Obituaries
Emma Louise (Sullivan) Hurd
Mar 27, 2017
Emma Louise Sullivan Hurd, age 62, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 27, 2017. The 5th of 11 children, Emma was born May 27, 1954 to Robert Lee and Emma Jane Sullivan in Columbus. She is preceded in death by her husband Emmanuel Hurd, Jr., father Robert Lee Sullivan, Sr., and brothers, Robert and Rufus Sullivan. Emma...
Anna Mae Brooks
Mar 27, 2017
Anna Mae Brooks, age 91, passed away peacefully at Whetstone Care Center, Monday, March 27, 2017. She was born March 31, 1925 to Albert and Alice Brown in Kimball, WV. She was predeceased by her parents; brothers, Albert and Floyd Brown; sisters, Mary Brown, Fannie Brown Jackson and Shirley Brown. She leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Thomas...
Tyson Landon Tucker
Mar 27, 2017
Tyson Landon Tucker, “Mr. Entertainment”, age 42, went home to the Lord Monday, March 27, 2017 at Mt. Carmel-St. Ann’s Medical Center. Member of Olentangy Lodge, No. 521, where he served as Esteemed Leading Knight; lead singer, The Bubble Connection Band; and The Siblings Band. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Patricia Tucker-Welch; sisters; Tara Tucker; Shana...
Helen Louise (Brazelton) Robinson
Mar 26, 2017
Helen L. Robinson, age 89, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017. She was born August 26, 1927 in Akron, OH to the late Thomas and Lular Brazelton. Helen loved the Lord, and loved to entertain people in all types of social functions. She was an active member and choir director at Westwood Lutheran Church, a retired Dayton City Schools...
Ronald Bush Sr
Mar 23, 2017
Thank you for visiting the Book of Memories of Ronald T. Bush, Sr. We invite you to light a memorial candle, share a favorite memory, and/or leave a condolence message for the Bush family. Your words of encouragement, continued prayers, and all other thoughtful ways by which you choose to express your love and concern are greatly appreciated. Service:...
Delores Y (Foster) Henderson
Mar 22, 2017
Delores Y Henderson, 77, of Columbus, Ohio entered into eternal rest on March 22, 2017. Delores was the second born child to LeRoy and Elsie Foster. Delores graduated from East High School, where she participated in theatre arts. She then matriculated to Bliss College where she received her certification in Computer Mainframes. Delores was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother...
Benjamin Brown Jr
Mar 22, 2017
Benjamin H. Brown, age 79, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2016. “BB” as he was affectionally called by his family and friends, was born September 13, 1937 on Beckley, West Virginia. Benjamin was a graduate of Stratton High School. After graduation, he joined the Airforce for 2 years. After his discharge from the Airforce, he worked at Drop Force...
Renella (Davis) Allen
Mar 21, 2017
Renella Jean Cherry Allen, 83, was born on November 21, 1933 in Columbus, Ohio. She passed away after a short illness, March 21, 2017 in St. Louis, Missouri. She attended Champion Jr. High School and East High School before moving briefly to Chicago, Illinois where she attended Hyde Park High School. Friends loving called her Ray. Renella married the...
Robbie Mae (Davidson) Ferguson
Mar 21, 2017
Robbie Mae Ferguson, age 88, born May 23, 1928 in Ashville, NC, transitioned to eternal rest on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. Member of Love Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents Robert and Deariest Davidson, daughter Lynn James, brothers, Robert, John, and Herman Davidson, sisters, Louise Finch, Deariest Hale, Lettie Parker,...
William Fredrick Johnson
Mar 21, 2017
William “Fred” Johnson passed Tuesday, March 21, 2017 after a brief illness. A graduate of The Ohio State University, where he was inducted into Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; He was a career employee for 25 years with the State of Ohio; after retirement from the state, he gained employment with the City of Columbus, where he served until...
Arnethia (King) Reavish
Mar 20, 2017
Arnethia Reavish affectionately known as “Neet”, Boo” was born in Eckman, WV in 1934 to parents Ernest and Mary King. Our Beloved Mother departed this life on March 20, 2017. She grew up in West Virginia, one of nine children. Later moving to Columbus, Ohio where she spent the rest of her life. Arnethia met William Henry Reavish and...
Willie Autrey Jr
Mar 18, 2017
Willie (Buddy-Fox) Autrey was born on March 24 1943 in Monroeville, Alabama to the late Minnie Nord and Willie Autrey/ adopted by grandparents Beck and Channie Bell Nord. He was 1of 10 children 5 of which proceded him in death, Mary Louise Autrey, Anne Lousie Nettles, Gene Autrey, Tony Autrey and Colin Autrey All from Alabama. He was also...
Leonard Lewis Sr
Mar 16, 2017
Leonard Fred Lewis, Sr. was born January 11, 1936 to Inez Mae Lewis and Samuel H. Lewis, Sr. in Charleston, West Virginia. A 1953 graduate of Garnett High School, in Charleston, Leonard completed a 4-yr. enlistment with the U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1960. He retired from Nationwide Insurance Co. after 35 years of service and...
Roy Bernard 'Big Jeff' Jefferson
Mar 12, 2017
Roy Bernard Jefferson, known to many as Big Jeff, was born August 14, 1926 in Mayesville, South Carolina. A graduate of Mayesville Institute School, Roy served in the United States Army during the Korean War and retired from Owens-Illinois with over thirty years of employment. Roy was a member of the Pilgrim Baptist Church and served the Lord as...
David Milton Scott
Mar 11, 2017
David Milton Scott was born February 22, 1937 in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from East High School in 1955. David was employed by Westinghouse and the Juvenile Detention Center. In 1981, David and his wife, Ida, moved to Rowland Heights, California where he was employed by the County of Orange Probation Department until he retired in 2004. While residing...
Christine 'Chris' (Williams) Lloyd
Mar 9, 2017
Christine Lloyd, age 93, passed away on March 9, 2017. Chris was preceded in death by her son “Little Robbie”, mother Carrie Hatfield, brother William Alderson, and sisters Gladys Williams and Annie May Brown. She is survived by daughters Debbie and Gayle Lloyd; nephews Eugene (Maxine) Smith and William (Glenn) Alderson; niece Elsie Triplett; and a host of great...
Percy Washington Jr
Mar 9, 2017
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John Orlando 'Bud' Turner
Mar 9, 2017
John Bud Orlando Turner, 69, went home to be with the Lord on March 09, 2017 after a valiant battle with a long time illness. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. John was born to the late langa Gore and Jake Turner, of Columbus,...
Bobbie Ann (Ford) Buckley
Mar 8, 2017
Bobbie A. Buckley, age 75, transitioned to Heaven on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. She was born February 12, 1942 in Lexington, Tennessee. Bobbie worked for Children’s Hospital for over 30 years. She was preceded in death by her mother, Canary Ford Johnson; grandparents, Clarence E. and Veatrice Ford; and niece, Leandra R. Wilson. She leaves to cherish her memory...
Charlie Cain Sr
Mar 8, 2017
Charlie Richard Cain was born July 1, 1945 to the union of Roosevelt and Velma Cain in Clarendon, Arkansas. He was a graduate of Carver High School and moved north to Columbus, Ohio in 1969 with the sunshine of his life, his wife Florida Cain. From that union, they are blessed with four children, Charlie (Junior), Eric, Sharon and...
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