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Warren Harrell Sr

Warren Harrell Sr

Aug 29, 2012

Warren Edwin Harrell, Sr. was born August 1, 1969 in Albany, Georgia to Leila Mae Swann Harrell and Jimmie Lee Harrell. Going up in Albany, Warren excelled in athletics and was an outstanding defensive back for his high school football team. He has been a resident of Columbus, Ohio for 25 years, where he was a longtime employee of...

Thomas Curtis Kimbro

Thomas Curtis Kimbro

Aug 28, 2012

Thomas Curtis Kimbro, age 76, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at his Columbus residence. A longtime member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church and a City of Columbus retiree. Preceded in death by parents Irene and Curtis Kimbro, and sisters, Geraldine (Henry) Jackson, Eileen Kinzer, and Margaret (Thomas) Broady. Those who remain to...

Barbara Capito Lee

Barbara Capito Lee

Aug 27, 2012

Barbara Jean Capito-Lee, age 72 and daughter of the late Robert and Anavestine Reed, went to be with the Lord on August 27, 2012. Barbara was a long-time member of Hope Lutheran Church. Barbara is preceded in death by her sister Dorothy Cox and husband Leonard Lee. Barbara is survived by her children: Paula Anderson (Kim), Dabarah Castleman, Carlos...

Jerome Lamar Crockett

Jerome Lamar Crockett

Aug 25, 2012

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Teresa Marie Johnson

Teresa Marie Johnson

Aug 25, 2012

Teresa Marie Johnson was born on July 7, 1980 in Silver Spring, Maryland. Teresa attended school in Montgomery County, Maryland and graduated from Winston Churchill High School in Potomac, Maryland. Teresa obtained her B.S. in Business Administration from Bowie State University in 2006 and her Masters of Business Administration from Ohio Dominican University in 2010. Teresa was employed with...

Florine Denice Williams

Florine Denice Williams

Aug 24, 2012

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George Palmer Jr

George Palmer Jr

Aug 22, 2012

George William Palmer, Jr., 82, born in Columbus, OH Sunrise May 10, 1930 Sunset August 22, 2012. Predeceased by parents George Palmer Sr. and Izziemae Armstrong. Survived by wife, Ozie Lee Palmer; sons, George (Ruby), Jeffrey, and Eric Palmer; 10 grandchildren, host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. Reception: Greater Ebenezer Cathedral of Praise 2645 Fairwood Avenue Columbus,...

Judith Ann Ransom

Judith Ann Ransom

Aug 22, 2012

Judith Ann (Roberts) Ransom went home to be with the Lord Wednesday August 22, 2012 at The Manor at Whitehall. Sunrise for Judy was March 15, 1950 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Everett and Lila Roberts. She was preceded in death by brother Lloyd Roberts, nephew David D Roberts II and great grandson Demetreon Penn. Judy is survived...

Mildred Louise Pace

Mildred Louise Pace

Aug 20, 2012

Mildred Louise Pace was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 18, 1933. She suffered a massive stroke in early January, 2009. For more than three years she beat the odds with her astounding display of strength and unwavering will to live. She peacefully slipped away from us on August 20, 2012 at Country Glenn Nursing and Therapy Center in...

Sherlene Aaron

Sherlene Aaron

Aug 20, 2012

Sherlene Aaron took a first class flight to her eternal hom on August 20, 2012. Sherlene Aaron was born in Eastman, GA and lived in Pompano Beach, FL for a period of time before moving to Columbus, OH with her father and sisters. She was preceded in death by parents, Ophelia and Wilbert Currington, Sr. Sherlene was a dedicated...

William Bruce 'Mo Daddy' 'Big Bruce' Howard

William Bruce 'Mo Daddy' 'Big Bruce' Howard

Aug 17, 2012

William Bruce Howard, 51, of Columbus, born August 9, 1961, went to be with the Lord on August 17, 2012. Survived by mother, Donna Ross, and a host of family and friends. Celebration of Life 7 p.m., Friday, August 24, 2012 at New Faith Baptist Church, 955 Oak Street, where the family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until...

Ruby Lee Deiz

Ruby Lee Deiz

Aug 17, 2012

Ruby Deiz passed away in West Bloomfield, Michigan, on August 17, 2012. Ruby, the youngest of 11 children (7 brothers and 3 sisters), was born on March 22,1920, to George E. and Paralee Butler in Stephenville, Texas. Ruby was raised in Stephenville and graduated from Stephenville Colored High School in 1937. In the early 1940’s, due to the economy...

Grady Richard 'Dickie' Kelley

Grady Richard 'Dickie' Kelley

Aug 16, 2012

Grady R. Kelley, Dickie, age 64, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2012. Employed by The Ohio State University Medical Center for over 20 years and The Triad Lounge for over 30 years, Dickie enjoyed dancing, shooting pool, playing cards and was an avid wrestling fan. Preceded in death by parents Maude Richardson Kelley and Robert Kelley, Sr., siblings, Phyllis...

Helen Darlene (Richardson) Kent

Helen Darlene (Richardson) Kent

Aug 16, 2012

Mrs. Helen Darlene Richardson Kent was born on December 18, 1922 to George Grady Richardson and Lena Ruben Richardson in Columbus, Ohio. She graduated from Columbus East High School and earned a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education from Wilberforce University (Wilberforce, Ohio), along with a degree in Elementary Education and Reading Development from The Ohio State University. Helen was...

Richard Roberts Sr

Richard Roberts Sr

Aug 16, 2012

Richard A. Dickie Roberts, Sr., age 84, went home to the Lord Thursday, August 16, 2012 at the Manor of Westerville. He was a member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church, where he sang in the choir; he was a former member of Second Baptist Church, retired employee of the U.S. Postal Service, a long term employee of Diehl-Whittaker Funeral...

Lula Goolsby Daye

Lula Goolsby Daye

Aug 12, 2012

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Doris Johnson

Doris Johnson

Aug 12, 2012

The complete obituary and photograph of Mrs. Doris Johnson are not available at this point in time. However, while visiting her Book of Memories, please feel free to light a virtual candle, share a fond story and/or special photograph, or leave a condolence message for her family. This site will be updated as more information becomes available. Your prayers,...

Carl Gilbert Jr

Carl Gilbert Jr

Aug 11, 2012

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Idella Craine White

Idella Craine White

Aug 11, 2012

Idella C. White, 93, born on July 19, 1919 in Chester County, SC to John Craine Sr. and Hattie Hough Craine. She was called home to Glory on August 11, 2012. Former First Lady and Co-Founder of the Loving Charity Baptist Church in Columbus, OH along with her late husband, Pastor John M. White. Predeceased by parents; husband of...

Edward Berry Sr

Edward Berry Sr

Aug 11, 2012

Edward Lawrence Berry, Sr., and his twin brother Edwin Herman Berry, Sr. were born in Columbus Ohio on May 24, 1927 to Alfred and Julia Berry. He attended Columbus Public Schools. He retired from Joyce Iron Metal, a construction worker, very creative in building things and even barbering. He was a jack of all trades. Edward was known affectionately...

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