Obituaries

Dec 25, 2017

Ophelia Stevenson Nichols, daughter of the late Tomes Reid and Lillie Mae Stevenson, was born in Cool Springs, NC on April 2, 1923. She departed this life on December 25, 2017. She was a graduate of Morningside High School and a faithful member of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church where she served as: President of the Senior Choir, Sunday school...

Dec 25, 2017

George Fitzroy Franklin, Sr. was called to his eternal rest on December 25, 2017 while at the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Guyana, South America to Sylvanus and Ambrozene Franklin. George held degrees from Morgan State University (Baltimore, MD), Long Island University (New York City, NY), and The Ohio State University in Columbus. He taught...

Dec 25, 2017

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Dec 22, 2017

Margie King was born January 3, 1925 in Columbus, Ohio, where she spent her formative years and attended South High School. She was worked at The Ohio State University Medical Center before taking a job at Buckeye Steel Castings, where after 15 years of faithful service, she became the first female employee to retire from the plant. Margie enjoyed...

Dec 22, 2017

Edward Elijah Feaster, "Eddie," was born December 13, 1945 to Elijah and Ruth Feaster in Buffalo, New York. On December 22, 2017, our loving father was called home to rest his tired soul. Eddie received his education at East High School in Buffalo, New York. Shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army where he received a...

Dec 21, 2017

Dec 21, 2017

Dec 20, 2017

Corday Raymere Burgess was born to Lisa Burgess and Willis Brooks August 27, 1985, in Columbus, Ohio In his youth, Corday attended Franklinton Elementary and South High school. At a young age, Corday was Baptized at Anchor Bishop Church on Clime Road in Columbus, Ohio. He played Pony League Football from age five to Middle School. He also played...

Dec 20, 2017

Dec 19, 2017

Walter Albert, age 67,was born in Sumter, South Carolina the son of Leroy and Julia (Myers) Albert. He was a life long resident of Columbus, Ohio. Walter attended East High School. Shortly after, he enlisted in the US Army where he served from 1968 to 1971 and was honorably discharged. Walter retired from the City of Columbus where he...

Dec 18, 2017

Dec 18, 2017

Reverend Dr. Melvin V. Richardson, born September 4, 1943, transitioned to Heaven December 18, 2017. Consistent with his belief that all men and women share a common human ancestry since creation and thereby are all related by one blood and a common creator, which is God, he elects at this junction of his journey, to not recite numerous relatives...

Dec 17, 2017

Dec 17, 2017

Cynthia Elizabeth (Champion) Tucker, age 71, was born December 25, 1945 in Beulah, Alabama to James and Lydia (Bright) Champion. Cynthia graduated from East High School. She retired as a Unit Coordinator from Grant Medical Center where she worked for 49 year. She would often volunteer to sit with patients. Cynthia loved the Lord. She gave her life to...

Dec 17, 2017

Dec 14, 2017

Kevin Bobby Garside, age 52, died Thursday, December 14, 2017. He retired from AT&T and was an employee of Spectrum (formerly Time Warner). Preceded in death by father Calvin Garside. Kevin leaves behind his children, Tiffany and Alexander Garside; mother Barbara Harshaw Garside; and brother Keith (Beverly) Garside of Odenton, MD. He is survived also by his former wife...

Dec 11, 2017

Kim Marie Gray was born December 8, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio. She was a 1976 graduate of Marion Franklin High School. Employed by Nationwide Children's Hospital as a Home Healthcare Aide, Kim attended Southfield Missionary Baptist Church and was a retired, Life Member of Blues Elite Motorcycle and Social Club. Kim was also known as “Heavy K” in the...

Dec 11, 2017

Alphonso L. Johnson was born February 27, 1979 in Columbus, Ohio, where he attended Marion Franklin High School. He accepted the Lord Jesus Christ at an early age at Triedstone Baptist Church, and later rededicated his life to Christ later in his life at Family Missionary Baptist Church. After 17 years of employment at Wendy’s, Alphonso then worked three...

Dec 10, 2017

Jacqueline Marie Eiland Banks began her earthly journey on September 22, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio as the daughter of Robert Lee Eiland, Sr. and Iona Warren. Jacqueline gave her life to Christ at an early age. She later rededicated her life to Christ and became a member of Acts of Faith Community Church. Jacqueline enjoyed spending time with her...