Obituaries
James Edward 'Cricket' Martin
Jun 19, 2015
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Beatrice Watts Rakes
Jun 19, 2015
Beatrice Watts Rakes, age 87, better known as Mrs. Bea or Sister Rakes, went home to the Lord Friday, June 19, 2015 at her residence. Born November 13, 1927 in Bluefield, WV, she was predeceased by her loving husband, Edward June Rakes, known as Poor Ed her son, Virgil Rakes; grandson, Howard Rakes; parents, King Virgil Watts and Mary...
Agnes W. (Willis) Yarbrough
Jun 17, 2015
Mrs. Agnes W. Yabrough, 76, returned to her heavenly home on June 17, 2015 after a valiant battle with a long illness. Her devotion to her family and her belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 26, 2015 at 10:00 AM at Gospel Lighthouse Church,...
Garrett Reynolds Jr
Jun 17, 2015
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Brenda Waderker
Jun 17, 2015
Brenda Waderker was born January 28, 1947 in Woburn, MA and passed on Wednesday, June 17, 2015. She is the second of eleven children of Carl Jr. and Ruth Fields. After moving to Columbus, Ohio she attended Felton Elementary, Mohawk and Linmoor Jr. High School and Linden McKinley High Schools. In her childhood, she was a member of the...
Judy Ann Clayborn
Jun 16, 2015
Judy Ann Clayborn, age 66, of Columbus, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2015. She was born to the late Harry and Ruth (Townsend) Clayborn on February 3, 1949. Judy was a graduate of Linden McKinley High School, Class of ’69. She was employed and retired from Defense Supply Center of Columbus (DSCC) and Port Columbus International (CMH) Airport....
Leona Coleman
Jun 16, 2015
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Hermon Hutcherson
Jun 14, 2015
Hermon Hutcherson was born February 27, 1937 in Concord (Pike County), Georgia. In his youth, he would help out on the farm by tending to his family's gardens and livestock. He professed his Christian faith at an early age and attended Fairfield Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in Concord. Later, he established his own business, Hermon's Carpet Cleaning Janitorial Service,...
Tammie Lynn (Ballard) Smoot
Jun 13, 2015
Tammie Lynn (Ballard) Smoot was born at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, on December 18, 1961. Shortly thereafter, she moved with her parents to Springfield, Ohio. Tammie attended Springfield South High School and graduated in 1980. In her early twenties, she moved to Columbus, Ohio and married her high school sweetheart, James H. Smoot. She was employed at...
Larry Earl Bell
Jun 11, 2015
Larry Bell, age 61, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015. The fourth son of the late John Edward Bell, II and Linda Bell Tanner, Larry was a graduate of Columbus Central High School, and obtained a Bachelor of Science with Honors from Bell and Howell’s Ohio Institute of Technology. For 17 years, he was employed as an...
Beverly Ann Tillman
Jun 10, 2015
Beverly Ann Jennings Tillman went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at Mayfair Village Nursing Home in Columbus, OH. Beverly was born on October 8, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio to the iate Warren Jennings, Sr. and Sarah Dudley Jennings. She accepted Jesus Christ at an early age and became a...
Terry Lanae Williams
Jun 8, 2015
Terry Lanae Williams, age 60, born July 28, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio, passed away June 8, 2015 at his residence. He was a graduate of South High School and attended Malone College. Terry enjoyed all sports, but he especially loved fishing, bowling, and playing softball. He was an avid fan of the Cleveland Browns. He was preceded in death...
Kenneth L. Payne
Jun 6, 2015
Kenneth Payne was born November 22, 1957, in Columbus Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents Edwin Raymond Payne and Ada Marie Payne, brother Raymond Payne, favorite aunts Lillian Dailey and Anna Byrd. Ken leaves to cherish his memory, his committed partner/soul mate of 23 years Anthony Hinton; his sister Paulette Payne, nephews Jason Payne and Ricky...
Kevin D. 'Kd' Drake
Jun 1, 2015
Kevin Demarlo “KD” Drake, Entered into Eternity on June 1, 2015, a warrior was called home after suffering from a heart attack at the age of 46. He was preceded in death by his grandafather, Cleave Robinson ; grandmother, Hannah Drake; father, Cleave Drake; uncle, Cleotha Drake; aunts, Betty Lynne and Georgia Prince; cousin, Tyrone Bonner. He leaves to...
Jeffery Prude Sr
Jun 1, 2015
Jeffery Terrell Prude Sr. fell asleep in death June 1, 2015 in Columbus, Ohio. He was born October 8, 1949 in Pontiac, Michigan to Esther and Terrell Prude Sr. Jeffery worked in sales and was a welder by trade. In 1983, Jeffery dedicated his life to Jehovah. As one of Jehovah's Witnesses, he enjoyed sharing his faith with all...
Ronald Lewis Sr
May 31, 2015
Ronald E. “Ron” Lewis, Sr., 75, passed on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at his residence. U.S. Army Veteran and retired from the Federal Highway Administration. Survived by wife, Eleanor H. Lewis; children, Ronald E. (Barbara) Lewis, Jr., Lily C. Lewis, Jacki (Robert) Davis, Teri (Savon) Lewis-Jones and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren other relatives and friends.
Clarice Jones
May 30, 2015
Clarice Jones, 79, passed on Saturday May 30, 2015. Clarice was a dedicated worker for 5 years at the Bristol House and 20 years at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Preceded in death by mother, Gladys Rice-King; father, Samson Jones; stepmother, Molly Jones; grandmother, Anna Jones; brother, William Rice, Jr. and grandsons, Ronald “Scotty” Hale, Eric Anthony Morgan. Left to cherish...
Tennis Wayne 'The Builder' Gatewood
May 29, 2015
Tennis Wayne Gatewood was born June 9, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio. He departed this life on May 29, 2015 at the age of 58 after a courageous 8 year battle with cancer. He was a 1974 graduate of West High School and an active 1979 alumni of West Virginia University. He was a former employee of Marriott Hotels and...
Roberta Eileen Jones
May 28, 2015
Roberta E. Jones, Robyn, age of 61, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2015. She was predeceased by Ruth Jones; grandparents Bill (Amelia) Clark and Robert (Mary) Jones. Robyn leaves to cherish her memories, her father, Robert L. Jones, Jr.; mother, Dana E. Jones; brother, Kevin (Tonja) Jones; sister, Kimico (Walter) Jones-Turner; aunt, Gloria White; nieces, Sydney and Aniyah;...
Dianne Renee 'Jessica' (Moore) Saunders
May 24, 2015
Dianne Renee Saunders, age 65, born December 20, 1949, departed this life May 24, 2015 at her residence. Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, she attended East High School and was an avid member of Corinthian Baptist Church until her health prevented her from attending regularly. She worked in various areas of healthcare, including as a Certified Nursing Assistant...
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