Obituaries
Oveda Mayes
Aug 25, 2014
Oveda Little Mayes, age 78, answered the call of God and this chapter of her life with family and friends came to a close at National Church Residences on Monday, August 25, 2014. Mother Mayes a faithful member of New Horizon Christian Fellowship where she was on the Mothers’ Board and an active Prayer Warrior Team member. Oveda was...
Larry Edward Humphrey
Aug 24, 2014
Larry E. Humphrey, age 71, of Columbus, Ohio passed away August 24, 2014 at Kobacker House after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Larry was born in Springfield, Ohio to the late Ervin and Evelyn (Robinson) Humphrey. Preceded in death by his stepmother, Julia K. Humphrey; and sister, Shirley Wilkerson. Larry proudly and honorably served in the U...
Ronald Ilon Funderburg
Aug 23, 2014
Ronald Ilon Funderburg, age 71, born December 7, 1942 in Anniston, AL, departed this earthly life on Saturday, August 23, 2014 after a courageous struggle with cancer. Predeceased by his parents, Frederick Douglas and Annie Laura (Ball). Ever a loving husband, Ron leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Pat “Stuff sisters, Dianne (Carl) Willis and Dolores Boyd; brother,...
Hattie Lois (Burke) Crawford
Aug 23, 2014
Hattie Lois Crawford was born September 26, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio. She was an amazing stay-at-home mother who raised ten children and was later employed by the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS), from which Hattie retired after 25 years of exceptional service. She went to be with our Lord on Saturday, August 23, 2014. Hattie was preceded in...
Patricia Yvonne 'Pat ' Anderson
Aug 23, 2014
Patricia Yvonne Simons-Anderson, born February 28, 1945 departed this life August 23, 2014 to go home to glory. A beautiful and striking woman, Patricia (Pat) was the epitome of strength. Those who knew her were blessed by her comforting, warm spirit and unselfish love. Her family came first and her love for them was unconditional; they knew she would...
Freddine Alethea (Taylor) Ector
Aug 23, 2014
Freddine Taylor-Ector, age 71, went home to the Lord Saturday, August 23, 2014 at her residence. Born December 18, 1942 in Augusta, GA, she was a 1960 graduate of Central High School, and the Central Ohio Business College. She retired from ATT/Lucent Technologies as a Data Specialist; her hobbies were reading, gardening, and watching movies. She was predeceased by...
Margaret Jane (Days) Spraggins
Aug 20, 2014
Margaret Jane Spraggins, 86, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. She was born May 18, 1928 in Columbus, Ohio. Margaret was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. She retired from Lazarus Department Store, and her hobbies included shopping and playing bingo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Spraggins, parents, Solomon...
Scott T. Coleman
Aug 20, 2014
Scott Tyrone Coleman, 54, was born July 11, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio to William H. and Diana Coleman Sr. he departed this earthly life Wednesday August 20. 2014 at his residence. He was a Graduate of East High School and Wilberforce University a former employee of Scioto Juvenile Corrections Facility. He leaves to cherish his memory wife, Carole Coleman;...
Robert C. Redman
Aug 19, 2014
Robert C. Redman, 87, passed on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at Grant Hospital. Retired from Ohio Bell after 35 years of service. A long time faithful member of Bethany Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Thelma Redman; brothers, Paul and Gordon Redman. Survived by wife of 60 years, Betty A. Redman; son, Kevin C. Redman; sisters,...
Nathaniel Butch 'Bam Bam' Thornton
Aug 19, 2014
Nathaniel Butch Thornton was born September 9, 1952 to Annie Virginia Williams Thornton and Alfred Thornton in Columbus, Ohio. He was also lovingly referred to as “Nathan”, “Butch”, or “Bam Bam” by many of his loved ones and friends. Nathan loved to dance, listen to jazz music, tell funny jokes, and watch Kung Fu movies. He also enjoyed reading...
Patricia Ann (Brady) Campbell
Aug 19, 2014
Patricia Anne Brady Campbell, Pat, age 77, was born on April 19, 1937 to Russell Brady, Sr. and Rhoda Brady. She went home to be with the Lord on August 19, 2014. She was a disciple of Trinity Baptist Church. Pat was a graduate of Columbus East High School. During her lifetime, she used her culinary skills as a...
Grady Landers 'Gil' Pettigrew
Aug 17, 2014
Professor Grady “Gil” Landers Pettigrew, while serving as the Natural Sciences Professor at the College of Micronesia (Kosrae Campus) suddenly and unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on August 17, 2014. A graduate of St Charles High School, he held a Bachelor of Science from Earlham College and the Master of Science from Central Missouri State. A...
Zanthia N. Jones
Aug 17, 2014
Zanthia N. Jones, 69, passed on Sunday, August 17, 2014. Preceded in death by, who raised her, Mayme Claytor-Martin; mother, Evangeline (John) Mabry; father, Carl Mabry; brothers, Arthur L. and Robert Mabry. Survived by daughters, Jocelyn E. Scales, Philicia (Randy) Towns, Andrea K. Jones and Belinda R. Jones; grandchildren, Ashley L. Finley, Carnell T. Willoughby, Treveon Town, Jordan K....
Janice 'Jp' Powell
Aug 17, 2014
Janice Lynn Powell, JP, age 71, went home to the Lord, Sunday, August 17, 2014. A member of Mt. Calvary Holy Church, she was predeceased by her parents and three siblings. She was Center Coordinator of CMACO Head Start at Oakley Baptist Church. She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughters, LaTanya Powell and Demayl Powell; son, Stephen Powell;...
Geraldine 'Dean' (Locke) Newman
Aug 16, 2014
Geraldine Dean Newman, age 63, born May 21, 1951 in Selma, Alabama, passed unexpectedly on Saturday, August 16, 2014 in Canal Winchester, Ohio. She was retired from the Columbus City Schools and the State of Ohio, for which she worked as a Youth Leader at TICO. Geraldine was preceded in death by her husband Gregory Newman, mother Ernestine Locke-Lunsford,...
Charles Mcmurray Jr
Aug 16, 2014
Charles Mac McMurray, Jr., age 89, went home to the Lord Saturday, August 16, 2014. Born July 11, 1925 in Sandusky, OH to Charles McMurray, Sr. and Herticina Clayton McMurray. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Colleen McMurray; daughter, Kim (Warren) Rhodes; sons, Mark (Audra) McMurray and Trent McMurray; Terri McMurray; 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, and...
Joel Reese Sr
Aug 16, 2014
Joel Reese was born to the union of Benjamin and Willie Jones Reese, January 25, 1937, in Clarksdale, Mississippi. He was baptized at Centennial Baptist Church in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Joel excelled in sports in his home town of Clarksdale; in particular football and baseball. It was also in Clarksdale that he met his beloved wife of 58 years Bessie...
Eugene Conwell
Aug 15, 2014
Eugene Conwell, age 80, passed away August 15, 2014. Survived by loving wife, Alice Bridges Conwell. Funeral 11 a.m., Monday, August 25, 2014 at Mt. Zion Church of God in Christ, 1466 Atcheson St., with visitation from 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment Green Lawn Cemetery.
Minister Ronnie Hill
Aug 14, 2014
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