Debra Jean Harris was called home on March 29, 2024, at St. Anns Hospital. Debra was born February 15, 1958, in Madison, West Virgina. She was the daughter of the late Nathaniel and Wanda Harris. She was preceded in death by her sister, June Harris; brother, Curtis Harris; and her grandson, Brandon Russell, Jr. Debra received her education at Scott High School in Madison, West Virgina. She attended Marshall University, where she received her degree in applied science. Debra worked at Logan...

MYRTLE HARRIETT O’NEAL OSBORNE BEASLEY was born October 1, 1933, to Willie C. Sr. and Floretta Scoby O’Neal in Houston, Texas. She was the fifth child of nine children: five brothers, Willie, Perry, Jacob, Leo, and Louis, and three sisters, Annette, Anna Rose, and Mary. Myrtle was raised in Houston, Texas, and was educated in the Houston Public School System. She had a passion for learning, as a result she graduated salutatorian of her class from Jack Yates High School. Myrtle...

Rita Nadine "Dine and RiRi" Howard (nee Law) passed away on March 26, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio, at the age of 71. She was born on March 30, 1952, in Oil City, PA and she grew up in Aliquippa, PA. Rita moved to Columbus, Ohio in the early 1970’s where she married the father of her two children William (Bill) Howard. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Ida and Raymond Law, PA; son and daughter Maurice and Natosha Howard (OH); as well as, son in-law Byron V....