Obituaries
Joseph Devail Butcher
Apr 14, 2018
Joseph Devail Butcher, affectionately known as “Joe D” graciously departed this earth on Saturday, April 14, 2018. He was born on October 22, 1952 in Monroe, LA. He is proceeded in death by his Grandmother Sarah Thompson “mama”, parents Roy Butcher, Sr. and Penny Mae Butcher, Sister Benny Golden, and Brother Roy Butcher. Joe is survived by his loving...
Walter Henry Price
Apr 13, 2018
Walter Henry Price was born March 3, 1943 to Walter Lee Price and Yvonne H. (Mason) Price in Dayton, Ohio. His father died while Walter was still very young and his family later moved to Charlestown, Indiana. There, his mother met and married Charles R. Lusco who raised Walter as his own. In 1952, the family moved to Columbus,...
Dessie D. Page, Jr.
Apr 13, 2018
Dessie D. Page, Jr. was born October 5, 1934 to Dessie and Della Page in Nashville, Tennessee. He accepted Christ into his life at an early age. Over the years, Dessie came to be known more affectionately as “Junior,” “Buddy” and eventually “Doctor” among his loved ones and close friends. Dessie obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from...
Vanessa Harris
Apr 13, 2018
Vanessa Harris "Nessa" Nanna", was born October 7, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio. She graduated from Linden McKinley High School, Nationwide Beauty Academy and Certified Home Child Care Provider. She attended Central State University. Vanessa worked for fifteen years for Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. She was active as a children’s ministry teacher at Kingdom Faith International Christian...
Raleigh Lee Seward
Apr 10, 2018
Raleigh Lee Seward was born on April 19, 1941 in Columbus, Ohio to Lloyd and Lucille Seward. He was a loving and self made man, who was never afraid to speak his mind. At the age of 18, Raleigh Seward started his career at Riverside Methodist Hospital as a chef in the dietary department. He retired from Riverside Methodist...
Wortise Slappy
Apr 7, 2018
A Giving Heart On Saturday, April 7, 2018 at the age of 69, Wortise Lee Slappy Corroll, went home to be with the Lord. Predeceased by her parents The late Rev. Joseph and Ida Slappy, brother John Slappy and Sisters Margret Fisher and Loretta Slappy. Ms. Wortise was born Jan 9th, 1949 in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was the 6th...
Terrance Maurice Bell
Apr 6, 2018
Thank you for visiting Maurice Bell's online memorial wall. Your kind sentiments and thoughtful expressions of love and concern for Maurice and his family are greatly appreciated at this time. Additional obituary information may be forthcoming; please check back soon for any updates that are made in the coming days.
John Henry Holland, Jr.
Apr 5, 2018
John Henry Holland, Jr. was born August 7, 1951 to Dorothy White Holland and John Henry Holland, Sr., in Griffin, Georgia. As a child, John moved with his family to Columbus, Ohio where he attended Mohawk Junior-Senior High School. John came to be known as "Bug" by many of his loved ones and close friends and he was a...
Regina Whittaker (Headin)
Apr 4, 2018
Regina (Headin) Whittaker was born August 14, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio. While growing up in Columbus, she attended Felton Elementary School, Monroe Middle School, and Rosemont High School. She was a member of Saint Dominic Church for many years. Always considered to be "the backbone" of her family, Regina was the best cook and she enjoyed relaxing with her...
Grace R. Kinney
Apr 4, 2018
Grace R. Kinney was born November 27, 1923 in Pomaria, South Carolina. In her early adulthood, Grace participated with the Nellie Regan Bowling League. She retired from Western Electric and Schottenstein Department Stores. Grace was a longtime member of Mt. Vernon Avenue African Methodist Episcopal Church where she was actively involved in various ministries. She was also an avid...
Betty Trent
Apr 3, 2018
Evangelist Betty L. Trent, age 76, born April 3, 1942, went to be with the Lord April 3, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Marvin Davis, Sr. and Arnold Trent, Sr., sons Deacon Marvin L. Davis, Jr. and Brian L. Davis. She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Davis; her son, Dwayne Davis; her sister, Shirley...
Bennie Green
Apr 2, 2018
Bennie Green, was born May 11, 1928 in Columbus, Ohio. He was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church. In his younger years, Bennie was a Light Heavyweight Boxer. He befriended everyone, he met no strangers. He was a very giving and caring man. On Monday, April 2, 2018, Bennie transitioned to Heaven. He is predeceased by his mother...
Lucille Rogers
Mar 30, 2018
Lucille Rogers was born in Buffalo, New York on August 7, 1919. She passed away on Good Friday, March 30, 2018 at her home in Columbus, OH, surrounded by her family. She was 98 years old. At two months old, her loving parents, the late Christopher and Mamie Waller, adopted Lucille. She spent her childhood in Gretna, Virginia and...
Mildred O Stigger
Mar 29, 2018
Mildred O. Stigger, age 71, was born in Hampton, Virgina on December 14, 1946. She moved to Japan for 3 years in 1971 during her husband’s military service. There she taught children of American soldiers at Yakota Airbase. In 1974 they relocated to Columbus, Ohio where she remained. Mildred was an educator. Both in and out of her home....
Julia Dee Taylor
Mar 29, 2018
Julia Dee Taylor was born March 26, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio. She was a graduate of Linden McKinley. Julia cared for all the people she came into contact with. She was the “Boss Lady” who loved everyone and whom everyone loved. Throughout her life, she was a supervisor at several night clubs including the C & S Lounge. She...
Irean L. Madden
Mar 28, 2018
Irean Lucille Madden went home to be with the Lord March 28, 2018. She was born in Columbus, Oh, where she graduated from East High School. Irean was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and sung in the Major Choir. In addition to her 35 years of service at Lazarus where she was a member of their 20 Year...
Tommy Lee Shears
Mar 28, 2018
Tommy Lee Shears was born May 16, 1946 in Lima, Ohio. He was known also as “Cool T” by many of his loved ones and dear friends. A graduate of Lima Senior High School, he also attended Northwestern Business Center (Lima, Ohio) and the Columbus (OH) Public School’s Adult Education program through which he received his electrical and HVAC...
Gregory "Stone" Johnson, Sr.
Mar 26, 2018
Gregory Alan "Stone" Johnson, Sr. was born January 30, 1952 to Dorothy L. (Dummond) McCain and Elve Johnson, Jr. He was a 1972 graduate of West High School and attended Bliss College. He was a skilled mechanic by trade. On Monday, March 26, 2018, Gregory passed peacefully at home. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents John...
James Carter, Sr.
Mar 24, 2018
James “Jimmy” Carter, Sr., was born October 26, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio, where he attended Linden-McKinley High School. A retired brick mason, James was the founder of the Northside Cowboys Youth Football Association. He was an avid Ohio State Buckeyes and Cleveland Browns fan. James also enjoyed bowling, coaching youth sports, cleaning his car, and spending time with his...
Ernest Monté Payne, Sr.
Mar 23, 2018
Ernest Monté Payne, Sr. was born July 17, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio. A graduate of East High School, he attended True Church of Jesus Christ and retired from Cottman Transmissions where he worked as a mechanic. Ernest enjoyed repairing and rebuilding cars, fishing, and conversing with his neighbors and friends. He was blessed to survive a battle with cancer...
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