Obituaries
Rev. Virgil Vaughn Alexander
Sep 14, 2014
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Raymond Bennett Jr
Sep 14, 2014
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Clarence Howell
Sep 14, 2014
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Denise Elaine Gooch
Sep 12, 2014
Friday morning, September 12, 2014 God whispered to Denise Elaine Gooch and bided her softly to come home. Denise Elaine Gooch was born on November 6, 1957 in Columbus, Ohio to the late William E. Williams and Lillie Mae Smith. Denise received Jesus Christ as herpersonal Saviour at an early age and recommitted her life to Him in the...
Sara Bohanna Williams
Sep 11, 2014
Sara Ann “Nim” Bohanna Williams, age 33, of Delaware, Ohio was suddenly called home to be with our Lord on Thursday, September 11, 2014. Graduate of Rutherford B. Hayes High School and Ohio Dominican University. Employed by Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services. Our beloved Sara leaves a devastated family and many friends. She loved being a...
Dorothy Rochelle Jackson
Sep 10, 2014
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Virgil Rhea Jr
Sep 10, 2014
Virgil C. Rhea, Jr., age 82, departed this life on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at Emeritus at Outlook Manor. Preceded in death by parents, Lena and Virgil C. Rhea, Sr., sister Dixie Rhea, and grandmother Bessie Giles. Survived by Barbara Rhea; sons, Virgil C. Rhea, III (Suzette), Stephan (Barbara) Rhea, and Michael (Teresa) Cleveland; daughters, Suzanne and Robin Rhea,...
Rev. Nelson Stanley Washington
Sep 8, 2014
NELSON STANLEY WASHINGTON was born August 4, 1951 in Huntington, West Virginia to Nelson Leroy Washington and Gladys Dobey Washington. Nelson graduated from Huntington High School. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 1975 from Marshall University, where he pledged Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. He pursued his graduate studies in Healthcare Administration at Harvard School...
David H. Caldwell
Sep 8, 2014
David Henry Caldwell, 83, departed his earthly home on September 8, 2014 at OSU East Hospital. David was born June 24, 1931 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Anderson, Sr. and Mary Ina Caldwell. David (“BIG Dave” as he was affectionately known by family and friends) was a graduate of Central High School and was an outstanding basketball player...
Kay Johnson Kendrick
Sep 8, 2014
Kay Frances Johnson Kendrick, age 72, went home to the Lord Monday, September 8, 2014 at her residence. Member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church; retired employee of Federal Express. Predeceased by her parents, Anna M. and Elmo K. Johnson; and sister, Linda D. Johnson. She leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Jeffrey K. (Anjeanette), Charles K. (Treschelle) and...
Minnie Lucille (Broady) Prysock
Sep 6, 2014
Minnie L. Prysock, age 88, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2014 at her residence. She retired from Lockbourne Air Force Base and was a longtime member of St. Dominic Church, where she sang in the choir. Minnie was also a member of the former St. Dominic Booster Club and she was a frequent traveler. Predeceased by son, Anthony Philip...
Thomas Louis Garnes
Sep 5, 2014
Thomas L. Garnes, age 92. Sunrise, May 2, 1922; sunset, September 5, 2014. Avid gardener and outdoorsman; retired Columbus City Schools employee. Predeceased by his mother, Minnie Scruggs (Nelson); brother, Mark; 4 aunts and 4 uncles. Survived by Aunt Mary; nephew, Mark, Jr.; great niece and nephew, Melissa and Mark, III; great-great niece and nephew, Kalista and Noah. Special...
Willie Brandon Ruffin
Sep 4, 2014
Willie “Brandon” Ruffin's journey began May 10, 1980 when he was born to Willie and Bertha Ruffin in Columbus, Ohio. He was the youngest of six children. Willie, fondly known as “Brandon,” attended Johnson Park Middle school and went on to play football at Independence High School. Brandon matriculated to ITT Tech, where he earned his Associate degree in...
Mary Belle 'Robbie' (Hairston) Robinson
Sep 3, 2014
Mary Belle Robinson was born on June 6, 1923, in Urbancrest, Ohio, to the wonderful belated parents, Samuel and Grace Hairston. Mary was a loving and devoted mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, friend, and neighbor. One of her favorite activities performed for family, church family, and the Urbancrest community was her preparing homemade rolls by the hundreds. On Wednesday, September...
Jacqueline Marie 'Jacko' Grant
Sep 2, 2014
Sunrise December 19, 1953 - Sunset September 2, 2014 Jacqueline Marie Grant, affectionately known as Jackie or Jacko, was born to Geraldine Giles Snyder and Joe Alexander Grant in Dayton, Ohio. She was an only child. At the age of 10, Jackie moved to Columbus, Ohio. Over the years, she met many great people and lifelong friends. She was...
Debra 'Debbie' Bryant
Aug 30, 2014
Debra Lynn (White) “Debbie” Bryant was born on February 14, 1961 to Wendell K. Jr. and Doris White in Columbus, Ohio. She ran track, was a Majorette and graduated with Honors from South High School, Class of 1979. Debbie later wed Anthony B. Bryant on September 19, 1987 and they had two sons: Anthony I. and Brandon T. Debbie...
James Hill Sr
Aug 29, 2014
James Thomas Hill, Sr. was born March 6, 1936 and passed into eternal life on August 28, 2014 at the age of 78. James was a veteran of the United States Army. In 1996, he retired from the United States Postal Service. A longtime member of Pilgrim Baptist Church, James was a natural tenor and sang in the choir....
Marty W. Long
Aug 27, 2014
Marty W. Long, 85, passed peacefully on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at his residence with his daughters by his side. A graduate of East High School and U.S. Navy Veteran serving in the Korean War. Longtime member of the Columbus Jazz Society. Retired from DSCC after 35 years of service and later retired from The Ohio State University after...
Vernia Castle 'Mother' (Nobleton) Crews
Aug 27, 2014
Vernia Nobleton Crews, 94, born February 8, 1920, departed her earthly life August 27, 2014. Vernia Crews was united in marriage to Eugene Crews in 1937, and of this union, eight children were born. Before relocating to Columbus, Ohio, she resided in Williamson (Mingo County), West Virginia, where she was a longtime member of Christ Temple Church. In Columbus,...
Meshack Kinyanjui 'Babu' Mwangi
Aug 26, 2014
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