Obituaries
Jermaine Valdez Wooden
Mar 8, 2017
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Gordon Allen Lucas
Mar 8, 2017
Gordon Allen Lucas was born November 3, 1935 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Paul and Corimenia (Lewis) Lucas. Gordon accepted Christ at an early age and as a child was a member of St. Paul AME Church. The passing of his father, when Gordon was eight made him the “man” of the house. As such, in order to...
Aleta Marquerite (Bradley) Thomas
Mar 8, 2017
Aleta M. Thomas was born December 11, 1947 to Elaine and Nathaniel Bradley in Columbus, Ohio. She is the eldest in her family of six children. On March 8, 2017, at the age of 69, Aleta departed this earthly life while at her residence. Her brother, Nathaniel Bradley, preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband Tim...
Mamie (Childs) Benjamin
Mar 7, 2017
Mamie Benjamin, age 91; Sunrise, March 26, 1925; and Sunset, March 7, 2017. Predeceased by her parents, Stanley and Lily B. (Clary) Childs; husbands, Joseph L. Harrell and Larkley Benjamin; granddaughter, Nichelle Trice; three brothers, and three sisters. Carrying on her legacy are her daughters, Arlena Trice, Constance Oliver, Donna Archer, and Sherri Harrell-Lopez; sister, Beulah Green; grandchildren, Kimberley...
Bernita Earnestine 'Bernie' (Murray) Gatewood
Mar 6, 2017
Bernita Earnestine Gatewood (née Murray) was born February 21, 1944 in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, the youngest daughter of four children to the Tess and Nancy Murray. In 1967, Bernita was employed as a community organizer with CMACAO (Columbus Metropolitan Area Community Action Organization). A few years later, she took on the position of Marketing Director for the ECCO Development (East...
Patricia Ann 'Ma Pat' (Plummer) Saunders
Mar 5, 2017
Patricia Ann Saunders, aka “Ma Pat”, was born in a country home at 4:15am Saturday December 24, 1938. Ma Pat’s mother, Dorothy Hixon, told stories of how determined she was growing up. Even with her humble character, Ma Pat kept her mother on her toes. Many stray kitties and puppies made their way into their country home. Before traveling...
Lovondo Ray Vance
Mar 4, 2017
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Michael Robert Taylor
Mar 4, 2017
Michael Robert Taylor, 62, born in Pomeroy Ohio on October 17, 1954, passed away March 4, 2017 surrounded by his loved ones. He was proceeded in death by his parents John Allen and Hazel Katherine (Gaffney) Taylor; siblings, Norma Jean, Clyde, Clara Sanborn, Clyda Eastman, and John Taylor. He is survived by his children, Courtney (Andrew) Fraley, Cari Craig;...
Rozetta May (Hill) Burger
Mar 4, 2017
Rozetta May Burger was born to the union of Carrie and John Hill August 27, 1949 in West Virginia. She accepted Christ as her savior at the Springhill Baptist Church in Columbus, Ohio under the leadership pf Rev. A.J. Andrew. While at Springhill, she sang in the choir. Katie, as family called her, loved to fish and bowl. She...
Jb Youngblood
Mar 3, 2017
JB Youngblood was born July 3, 1935 in Troy, Alabama to the late Elzie and Sarah Downing Youngblood. JB accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age. He joined the Oak Grove Baptist Church where he played piano and later became a Junior Deacon. JB moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1957. He met the love of his life...
Larry Eugene 'Dirty Red' Evans
Mar 1, 2017
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Michael Anthony Green
Feb 28, 2017
Michael Anthony Green was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. He was born May 28, 1980 in Columbus, Ohio to the union of Sylvester and Cynthia (Parker) Green. Graduate of Walnut Ridge High School 1998. He loved spending time with family and friends especially his cousins. He was a loving and caring person...
Frank Matthews Jr
Feb 28, 2017
Frank Matthews, Jr., age 86, was born on June 19, 1930 and went Home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at his residence. He was a graduate of East High School, and served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of International F. A.M. Masons and Order of Eastern Star, which he joined in...
Kennol Knight Jr
Feb 27, 2017
Thank you for visiting the Book of Memories of Kennol V. Pat Knight, Jr. For those who wish, please light a memorial candle, share a special memory, and/or leave a condolence message for his family. We will be updating Pat's obituary page as more information becomes available in the coming days. Your prayers, positive words of encouragement, and all...
Eugene Edward 'Peter' Gunn
Feb 27, 2017
Eugene Edward Gunn was born March 5, 1935 to Willie Katherine Gunn (nee Haith) and Liddo Gunn, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. After graduating from Atkins High School in North Carolina, Eugene relocated to Columbus, Ohio to attend The Ohio State University where her studied Engineering. After working for Kimble Glass Company and J.D.C. for many years, Eugene began a...
Eva Nell (Bryant) Bailey
Feb 25, 2017
Thank you for visiting the Book of Memories of Mrs. Eva N. Bailey. For those who desire to do so, please light a memorial candle, share a special memory, and/or leave a condolence message for the Bailey family. We will be updating the obituary page as additional information is made available within the coming days. Your prayers, words of...
Jeanette (Smith) Butler
Feb 25, 2017
Jeanette Butler (nee Smith) was born in May of 1930 to Macy Smith (nee Rookard) and Burrell Smith in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She migrated north to Columbus, Ohio to embark on a career as a Nursing Assistant at Mt. Carmel Medical Center on the city's west side. She retired after spending 35 years in the healthcare field assisting and...
Marvin Green Md
Feb 23, 2017
Dr. Marvin Green, age 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 23, 2017. Born on September 22, 1934 to the late Lewis and Clarabelle Green in Urbana, Ohio. Dr. Green was preceded in death and happily married to his wife, Shirleen for 52 years. Dr. Green is survived by his loving daughter, Keli (Dr. Kenneth Chance); sons, Paul, Marvin...
Betty Ann (Morton) Mosley
Feb 22, 2017
Betty Ann Mosley (nee Morton) was born September 2, 1938 to Arthur James Morton and Rachel Frances Morton (nee Dawson) in Columbus, Ohio. Betty graduated from East High School. She later attended Columbus State Community College where she enrolled in business classes to further her education. She was first married to James Ross and then Roger Mosley. She was...
Mattie Mae (Wright) Newell
Feb 22, 2017
The beautiful Mrs. Mattie Mae Wright Newell was born on July 1st,1932 in Sledge, Mississippi and went home to be with the Lord on February 22nd, 2017 surrounded by family. Mattie was the 1st born to Lindsay Lee and Evelyn Wright. Mattie was an exceptional child who wanted to be the protector for all whom she loved and cared...
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