Obituaries

Nov 20, 2017

David Grayson Bartlett, 65, of Columbus, Ohio, departed this world on Monday, November 20, 2017, after a valiant and courageous battle with cancer. David entered this world on December 9, 1951, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, the youngest child of the late Clyde Bartlett, Jr. and Mary Turner Bartlett. David is survived by his loving and faithful wife, Consuella “Connie”...

Nov 20, 2017

Thank you for visiting the Book of Memories of Mrs. Patricia R. Foster-Warren. We invite those who wish to light a memorial candle, share a favorite memory, and/or leave a condolence message for her family. Your prayers, words of encouragement, and all other thoughtful expressions of your love and sympathy are greatly appreciated during this difficult time. Please continue...

Nov 18, 2017

Alicia Lawton passed from this life on Saturday November 18, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio. She was born to Johnnie Lawton, Jr. and Willease Lawton on December 15, 1958 in Fremont, California, a great birthday gift to her dad whose birthday she shared. Being born into an Army family, Alicia moved many times. The family lived in France, Michigan, Indiana,...

Nov 17, 2017

James Ross Henderson, age 71, transitioned into the arms of the Lord on Friday, November 17, 2017 at The Ohio State University Ross Heart Hospital. Jim was a 1964 graduate of East High School, a 1969 graduate of Central State University; he completed his Masters of Education degree at The Ohio State University. After 28 years of dedicated service...

Nov 16, 2017

Frankie L. McGee began her journey on November 1, 1919, which peacefully ended on November 16, 2017. A native of Augusta, Georgia, she was the seventh of nine siblings born to George Henry and Mary Green. Frankie was a resident of Columbus, Ohio and a dedicated member of Shiloh Baptist Church where she faithfully served on the ladies usher...

Nov 16, 2017

Nov 15, 2017

William Carl Rippey, affectionately known as “Rip”, was called home to be with the Lord on November 15, 2017. William was born on June 10, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio. After graduating from Central High School, in 1967, William enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served four tours during the Vietnam War before being honorably discharged and receiving...

Nov 15, 2017

Angela D. Poole was born July 10, 1954, in Columbus, Ohio, to the union of Allen Poole and the late Helen Cassandra Poole. On Wednesday, November 15, 2017, she quietly went home to be with the Lord. Sister Poole was employed many years and retired from Cardinal Foods. She was a community activist for her apartment complex and was...

Nov 15, 2017

Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother, Aunt, Grandmother, and Educator Helen Louis George was born in Chillicothe, Ohio in 1930 to Monroe and Henrietta George. In the midst of the Great Depression, Helen’s birth year was a time of struggle and survival for people around the world. As a result, Helen grew up with a keen awareness of the importance of...

Nov 14, 2017

Arthur Francis Rankin, born October 5, 1928 to Arthur and Evelyn Rankin. A lifelong resident of Columbus, he attended Saint Cyprian Elementary School. He was the first black to attend and to graduate from Holy Rosary High School in 1946. He was a member of St. Cyprian, St. Dominic, and St. Thomas Catholic churches, respectively. Arthur served 4 years...

Nov 14, 2017

Roger Mofford Tidwell was born on April 27, 1941 in Columbus, Ohio. The second oldest of five sons born to Eugene and Viola Wikle Tidwell, he was raised in Poindexter Village during his early childhood. Later, the family moved to the Hilltop area where they resided on Wheatland Avenue. As a child, Roger and his family would attend Sunday...

Nov 12, 2017

Barbara Virginia Edwards, age 86, went home to the Lord Sunday, November 12, 2017. Born February 12, 1931 in Columbus, OH to Warren and Martha Wise Hairston. Predeceased by her son, Thomas Edwards; and sister, Thelma Hendricks. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Oliver Edwards; sons, Gary Edwards and Ronald Edwards; daughters, Denise Edwards, Marsha Edwards, and...

Nov 11, 2017

Jacqueline (Minnis) Sessley, age 66, was born May 11, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio to Thomas and V. Charlotte Minnis. She was a graduate of Linden McKinley High School. Later she married Edward Sessley. On Saturday, November 11, 2017, Jacqueline was called home to be with Jesus. She is preceded in death by her father, Thomas Minnis, Sr. She leaves...

Nov 10, 2017

Nov 7, 2017

Nov 6, 2017

Bishop Richard Nathaniel Kemper, 79, born October 28, 1938 in Columbus, OH, departed this life Monday, November 6, 2017, at Kobacker House after an extended illness. Bishop Kemper was serving as Pastor of the Jerusalem Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church at the time of his passing. Predeceased by grandparents Reverend John R. and Mary Kemper, mother Mary Elizabeth Kemper, brother...

Nov 5, 2017

Cassandra “Saunie” Lynn White-Laster, born in Columbus, Ohio, departed this life November 5, 2017. She was fun, loving, caring, forgiving, and charismatic. Throughout her life, Cassandra worked as an office manager and business administrator at various places. She was a former receptionist at New Covenant Believers’ Church. She was a loving member of the Latter Day Saints Community. Her...

Nov 3, 2017

Edwin “Big Ed” Daniel Massey Jr. 83, went to his heavenly home on Friday, November 3, 2017. He was born to the late Edwin Daniel Massey Sr. and Ruby (Nelson) Massey. Ewin was a former member of the Jerusalem Baptist Church. He retired from City of Columbus Division of Water. He was an accomplished bowler. He bowled at Broad...

Nov 2, 2017

Eunice DeBerry Scott, age 91, transitioned peacefully from this life on November 2, 2017 at Grant Medical Center. Born in Anson County, North Carolina, she moved at a young age with her mother and sister to the South side of Columbus, Ohio. A graduate of Columbus South High School, she retired from the State of Ohio, Bureau of Worker's...

Nov 2, 2017