Obituaries
Tonette Wood Gibbs
Apr 19, 2014
Tonette W. Gibbs, age 55, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 19, 2014, surrounded by family and friends. Born November 07, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Thelbert (deceased) and Margaret Gibbs, she was the youngest of 6 siblings. Tonette was a graduate of Marion-Franklin High School; she was an advocate for cancer awareness, and...
Mitchell Jerome 'Mitch' Wright
Apr 18, 2014
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Monique Shonette Dukes
Apr 17, 2014
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Vernita Ray Lee
Apr 17, 2014
Vernita Ray Lee, known to some as “Nita”, was born February 29, 1924 in Lancaster, Kentucky to the late Harrison and Maggie Ray. At seventeen years old, she moved to Columbus, OH to live with her late brother Bill. She later met her late husband Alfred Lee, and were wed on Valentine’s Day 1946. Shortly after their union they...
Dorothy Lena (Person) Battle
Apr 16, 2014
Dorothy Lena Battle was born on April 3, 1918 to the late Annie Laura Johnson Person and Alonzo (Jeff) Person. She departed this life and entered eternal rest at her residence on Wednesday, April 16, 2014. Dorothy accepted Christ at an early age and knew God was her sustainer. She continued to serve him until she was called home...
Sharon Vanessa 'Quiet One' Franklin-Goodman
Apr 16, 2014
Sharon V. Franklin-Goodman, 58, of Columbus, born June 11, 1955 in Montgomery, AL, departed this life peacefully going home to be with the Lord on April 16, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Samuel L. Jeter, Sr. and Helen L. Fitzpatrick Jeter, and former husband Gary L. Franklin. She leaves to cherish her memories, husband, Julius O. Goodman, Jr.,...
Beatrice D. 'Kay' Austin
Apr 15, 2014
Beatrice Denise “Kay” Austin, age 54, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2014. Survived by her daughters, Tiffany M. (Brian) Harris, Tracey L. (Ronnie) Hughes, Tasha R. Austin, and Tenika Y. (Marcus Sr.) Smith; son, Abu (Bangura) Austin and husband Dwight Hughes.
Willie Lee 'Nanny' Colvin
Apr 15, 2014
Willie Lee Colvin, 80, was called Home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 while at The Ohio State University Medical Center, in Columbus, Ohio. Born and raised in Scooba, Mississippi, she accepted Christ at an early age and was introduced to cooking when her aunt opened a café called “Do Drop In.” She...
France Richards Jr
Apr 13, 2014
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Felicia B. Simpson-Ogden
Apr 11, 2014
Felicia Simpson-Ogden, was born to George and Minnie Simpson, March 1, 1965, in Columbus, Ohio. Felicia married James Ogden in 1989. From the union came a precious little girl, Jarian. She graduated from Marion-Franklin High School Felicia attended college at Ohio University and Franklin University. She worked at OCLC in Dublin, Ohio, for 25 years. She enjoyed reading, beading,...
Harold Sawyer Sr
Apr 11, 2014
HAROLD ALBERT SAWYER SR., 81, BORN AUGUST 23, 1932 PASSED ON FRIDAY APRIL 11, 2014 AT RIVERSIDE HOSPITAL. RETIRED FROM CELANESE PLASTICS AND PARKER HANNIFIN. PRECEDED IN DEATH BY PARENTS CLIFFORD SAWYER SR., AND VERA SAWYER; WIFE, OZELIA SAWYER; BROTHER CLIFFORD SAWYER JR.; SISTERS BETTY (JOHN) MINTER, SHIRLEY (ALFRED) DAVIS, JUANITA (TOMMY) EDWARDS. SURVIVED BY SONS, HAROLD A. SAWYER...
Saundra Jeanne (Hutchins) Bryant
Apr 11, 2014
Saundra Jeanne Hutchins Bryant was born July 23, 1950, to Jeanne White Hutchins and Grady Lee Hutchins, in Detroit, Michigan. She attended Detroit Public Schools, and earned a certification in cosmetology. Saundra later studied Criminal Law at Wayne Community College. In 1967, she married Leon L. Weatherspoon, and from this union four children were born: Jeane, Sandy, Leon Jr.,...
Donald 'Donnie' Lewis
Apr 10, 2014
Donald Lewis, II, 49, of Columbus, OH, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014 at Grant Medical Center. A 1983 graduate of Marion-Franklin High School, he is preceded in death by mother, Phoebe Walls Lewis; brothers, Michael L. Rickman and Timothy O’Neil Lewis; sister, Cheryl L. Rickman. He is survived by father Donald Lewis; brother George S. (Cynthia) Rickman, Jr;...
Eleanor Watkins
Apr 9, 2014
Eleanor Watkins, age 91, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 9, 2014. Born March 5, 1923 to Walter Wilson and Lillian Grace Cobb in Twin Branch, W.VA. Graduate of 5th Avenue High School, Pittsburgh, PA. with Honors and Valedictorian; graduate of Poro Beauty School and Columbus Practical Nursing. She is preceded in death by husband...
Daisy Lee 'Duke' (Johnson) Woodfork
Apr 9, 2014
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Jack Edward 'Coach' Quinichett
Apr 7, 2014
Jack went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 7, 2014. Jack was born February 10, 1934 to Lola Howard and Herbert Quinichett of Urbancrest, Ohio. Jack “Sweet Water” Quinichett was involved with youth development for 55 years. He started with the Urbancrest Marauders basketball team in 1959 and was instrumental in founding the Grove City Black...
Peggy J. 'P.J. Aka 'Broad Street Bully'' (Schoolfield) Mitchell
Apr 7, 2014
Peggy J. Mitchell, P.J., age 65, went home to the Lord Monday, April 7, 2014. Born April 7, 1949 in Columbus, OH, she accepted Christ at an early age, and was a 1967 graduate or East High School. Peggy was a retired employee of the State of Ohio. She was predeceased by her mother, Melba Crews; cousin, Cheryl Preston;...
Wendell Lewis Worley
Apr 6, 2014
Wendell Lewis Worley Sr. was born on September 16, 1928, to the late Charles Rufus and Helen Tyree Worley in Madison County, Mt. Sterling, Ohio. He passed from this earthly life on April 6, 2014, at the age of 85. As a child, Wendell grew up on the Worley family farm in Mt. Sterling. When he was about 11...
Steven C. Hopson
Apr 5, 2014
Steven Curtis Hopson, 68, passed on Saturday, April 5, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Richard C. Hopson Sr. and Bessie V. Hopson; sisters, Julianne Smith and Elizabeth Harris. Survived by daughters, Stephanie DeGraphenreed, Tiffeny (Elon) Crosby; special son, Dion Hopson; brother, Richard E. Hopson; sister Tamara Hopson; grandchildren, Chanese Thornton, Shariece, Latrese DeGraphenreed, Elon, Elijah and Trinity Crosby...
Ramona L. Pannell
Apr 5, 2014
Ramona “Tiny” Pannell, 78, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Mount Carmel East Hospital after fighting a battle with Lung Cancer. She was born in Pocahontas, WV and lived in Columbus, Ohio for 59 years. She retired from the State of Ohio after 30 years of service. After retirement, she worked for Columbus Public Schools as a part...
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