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Boyce Leland Box

Boyce Leland Box

Apr 25, 2016

Boyce Leland Box, age 68, of Columbus, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016. He was born on January 1, 1948 in Welch, WV and grew up in Kimball, WV. He graduated from Kimball High School and studied at Columbus State. A veteran of the United States Army, Boyce served two tours during the Vietnam War. Boyce belonged to...

Roberta Katherine Graves

Roberta Katherine Graves

Apr 24, 2016

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Willa Mae (Winters) Starks-Mccray

Willa Mae (Winters) Starks-Mccray

Apr 24, 2016

Willa Starks McCray, longtime Columbus resident and entrepreneur, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016 at her daughter's residence. Born in Malvern, Arkansas, Willa grew up in a loving, Christian home and accepted the Lord at an early age. She was a small-town girl who migrated to the city of Columbus, Ohio with only her strong faith in God, a...

Patricia Ann 'Pat' Strickland

Patricia Ann 'Pat' Strickland

Apr 23, 2016

Patricia Ann (Teague) Strickland, was born on February 1, 1953 in Columbus Ohio. At the age of 63, she was called into Eternal rest on Saturday, April 23, 2016 after a long illness. Preceded in death by her father, Wardell Teague; mother, Christine Rocker; brother, Michael Teague, Nordell Teague and Lorenzo Cooper. She leaves to cherish her memory her...

David L. Tyler

David L. Tyler

Apr 22, 2016

David Laurence Tyler, age 73, born September 28, 1942, died at home on Friday, April 22, 2016. Preceded in death by father, Paul E. Sr.; mother, Dorothy; sister, Merilyn L. Price-Bey; brother, Paul E. Jr.; wife, Susie E. and granddaughter, Kiara A. Survived by sons, Gary R. (Toya), Kevin D.; grandchildren, Maya, Rashaad, Gary T., and Arielle; sisters, Emily...

Edgar Skinner Jr

Edgar Skinner Jr

Apr 20, 2016

Edgar H. Skinner, Jr., age 62, of Columbus, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. He was born on February 24, 1954 in Martinez, CA. Celebration of Life service will begin at 2 PM on May 2, 2016 at New Generation Church, 1173 Essex Avenue, where family will receive friends from 1 PM until time of service. Pastor Maurice...

Henrietta Kelso

Henrietta Kelso

Apr 20, 2016

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Margrette Ann Booker

Margrette Ann Booker

Apr 19, 2016

Margrette Ann “Mimi” Booker, 60, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. Margrette was born on June 27, 1955. She was the eldest of six children to the late Robert Thomas Booker and Mary Ruth (Joyce) Booker. Margrette was never afraid to speak her mind. She did not have a problem with expressing to...

Mable Greene

Mable Greene

Apr 18, 2016

Mother Mable Greene was born on June 16, 1919 in Dendron, Virginia and later moved to Campbell, Ohio. She was the daughter of Newton Greene and Lula Williams••Greene. Blessed with 96 years of life, Mother Greene peacefully passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016. She worked as an extraordinary clothing designer and an accomplished chef in her earlier years....

Timothy Durell ''Tim' ''' Gouch

Timothy Durell ''Tim' ''' Gouch

Apr 15, 2016

Timothy Durell Gouch, age 34, of Columbus, went to be with Our Lord on Friday, April 15, 2016. He was born on February 2, 1982. He is survived by his loving wife, companion and best friend of 13 years, Julie Beth Wagner Gouch; daughters, Lauren Nicole and Juliana Rose; grandfather, Elijah Lamar Mosley; father, Timothy Dexter Gouch; mother, Angela...

Daylyn Anthony Medley

Daylyn Anthony Medley

Apr 14, 2016

Daylyn A. Medley, 24, passed on Thursday, April 14, 2016. Daylyn loved sports and was active in basketball, football and baseball. He was an inspiring rapper and was excellent in expressing his thoughts through music. He loved his family especially his niece and five nephews. He never met a stranger and was very personable. He is preceded in death...

Carole E. Lewis

Carole E. Lewis

Apr 14, 2016

Carole Elizebeth Lewis affectionately known to her grandchildren as Granny-Granny was born on June 28,1931 to Pauline and Harold Williams. Blessed with 84 years of life she was peacefully called home by her Heavenly Father on April 14, 2016 at her residence. Carole was born in Columbus, Ohio and graduated from East High School. She loved the Lord and...

Lillie Bell (Clark) Allison

Lillie Bell (Clark) Allison

Apr 12, 2016

Lillie Bell Allison, age 86, born January 20, 1930 in Logan, WV, passed away April 12, 2016. Lillie, affectionately known as “Nannie”, was a devoted grandmother that enjoyed cooking, entertaining, and taking her grandchildren fishing and shopping. She worked for many years as a Cytologist for University Hospital. Predeceased by husband Fred Allison, parents, Clint and Alice Clark, and...

Elizabeth (Gibson) Ware

Elizabeth (Gibson) Ware

Apr 12, 2016

Evangelist Elizabeth Ware, age 88, was called home on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. Born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama, she was a devoted Christian who attended Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies. Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband George Ware, children Felicia Diane Ware and Bishop George Anthony Ware, Sr., mother Epsie Manuel, and father Thomas Gibson. She leaves behind...

Edward Wright Elliott

Edward Wright Elliott

Apr 12, 2016

Edward Wright “Fast Eddie” Elliott, age 91, born May 23, 1924, passed from this life to his heavenly life at 11:07 a.m., Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at the Dayton V.A. Hospice Facility; Dayton, OH. Proceeded in death by parents, Henrietta Steel Elliott Evans and James Edward Elliott; stepfather, William Evans, brother, George Armon Elliott (Lois); children’s mother, Edith Elnora...

Timothy Jones Sr

Timothy Jones Sr

Apr 12, 2016

Timothy Lamar Jones, Sr., “Timmie”, age 50, born November 2, 1965 in Columbus, Ohio, died unexpectedly Tuesday, April 12, 2016. Timmie was employed by Capital Transportation, a division of COTA Mainstream. He was a graduate of Brookhaven High School, Class of 1984, and was an avid fisherman, golfer, bowler, skater, and motorcycle and car enthusiast. In addition, Timmie was...

Artiss Arley Jones

Artiss Arley Jones

Apr 12, 2016

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Sam Allen Jr

Sam Allen Jr

Apr 11, 2016

Sam June Allen Jr. was born June 6, 1941 in Joiner, Arkansas To Sam Allen Sr. and Sallie Kennedy. Sam served in the United States Army as a cook and received an Honorable Discharge in 1967. Sam worked for Timken CO for 14 years and as a public servant for the Columbus Police Department for 13 years. Sam also...

Janae M 'Loyalty' Gresham

Janae M 'Loyalty' Gresham

Apr 10, 2016

Janae Gresham, 22, was born on May 3, 1993 and departed this life tragically on Sunday, April 10, 2016. She will be missed by extended family, cousins, nieces and friends.

Harry Watkins Jr

Harry Watkins Jr

Apr 10, 2016

Harry Watkins, Jr. was born in Madison County, Alabama on February 22, 1927. He attended Canton McKinley High School and later earned his GED. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and served several years in United States Navy Reserve. Harry worked many years as a preserver of meats at Canton Provision. Additionally, Harry was...

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