Obituaries
James Stewart Ii
Jul 28, 2016
James Edward Stewart, 69, departed this life at his residence on Thursday, July 28, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, James E. and Louise (Fisher) Stewart, Sr.; sisters, Anita, Beverly and Mary Stewart; nephew DeWayne Drain. Survived by wife of 23 years, Dollie Stewart; son, James E. (Tammy) Stewart III; daughters, Jamecca (Darrell) Smoot and Carlisa (Gary) Madison; step...
Louis Haynes
Jul 26, 2016
Louis Haynes, 65, son of the late Eddie Lewis and Evelyn Haynes and spouse of the late Priscilla Layne Haynes departed this life on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Preceded in death by brothers David and James Haynes. He leaves to mourn his passing his daughter, D'Juanu Luia Haynes; sisters; Eula and Vivian Haynes; brothers; Willie, Michael and Phillip Todd...
Elbert Leroy 'Leroy' Garrett
Jul 26, 2016
E. Leroy Garrett age 87, went home to be with the Lord on July 26, 2016 at his residence. Preceded in death by wife, Juanita Garrett; parents, Walter and Bertha Garrett; siblings, Walter Garrett Jr., Willie Bell Coleman, Helen M. Meeks, Neaomer Lee and Audrey Lee Greathouse. He leaves to mourn, daughter, Valarie McDaniel; granddaughters, Shyvonne “Punkin” McClendon, Jacqueline...
Desjuan Emanuel Odom
Jul 23, 2016
DesJuan Emanuel Odom, age 27, of Columbus, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016. He was born on February 6, 1989. DesJuan leaves behind his mother, Sonya; a host of sisters and brothers, extended family and friends. Celebration of Life Service will begin at 1:45 PM on Friday, July 29, 2016 in the chapel at DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE,...
Phillip Jones Jr
Jul 22, 2016
Master Sergeant Phillip Jones, Jr., 71, passed on Friday, July 22, 2016. He is preceded in death by father, Phillip Jones, Sr.; mother, Ruth Jones; sister, Rosalind Jones; uncle, Johnnie Jones, Sr.; niece, Brendalyn Ware. He is survived by daughters, Jocelyn E. Scales, Philicia (Randy) Towns, Andrea K. Jones, Belinda R. Jones; brother, Myron Jones; sister, Andrea Thompson; grandchildren,...
Harold George 'Boombox Bill' Coles
Jul 22, 2016
Harold George “Bill” Coles, age 75, went home to the Lord Friday, July 22, 2016 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Born in Williamson, WV, he attended Karl Road Baptist Church, and for 17 years was a school bus driver for the Westerville School District, where he was referred to as “Boombox Bill” by his students. He was also a softball...
James Powell Jr
Jul 22, 2016
James Frank Powell, Jr., age 59, passed away July 22, 2016 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. James was born in Goodwater, Alabama, on April 5, 1957, to James F. Sr. and Daisy M. Powell. At age 15, he moved to Columbus, Ohio, where he attended East High School. He was later baptized at Flint Ridge Missionary Baptist Church and...
Leona Geraldine (Whiteside) Wade
Jul 21, 2016
Leona Geraldine Whiteside Wade, known to most as Granny, was born in Luther, Oklahoma, to Thomas and Ellen Whiteside. After graduating from Wichita East High School, Leona traveled to Columbus, Ohio, where she became a faithful member of Trinity Baptist Church. She served in several ministries such as Bible Class No. 3, Senior Choir No. 2, and Dorcus Home...
Joseph Augustus 'Joe' Summers
Jul 21, 2016
Joseph Augustus Summers was born April 14, 1949 in Statesville, North Carolina. On July 21, 2016, at the age of 67, he entered peacefully into rest while at The Ohio State University Medical Center’s East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. A longtime resident of Columbus, Joe was an avid outdoorsman who especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. His greatest pleasures in...
Barbara Jean Clark
Jul 17, 2016
Barbara J. Clark, 67, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 17, 2016. She was born on April 9, 1949 to the late Anderson Mitchell, Sr., and the late Anna (Mitchell) Harris. She retired from Interim Healthcare as Certified Nurse Assistant for over 29 years. Preceded in her death by grandson, Jadell Strickland. Survived by children,...
Donovan Anthony 'Don' 'Big D' 'Bug' Talbert
Jul 16, 2016
Thank you for visiting the Book of Memories of Donovan Anthony Talbert. Within this site, you may light a memorial candle, share a favorite memory, and/or leave a condolence message for Donovan's family. Your prayers, positive words of encouragement, and all thoughtful expressions of your sympathy and love are greatly appreciated at this time.
Bettirose Jennings
Jul 15, 2016
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Anna Maria 'Ms. Candy' Stewart
Jul 14, 2016
Anna Marie Stewart (Walls) better known as Ms. Candy went home to be with the lord on July 14th 2016 at Grant Medical Center. Candy was born August 27th 1957 in Columbus Ohio, and graduated from Mifflin High School in 1975 (Go Cowpunchers!) where she enjoyed playing basketball and singing in musical theatre. She spent a significant part of...
Percy Garrett Iii
Jul 14, 2016
Percy James Garrett III, 46, passed on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at Winchester Place Nursing Home. He was a graduate of South High School. He was employed at Columbus City Schools. He was preceded in death by his father, Percy J. Garrett II and maternal grandparents, John and Eula Howze. Percy leaves behind to mourn his loving mother, Katherine...
Beatrice Boykin
Jul 13, 2016
Mrs. Beatrice Boykin (Iverson), affectionately known as BB, was born March 23, 1918 to William and Lillian Iverson in Columbus, Ohio. She went home to be with the Lord on July 13, 2016 at Edgewood Manor in Westerville, Ohio. Beatrice attended Columbus Public Schools and was a proud graduate of East High School. Beatrice gave many years of service...
Sarah Virjean Pointer
Jul 11, 2016
Sarah “Billie” was born February 28, 1936 in Columbus, Ohio. She went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on July 11, 2016. Sarah was a graduate of Columbus East High School. Retired Columbus City School Bus Driver. Preceded in death by her parents Abdul and Mary Rahaman, sister Nadjah, granddaughters Shaneka and Bria, former spouse Clarence. Survived...
John Carr Stanford
Jul 10, 2016
John Carr Stanford, 77, transitioned home to be with our heavenly Father on July 10, 2016. He was born December 12, 1938 in Montgomery, Alabama to Thomas Stanford, Sr. and Beatrice Martin Stanford. He was the third of four children; Thomas Jr., Ellen, and Ethel Mae. During his youth, his uncle Payton “Big Uncle” Martin and his aunt Adeline...
Lula Mae Preston
Jul 9, 2016
Reverend Lula Mae Preston, 103, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 9, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Ambrose and Viola Murry; 7 sisters and 6 brothers. She is survived by sisters, Reverend Carrie Lee Hill of Washington, D.C., Ozella Murry, June (Cornelious) Rusher; brothers, Dr. Earl (Margret) Murry of Toledo, OH and Ulersee...
Ronald M Johnson
Jul 9, 2016
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Elmira Eubanks
Jul 9, 2016
Elmira Eubanks, age 89 of Columbus, passed away on July 9, 2016. She was born on December 24, 1926 in Yazoo City, MS. Elmira was a long time dedicated member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School Secretary for the adult class for many years. She was also a Golden Ager and volunteered to feed...
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