Obituaries
Marshall Grant Jr
Jun 8, 2017
Marshall Leland Grant, Jr. was born August 12, 1937 in Columbus, Ohio to the union of Sara Jane Shobe and Marshall Grant, Sr. Marshall was a graduate of East High School, Ohio University, and attended Capital University Law School. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. and co-owner of Kum Ba Ya Christian Book Store and...
Linda Mcelroy Martin
Jun 7, 2017
Linda Louise Martin, age 55, sunrise March 29, 1962 and sunset Wednesday June 7, 2017 at Mt. Carmel West Medical Center. Proceeded in death by her loving companion Terry Vincent Simpson and sister Velva Theresa Bruton. Survived by loving mother Hattie Bruton; sons, Demeterious Simpson and Terrance Simpson; sisters, Geraldine (Anthony)McElroy, Coria (Wilson) Dobson and Barbara McElroy; brothers, Tyrone...
Inez Naomi (West) Wilks
Jun 5, 2017
Inez Naomi West Wilks, age 94, passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, June 5, 2017. She attended the Columbus Public School System and was previously employed with Dobbs House, OSU, and Frito-Lay. She was a long-time member of Gospel Tabernacle Church where she served as a Deaconess. Preceded in death by her beloved husband John William, Sr.,...
Otis Ross Jr
Jun 5, 2017
Otis Aaron Ross, Jr. went to reside with the Lord on June 5, 2017. He was a loving father, mentor, and role model. “Otie”, as he was affectionately known, was a retiree from American Electric Power (AEP). Otie is preceded in death by his sister Myra Ross and mother Mary Ross. He is survived by his children, Misti Ross...
Bobbie Ree (Mccall) Smith
Jun 4, 2017
Bobbie Ree McCall Smith departed this life on June 4, 2017. She was the 3rd child born to the late William H. Sr. and Edith McCall in Pelahatchie, Mississippi on November 25, 1939. The family migrated to Ohio when Bobbie was young and she graduated from South High School in 1959 and had a very successful career at Lucent...
Ethel Mae 'Sugar' (Catchings) Comer
May 31, 2017
Ethel Mae Comer, “Sugar”, age 97, passed away May 31, 2017 at her Columbus, OH residence. Born March 11, 1920 in Monticello, GA, where she attended Jasper County Training School. She married Ruben Comer on July 26, 1941, and worked as a domestic in private homes after moving to Columbus in 1952. She loved gardening and was a faithful...
Nina B (Mosby) Stiger
May 30, 2017
Nina B. Stiger was born December 30, 1919 in Independence, Virginia. She moved to Columbus in 1952, where she was employed at Ohio State University for over 37 years. Nina was a member of St. Mark AME Church. She was also a member of the Eastern Stars Royal Star chapter 14. On May 30, 2017, Nina transitioned from this...
Mary Louise (Thomas) Mccoy
May 28, 2017
Mary Louise (Thomas) McCoy, age 72, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017. She was a former Claims Representative for the State of Ohio’s Bureau of Worker’s Compensation for 25 years of service. She attended South High School, in Columbus, and enjoyed shopping, cooking, and being with her family. Mary was preceded in death by her father Cloyd...
Myrna May (Neil) Johnson
May 26, 2017
Myrna M. Johnson passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017. She was the widow of Amos Johnson. They shared 57 years together. Born in Columbus Ohio, she was the only child of Myrtle Johnson. She retired from Columbus Public School System and remained CEO of M.J. Tours, a travel agency, founded by her and her late husband, until her...
Anna Mae Scruggs
May 25, 2017
Anna Mae Scruggs (Graham) age 83 years young, entered heaven’s gate on Thursday, May 25th 2017. She was born on June 28, 1933, in Bethel, Kentucky. Anna attended Dubois High School in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky where she enjoyed being a majorette. She was known as Annie Mae in her teenage years and now as an adult, Miss Anna. In...
Harold Thomas
May 25, 2017
Harold Thomas, 61, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, May 25, 2017 peacefully at his residence. He was born April 2, 1956 in Detroit Michigan. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, an amazing son, awesome brother, and a great friend. He had a passion to help others especially in the area of finance, which he demonstrated...
Odell Thompson
May 23, 2017
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Ruth Albertina Betton
May 23, 2017
Ruth Albertina Betton, age 70, born February 19, 1947 in Columbus, OH, passed away May 23, 2017. A 1966 graduate of East High School, she attended Bliss College and Columbus State. She was a certified tax preparer and formerly employed by Franklin County Welfare Department, OSU College of Dentistry, and the Child Development Center (CDC). Ruth was a longtime...
Olivia Tunley Mitchell
May 22, 2017
Olivia Tunley Mitchell, age 92, departed this life Monday, May 22, 2017. Born April 21, 1925 in Henryetta, Oklahoma, she was the younger of two children born to Roy Tunley and Ellen Haynes Tunley. Olivia received her 8th grade certificate in 1939 and finished Rosenwald High School in 1943. She then worked in the Sheet Metal Department at Tinker...
Elizabeth Gordon Brue
May 20, 2017
Elizabeth Gordon Brue, age 88, went home to the Lord Saturday, May 20, 2017 peacefully at her residence. Born December 20, 1928 in Lancaster, KY, she was predeceased by her mother, Clara M. Hairston; father, George Burton, Sr.; sister, Nora Bivens; brothers, George Burton, Jr. and Jack Burton ; and nephew, Stanley McElroy. She leaves to cherish her memory...
Easter Esther (Kelley) Marr
May 19, 2017
Easter Esther Marr was born on May 2, 1931 to Elder Robert B. Kelley, Sr. and Josephine Kelley in Columbus, Ohio. At an early age, she assisted her father in playing the piano at various Primitive Baptist churches around Ohio. She attended Columbus Public Schools and graduated from Central High School in 1949. In 1944, Esther accepted Christ and...
Freddie S. Kibble
May 18, 2017
Freddie Kibble was born March 12, 1959. On May 18, 2017, Freddie was called from labor to eternal rest.He was preceded in death by his mother Mary Fields, father Fred Steward, and sister Dorthy Jones. Freddie is survived by his loving sisters, Gloria Broomfield, Jo Ann Kibble, and Fredrina Steward; brothers, David Kibble, Kenny Steward, and Clifford Steward; nieces,...
Jacqueline Loytelle 'Jackie' (Rogers) Stewart
May 18, 2017
Jacqueline “Jackie” Loytelle Rogers Stewart was born December 28, 1940 to Lolo Rogers and Doris Germany Rogers. In her early years, Jackie was educated by Ms. Logan at the St. Mark Baptist Church, in Chamberlain, Louisiana, where she was also baptized at an early age and attended with her grandparents. Jackie lived with her grandparents, Willie and Florence Russ...
Betty Clara (Broadus) Darling
May 17, 2017
Betty Broadus Darling, 85, passed away peacefully with family by her side on May 17, 2017. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on August 13, 1931 to John and Mabel (McGinnis) Broadus. Due to her mother passing away when Betty was six-years-old, her aunt Gertrude (Baby-Sis) Broadus Kirk helped to raise her and her sister. She grew up in...
Alonzo V Jamison
May 16, 2017
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